[ { "id": "shasta-000001", "code": "ADJU 106", "title": "Domestic and Sexual Violence Intervention", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3) SOC 2* Social Problems (3) *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 30 Additional General Education 18 General Electives 12 Degree Total 60* Public Safety and Services General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis: SC Program: AS.1503 This emphasis permits the student to explore courses in the field of public safety and for current law enforcement personnel to earn an associate degree for advancement in the field. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: For General Studies Degree Learning Outcomes, see page 31. Complete the following course: ADJU 10* Introduction to Administration of Justice (3) Choose five courses from the following list: ADJU 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 30, 40, 59, 106 SOC 2 AGRICULTURE Agriculture Animal Sciences Associate in Science for Transfer: SC Program: AS-T.2004 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This program provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transfer to the California State University system in Animal Science or a similar major. Animal Science is the study of animals that provide food, fiber, and companionship for mankind. Technological advances in the animal sciences have contributed to a safe, healthy, abundant, and inexpensive food supply. Income from animal agriculture contributes to more than 50 percent of the economic returns of American agriculture to the U.S. economy and, accordingly, career opportunities abound for thos", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU106", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-106", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-106.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000002", "code": "CONS 148", "title": "SURVEYING, GRADE SETTING AND GLOBAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEMS (GNSS) FOR CONSTRUCTION – 3 Units (formerly AGRI 148) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Note: Previous construction experience will be helpful. Student must be enrolled in the college’s random drug testing program. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 81 hours of lab, totaling 162 hours for this course) This is an advanced -level course designed to give the participants practical skills and knowledge in the latest technology and applications related to surveying for construction, grade setting, and Global Satellite Control Systems (GNSS). The course will emphasize skills development, with hands-on exercises using GNSS technology. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CONS148", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-148", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-148.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000003", "code": "CONS 140B", "title": "Intermediate Class A Driver's License Training", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "DIES 48 Hydraulics (3.5) WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3) Take 1-4 units from the following courses: 1-4 CONS 55A Equipment Operations Skills Development (1) CONS 55B Equipment Operations Pad Construction (1) CONS 55C Equipment Ops Roadway Construction (1) CONS 55D Equipment Ops Global Satellite System (1) CONS 94 Work Exper Education for Construction Tech (1-4) TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 24 – 28 Agriculture – Forest Science and Technology Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1494 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The job market in forestry is strong with respect to both permanent and seasonal employment. On average, 70 - Chapter 3: Programs of Study________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 80% of seasonal Natural Resources job openings in northern California are for forestry technicians. Duties will vary, but generally include timber inventory and marking, harvest plan layout, ecosystem restoration work, and wildlife surveys. Today, this new forestry must focus on the ecosystem as a whole while realizing we still need to provide a myriad of values from our forests. Such values include biodiversity, clean air and water, and recreation in addition to wood products. By properly applying ecological principles to manage our forests, we can enhance biodiversity and lessen the impact of our consumption on forests around the world. On average, season", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CONS140B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-140b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-140b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000004", "code": "AGAS 316", "title": "Small Ruminant Production 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Sustainable Landscape Certificate: SC Program: CT.3431 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : Students completing this certificate program will learn skills to prepare them for crew leadership roles within the landscape industry. The certificate allows students to complete a nine-unit core of courses and then choose between two options: a general landscape track or an arborist track. Skills required for exam preparation for industry -recognized credentials leading to irrigation, tree care, or landscape maintenance certification are embedded in the course work. The landscape industry is a fifty -eight-billion-dollar industry with job opportunities in landscape maintenance, urban forestry, irrigation management, landscape construction, and restoration. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be able to: 4. Demonstrate the skills required to successfully pass the CLCA Certified Landscape Technician Exam. 5. Properly identify and prune a provided set of trees. 6. Troubleshoot and repair an irrigation system. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE: CORE COURSES: AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3 AGEH 33 Environmental Horticulture 3 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog__", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGAS316", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agas-316", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agas-316.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000005", "code": "ACCT 104", "title": "Payroll Accounting", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BIOL 5* Introduction to Human Biology (3) CIS 20 Access for Windows I (1) BSOT 91 Word for Windows I (1) BSOT 92 Word for Windows II (1) *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 35 Additional General Education 18 General Electives 7 Degree Total 60* Medical Office Specialist Certificate: SC Program: CT.3276 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry -level position in the medical office. Skills learned: prepare claims for health care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical equipment companies, brief understanding of medical billing services, and record management. Upon completion of this program, the graduate shou ld have the necessary knowledge and skills to secure employment in either the medical provider or health career sectors. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Effectively use appointment scheduling and patient recall software. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: BSOT 10 Excel for Windows I 1 BSOT 11 Excel for Windows II 1 BSOT 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3 BSOT 52 Intermediate Keyboardi", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ACCT104", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-104", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-104.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000006", "code": "BSOT 166", "title": "Records Management 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3 CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3 TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17 Medical Office Professional Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1356 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to prepare the individual with clerical medical office skills for entry-level employment in physicians’ offices, health care facilities, clinics, laboratories, health and accident insurance companies, with related clerical duties essent ial to medical office assisting. This degree is approv ed through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Effectively use appointment scheduling and patient recall software. 2. Identify the legal and ethical issues related to working in a medical practice. 3. Plan, design, and create a worksheet. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CORE COURSES: BSOT 10 Excel for Windows – I 1 BSOT 11 Excel for Windows II 1 BSOT 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3 BSOT 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3 BSOT 64 Computerized Ten-Key 0.5 Chapter 3: Programs of Study________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog BSOT ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT166", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-166", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-166.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000007", "code": "BUAD 166", "title": "Business English", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 28.5 ► Student may take ACCT 2 in place of ACCT 101 or ACCT 102 Business Administration SC Program: AA.1492 The emphasis in Business Administration is designed to provide students with the common core of lower division courses required by most universities to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration. This includes business degrees with options such as accounting, finance, human resources management, international business, management, operations management, and marketing. See a counselor before selecting your electives. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Complete the following 14 units: ACCT 2 Financial Accounting (4) ACCT 4 Managerial Accounting (4) ECON 1A Principles of Microeconomics (3) ECON 1B Principles of Macroeconomics (3) Choose 6-7 additional units: BUAD 6 Business Law (3) BUAD10 Introduction to Business (3) BUAD 66 Business Communications (3) CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3) MATH 3A Calculus 3A (4) MATH 8 Finite Mathematics (3) MATH 9 Survey of Calculus (4) STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4) Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer: 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study SC Program: AS-T.2008 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BUAD166", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-166", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-166.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000008", "code": "ACCT 102", "title": "BASIC ACCOUNTING II – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is a continuation of Basic Accounting I, maintaining the procedural approach. Topics include: accounting for notes payable, notes receivable, inventories, fixed assets, partnerships, corporations, long-term debt, and cash flows. This course is not transferable to a four-year college or university. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ACCT102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000009", "code": "ACCT 194", "title": "Income Tax", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BSOT 10 Excel for Windows I 1 BSOT 11 Excel for Windows II 1 BSOT 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3 BSOT 64 Computerized Ten-Key 0.5 BUAD 6 Business Law I 3 BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3 BUAD 15 Business and Society 3 BUAD 45 Human Relations on the Job 3 BUAD 66* Business Communications 3 CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3 CIS 20 Access for Windows-I (1) OR 1-3 CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL (3) *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 37.5 – 41.5 Additional General Education 18 Chapter 3: Programs of Study________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog General Electives .5 – 4.5 Degree Total 60* Business Administration – Business Entrepreneurship Certificate: SC Program: CT.3055 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will have the foundation necessary to begin building a small business and start their career as an entrepreneur. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student's transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Design an Entrepreneurship F", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ACCT194", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-194", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-194.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000010", "code": "BUAD 120", "title": "Starting a Small Business 1", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16 Business – General Business General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis: SC Program: AS.1497 The General Business degree allows students to explore many areas of business, including accounting, business law, management, marketing, real estate, and hospitality. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: For General Studies Degree Learning Outcomes, see page 31. Choose 15-18 units from the following: ACCT 2, 101 BUAD 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 30, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 55, 56, 66, 71, 72, 77, 80, 91, 120, 176 Choose the remaining 0-3 units from the following: ACCT 4, 102, 103, 104, 194 CIS 1 ECON 1A, 1B HOSP 10, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 65 Business – Management Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1085 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This degree prepares you to enter the workforce and have the skills you need to move up the career ladder into management. The courses offered in this degree teach the skills necessary to be successful in business. Many courses are offered during the day and evening at one of our extended education campuses, and online. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Evaluate the forms of business organizations in order to sele", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BUAD120", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-120", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-120.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000011", "code": "ACCT 101", "title": "Basic Accounting I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BUAD 6 Business Law I 3 BUAD 10* Introduction to Business 3 BUAD 12 International Business 3 BUAD 15 Business and Society 3 BUAD 17 Business Mathematics 3 BUAD 41 Supervision and Leadership OR 3 BUAD 91 Principles of Management BUAD 45* Human Relations on the Job 3 BUAD 66* Business Communications 3 BUAD 77 Principles of Marketing 3 *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 30 Additional General Education 12 General Electives 18 Degree Total 60* Business Management Certificate: SC Program: CT.3352 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Business Management certificate is a business program that will give students the skills they need to start and advance their career in management. Possible careers include finance, marketing, retail, hospitality, government organization s, and non -profit organizations. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Express the accounting", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ACCT101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000012", "code": "BUAD 176", "title": "Principles of Retailing 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 18 Business – Marketing and Finance Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1521 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This degree prepares you to enter the workforce and have the skills necessary for entry level jobs in the fields of Sales, Purchasing, Insurance, Marketing and Finance. Many courses are offered during the day and evening at one of our extended education campuses, and online. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Prepare an 8 -Point Retail Filter Project: Describe how each of the eight filters apply, evaluate how competition handles the eight filters and describe the most significant concept(s) learned from this evaluation process, and to conclude, determine what yo u would revise in the retail establishment you evaluated. 2. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem-solving, decision- making, and resolving ethical dilemmas in the business environment including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, working effectively in teams, and the proficient use of computers for information search, retrieval, problem solving and communication. 3. Compose a paper that defines the functions of m", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BUAD176", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-176", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-176.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000013", "code": "BSOT 124", "title": "Values, Ethics, and Organizational Change 1", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 5 Noncredit Certificate: SC Program: NCR.1006 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Customer Service Academy will equip students with the ability to manage or improve many workplace issues that, if addressed, will lead to improved productivity. The topics range from conflict resolution to team building to communicating with people (both employees and customers). This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: Chapter 3: Programs of Study________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 1. List ways in which to communicate more effectively to both internal and external customers. 2. Recognize conflict styles and manage conflict situations utilizing conflict resolution skills. 3. List ways to maintain/change your attitude in order to provide superior customer service. 4. Embrace change within organizations and apply skills to cope with change. 5. Self-assess individual attitude, stress, communication style, personality style and apply skills to work with team members who possess different styles. REQUI", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT124", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-124", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-124.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000014", "code": "BSOT 324", "title": "VALUES, ETHICS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the importance of values and ethics in the workplace. It will also provide the student with an understanding of change and the influence it has on an organization and the individuals in that organization . This course may be offered in a distance education format. C CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS (CALS) (formerly Adaptive Studies) CALS 94 CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION – 1-14 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include work experience education units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Work Experience Education. Class Hours: 54-756 Work Experience Education hours The Career and Life Success Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on -the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's career, educational, or durable goals. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting competencies through actual on -the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhan", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT324", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-324", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-324.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000015", "code": "BUAD 301B", "title": "Developing Your Business Model 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES Business Information Systems Professional Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1397 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This degree prepares you to be an advanced-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Students learn the following skills: Document and Data Handling : How to prepare, modify, and proofread documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and schedules. Technology: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences using Outlook. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office : PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Access. Incorporate computer graphics in documents, in addition to computer based filing methods and procedure s. Type 50-55 words per minute. Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant manner, and project a professional image in person and on the phone. Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts, and record keeping. General: Research and price office furniture and supplies with attention to detail. Sales concepts, including markups, discounts, insurance, and depreciation, scheduling and reporting duties, coordinate and maintain records for staff. Obtaining on -the-job trainin g through the Work Experience Education course at Shasta College is highly recommended. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisf", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BUAD301B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-301b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-301b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000016", "code": "ACCT 103", "title": "QuickBooks Online – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course instructs students on using QuickBooks Online software in the business environment for the preparation of accounting information. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies The course will cover accounting theory and practical knowledge of QuickBooks Online on topics that include company file setup, customizing QuickBooks, recording customer and vendor transactions, bank reconciliations, creation of accounting reports, invent ory management, and adjustments. This course may be taught in a Distance Education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ACCT103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/acct-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000017", "code": "BSOT 171", "title": "Proofreading Skills", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "BUAD 17 Business Mathematics 3 BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3 BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3 CIS 1* Computer Literacy Workshop 3 CIS 20 Access for Windows I 1 RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required): CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver (2) *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 38 Additional General Education 15 General Electives 7 Degree Total 60* Business Information Systems Professional Certificate: SC Program: CT.3247 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This certificate prepares you to be an intermediate-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Students learn the following skills: Document and Data Handling : How to prepare, modify, and proofread documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and schedules. Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Access, and Outlook. Incorporate computer graphics into documents, in addition to computer based filing methods and procedures. Keyboarding: Type 45-50 words per minute. Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant manner, and project a professional image in person and on the phone. Confidential: Ha", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT171", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-171", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-171.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000018", "code": "CALS 163", "title": "Health Matters 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 12 COMMUNICATION STUDIES Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer: SC Program: AA-T.4005 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Communication classes provide students with skills that are essential for other classes and programs at Shasta College and beyond. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer program teaches communication theory and competencies that are crucial for success in both personal and business relationships. Students learn analytical and critical thinking skills that are essential life skills. Good oral communication skills have been documented by research to be an important factor in the heal th of personal relationships, and these skills have even been linked to one's physical and psychological health. Communication courses enable students to lead richer, more satisfying and productive lives by improving their grasp of core theories and practi cal skills. The results are often immediate and dramatic, improving both personal and professional relationships in both large and small groups. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree aligns with the CSU Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUT", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS163", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-163", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-163.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000019", "code": "STU 110", "title": "Employment Skills", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 22 Career Success Certificate Certificate: SC Program: CL.3415 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide an integrated educational option for students preparing for inclusion in the workforce. This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records , the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study 1. Identify occupational opportunities and initiate a job search. 2. Use a word processor, find information on the Internet and conduct employment search activities using a computer. 3. Demonstrate mastery of arithmetic skills presented in real life employment contexts. 4. Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for the workplace. 5. Navigate workplace issues that lead to improved workplace productivity. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#STU110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000020", "code": "CALS 158", "title": "MATHEMATICS FOR EMPLOYMENT – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or other educational disadvantages enhance basic mathematics skills for vocational tasks. Instruction is provided in basic arithmetic computation of whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals; in understanding uses of ratios, percents, and proportions; in word problem decoding; and in measurement and basic geometric concepts. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS158", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-158", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-158.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000021", "code": "CULA 161", "title": "ART GARDE MANGER", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PRESENTATION OF GARNISHED FOODS) – 2 Units Corequisite: CULA 50, or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total This course builds on previously learned skills while the student studies traditional upscale pantry preparation. Topics covered include hors d’oeuvres, canapés, pates, terrines, and charcuterie. Artistic displays, including buffet tables, centerpieces, an d culinary showpieces, are presented. The student gains practical experience preparing and serving theme buffets for guests. Small and large scale preparation is produced in a time -restricted, quality-minded setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary management.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA161", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-161", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-161.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000022", "code": "CULA 172", "title": "Baking 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3 NUTR 25* Nutrition 3 *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 48 Additional General Education 12 General Electives 0 Degree Total 60 Hospitality – Culinary Arts Concentration Certificate: SC Program: CT.3246 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: With this certificate, students will enter the Culinary Arts field and should be able to demonstrate principles in sanitation and safety, hospitality, and basic food production. Additional skills will be applied in advanced foods, menu planning and cost analysis, purchasing, dining room service, baking, supervision, and actual work experience education. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Prepare workstations, corresponding to the preparation and presentation of a meal, in a time-restricted, quality-minded setting. 2. Prepare large -scale quantity items in a time -restricted, quality- minded setting. 3. Practice the principles of sanitation and safety procedures. 4. Demonstrate the principles of the garde -manger section of the kitchen", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA172", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-172", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-172.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000023", "code": "CULA 366", "title": "Wine with Food 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer: SC Program: AS-T.1002 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education Transfer degree (AS -T in ECE) offers students a Chapter 3: Programs of Study________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog common core of early childhood education courses (aligned to participating CSUs) that permit smooth transfer toward a Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education. The AS -T in ECE is also an excellent foundation for multiple career pathways such as Elementary Teacher, Universal Preschool Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher, Child Development Specialist, Early Childhood Program Director, and Child Life Speciali st in hospitals. This pathway meets the T-K requirement for the State of CA. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Engage and support all students in learning. 2. Support family-school relationships and community connections. 3. Exhibit skill in observation and documentation ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA366", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-366", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-366.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000024", "code": "ECE 147", "title": "Mental Health Awareness in ECE Programs", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "SPECIALIZATIONS: ECE graduates are qualified to work with children ages 0-8. However, it is recommended that students meet the additional 6 -unit requirement by selecting and completing one of the following Specializations 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study (Administration in ECE, Infant/Toddler Teaching, School-Age Teaching, or Special Needs in ECE/Early Intervention). A Specialization is required for Master Teacher or above levels of the Child Development Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Associate and Teacher Levels do not require a Specialization. To qualify for a Child Development Permit from the California Office on Teacher Credentialing, students will need to take at least one additional unit of General Education approved curriculum. Applicants for the Permit should consult with the ECE Department to discuss selection of elective units for the degree. ECE courses may not be counted toward the 16 GE unit requirement for the Child Development Permit. ADMINISTRATION IN ECE SPECIALIZATION ECE 3 Early Childhood Program Administration 3 ECE 51 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE 16** Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education 2 INFANT/TODDLER TEACHING SPECIALIZATION ECE 12 Infant Toddler Learning 3 ECE 22 Care and E", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE147", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-147", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-147.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000025", "code": "FAID 375", "title": "EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 BASIC – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FAID 133 or FAID 333 with a grade of C or higher, or Certification CPR for the Professional Rescuer or any course equivalent to the 20 15 American Heart Assoc iation's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider Level or Basic Life Support (BLS) Level . Contact Fire Technology/EMS Program for questions. Notes: 1. Twenty-four hours of clinical experience at a hospital emergency room or on an ambulance or an authorized rescue squad will be required. Most providers in the area have requirements for ambulance/hospital clinical participation time, which include proof of a current TB skin test; Hepatitis B vaccination, or declination; proof of vaccination, past history of or titer for MMR; proof of Tetanus vaccination less than ten years old; and either a past history of or a titer for Varicella (Chicken Pox). Check with the instructor for details. 2. State certification as an EMT requires that the student is at least 18 years old, has a current CPR card for the Professional Rescuer or any card equivalent to the 2015 American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider Level or Basic Life Support (BLS) level, passes a recognized EMT course, has not been convicted of specific crimes, and completes the statewide written and skills examination. (As of 1/1/2006 the state has ad opted the National Regis", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID375", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-375", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-375.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000026", "code": "FAID 133", "title": "CERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "RESCUER – 0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Meets criteria for either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Class Hours : 9 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27) This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. It is designed for the professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be certified in CPR by the agency havin g jurisdiction. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID133", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-133", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-133.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000027", "code": "FIRS 120", "title": "Incident Command System ICS-200", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "MICR 1 Microbiology (5) NUTR 25 Nutrition (3) PHY 1 Physiology (5) Firefighter I Certificate: SC Program: CT.3444 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Firefighter 1 includes everything necessary to; learn the essential skills, obtain the required knowledge and abilities to perform at the entry level in a volunteer or paid fire department as a firefighter in the State of California. This Academy adheres t o the curriculum as required by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CAL-FIRE) for certification by their office as a “Certified Firefighter 1”. Certification is obtained only after successful completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy, and a minimum o f six months full time employment with an organized, paid fire department, or twelve months of part time employment with an organized volunteer fire department. Upon successful completion of the Academy and the required work time, the Chief of the department in which the student works verifies successful work completion and the student makes application for their California State Firefighter 1 Certificate. The Firefighter 1 Academy is an intense program including rigorous physical conditioning, English designed for firefighters as well as classroom and field training with the same tools and appliances used by the fire service. During the later portion of the academy students earn a State Fire Marshal Certificate for “Fire Control Three” as part of their Live Fire Training. The course also includes Emergency Medical Responder in which the s", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS120", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-120", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-120.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000028", "code": "FIRS 104", "title": "Fire Fighter 1 Academy 21", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 21 Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria: • Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. • Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full -time firefighter or 12 months as a volunteer. • A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or volunteers at is a mandatory requirement. Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighter II Certificate: SC Program: CT.3445 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Firefighter 2 certification entails advanced knowledge, skills and abilities gained only after the completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy and the required employment interval with an organized volunteer or paid fire department in the state of California. These advanced skills, knowledge and abilities are successful completion of this Firefighter 2 academy allows the student to operate at a “journeyman level” as a firefighter. Firefighter 2. All certifications are issued by the California State Fire Marshal. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING O", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS104", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-104", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-104.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000029", "code": "FIRS 108", "title": "Fire Fighter 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 25 Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria: • Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. • Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full -time firefighter or 12 months as a volunteer. • A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or volunteers at is a mandatory requirement. Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Technology Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1240 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Fire Technology curriculum is planned to serve both as an in -service program and as a pre -employment two- year program for community college students aspiring to enter the field of firefighting. Fire Technology majors may be required to fulfill a tour of duty at a local fire station. The suggested course sequence has been supplied to the Counseling Division by the Instructional Division. Students are urged to use this outline along with the Shasta College catalog. Particular attention should be paid to course prerequisites and to whether a class is taught Fall or Spring semester or both. Courses listed may be offered either spring or fall semesters, or at the discretion of the division. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completio", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS108", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-108", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-108.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000030", "code": "FIRS 145", "title": "LOW ANGLE RESCUE – 0.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. Students must provide their own safety equipment which will include helmet, gloves, long pants, long sleeve shirt, and work boots with aggressive soles for traction on steep slopes. 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 27 lab total This is a course designed to train firefighters and emergency medical personnel in low angle rescue techniques. Students will learn about equipment, identification, and care.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS145", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-145", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-145.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000031", "code": "FIRS 105", "title": "DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: EMERGENCY VEHICLE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "OPERATIONS – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portions of the course. Student must possess a valid Class B CA Driver’s License. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS105", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-105", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-105.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000032", "code": "FTWO 111", "title": "FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-130 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This course of study is designed to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills, and the knowledge necessary to effectively handle wildland firefighting situations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO111", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-111", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-111.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000033", "code": "FIRS 109", "title": "COMPANY OFFICER 2A, HUMAN RESOURCE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "MANAGEMENT – 2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FIRS 108 with a grade of B or higher Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course provides information on the use of human resources to accomplish assignments, evaluating member performance, supervising personnel, and integrating health and safety plans, policies, and procedures into daily activities as well as the emergency scene. Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS109", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-109", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-109.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000034", "code": "FTWP 115", "title": "INTRO/INCIDENT INFO S-203 – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 31 lecture total This course of study provides the introductory information necessary for the student to be able to function as a Public Information Officer on a non- complex wildland fire. This course includes a description of the duties and responsibilities of a Type 3 Information Officer, the kinds and sources of information needed, how to gather and distribute information to meet the needs of print and electronic media, internal audiences, cooperators, communities, landowners, homeowners, local government leaders, and the steps and materials needed to operate an information center and field work site.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP115", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-115", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-115.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000035", "code": "FTWO 128", "title": "FTWO 128", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Emergency Medical Services Classes: FAID 75, 130, 132, 133 *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 39 Additional General Education 21 General Electives 0 Degree Total 60* Fire Technology – Wildland Firefighter Certificate: SC Program: CL.3434 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : Students completing this certificate will have the basic wildland firefighter training as required by the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS), the United States Forest Service (USFS), and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL -FIRE) for seasonal or permanent employment in firefighting. This Academy provides the students with all the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as required and dictated by the California Incident Command Certification System, the United States Forest Service, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, leading to certification as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Fire Fighter 1C (FF1C). These certifications are typically required for employment as a seasonal wildland firefighter for wildland and municipal firefighting agencies. The focus of this academy is wildland fire control and safety in the wildland fire environment. Note: Successful completion of the Wildland Firefighter Academy does not assure employment with the USFS or CAL-FIRE. This is a locally approved certificate. Upo", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO128", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-128", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-128.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000036", "code": "ESL 336", "title": "Advanced ESL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HEALTH SCIENCES Allied Health SC Program: AA.1511 The emphasis in Allied Health is designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or in other allied health fields. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Complete the following: ANAT 1 Human Anatomy (5) CHEM 2A Introduction to Chemistry (5) OR CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5) OR CHEM 2B Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5) MICR 1 Microbiology (5) PHY 1 Physiology (5) PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (3) SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology (3) OR ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology (3) COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking (3) OR COMM 54 Small Group Communication (3) ECE 1 Human Development (3) OR NUTR 25** Nutrition (3) *Pre-Dental Hygiene students must select SOC 1 **Pre-Dental Hygiene students must select NUTR 25 Dental Hygiene Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1173 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills required to fulfill the duties of the dental hygienist as outlined by the state and national regulatory and accrediting bodies of the dental hygiene professio n. The goal is to graduate dental hygienists who have specific knowledge of the dental hygiene profession and dental hygiene process of care, utilize a sophisticated level of thinking ability, and have the positive character traits (responsibility, profess ionalism, discipline, critical thinking, and initiative) necessary ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL336", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-336", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-336.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000037", "code": "NUTR 345", "title": "Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Health Information Management Bachelor of Science: SC Program: BS.5001 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Health Information Management Program consists of educational courses in the third and fourth year at the upper division level designed to prepare students to work in management-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Health Information Management (HIM) is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. HIM professionals are highly trained in the latest information management technology applications and understand the workflow in any healthcare provider organization from large hospital systems to the private physician practice. They are vital to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records. Graduates of the baccalaureate program will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management and upon program CAHIIM accreditation will be eligible to apply to take the national examination for certification as a Registered Health Info rmation Administrator (RHIA). This baccalaureate degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student sh", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#NUTR345", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-345", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-345.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000038", "code": "HIMS 455B", "title": "Advanced Professional Practice Experience 1", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "*Used to fulfill Upper Division General Education requirements. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Health Information Technology AS Degree (includes 27 or 34 units of Lower Division General Education) 66-72 Upper Division Major Core 45 Upper Division General Education 9 Degree Total 120-126 Health Information Technology Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1604 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology prepares students for a career working with health information in a variety of healthcare settings in diverse roles. Health Information Technology professionals perform the essential function of acquiring, analyzing, maintaining , and securing health information vital to providing quality patient care. Health Information Technology graduates are employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians ’ offices, ambulatory care facilities, long term care facilities, home health agencies, consulting firms, and any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law an d insurance firms , and health product vendors. Upon program accreditation, graduates will be eligible to apply for the national examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The Health Information Technology Program is designed to prepare students to achieve an Associates of Science going directly into the healthcare industry, or opt to proceed to the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS455B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-455b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-455b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000039", "code": "ALH 110", "title": "Medical Assisting Clinical Practicum 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HEOC 11 Medical Terminology 3 TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 24 Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Certificate: SC Program: CL.3300 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : These courses are designed to prepare students to perform the basic nursing skills required in acute hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. Special emphasis is placed on health care provisions and modifications in community health care settings. The courses are to be completed in sequence and are approved by the State Department of Health Services. This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records , the student will receive a certificate of completion from Shasta College . This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME: Upon successful completion of this certificate: 1. 90% of students taking the end of program comprehensive written and skills predictor examination will demonstrate competency by a written score of 75% or higher and demonstrate competency on at least three of five randomly selected skills consistent with state certification testing competencies. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM Students, at their expense, are required to meet all health and safety clinical requirements prior to entering the", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000040", "code": "HEOC 131", "title": "Home Health Aide", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 7 Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1380 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The educational objective of the Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is to prepare the student who, upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN, will be able to function within the scope of nursing as defined by the State of California Nursing Practice Act. Students must meet established physical criteria to participate in the clinical area. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree , the student should be able to: 1. Synthesize principles of holistic nursing practice to provide evidence based care to clients and their families throughout the lifespan. 2. Integrate principles of critical thinking and the nursing process to enhance care delivery, and protect clients and healthcare staff. 3. Apply evidence based concepts of nursing practice to provide care and comfort, promote health and wellness, manage health care alterations, and reduce risk potential across the healthcare continuum for clients and their families. 4. Incorporate the concepts of therapeutic communication and evidence based nursing care to promote and support the", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC131", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-131", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-131.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000041", "code": "VOCN 162", "title": "Nursing of Adults and Children 13", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 40 RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required): HEOC 11 Medical Terminology 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1601 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the requirements to practice as physical therapist assistants in a variety of health care settings. The program is competency -based and provides sequential learning experiences progressing from theoretical to applied using patient simulations in the laboratory and finally to actual patient treatments in clinical education centers. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a total of 76 units that may be completed in 5 semesters. There are 44 units of program core courses and 32 units of additional general education and prerequisite coursework. The program itself is a four -semester program after completion of the prerequisite coursework and includes 3 clin ical practicums. Students will complete theory classes online and attend lab classes on campus. Graduation from the program qualifies the student for examination for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants administered b y The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). After successful completion of the examin", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#VOCN162", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-162", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-162.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000042", "code": "AUTO 176", "title": "LEVEL 2 SMOG TECHNICIAN TRAINING – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Advisory: AUTO 11, AUTO 20, and AUTO 21 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check inspections. Students who successfully complete this training, and meet the Bureau's additional requirements, will qualify to apply fo r the Smog Check Inspector state licensing examination . This course may be offered in a distance education format. B BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOL) BIOL 1 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY – 4 Units Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total C-ID: BIOL 190 This is a biological science course emphasizing molecular and cellular organization, energetics of respiration and photosynthesis, and cell integration and development. Topics covered include general principles of heredity, evolution, speciation and ecology. This course is intended for majors in science. (CSU/UC transferable) BIOL 5 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY – 3 Units Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is a one-semester introductory course in human anatomy and physiology presented with a medical emphasis. Selected topics on eleven organ systems are covered. This course is intended to serve medical assistants, licensed vocational nursing, and fire science majors. It also complements child deve", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO176", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-176", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-176.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000043", "code": "INDE 101", "title": "INDUSTRIAL TRADE BASICS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 54 lecture /13 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 175) This course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview of soft skills related to effective communications and employa bility requirements necessary for sustainable employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000044", "code": "WELD 118", "title": "Blueprint and Specification Reading", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 17 Diesel Technology Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1175 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This curriculum prepares the student for entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of student, as well as the curriculum completed. The Diesel Technology major requires technical courses to satisfy the minimum requirements for the major. Students are encouraged to take as many technical courses and related electives as their program will permit. When necessary, auto mechanic courses and diesel courses may be interchanged to satisfy major requirements. This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system failure/problem/complaint. 2. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a solution. 3. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction. 4. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CORE COURSES: DI", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD118", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-118", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-118.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000045", "code": "DIES 170", "title": "Heavy Duty Braking Systems", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "ENGL C1000* Academic Reading and Writing 4 INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1 MATH 73* Contemporary Mathematics for Technical Fields 3 WELD 70 Introduction to Welding 3 *May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 45.5 Additional General Education 15 General Electives 0 Degree Total 60.5* Diesel Technology Certificate: SC Program: CT.3134 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This curriculum prepares the student for entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of student, as well as the curriculum completed. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on industry standards. 2. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system failure/problem/ complaint. 3. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a solution. 4. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/r", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES170", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-170", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-170.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000046", "code": "AGNR 102", "title": "BASIC LOGGING EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Corequisites: AGNR 103 and AGNR 104 Limitation on Enrollment : This course has special admissions requirements, including drug and alcohol testing. For more information, visit our website and/or complete a registration permission request. If you have any questions, email heavyequipment@shastacollege.edu. Class Hours: 54 lab total This class covers basic skill -level operation and maintenance heavy equipment used on logging sites. Operational equipment used may include the following: skidders, feller -bunchers, log loaders, and processors. This course is subject to the special admissi ons requirements of the Shasta College Heavy Equipment Program, which includes regular drug and alcohol testing.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000047", "code": "AGNR 105", "title": "Wood Products 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CONS 45 Career Planning and Leadership for Heavy Equipment Operators 2 CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3 TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16 Industrial Technologies General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis: SC Program: AS.1500 The Industrial Technology emphasis permits the student to explore the trades and acquire skills in a variety of technical fields: automotive and diesel technology, construction, computerized drafting, computer electronics, heavy equipment operation, aviation ground school, machine tooling, and welding. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: For General Studies Degree Learning Outcomes, see page 31. Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas: AGMA 42, 44 AUTO 1, 11, 20, 21, 132, 147, 150, 161, 162, 163 CONS 45, 46, 47, 48, 55A, 140A,148 DIES 48, 49, 160, 161, 162, 164, 166, 170 ENGR 1A, 1B, 2, 22, 24, 29, 33 INDE 1, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 101, 102 WELD 70, 73, 118, 170, 171, 174, 175, 178, 182, 184, 186,", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR105", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-105", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-105.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000048", "code": "WTT 177", "title": "180, 181, 183, 184, 186", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PLC Automation Noncredit Certificate: SC Program: NCR.1005 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : This non -credit program is designed to provide an understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems. Students will focus on application, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC’s. This program is aligned with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley); students will have the opportunity to test for additional industry recognized certifications within this program. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Provide opportunity for industry-recognized certifications. 2. Use ladder logic to create an if-then PLC code. 3. Develop an understanding of \"Tags\" and their use in programming. REQUIRED NONCREDIT COURSES:", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT177", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-177", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-177.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000049", "code": "INDE 344", "title": "Industrial Process Control 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Welding Technology Associate in Science: SC Program: AS.1490 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Welding Technology Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become certified welders under the standards set by the American Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the instructional program. The program is available in three formats: • Associate in Science Degree in Welding Technology • Certificate from Shasta College in Welding Technology • Certification by the American Welding Society as a certified welder This degree is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of workplace hazards. 2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple drawings and sketches, including welding symbols and the execution of the fabrication process. 3. Set up, maintain, and adjust welding related equipment. 4. Acquire skills and knowledge to make a ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE344", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-344", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-344.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000050", "code": "WELD 188", "title": "Advanced FCAW", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Major 41.5 Additional General Education 18 General Electives .5 Degree Total 60* Welding Technology Certificate: SC Program: CT.3430 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION : The Welding Technology Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become certified welders under the standards set by the American Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the instructional program. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records , the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of workplace hazards. 2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple drawings and ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD188", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-188", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-188.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000051", "code": "WTT 105", "title": "WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Advisory: WTT 102, WTT 104 with a grade of C or higher Advisory: MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students may be required to attend no more than two field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course provides the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water distribution systems and water storage facilities. It prepares the experienced operator for the State Distribution Operator Certification Examination at the Grade 2 level. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT105", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-105", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-105.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000052", "code": "ART 110", "title": "Mixed Media: Works on Paper", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Drawing ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing Figure Drawing ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing ART 31B Intermediate Figure Drawing ART 31C Adv. Inter. Figure Drawing ART 31D Advanced Figure Drawing Painting ART 29A Beginning Painting ART 29B Intermediate Painting ART 29C Adv. Intermediate Painting ART 29D Advanced Painting Water Media ART 26A Beginning Watercolor ART 26B Intermediate Watercolor ART 26C Adv. Intermediate Watercolor ART 26D Advanced Watercolor Printmaking ART 50A Beginning Printmaking ART 50B Intermediate Printmaking ART 50C Advanced Printmaking Sculpture ART 55A Beginning Sculpture ART 55B Intermediate Sculpture ART 55C Advanced Sculpture Ceramics ART 35A Beginning Ceramics ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics ART 35C Advanced Ceramics Glass ART 45 Beginning Glass ART 46 Glass Blowing ART 47 Sculptural Glass Digital Photography ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography ART 70B Int. Digital Photography ART 70C Adv. Inter. Digital Photography ART 70D Advanced Digital Photography Graphic Design ART 80A Graphic Design ART 80B Intermediate Graphic Design DANCE FAMILY Modern Dance DAN 20A Beginning Modern Dance DAN 20B Intermediate Modern Dance DAN 20C Adv. Intermediate Modern Dance DAN 20D Advanced Modern Dance Jazz Dance DAN 40A Beginning Jazz Dance DAN 40B Intermediate Jazz Dance DAN 40C Adv. Intermediate Jazz Dance DAN 40D Advanced Jazz Dance Ballet DAN 30A Beginning Ballet DAN 30B Intermediate Ballet DAN 30C Advanced Intermediate Ballet D", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ART110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/art-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/art-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000053", "code": "ADJU 100", "title": "P.C. 832 ARREST COURSE – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. This course does not include P.C. 832 Firearms Training. Students wishing to receive such training need to concurrently enroll in ADJU 102 (ADJU 102 requires Live Scan fingerprint submission and DOJ clearance letter) 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 40 lecture total This is a 40-hour course designed to satisfy the requirement for Peace Officers, identified in Sections 830.10 and 830.11 of the Penal Code. This course is the first of two components of the PC 832 Academy. Subjects include orientations, ethics, discretion ary decision -making, arrest, search, seizure, communications, and examination. In order to meet P.O.S.T.’s minimum arrest techniques requirements, this course involves stressful physical activities that require full use of arms and legs with no back or oth er medical impairments. A DOJ Clearance Letter is not required for this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU100", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-100", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-100.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000054", "code": "ADJU 102", "title": "P.C. 832 FIREARMS – .5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: ADJU 100 with a grade of C or higher Notes: 1. Prior to being admitted to the shooting range, students must provide the Program Coordinator or Director of SHIELD with a Department of Justice Clearance Letter stating that they are not of a class of persons prohibited from possessing a concealable firearm and do not have active restraining orders against them. To obtain this, students must have their fingerprints taken (Live Scan) at the local police/sheriff's department and pay a fee for the search and services. This is not required for students sponsore d by a law enforcement agency, provided the agency is willing to state such on department letterhead. Information on how to fill out the Live Scan request for service form can be obtained from the AOJ Office or the Registration office. No other background checks will suffice for this mandate. If the Clearance Letter is not provided, the student will be dropped from this course. 2. On the first day of class and prior to instruction, students are required to read and sign the safety policies and procedures set forth by the Shasta County Peace Officers' Association, SHIELD, and Shasta College. The student's signature is an acknowledgment they have read the policies and procedures and fully understand them. 3. The first meeting is a full day in the classroom and the last two full days will be on the shooting range. Students must each provide their own firearm, ammunition, holster, utility", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000055", "code": "ADJU 155", "title": "POST PERISHABLE SKILLS RE-CERTIFICATION", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TRAINING – 0.5-8 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Limitation on Enrollment: This course is limited to full-time, sworn peace officers in the state of California. Class Hours: 9-144 lecture total This course is intended to meet the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) perishable skills training needs of full -time, sworn peace officers as well as provide Continued Professional Training (CPT). Students maintain and build upon their existing skills, including knowledge in officer safety, f irearms training, arrest and control techniques, use of force, de-escalation, force options simulator (FOS) training, and legal update training.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU155", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-155", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-155.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000056", "code": "ADJU 156", "title": "BASIC TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION – 0.5", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 40 lab hours total This course is intended to meet the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training needs of sworn peace officers in order to complete a full investigation traffic collision report. This course will also provide sworn peace officers with the skills to complete accurate, detailed, and unbiased reports.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU156", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-156", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-156.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000057", "code": "ADJU 160", "title": "ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "8 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. This course meets or exceeds Standards and Training for Corrections' minimum training requirements for entry -level adult correctional officers. 2. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED in order to enroll in this course. 3. Students must submit to and successfully pass a LIVESCAN background check in order to register for this course. 4. Appropriate attire is required for all physical training. 5. Students need to be prepared for the rigor of the physical conditioning and defensive tactics training. Pre -existing medical conditions may interfere with successful completion of these sections and/or the course. Class Hours: 126 lecture/54 lab total This Adult Corrections Officer Basic Core (COBC) course presents the required training for entry-level correctional officers as mandated by the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), a state regulatory agency. Topics include criminal procedure, interviewing and counseling techniques, defensive tactics, public relations, oral and written communications, classifications and housing of inmates, court testimony, and indicators of psychological problems. This course meets or exceeds Standards and Training for Corrections' minimum training requirements for entry level adult correctional officers.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU160", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-160", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-160.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000058", "code": "ADJU 161", "title": "JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "7.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. This course meets or exceeds Standards and Training for Corrections' minimum training requirements for entry -level juvenile correctional officers. 2. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED in order to enroll in this course. 3. Students must submit to and successfully pass a LIVESCAN background check in order to register for this course. 4. Appropriate attire is required for all physical training. 5. Students need to be prepared for the rigor of the physical conditioning and defensive tactics training. Pre -existing medical conditions may interfere with successful completion of these sections and/or the course. Class Hours: 117 lecture/54 lab total This Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) CORE course presents the required training for entry-level juvenile corrections officers as mandated by the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), a state regulatory agency, and is designed to meet STC regulations for entry-level training of county Juvenile Detention Officer staff. This is an intensive course designed for new Juvenile Detention Officers or the individual interested in a career in juvenile corrections. Topics include the California criminal justice system, professionalism and ethics, defensive tactics, report writing, communication, maintaining security, evidence-based practices, behavioral health issues, gangs, and physical conditioning. This course is designed to provide practic", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU161", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-161", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-161.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000059", "code": "ADJU 301", "title": "PC 832 ARREST COURSE – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Notes: 1. This course does not include P.C. 832 Firearms Training. Students wishing to receive such training need to concurrently enroll in ADJU 302 (ADJU 302 requires Live Scan fingerprint submission and DOJ clearance letter). 2. With regard to the Arrest and Control component, every attempt will be made to accommodate students with preexisting medical conditions. Those with preexisting medical conditions, including pregnancy, which they feel may hinder their ability to perform the exercises during defensive tactics training, are strongly encouraged to speak with administrative support or the instructor prior to enrolling in this course. Class Hours: 30 lecture/10 lab total This is a 40-hour course designed to satisfy the requirement for Peace Officers, identified in Sections 830.10 and 830.11 of the Penal Code. This course is the first of two components of the PC 832 Academy. Subjects include orientations, ethics, discretionary decision -making, arrest, search, seizure, communications, and examination. In order to meet P.O.S.T.’s minimum arrest techniques requirements, this course involves stressful physical activities that require full use of arms and legs with no back or other medical impairm ents. A DOJ Clearance Letter is not required for this course. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Ca", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000060", "code": "ADJU 302", "title": "PC 832 FIREARMS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 18 years of age or older to take this course. Notes: 1. Prior to being admitted to the shooting range, students must provide the Program Coordinator or Director of SHIELD with a Department of Justice Clearance Letter stating that they are not of a class of persons prohibited from possessing a concealable firearm and do not have active restra ining orders against them. To obtain this, students must have their fingerprints taken (Live Scan) at the local police/sheriff's department and pay a fee for the search and services. This is not required for students sponsored by a law enforcement agency, provided the agency is willing to state such on department letterhead. Information on how to fill out the Live Scan request for service form can be obtained from the AOJ Office or the Registration office. No other background checks will suffice for this mandate. If the Clearance Letter is not provided, the student will be dropped from this course. 2. On the first day of class and prior to instruction, students are required to read and sign the safety policies and procedures set forth by the Shasta County Peace Officers' Association, SHIELD, and Shasta College. The student's signature is an acknowledgment they have read the policies and procedures and fully understand them. 3. The first meeting is a full day in the classroom and the last two full days will be on the shooting range. Students must each provide their own f", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ADJU302", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-302", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/adju-302.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000061", "code": "AGEH 120", "title": "SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HORTICULTURE: PRUNING – 0.5 Units (formerly HORT 120, HORT 128E, AGRI 128E) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 9 lecture total This is a basic course in pruning techniques of ornamental plants, and the specific categories of flower-bearing and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and vines. The focus of this short course is to teach the student why plants are pruned, when plants should be pruned and how plants are pruned.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGEH120", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-120", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-120.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000062", "code": "AGEH 130", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE PLANTS – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly HORT 130, AGRI 130) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Includes one local plant collection field trip. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course covers the use of California Native plants in the landscape, as well as the identification, collection, and propagation of native and non- native drought-tolerant plants used in the landscape. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGEH130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000063", "code": "AGEH 323", "title": "NURSERY PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This hands -on course will cover production schedules, marketing strategies, customer service, product displays, greenhouse and nursery management, and much more. Best practices and economic feasibility will be emphasized. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGEH323", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-323", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-323.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000064", "code": "AGEH 371", "title": "ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is an introduction to organic gardening. It includes summer crops, irrigation, pests, and cultural practices for growing a summer garden. Students will be planting crops for the season and encouraged to start their own garden plot. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format. AG - EQUINE (AGEQ) AGEQ 12 HORSEMANSHIP – 3 Units (formerly AGRI 12) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Students must provide their own horse Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total This course is designed for those interested in learning to ride and handle horses. Includes basic equitation, proper seat and hands, tack identification and use, and basic care and grooming of the pleasure horse. (CSU transferable) AGEQ 13 EQUINE SCIENCE – 3 Units (formerly AGRI 13) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total This course teaches the study of horse production practices including breed types, selection, conformation, nutrition, breeding, and disease. Emphasis will be placed on general health care and how to detect health problems. Equine science will be emphasize d to ensure scientifically based management decisions. (CSU/UC transferable) AGEQ 21 HORSE MANAGEMENT– 3 Units (formerly AGRI 21, AGRI 115) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total This course is an intensive study of the horse industry includi", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGEH371", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-371", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ageh-371.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000065", "code": "AGNR 101", "title": "BEGINNING FORESTRY – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 54 hours of lab, totaling 162 hours for this course) This course examines the use and protection of natural resources, including vegetation, soil, watercourses, and animal life in the forest ecosystem. It is intended for those who wish to work as a heavy equipment operator on logging sites. History of resource management, governmental and p rivate land management entity structure, plant identification, wood characteristics, forest health, environmental protection, and basic forest measurements will be introduced. Field trips may be required. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000066", "code": "AGNR 103", "title": "INTERMEDIATE LOGGING EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "– 4 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Corequisites: AGNR 102 and AGNR 104 Limitation on Enrollment : This course has special admissions requirements, including drug and alcohol testing. For more information, visit our website and/or complete a registration permission request. If you have any questions, email heavyequipment@shastacollege.edu. Class Hours: 216 lab total This class will advance basic skill-level operation of logging equipment. Students will be operating equipment at an active logging site. Equipment used will include skidders, feller-bunchers, log loaders, and processors. This lab requires enrollment in a federal-level drug testing program.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000067", "code": "AGNR 104", "title": "PRODUCTION LOGGING EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Corequisites: AGNR 102 and AGNR 103 Limitation on Enrollment : This course has special admissions requirements, including drug and alcohol testing. For more information, visit our website and/or complete a registration permission request. If you have any questions, email heavyequipment@shastacollege.edu. Class Hours: 54 lab total This class covers the practical application of advanced skills needed to be a successful logging equipment operator. Students will be harvesting and processing trees at an active logging site for delivery to a sawmill. Equipment used will include skidders, feller-bunchers, log loaders, processors and log trucks.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR104", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-104", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-104.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000068", "code": "AGNR 310", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO TRAIL MAINTENANCE – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 8 lecture/8 lab total This course will introduce basic trail concepts, trail work safety protocols, hands-on brushing, clearing, and cleaning drainages. This course will provide a wide variety of trail work tasks in a team environment.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR310", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-310", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-310.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000069", "code": "AGNR 318", "title": "LOGGING AND FOREST OPERATION POWERSAWS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total This course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine-powered chain saws and their logging and forestry application. Field exercises support entry -level training for loggers, heavy equipment, and forestry students with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw by providing hands -on cutting experience in surroundings similar to a logging/forestry situation. This Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog course will follow standards outlined by OSHA and Sawyer Training (fs.usda.gov.).", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR318", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-318", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-318.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000070", "code": "AGNR 323", "title": "FIRE PATROL – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 8 lecture/4 lab total This course is useful for heavy equipment operators, drivers, and fire patrolmen in forestry careers. The course covers training and compliance with the State of California's fire prevention laws and additional fire prevention measures. The Project Activity Levels (PALs) fire weather forecasting system will be covered as well as the responsibilities of the Designated Patrolman. The use of Fire Plans will be taught and practiced. The course will pro vide hands-on training with chainsaws, firefighting hand tools and heavy equipment commonly used in fire suppression.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR323", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-323", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-323.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000071", "code": "AGNR 333", "title": "LICENSED TIMBER OPERATOR – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 16 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 16) This course is required by CAL FIRE under the Forest Practice Act to become a Licensed Timber Operator (LTO) in the State of California in order to conduct Timber Operations on Timberlands. This course is approved by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This course may be offered in a distance education format. AG – PLANT SCIENCE (AGPS) AGPS 20 PLANT SCIENCE – 4 Units (formerly AGRI 20) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Field trips to local areas will be included. Class Hours : 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 54 hours of lab, totaling 216 hours for this course) C-ID: AG-PS 106 L This course offers an introduction to the biological principles of plant growth and development. Ecosystem relationships will be covered with particular emphasis on succession, water cycle, mineral cycle, and energy flow. In addition to investigating modern production and marketing practices of agronomic crops, the impact of commercial crop production upon mankind and the environment will be considered. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format . (CSU/UC transferable) AGPS 24 SOILS – 3 Units (formerly ENVR 24, AGRI 24) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AGNR333", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-333", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/agnr-333.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000072", "code": "ALH 101", "title": "MEDICAL ASSISTING CORE – 4.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: ALH 101L, ALH 103, and ALH 103L Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the M edical Assisting Program. Class Hours: 81 lecture total (when offered in distance education format, hours will total 243) This course serves as a foundation course for the medical assistant student. In this course students will be oriented to the medical office and the role of the medical assistant, with a focus on the health care team, law and ethics, professional communicat ion, administrative responsibilities, vital signs, and emergency response. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000073", "code": "ALH 101L", "title": "MEDICAL ASSISTING CORE LAB – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: ALH 101, ALH 103, and ALH 103L Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the Medical Assisting Program. Class Hours: 81 lab total 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies This course serves as the corresponding lab for Medical Assisting Core. In this course students will demonstrate skills relevant to administrative medical assisting, professional communications, vital signs, and emergency response. This course may be offered in distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH101L", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-101l", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-101l.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000074", "code": "ALH 102", "title": "ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING – 6 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: ALH 101, or previous completion of ALH 101 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 81 lecture/81 lab total (when taught in the distance education format, hours will total 324) This course will serve as an introduction to administrative medical assisting. This course is one of two corequisite courses that make up the first semester of the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting. Students will demonstrate the knowledge required to perform basic billing and coding and financial management, as well as understand medical terminology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000075", "code": "ALH 103", "title": "CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING I – 4.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisites: ALH 101, ALH 101L, and ALH 103L Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the M edical Assisting Program. Class Hours: 81 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 243) In this course students will learn the principles of infection control, medical asepsis, and regulatory guidelines in the medical lab. Also discussed are exams and procedures from the pediatric to geriatric patient, including gender specific exams. Students will learn their role in minor office surgery, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and therapeutic modalities. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000076", "code": "ALH 103L", "title": "CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING I LAB – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: ALH 101, ALH 101L, and ALH 103 Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the Medical Assisting Program. Class Hours: 81 lab total This course serves as the corresponding lab for Clinical Medical Assisting I. In a lab environment, students will develop proficiency in skills related to infection control, medical asepsis, exams and procedures, and minor office surgery. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH103L", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-103l", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-103l.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000077", "code": "ALH 104", "title": "CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING II – 4.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisites: ALH 103 and ALH 103L with a grade of C or higher Corequisite: ALH 104L Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the medical assisting program. Class Hours: 81 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 234) In this course students will learn the principles of nutrition, basic pharmacology, drug calculations and administration, introduction to the medical lab, phlebotomy, hematology, urinalysis, basic microbiology, electrocardiography, and specialty lab tests. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH104", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-104", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-104.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000078", "code": "ALH 104L", "title": "with a grade of C or higher", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: In order to participate in ALH 110, students must have successfully completed all program requirements. Class Hours: 162 lab total This course is a culmination of the Medical Assisting Program where students are placed in a medical office in order to apply what they have learned in the classroom in the healthcare setting. Students must complete 162 hours of verified, supervised clinic al experience in a healthcare setting. The course stresses professional work habits and meeting of required competencies through actual clinical performance with a preceptor. The student will practice skills learned during the course of the program and/or any additional skills that are within the medical assistant's scope of practice.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH104L", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-104l", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-104l.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000079", "code": "ALH 300", "title": "MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "COURSE – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 44 lecture/10 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to refresh information needed to pass certification exams. This noncredit course offers an opportunity for students to have additional focused review that will prepare them for national Medical Assisting certification examinations through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Americ an Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA), or California Medical Assisting certification examination through California Board of Medical Assisting (CCBMA). This course offers injection training to individuals currently working as a Medical Assistant who h ave not completed an accredited program. This course may be offered in a distance education format. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College. ASL 1 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 – 4 Units (formerly SL 90, SPED 93A) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Corequisite: ASL 1L, or previous completion of ASL 1L with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course is designed to introduce students to basic skills in American Sign Language vocabulary, fingerspelling, and grammatical structure. The student will gain the manual skills to engag", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ALH300", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-300", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/alh-300.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000080", "code": "THE 100", "title": "SERIES OF COURSES ARE SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TAKEN FROM THE TRANSFER (1-98) COURSES AS SHORT-TERM INTRODUCTION COURSES:", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#THE100", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/the-100", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/the-100.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000081", "code": "ART 301", "title": "BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "DRAWING & PAINTING-MIXED MEDIA – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 25 lecture/29 lab total An introductory, intermediate, and advanced course incorporating basic drawing techniques using a variety of pencils and covering composition, color mixing, brush strokes, watercolor, acrylic, oil and pastels, the course is designed to provide stimulation and growth for individual adults through art activities. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies ASTRONOMY (ASTR) ASTR 2 STELLAR ASTRONOMY– 3 Units Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is a survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy concentrating on celestial bodies and phenomena beyond the solar system. This course covers aspects of the history of astronomy, light, telescopes, prominent scientists, the sun, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, gravity wave astronomy, and the possibility of other life forms in the Universe. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) ASTR 3 ASTRONOMY: THE SOLAR SYSTEM – 3 Units (formerly ASTR 1) Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy with an emphasis on the solar ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ART301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/art-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/art-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000082", "code": "AUTO 132", "title": "STEERING AND SUSPENSION – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total This course is designed to give students the entry-level skills required to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive suspension systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students for ASE A- 4 certification.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO132", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-132", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-132.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000083", "code": "AUTO 147", "title": "AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes brake theory, repair procedures, ASE laboratory tasks, and is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A -5. Standard, power assist, drum and disc type systems, and anti -lock braking systems are included in this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO147", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-147", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-147.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000084", "code": "AUTO 150", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE MACHINING – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly INDE 150) Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic fundamentals of the internal combustion engine. The subjects will cover the operation and design of varied engine systems and the repair and rebuilding of these engines. This course will also pr ovide instruction in the disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of the internal combustion engine. The student will be orientated in the use of general and specialty tools used in the rebuilding of internal combustion engines. ASE-based tasks will utilize h and tools, power tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course will prepare students to become certified in ASE area A -1. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO150", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-150", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-150.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000085", "code": "AUTO 161", "title": "MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to give a technical and working knowledge of manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter includes clutch diagnosis Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair, transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four -wheel drive component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A -3. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO161", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-161", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-161.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000086", "code": "AUTO 162", "title": "AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total This is a course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in -vehicle transmission/transaxle repair, and off -vehicle transmission/ transaxle repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-2.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO162", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-162", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-162.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000087", "code": "AUTO 163", "title": "HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACCESSORIES – 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to give students a technical and working knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on entry level skills necessary for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A -7. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AUTO163", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-163", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/auto-163.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000088", "code": "BUAD 301A", "title": "LAUNCHING YOUR BUSINESS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 9-27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 9-27) This course is designed to give students the necessary knowledge and skills to explore, plan and develop a business. The business entrepreneur utilizes the understanding of business concepts, strategies, and technology to shape ideas into opportunities supported by research, data, and business models. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BUAD301A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-301a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/buad-301a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000089", "code": "BSOT 114", "title": "HEALTHCARE BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units (formerly OAS 144) Advisory: HEOC 11 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) The course will enable students to understand the processing of healthcare claims as it relates to various insurance payer requirements, 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies beginning with abstracting information from medical chart documents and following procedural steps based on the nature of the patient status and payer. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT114", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-114", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-114.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000090", "code": "BSOT 120", "title": "TIME & STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "– 1 Unit (formerly BUAD 81) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to time management principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of time. Included in this course is the recognition of stress and how to manage it, as well as job burnout and what to do about it. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT120", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-120", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-120.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000091", "code": "BSOT 121", "title": "DECISION MAKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CONFLICT RESOLUTION – 1 Unit (formerly BUAD 83) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making and problem solving. It is also designed to provide the student with an analysis of attitudes and behaviors that create conflict between individuals and groups within an organization. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT121", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-121", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-121.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000092", "code": "BSOT 122", "title": "CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ATTITUDE IN THE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "WORKPLACE – 1 Unit (formerly BUAD 85) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of customers. The student will be introduced to the concept of internal and external customers, customer satisfaction, and customer retention. Topics will also include communicating with customers, developing a positive attitude, handling complaints, and sales skills. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT122", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-122", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-122.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000093", "code": "BSOT 123", "title": "COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly BUAD 87) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in communication within business organizations including verbal and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills. It will also provide the student with an understanding of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter and how to solve them. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT123", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-123", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-123.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000094", "code": "BSOT 130", "title": "Computer Basics – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course assumes the student has limited experience on the computer and walks the student through file management, email, Internet use, use of MS Office Software, as well as interaction with Shasta College resources including navigating online courses . This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000095", "code": "BSOT 150", "title": "ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly OAS 150, MEDA 150B) Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided at all campuses in the district (Redding, Tehama, Intermountain, Trinity). Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to prepare students for entry -level positions working with electronic records in a medical office. Topics covered are computerized systems for appointment scheduling and follow-up; claim forms and coding; patient and insurance billing; and medical practice financial management. This course m ay be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT150", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-150", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-150.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000096", "code": "BSOT 152", "title": "KEYBOARDING FOR SPEED AND ACCURACY – 0.5", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units (formerly OAS 268, OAS 268AD, BUSI 268AD) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Class may require outside time using a computer with internet access and appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Class Hours: 27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27) This course is designed for beginning to advanced keyboarding students to improve typing speed and accuracy. Specific drills, proper typing techniques, and ergonomics will be covered in the course. Development of keyboarding skills is attained through repetitive typing of specific drills designed to improve both accuracy and speed. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT152", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-152", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-152.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000097", "code": "BSOT 158", "title": "OFFICE PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "ASSISTANTS – 3 Units (formerly OAS 158, BUSI 158) Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This capstone course prepares students to perform various information processing procedures and problem solving tasks required to support both today’s office systems and those of the future. Students learn critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, supe rvisory skills, office procedures, and information processing technologies to manage their work, as well as necessary attributes of an office professional. Also included are managing information storage and retrieval, and coordinating office communications to improve the efficiency of office functions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT158", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-158", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-158.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000098", "code": "BSOT 320", "title": "TIME & STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "– 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to time management principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of time. Included in this course is the recognition of stress and how to manage it, as well as job burnout and what to do about it. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT320", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-320", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-320.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000099", "code": "BSOT 321", "title": "DECISION MAKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CONFLICT RESOLUTION – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making and problem solving. It is also designed to provide the student with an analysis of attitudes and behaviors that create conflict between individuals and groups within an organization. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT321", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-321", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-321.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000100", "code": "BSOT 322", "title": "CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ATTITUDE IN THE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "WORKPLACE – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of customers. The student will be introduced to the concept of internal and external customers, customer satisfaction, and customer retention. Topics will also include communicating with customers, developing a positive attitude, handling complaints, and sales skills. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT322", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-322", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-322.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000101", "code": "BSOT 323", "title": "COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in communication within business organizations including verbal and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills. It will also provide the student with an understanding of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter and how to solve them. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#BSOT323", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-323", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/bsot-323.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000102", "code": "CALS 110", "title": "CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed as a career development and planning option for students who have experienced barriers/limitations in education. The content of the course is designed to assist students in exploring and selecting optimal occupation and workplace se ttings. Students will receive instruction in goal setting, decision making, and problem solving related to the planning and development of educational and career plans. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000103", "code": "CALS 154", "title": "BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is recommended for students requiring remedial instruction using computers, whether through standard platforms or assistive technology. Skills covered include the use of email, internet access, and the use of MS Office software in personal and academic in teractions. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS154", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-154", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-154.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000104", "code": "CALS 155", "title": "HUMAN AWARENESS AND RELATIONAL SKILLS – 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides instruction in personal, interpersonal, and life skills for students with disabilities or other life challenges. The aim of this course is to prepare students to tackle the rights as well as the responsibilities of adulthood and to ass ist individuals to achieve an interdependent balance that is essential in order to enjoy a meaningful quality of life. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS155", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000105", "code": "CALS 155A", "title": "HUMAN AWARENESS AND RELATIONAL SKILLS I", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course focuses specifically on intrapersonal communication and is especially helpful for students with disabilities or other life challenges. The course is meant to enhance one's own self -understanding with the intent to contribute toward one's sense of quality of life, as well as meaning. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS155A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000106", "code": "CALS 155B", "title": "HUMAN AWARENESS AND RELATIONAL SKILLS II", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course focuses specifically on interpersonal communication and is especially helpful for students with disabilities or other life challenges. The course focuses on interpersonal communication, with an emphasis on understanding different styles of communication and becoming a more proficient assertive communicator. The course is intended to increase interpersonal awareness with an intent to enhance life satisfaction and connection with others. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS155B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000107", "code": "CALS 155C", "title": "HUMAN AWARENESS AND RELATIONAL SKILLS III", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "– 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course focuses specifically on human maturation over the lifespan with an emphasis on preparing students to tackle the rights as well as the responsibilities of adulthood, while creating a meaningful quality of life. This course is especially helpful for students with disabilities or other life challenges. The course may be offered in a distance education format. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS155C", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155c", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-155c.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000108", "code": "CALS 156", "title": "READING AND WRITING FOR CAREER AND LIFE – 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units (formerly CALS 256, ADAP 256, SPED 256) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is constructed specifically for those students who desire direct applications of reading and writing skills for employment and daily life. Instruction will include word attack strategies, work-related language development, basic writing convent ions, sentence writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and interpretive comprehension. Materials will be tailored to student’s individual skill level. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS156", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-156", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-156.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000109", "code": "CALS 160", "title": "MONEY MATTERS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to provide students with the information and decision-making tools needed for developing and implementing a personal financial plan that considers current and future financial obligations. Topics include long term savings, establishing credit, and needs versus wants spending. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS160", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000110", "code": "CALS 160A", "title": "MONEY MATTERS: BANKING – 1 unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course offers a broad exploration and application of personal financial literacy and responsibility. Students will cultivate essential skills in identifying personal values, setting financial goals, managing banking information, and understanding paychecks. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will develop a foundational understanding of economic decision-making, banking systems, and the importance of identity protection. This course may be taught in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS160A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000111", "code": "CALS 160B", "title": "MONEY MATTERS: PERSONAL BUDGETING – 1 unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course provides an introduction to essential personal finance concepts and skills, focusing on practical applications for everyday life. Students will explore the fundamentals of percentages, including what they are, when they are used, and how to calculate them. The course will also cover budgeting techniques, setting financial goals, identifying community resources, and strategies for saving. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their f inances effectively and make informed financial decisions. This course may be taught in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS160B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000112", "code": "CALS 160C", "title": "MONEY MATTERS: CREDIT – 1 unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of personal money management, including credit scores, interest rates, loans, housing, retirement planning, and the utilization of community resources. Students will learn how to make informed financial decisions, manage their finances effectively, and plan for future expenses. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS160C", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160c", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-160c.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000113", "code": "CALS 162", "title": "MODES OF EXPRESSION – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to increase awareness and competency towards effectively conveying and receiving information within a variety of contexts. Emphasis is placed on using one’s strengths and preferences to positively convey and receive information, while developing new skills and insights towards the process and factors that may facilitate rewarding communication. Subjects covered are receptive and expressive language, self-awareness, creative expression, verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict management, electronic transmissions, relational interactions, emotional impact and disclosures. T his course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS162", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-162", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-162.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000114", "code": "CALS 354", "title": "BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is recommended for students requiring remedial instruction in using computers, whether through standard platforms or assistive technology. Skills covered include the use of email, Internet access, and the use of MS Office software to apply in personal and academic interactions. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS354", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-354", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-354.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000115", "code": "CALS 356", "title": "READING AND WRITING FOR CAREER AND LIFE – 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is constructed specifically for those students who desire direct applications of reading and writing skills for employment and daily life. Instruction will include word attack strategies, work-related language development, basic writing convent ions, sentence writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and interpretive comprehension. Materials will be tailored to student’s individual skill level. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS356", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-356", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-356.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000116", "code": "CALS 358", "title": "MATHEMATICS FOR EMPLOYMENT – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or other educational disadvantages enhance basic mathematics skills for vocational tasks. Instruction is provided in basic arithmetic computation of whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals; in understanding uses of ratios, percents, and proportions; in word problem decoding; and in measurement and basic geometric concepts. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog CHEMISTRY (CHEM) CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY – 5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisites: CHEM 2A with a grade of C or higher, or a score of 20 or higher on the California Chemistry Diagnostic test; and Intermediate Algebra or Math Placement Level 4 or higher. (If you have completed one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher, you will be eligible to enroll in this course once you have seen a counselor.) Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussi", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CALS358", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-358", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cals-358.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000117", "code": "CONS 140A", "title": "COMMERCIAL DRIVER LEARNER’S PERMIT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PREPARATION – 2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course will guide the student through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commercial Drivers Handbook to prepare them for the DMV Commercial Learners Permit written exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CONS140A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-140a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-140a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000118", "code": "CONS 156", "title": "APPLIED EQUIPMENT OPERATION PRACTICES – 3", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Prerequisite: CONS 47, CONS 55A, CONS 55B, CONS 55C, CONS 55D, or AGNR 103 with a grade of C or higher Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result in accordance with the Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated facility prior to enrolling. Class Hours: 108 lab total This course is the capstone for the Heavy Equipment Operation (Construction) program. This course integrates the practical and technical elements of the Heavy Equipment and Logging programs. Concepts are integrated and applied through the completion of a capstone project, designed by the student, instructors, and industry partners supporting the local construction and logging community of interests. This course is designed for Heavy Equipment and Logging Program Students. This is a face-to-face, on-and off-campus course. CULINARY ARTS (CULA) The following courses will require extensive reading and math exercises. CULA 45 BASIC FOOD PRODUCTION – 5 Units Corequisite: CULA 50, or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture/216 lab total C-ID: HOSP 160 This is a beginning laboratory course in food preparation and presentation including cooking equipment, techniques, safety procedures, use of weights and measures, and interpretation of recipes. Product identification and basic cooking techniques and procedures based on nutrition and classic preparation methods are presented. Students are pr", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CONS156", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-156", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cons-156.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000119", "code": "CULA 159", "title": "STOCKS, SOUPS, SAUCES & BASIC CULINARY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PREPARATION – 2 Units Corequisite: CULA 50, or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total This course offers demonstration and practical application in the preparation of various stocks, soups, and sauces involving different methods of cooking meat, fish, seafood, poultry, and vegetables. The uses of culinary terms, equipment, and hand tools wi ll be applied to preparation of stocks, soups, and sauces. Emphasis is placed on the development, organization, and carrying out of recipe standardization, need and procurement of supplies, work stations, and attractive service.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA159", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-159", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-159.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000120", "code": "CULA 371", "title": "BEGINNING BEERNAKING – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to take this course. Class Hours: 18 lecture This course covers beer styles, ingredients, brewing equipment, brewing techniques, sanitation, fermentation, clarification, and bottling. It also provides a sensory evaluation of representative beers. Students will make one or two batches of beer during the class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA371", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-371", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-371.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000121", "code": "CULA 373", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WINES – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to take this course. Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course emphasizes the characteristics of wines from the major varietals. It covers the identification of wines from the wine districts of California, France, Germany, and Italy. The concept of food and wine pairing will also be evaluated. This course may be offered in a distance education format. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA373", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-373", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-373.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000122", "code": "CULA 382", "title": "WINES OF CALIFORNIA – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to take this course. Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This class focuses on how California has become a focal wine-producing area in the world. The course traces the dramatic progress of the California winemaking industry: the who, how, why, what, and where. Insight is provided into the ways in which West Coast vintners are working to create extraordinary wines and to explain the myriad of developments in character, quality, and technology that have taken place. The course and text look at how new approaches to winemaking have contributed to California's curre nt high status in the world order of wine. Sensory evaluation of applicable wines is part of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format. D DANCE (DAN) DAN 15 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHOREOGRAPHY – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: Previous dance experience or concurrent enrollment in dance classes Class Hours: 54 lab total Introduction to the fundamentals of choreography for concert dance, this course will explore the elements of space and its use. Students portray a topic of interest through a dance discipline, experimenting with movement style and choice of music accompaniment. The course wil l include analysis and critique of the student's own work, the work of other students and of professional and historic choreography. Stude", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#CULA382", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-382", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/cula-382.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000123", "code": "DIES 160", "title": "DIESEL ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 45 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course will cover electronic diesel engine control systems as related to testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures. Industry software - generated computer programs will be utilized. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES160", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-160", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-160.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000124", "code": "DIES 161", "title": "DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FIELD TRAINING – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the diesel technology field. Classroom instruction will include work -site expectations, interview techniques, and assessment of work performance. The student will be placed with local industry at various diesel repair facilities to expose them to actual industry standards. This course may be offered in a distance education format. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES161", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-161", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-161.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000125", "code": "DIES 162", "title": "HEAVY DUTY DRIVE TRAIN – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course covers shop practices in service, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of heavy duty drive trains. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES162", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-162", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-162.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000126", "code": "DIES 164", "title": "BEGINNING DIESEL ENGINES – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours : 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design, manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel -injection pumps and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel controls will be analyzed. You will learn testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES164", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-164", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-164.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000127", "code": "DIES 166", "title": "DIESEL ENGINES – 6 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 54 lecture/162 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 324) This course is an in -depth study of various diesel engines, theory of design, operation and application. This lab will provide training in the disassembly and inspection of diesel engines, practical assembly procedures and technical analysis of engine services. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES166", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-166", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-166.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000128", "code": "DIES 169", "title": "ADVANCED ELECTRONICS AND EMISSIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "MANAGEMENT – 3 Units Prerequisites: DIES 160, DIES 164, and DIES 166 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is an advanced course that covers the computerized diesel engine management systems and emissions packages found on current medium and heavy duty trucks. Students will gain real world experience by testing, analyzing, and repairing these systems. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#DIES169", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-169", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/dies-169.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000129", "code": "ECE 170", "title": "UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA– 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course introduces the student to the causes and effects of early childhood trauma. It will include an overview of early brain development, the impacts of toxic stress, and how traumatic experiences affect physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth and development. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE170", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-170", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-170.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000130", "code": "ECE 171", "title": "TRAUMA-INFORMAED PRACTICES IN EARLY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CHILDHOOD EDUCATION– 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: ECE 170 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course will provide skills and tools to use with children of trauma and toxic stress. It will include the support needed, as well as environmental \"look-fors\", self-regulation, and appropriate approaches to working with all children. This course may b e offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE171", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-171", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-171.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000131", "code": "ECE 172", "title": "CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SELF-CARE FOR EARLY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS– 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: ECE 170 and ECE 171 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course will provide tools and strategies to nurture ourselves and facilitate continued growth. Early childhood educators have very complex jobs; they work long days on their feet with constant demands on their energy and patience. This class will provide strategies to prevent the risk of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. This course may be taught in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE172", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-172", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-172.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000132", "code": "ECE 370", "title": "UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course introduces the student to the causes and effects of early childhood trauma. It will include an overview of early brain development, the impacts of toxic stress, and how traumatic experiences affect physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth and development. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE370", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-370", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-370.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000133", "code": "ECE 371", "title": "TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICES IN EARLY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: ECE 370 with a grade of P or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course will provide skills and tools to use with children of trauma and toxic stress. It will include the support needed, as well as environmental \"look-fors\", self-regulation, and appropriate approaches to working with all children. 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Discussion in the course will include Earth’s internal structure, plate tectonics, minerals and rocks and their origins, surface processes, geologic structures such as faulting and folding, metamorphism, sedimentation, soil formation, geologic time including radiometric methods, geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanism, m", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ECE372", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-372", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ece-372.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000135", "code": "ENGL 129", "title": "GRAMMAR REVIEW: GRAMMATICAL AND EFFECTIVE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "SENTENCES – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course emphasizes structure, variety, effectiveness, and style in the English sentence. It includes methods of proofreading, rules of punctuation, and techniques of revision. It encourages self-assessment and peer review of written compositions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ENGL129", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-129", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-129.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000136", "code": "ENGL 133", "title": "CREATIVE WRITING FOR PERSONAL GROWTH – 1", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course facilitates personal growth through exploratory writing exercises and longer creative writing assignments. A variety of writing genres will be employed in the course, such as autobiography, memoir, poetry, short story, vignette, journaling, reflection, and more, in order to develop participants' self -awareness and metacognition. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ENGL133", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-133", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-133.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000137", "code": "ENGL 350", "title": "READING AND WRITING FOUNDATIONS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: English Placement Level 1 or higher Class Hours: 54-108 lab total This course is designed to help students read and write proficiently in daily life, in the workplace, and in preparation for academic study. With the instructor's guidance, students will identify their personal goals for taking this course and develop an individual plan for meeting them. The course will provide one -on-one and small -group instruction in basic reading and writing skills. This course may be repeated any number of times and may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ENGL350", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-350", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-350.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000138", "code": "ENGL 382", "title": "READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 1-200 lab total This course offers students individualized tutoring to enhance skills and/or address problems they are having either in written expression or in reading.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ENGL382", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-382", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-382.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000139", "code": "ENGL 401", "title": "ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL WRITING – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: ENGL 1B or ENGL C1001 with a grade of C or higher Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course builds advanced skills in professional writing and reading. It emphasizes strategic and effective editing, revising, composition, research, and argument for various writing situations in the workplace. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Información General Sobre Nuestros Programas El Colegio de Shasta sirve a su comunidad con programas educativos y culturales que amplian las experiencias de los estudiantes, desarrollan sus habilidades potenciales y los capacitan para ser productivos y para truinfar en la sociedad. A todos los estudiantes se les ofrece entrada a nuestros programas y a las oportunidades. El Colegio aspira a satisfacer las necesidades individuales, a mantener las normas académicas apropiadas, a proteger la libertad académica y personal, y a promover oportunidades sin discriminación. Para obtener prioridad de matrícula en el siguiente semestre, complete el formulario expresando sus deseos de matricularse. Con mucha anticipación se publica un catálogo que incluye todas las clases ofrecidas en cada semestre escolar. Hay consejeros en cada periodo de matriculación para ayuda", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ENGL401", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-401", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/engl-401.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000140", "code": "ESL 150", "title": "ESL READING AND WRITING I – 6 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher, ESL 336 with a grade of P, or a TOEFL score of 460 or higher Class Hours: 108 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 324) This course integrates the reading and writing skills English language learners need to prepare them for college -level courses. The reading component includes the development of skills in reading comprehension, fluency, and academic vocabulary. The writing component includes writing summaries, paragraphs and short essays, and improving grammar and mechanics in the context of the writing task. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL150", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-150", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-150.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000141", "code": "ESL 155", "title": "ESL READING AND WRITING II – 6 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: ESL 150 with a grade of C or higher, or a TOEFL score of 475 or higher Class Hours: 108 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 324) This course is the second of two academic reading and writing courses for English language learners. Students refine their academic reading skills and build academic vocabulary. Students follow the writing process to compose a variety of essays based on th eir analysis of college-level texts. Students also refine their grammar and sentence structure skills as they relate to the writing task. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL155", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-155", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-155.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000142", "code": "ESL 234", "title": "INTERMEDIATE HIGH ESL – 5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "234) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: ESL 332 or ESL Placement Level 5 or higher Class Hours : 36 lecture/162 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief compositions with increasing complexity. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL234", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-234", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-234.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000143", "code": "ESL 236", "title": "ADVANCED ESL – 5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 334, ESL 234 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher Class Hours: 36 lecture/162 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) At this level, students develop the ability to understand and engage in extended conversations and discussions and communicate with increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary, and write paragraphs and short compositions. This course ma y be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL236", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-236", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-236.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000144", "code": "ESL 320", "title": "ORAL COMMUNICATION – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 72 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 72) This course is designed for the low -intermediate to advanced English language learner. Major emphasis will be on refining and expanding the listening and speaking skills, aural -oral coping skills, and oral critical thinking and expression skills, which are necessary to function in routine social interactions, entry-level jobs, and/or further academic work . This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL320", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-320", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-320.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000145", "code": "ESL 332", "title": "BEGINNING ESL – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Class Hours : 180 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 180) This course acts as an introduction to English and is the first of three levels offered. Language skills are expanded in communicative contexts and emphasis is placed on development of “social English.” This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL332", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-332", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-332.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000146", "code": "ESL 334", "title": "INTERMEDIATE ESL – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: ESL 332 or ESL Placement Level 5 or higher Class Hours : 180 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 180) This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief compositions with increasing complexity. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL334", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-334", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-334.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000147", "code": "ESL 348", "title": "ENGLISH FOR CAREERS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL 336 with a grade of P or higher, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher Class Hours: 2-108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 2-108) This course provides language skill development for English language learning students interested in exploring and pursuing a career or career development in Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields. Students learn how to access campus resources and pathways toward programs, certificates, and degrees. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL348", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-348", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-348.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000148", "code": "ESL 378", "title": "AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: ESL 234 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL Placement Level 4 or higher Class Hours: 90 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 90) This is a course designed to prepare prospective citizens for citizenship. Class activities will focus on U.S. history, government, basic geography and American culture and customs as it relates to the knowledge required to become an American citizen. While improving their English language skills, students will learn how to complete naturalization forms and prepare for the written and oral test for citizenship. This course may be offered in a distance education format. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES See AG, AGMA, AGNR, AGPS and CONS for course listings ETHNIC STUDIES (ETHS) ETHS 1 INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES – 3 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer -level English Composition course Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. T", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#ESL378", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-378", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/esl-378.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000149", "code": "FIRS 100", "title": "FIRE COMPANY OPERATIONS – CERTIFICATION", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PREPARATION – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Notes: 1. This course is not a fire academy, nor will a student be signed off for any California State Fire Marshal’s IFSAC/Pro Board skills or knowledge requirement. While there is no pre -requisite for this course, students enrolling in the class should already meet all experience, skill and knowledge requirements established by OSFM/IFSAC and/or Pro Board for Firefighter certification and testing. 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours : 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course gives students an opportunity to refresh the skills and knowledge acquired in various entry level fire training courses such as", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS100", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-100", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-100.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000150", "code": "FIRS 102", "title": "IHC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While this course is open to any student, it was developed primarily for USFS, IHC employees. Students seeking certification from this course must meet their respective agency physical ability and training requirements for each specific certificate. Conta ct the course instructor for current certification requirements. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course is directed at small unit leadership and decision making development in a simulated wild land field environment. 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000151", "code": "FIRS 102A", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER 1A – STRUCTURE – 8.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FAID 75 or FAID 132 with a grade of B or higher, or FAID 332 with a grade of P or higher Note: This course is one of a series needed to meet the minimum educational requirements for the \"Alternate Delivery\" of the California State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Fighter I Certification and at the conclusion of the series, the student is eligible to attempt the summative testing needed to complete the Certification. The California State Fire Marshal’s Office requires a minimum score of 80% (a grade B or higher) to be eligible for the summative testing of Fire Fighter 1A (FF1A). Class Hours : 90 lecture/189 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level firefighter to perform structural suppression activities. Key learning concepts include firefighter safety; communications; cleaning, maintaining, and utilizing equipment and tools; building construction and fire behavior; water supply; ladder operations; forcing entry into a structure; conducting search and rescue operations; attacking an interior structure fire; horizontal and vertical ventilation; property conservation; fire scene overhaul; firefighter survival; and fire suppression for structural fires, vehicles, and ground cover. The lecture portion of this course may be taught in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS102A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000152", "code": "FIRS 102B", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER 1B – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WMD", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "– 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course is one of a series needed to meet the minimum educational requirements for the \"Alternate Delivery\" of the California State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Fighter I Certification, and at the conclusion of the series, the student is eligible to attempt the summative testing needed to complete the Certification. The California State Fire Marshal’s Office requires a minimum score of 80% (a grade B or higher) to be eligible for the summative testing of Fire Fighter 1B (FF1B). Class Hours : 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course provides the awareness skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level firefighter to recognize and identify hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD), isolate hazards and deny entry, and initiate required notification. At the o perations level, this course provides the skills and knowledge needed to identify incident scope; select, use, and inspect PPE; perform emergency decontamination; perform assigned tasks at a hazardous materials/WMD incident including product control techniques; and evaluate and report incident progress. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS102B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000153", "code": "FIRS 102C", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER 1C – WILDLAND – 2.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course is one of a series needed to meet the minimum educational requirements for the \"Alternate Delivery\" of the California State Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Fighter I Certification, and at the conclusion of the series, the student is eligible to attempt the summative testing needed to complete the Certification. The California State Fire Marshal’s Office requires a minimum score of 80% (a grade B or higher) to be eligible for the summative testing of Fire Fighter 1C (FF1C). Class Hours : 36 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level firefighter to recognize hazards and unsafe situations; don, doff, and maintain wildland personal protective equipment; deploy a fire shelter; maintain suppression hand tools and equipment; assemble and prepare for response; construct and secure a fireline; reduce the threat of fire exposure to improved properties; and mop up and patrol a fire area when working with wildland fires. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS102C", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102c", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-102c.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000154", "code": "FIRS 103", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER 1 CERTIFICATION EXAM – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Prerequisite: FIRS 104 with a grade of B or higher Class Hours: 54 lab total This class is required for students to meet the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification requirements for Fire Fighter I (FFI) including the capstone written examination and the skills performance evaluations. Upon successful completion of both the written tests and skills evaluations, students will receive their OSFM Fire Fighter 1 Certification from the California Office of the State Fire Marshal - State Fire Training Division.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000155", "code": "FIRS 106", "title": "DRIVER/OPERATOR 1B: PUMP OPERATIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portion of the course. Student must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver's License. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS106", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-106", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-106.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000156", "code": "FIRS 113", "title": "FIRE CREW SUPERVISOR – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total This course is designed to complement Crew Boss trainee development programs. The practical application of these supervision skills will be emphasized using simulated training experiences.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS113", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-113", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-113.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000157", "code": "FIRS 116", "title": "ENGINE ACADEMY – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Students must have completed training to the Crew Boss S -230 level and possess an agency approved operator's permit for the type of engine being operated Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total A course designed to provide classroom training, field familiarization, and drills of all water use and related equipment used in wildland fire suppression. The student will obtain information, practical experience and a working knowledge of all water use and related equipment used in wildland fire suppression, fire safety suppression tactics, and engine company operations standards. A USDA certificate may be issued upon successful completion of this course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS116", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-116", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-116.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000158", "code": "FIRS 118", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total This course meets requirements in the Natural Resources and Fire Technology programs. A review of fire chemistry, equipment and manpower, basic firefighting strategy, methods of attack, pre -planning fire problems, and fire line safety are included in the course. A National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Certificate of Completion (Basic Fire Fighter Training) may be issued after satisfactory completion of this course. Approximately 50 percent of labs will be in the field.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS118", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-118", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-118.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000159", "code": "FIRS 135", "title": "INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: FOR", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "EXPANDING INCIDENTS, I-300 – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for FEMA Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification. Certif ication Standards change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current FEMA Standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. Class Hours: 27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This is a course of study describing the responsibilities of the organizational elements within each section of the ICS, staffing considerations, and reporting relationships. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS135", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-135", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-135.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000160", "code": "FIRS 136", "title": "ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-400", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course is open to any student; however, for CSFM Certification the student must meet a complex set of prior training, certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee’s recommendations for certification. C ertification Standards change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current CSFM Standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This is a course of study that presents Incident Command System relationships and duties of Command Staff members, Agency Representatives, and activation of the Command and General Staff positions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS136", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-136", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-136.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000161", "code": "FIRS 137", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of fire fighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis and provides a greater understanding how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground. Avoiding situations t hat could cause a fire fighter to become lost, trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies at a fire scene. Topics include fire fighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, and being trained in problem-solving techniques so a fire fighter can become more self-reliant in an emergency. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) across the nation.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS137", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-137", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-137.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000162", "code": "FIRS 138", "title": "HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies This course is designed to train first responders to recognize a hazardous materials incident and implement actions to protect themselves and the public per applicable OSHA regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS138", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-138", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-138.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000163", "code": "FIRS 139", "title": "HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "REFRESHER – 0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course is designed for students who are currently trained to the Hazardous Materials, First Responder, Operations-Level. Students will complete mandated annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain competencies at the First Responder, Operational level.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS139", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-139", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-139.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000164", "code": "FIRS 146", "title": "STANDARD FOR SURVIVAL – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course examines significant areas of firefighter fatalities and injuries associated with emergency and non-emergency situations. The course addresses causes of fatalities and injuries, and methods to implement recommended solutions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS146", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-146", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-146.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000165", "code": "FIRS 147", "title": "CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS AND RESCUE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 9 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27) This introductory-level training will familiarize public safety personnel with codes and laws impacting confined space rescues, define terms, identify hazards, and prepare them for operational level training. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS147", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-147", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-147.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000166", "code": "FIRS 148", "title": "RESCUE SYSTEMS I – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. Students are required to provide personal protective equipment. 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course is designed to train paid or volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel in vertical and structural collapse rescue techniques. Students will learn about team organization, rescue, and environmental considerations; use of ropes, knot s, rigging and pulley systems; descending, rappelling, and belaying tools and techniques; subsurface rescue techniques; use of cribbing, wedges, cutting/prying and hydraulic tools; use of fire service ladders in specialized rescue situations, and day and night rescue exercises.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS148", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-148", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-148.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000167", "code": "FIRS 149", "title": "AUTO EXTRICATION – 0.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 27 lab total This course is intended to introduce the principles of vehicle extrication, as well as the use of basic hand tools, rescue tools, pulling and spreading operations, patient handling, and vehicle stabilization. Actual practice and application of the methods are taught in class.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS149", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-149", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-149.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000168", "code": "FIRS 151", "title": "FIRE CONTROL 1: BASIC FIRE CHEM – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course is a basic overview of fire chemistry and fire behavior and is designed for the beginning or volunteer firefighter. This course includes classes of fire, fundamentals of heat transfer, fire characteristics of materials, products of combustion, hazardous and explosive materials, extinguishing agents, size up, and exposure protection.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS151", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-151", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-151.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000169", "code": "FIRS 152", "title": "FIRE CONTROL 2: BASIC OPERATIONS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "STRUCTURAL – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course is designed to provide the student with information, methods and techniques for operating basic firefighting tools and carrying out basic firefighting evolutions. Areas covered include hose, nozzles, and fittings; ground ladders; self-contained breathing apparatus; pump operations in theory; pump operations in the field; and the use of fire extinguishers.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS152", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-152", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-152.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000170", "code": "FIRS 153", "title": "FIRE CONTROL 3: STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(2018) – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating structure fires by providing the students with a thorough understanding of fire behavior, ventilation procedures and techniques, and interior and exterior fire attack using a live-fire simulator. In many cases, this will be the fire fighter's first exposure to live structural firefighting.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS153", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-153", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-153.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000171", "code": "FIRS 154", "title": "FIRE CONTROL 4: OIL AND GAS FIREFIGHTING – 0.5", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total This course utilizes live fire situations and hands -on experience in combating fire involving LPG and flammable liquids. Topics include flammable liquid and gas fire behavior, safety, extinguishing agents, transportation fires, water flow requirements, and live firefighting.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS154", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-154", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-154.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000172", "code": "FIRS 156", "title": "FIRE CONTROL 6: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "ESSENTIALS – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course provides information, methods and techniques for wildland firefighting strategy and structure triage, terminology, survival skills, and operating safely in a wildland firefighting incident.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS156", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-156", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-156.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000173", "code": "FIRS 158", "title": "PUMP OPERATIONS – 0.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab This course provides the student with the information and skills training for operating fire service pumps. Topics include types of pumps, engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supply, drafting, and field hydraulics. Each student will have the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS158", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-158", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-158.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000174", "code": "FIRS 165", "title": "FIRELINE LEADERSHIP L-380 – 2.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 45 lecture total This course is intended to develop fireline leadership skills for unit supervisors by providing training in applying leadership styles, communicating vision and intent, team building, detecting operational error, and managing stress.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS165", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-165", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-165.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000175", "code": "FIRS 166", "title": "INCIDENT LEADERSHIP L-381 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 40 lecture total This course is intended as leadership development training for incident response personnel who will function in fireline command roles.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS166", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-166", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-166.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000176", "code": "FIRS 182", "title": "COMPANY OFFICER 2B, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "FUNCTIONS – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FIRS 108 with a grade of B or higher, or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 2 Certification or equivalent Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. Class Hours: 20 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 60) This course provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department's role, image, and mission to the public. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS182", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-182", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-182.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000177", "code": "FIRS 183", "title": "COMPANY OFFICER 2C, FIRE INSPECTIONS AND", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "INVESTIGATIONS – 2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FIRS 108 with a grade of B or higher, or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 2 Certification or equivalent Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course provides information on conducting inspections, identifying hazards and addressing violations, performing a fire investigation to determine preliminary cause and securing the incident scene and preserving evidence. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS183", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-183", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-183.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000178", "code": "FIRS 185", "title": "FIRE COMMAND 2A, MAJOR FIRES – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: While there is no college prerequisite for this course, the California State Fire Marshal’s Office has strict requirements related to certification. As state standards change frequently, all students should check the California State Fire Marshal’s Office web site for current certification requirements prior to enrolling in this course. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course provides information on conducting incident size -up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and developing and conducting a post-incident analysis.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS185", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-185", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-185.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000179", "code": "FIRS 186", "title": "COMPANY OFFICER 2E, WILDLAND INCIDENT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "OPERATIONS – 1.5 Units Prerequisite: FIRS 108 with a grade of B or higher, or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 2 Certification or equivalent Note This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. Class Hours : 28 lecture/12 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 96) This course provides information on evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, developing and implementing a plan of action to deploy incident resources completing all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establishing an incident command post, creating an incident action plan, and completing incident records and reports. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS186", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-186", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-186.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000180", "code": "FIRS 187", "title": "COMPANY OFFICER 2D, ALL-RISK COMMAND", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "OPERATIONS – 2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisites: FIRS 108 with a grade of B or higher, or Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Fighter 2 Certification or equivalent; and FIRS 120 with a grade of C or higher, or ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response or equivalent Limitation on Enrollment: Hazardous Material Incident Commander (as offered by the California Specialized Training Institute) is required for enrollment in this class Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course provides information on conducting incident size -up, developing and implementing an initial plan of action involving single and multi-unit operations for various types of emergency incidents to mitigate the situation following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and developing and conducting a post-incident analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS187", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-187", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-187.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000181", "code": "FIRS 188A", "title": "CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 3A: HUMAN RESOURCE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "MANAGEMENT– 1.5 Units Note: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marshal Certification. The instructor will determine if the Note has been met based on the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) course plan. Note: This course has a State Fire Training certificate fee collected at the time of registration. Class Hours: 27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the human resource requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including plans for employee accommodation, hiring procedures, personnel assignments, professional development, training programs, promotion procedures, employee benefits, and a measurable accident and injury prevention program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS188A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000182", "code": "FIRS 188B", "title": "CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 3B: BUDGET AND FISCAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "RESPONSIBILITIES – 1 Unit Note: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marsh al Certification. The instructor will determine if the Note has been met based on the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) course plan. Note: This course has a State Fire Training certificate fee collected at the time of registration. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer. This includes developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS188B", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188b", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188b.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000183", "code": "FIRS 188C", "title": "CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 3C: GENERAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS– 1.5 Units Note: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marsh al Certification. The instructor will determine if the Note has been met based on the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) course plan. Note: This course has a State Fire Training certificate fee collected at the time of registration. Class Hours: 27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the administration requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including directing a department record management system, analyzing and interpreting records and data , developing a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, developing a plan to facilitate approval, preparing community awareness programs, and evaluating the inspection program of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). This course may be offe red in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS188C", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188c", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188c.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000184", "code": "FIRS 188D", "title": "CHIEF FIRE OFFICER 3D: EMERGENCY SERVICE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES – 1.5 Units Note: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer, or five (5) years as a career officer (Lieutenant or higher), or seven (7) years as a volunteer officer (Lieutenant or higher), or five (5) years CAL FIRE Fire Apparatus Engineer, or seeking Fire Marsh al Certification. The instructor will determine if the Note has been met based on the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) course plan. Note: This course has a State Fire Training certificate fee collected at the time of registration. Class Hours: 27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the emergency service requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a plan for the integration of fire services resources, developing an agency resource contingency plan, evaluating incident facilities, supervising multiple resources, developing and utilizing an incident action plan, obtaining incident information to facilitate transfer of command, developing and conducting a post - incident analysis, and maintaining incident records. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS188D", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188d", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-188d.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000185", "code": "FIRS 189", "title": "FIRE INVESTIGATION 1A – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While anyone may enroll in this course for general knowledge, skill development or degree requirement satisfaction, students pursuing California State Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or department specific promotional requirements should always check b oth of those organizations for current sequencing standards, prerequisites and “time limitations” related to certification or promotion. These conditions and requirements have been changing rapidly as the CSFMO completes a major reorganization of the state ’s fire training system. CSFMO certificates may only be issued to students who have completed all course requirements, including occupational experience or course prerequisites. Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course provides information on securing the fire scene and determining the origin and cause of the fire. Topics include responsibilities of a fire investigator, securing the fire ground, conducting an exterior and interior survey, analyzing fire patte rns, interpreting individual fire patterns, discriminating the effects of explosions, examining and removing fire debris, reconstructing the area of origin, inspecting the performance of building systems. The 2014 edition of", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS189", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-189", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-189.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000186", "code": "NFPA 1033", "title": "Standard Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator is", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "the basis for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#NFPA1033", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/nfpa-1033", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/nfpa-1033.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000187", "code": "FIRS 191", "title": "FIRE INVESTIGATION 1B – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: While there is no college prerequisite for this course, the California State Fire Marshal’s Office has strict requirements related to certification. As state standards change frequently, all students should check the California State Fire Marshal’s Office web site for current certification requirements prior to enrolling in this course. Class Hours : 36 lecture/9 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 117) This course provides information on scene documentation and evidence collection/preservation. Topics include photographing the scene, diagramming the scene, constructing investigative notes, processing evidence and establishing chain of custody, processing victims and fatalities, selecting evidence for analysis, maintaining a chain of custody, preparing a fire in vestigation report, and disposing of evidence. The 2014 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS191", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-191", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-191.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000188", "code": "FIRS 192", "title": "FIRE INVESTIGATION 1C: PREPARATION FOR LEGAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PROCEEDINGS – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course provides information on legal considerations for a court proceeding. Topics include coordinating expert resources, formulating an opinion, presenting investigative findings, and testifying during legal proceedings. The 2022 edition of NFPA 1033 Standard for Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications is the basis for this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS192", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-192", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-192.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000189", "code": "FIRS 193", "title": "INSTRUCTOR I: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY – 1.5", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units (formerly FIRS 182) Notes: State Fire Marshal’s Office has strict requirements related to certification. As state standards change frequently, all students should check the California State Fire Marshal’s Office web site for current certification requirements prior to enrolling in this course. 2. The California State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that students complete the following courses prior to enrolling in this course: Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS -100.B), FEMA National Incident Management System (IS-700.A), FEMA Class Hours : 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2019 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service Instructo r Professional Qualifications. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor I certification will be able to teach and deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan utilizing instructional aids and evaluation instruments. The Instructor I will also be able to adapt a lesson plan and complete the reporting requirements to the local jurisdiction. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS193", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-193", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-193.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000190", "code": "FIRS 194", "title": "INSTRUCTOR II: INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1.5 Units (formerly FIRS 181) Prerequisite: FIRS 193 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the intermediate level professional instructor to perform his or her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2019 edition of NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire Service In structor Professional Qualifications and the 2012 edition of NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. At the end of this course, candidates for Instructor II certification will be able to develop lesson plans and evaluation instruments, teach and deliver instruction, and evaluate and coach other instructors. The Instructor II will also be able to analyze resources and formulate a program budget. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS194", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-194", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-194.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000191", "code": "FIRS 196", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER RECERTIFICATION – 0.5-8 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FIRS 104 with a grade of B or higher, or completion of an Accredited State Fire Training Firefighter Academy and current employment with a recognized California Fire Agency Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. Class Hours: 27-432 lab total This course is intended to meet the recurring training needs of full -time or volunteer firefighters and help them to maintain currency with new equipment, policies, laws, and skills needed to be prepared in the line of duty. Students build upon their firef ighting skills and receive updated information regarding firefighter safety, SCBA use, determination of air supply, electrical hazards, use of tools and equipment, fuel types and suppression methods, attack techniques, search and rescue, wildland firefighting techniques, hazardous materials incidents, first aid and CPR/AED skill(s), patient assessment, and emergency incident management. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS196", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-196", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-196.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000192", "code": "FIRS 305", "title": "DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: EMERGENCY VEHICLE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "OPERATIONS – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portions of the course. Student must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver’s License. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS305", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-305", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-305.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000193", "code": "FIRS 306", "title": "DRIVER/OPERATOR 1B: PUMP OPERATIONS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portions of the course. Student must possess a valid Class A, B, or C California Driver’s License. Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total This course provides the student with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS306", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-306", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-306.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000194", "code": "FIRS 335", "title": "INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: FOR", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "EXPANDING INCIDENTS, I-300 – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for FEMA Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification. Certif ication Standards change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current FEMA Standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. Class Hours: 27 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This is a course of study describing the responsibilities of the organizational elements within each section of the ICS, staffing considerations, and reporting relationships. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS335", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-335", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-335.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000195", "code": "FIRS 338", "title": "HAZMAT FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is designed to train first responders to recognize a hazardous materials incident and implement actions to protect themselves and the public per applicable OSHA regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS338", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-338", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-338.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000196", "code": "FIRS 341", "title": "FIRE FIGHTER SURVIVAL – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course was developed in the continuing effort to reduce the number of fire fighter injuries and fatalities that occur on an annual basis and provides a greater understanding how to avoid committing fatal errors on the fireground. Avoiding situations that could cause a fire fighter to become lost, trapped, or injured is the best way to prevent tragedies at a fire scene. Topics include fire fighter survival terminology, developing a survival attitude, increasing situational awareness, and being trained in problem-solving techniques so a fire fighter can become more self-reliant in an emergency. Case studies will be reviewed to outline factors common in many line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) across the nation.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS341", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-341", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-341.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000197", "code": "FIRS 360", "title": "LIVE FIRE TRAINING, BASIC STRUCTURAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "OPERATIONS – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total This course is designed to develop fundamental skills in combating structure fires by providing the students with a thorough understanding of fire behavior, ventilation procedures and techniques, interior and exterior fire attack using a live-fire simulator. In many cases, this will be the fire fighter's first exposure to live structural firefighting. This course may be used to meet the requirements of NFPA 1403, CSFM Fire Control 3B, or agency specific live fire training.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS360", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-360", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-360.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000198", "code": "FIRS 363", "title": "BASIC STRUCTURAL OPERATIONS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course is designed to provide the volunteer firefighter with the fundamental concepts and skills for operating at residential and light commercial structure fires. Topics include the use of handlines, ground ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, pump operations and the use of fire extinguisher.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS363", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-363", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-363.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000199", "code": "FIRS 397", "title": "FIRE ACADEMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 10 lecture/20 lab total To be an effective firefighter and to successfully complete all the requirements of the Fire Academy, individuals need to be physically fit. This course is designed for Firefighter 1 candidates to learn fundamental physical fitness skills and expand their knowledge of health and fitness and how it impacts their skill performance. Students will lea rn strengthening exercises that, if used regularly, will help them perform at their potential.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS397", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-397", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-397.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000200", "code": "FIRS 398", "title": "FIRE ACADEMY ORIENTATION – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Corequisite: FIRS 104 Class Hours: 16 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 48) This course informs individuals for successful participation in the Firefighter 1 Academy and for future employment as a firefighter. The requirements and expectations of the Firefighter 1 Academy will be fully covered so that those going forward as candid ates will be prepared for the Academy's rigor and high performance expectations. Instruction will include such topics as enrollment requirements and prerequisites; uniforms, equipment, and materials; academic preparation; attendance and grading policies; c ertification requirements; standards of behavior and conduct; physical fitness standards; employment preparation and opportunities; career orientation and occupational requirements; and the processes for initial employment and career advancement. This course may be offered in a distance education format. FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS (FTWL)", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FIRS398", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-398", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/firs-398.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000201", "code": "FTWL 101", "title": "WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course of study provides the information necessary to understand wildland fire behavior. The course includes influences that affect basic wildland fire behavior, the seven wildland fire environment factors which must be continuously monitored in makin g wildland fire behavior predictions, and providing the tools to make spot fire behavior predictions. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000202", "code": "FTWL 102", "title": "WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course of study places emphasis on avoiding situations and conditions which have resulted in fire shelter deployments, serious injuries, and fatalities for wildland firefighters.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000203", "code": "FTWL 103", "title": "WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course of study presents the command structure and operational processes for ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000204", "code": "FTWL 110", "title": "DISPLAY PROCESSOR S-245 – 0.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This is a course of study that presents information to enable the student to be able to function as a Display Processor on a wildland fire incident. The course includes how to determine logistical needs, including work materials and work area, how to ident ify sources of information and collect data, and to identify and be able to create required maps, overlays and displays.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000205", "code": "FTWL 130", "title": "FACILITIES UNIT LEADER S-354 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov). Class Hours: 40 lecture total This course prepares students to perform the job of Facilities Unit Leader in the Incident Command System (ICS) organization. The course presents factors in determining requirements for each facility, layouts of incident facilities, and activation of incident facilities. Topics in the course will include operational leadership, mobilization, safety, demobilization and post-incident responsibilities.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000206", "code": "FTWL 132", "title": "SUPPLY UNIT LEADER S-356 – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 27 lecture total This course of study presents the information necessary for the student to be able to function as a Supply Unit Leader on a wildland fire incident. This course includes description of the activities of the Supply Unit, what is needed to setup and staff Supply Unit, organization of and staffing the Supply Unit, and demobilization.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL132", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-132", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-132.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000207", "code": "FTWL 133", "title": "FOOD UNIT LEADER S-357 – 1.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov). Class Hours: 33.5 lecture total This course of study presents the information necessary for the student to be able to function as a Food Unit Leader on a large scale emergency incident. This course includes how to determine the method of feeding to best fit each situation, obtain the nec essary equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities at base and camps, and ensure that all appropriate health and safety measures are taken.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL133", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-133", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-133.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000208", "code": "FTWL 134", "title": "COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER S-358 – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 72 lecture total This course of study provides the student with the information necessary to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland fire incident. The course includes how to assess communications capabilities/limitation during preparation of the incident action plan, prepare and implement the incident radio communications plan, and supervise communications unit activities. FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS (FTWO)", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWL134", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-134", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwl-134.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000209", "code": "FTWO 112", "title": "ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-131 – 0.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first level supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO112", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-112", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-112.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000210", "code": "FTWO 113", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "S-190 – 0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course of study provides an introduction to wildland fire behavior issues that are important to wildland fire spread and safety to firefighters involved in suppression. Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO113", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-113", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-113.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000211", "code": "FTWO 114", "title": "INITIAL ATTACK INCIDENT COMMANDER TYPE 4", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(ICT4) S-200 – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course of study is designed to provide the initial attack commander of small non-complex wildland fires with the ability to safely suppress the fire within the guidelines of the Incident Command System, and agency guidelines.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO114", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-114", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-114.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000212", "code": "FTWO 115", "title": "SUPERVISORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES S-201", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While anyone may enroll in this course, students will find that the content is more applicable when they have had three or more years of wildland work experience, preferably on a Type-1 hand crew. Class Hours: 18 lecture total While available to anyone, this course is designed for the experienced wildland firefighter who has or will be assigned to a Type -1 hand crew. Students will study and apply the principles of small unit leadership, communication and supervision required of a Crew Boss or Squad leader.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO115", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-115", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-115.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000213", "code": "FTWO 116", "title": "FIRE OPERATIONS IN THE WILDLAND/URBAN", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "INTERFACE S-215 – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 -1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310 -1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 18 lecture/9 lab total This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Single Resource Boss. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, and after action review.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO116", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-116", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-116.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000214", "code": "FTWO 117", "title": "PORTABLE PUMPS AND WATER USE S-211", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0.5 Units Note: Students pursuing National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) certifications will need to check the current NWCG and/or CSFMO certification standards to ensure that this course meets the students specific job training needs. In many cases, NWCG, CSFMO and local fire department standards require students to meet complex training and experience requirements prior to certification. Those standards change frequently. Students should confirm that they meet the current NWCG 310 -1, CSFMO or local department standards and that this course satisfies their agencies task- book or department training requirements. Class Hours: 9 lecture/12 lab total This course meets the national training standard for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, Portable Pumps and Water Use S-211.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO117", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-117", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-117.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000215", "code": "FTWO 118", "title": "WILDFIRE POWERSAWS S-212 – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 - 1 standards). This documentation changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Program office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total This course provides introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine -powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw by providing hands -on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO118", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-118", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-118.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000216", "code": "FTWO 121", "title": "S-230 CREW BOSS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 27 lecture total This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization, and post-incident responsibilities.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO121", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-121", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-121.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000217", "code": "FTWO 122", "title": "ENGINE BOSS S-231 – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 18 lecture total This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size -up consideratio ns, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO122", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-122", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-122.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000218", "code": "FTWO 125", "title": "WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING – FIRING OPERATIONS CA", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "219 – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FTWO 132 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 18 lecture/8 lab total This course provides information and develops skills required to perform and hold firing operations on wildland fires and prescribed burns. This course contains instructor-led training, including live fire exercises. The students will be engaged in wildland firefighting and firing operations. This course meets and exceeds the objectives of the NWCG S -219 Firing Operations (2014) course.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO125", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-125", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-125.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000219", "code": "FTWO 130", "title": "BASIC AIR OPERATIONS S-270 – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Notes: 1. The regulations, procedures and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies. 2. While any student can take this course, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees' recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 -1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000220", "code": "NWCG 310", "title": "1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division Office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 36 lecture total This is a classroom -based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction kno wledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and include local conditions affecting fire behavior.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#NWCG310", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/nwcg-310", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/nwcg-310.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000221", "code": "FTWO 132", "title": "INTERMEDIATE WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR S-290", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FTWO 113 with a grade of C or higher Notes: 1. While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310 -1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division Office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). 2. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 36 lecture total This is a classroom -based skills course designed to prepare the prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. It is the second course in a series that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction kno wledge and skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and should include local conditions affecting fire behavior.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO132", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-132", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-132.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000222", "code": "FTWO 133", "title": "INCIDENT COMMANDER EXTENDED ATTACK S-300", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1 Unit Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group 310- 1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310- 1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Web Site (NWCG.gov). Class Hours: 18 lecture total This course of study presents the information necessary for the student to be able to function as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT 3). The course is presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with group exercises. The seven instructional units cover Foundation Skills, Situational Awareness, Command and Control, Managing the Incident, Transitional Activities, Post-Fire Activities and a Final Simulation.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO133", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-133", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-133.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000223", "code": "FTWO 135", "title": "TASK FORCE/STRIKE TEAM LEADER S-330 – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certif ication (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 22 lecture total This is a course of study for experienced wildland firefighters, single resource or crew boss qualified, to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike Team Leader in the control of wildland fires. This includes utilization of increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and developing the skills necessary to supervise the various types of equipment in wildland fire control.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO135", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-135", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-135.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000224", "code": "FTWO 136", "title": "FIRE SUPPRESSION TACTICS S-336 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 - 1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310- 1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This course provides students with the necessary skills of study that presents the experienced wildland firefighter with the tactics necessary for the safe utilization of resources to control wildland fires. This course covers the review and comparison of tactical assignments with incident objectives, analyzing capabilities of the resources assigned and making work assignments for each resource to accomplish the tactical objectives in an assigned area.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO136", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-136", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-136.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000225", "code": "FTWO 137", "title": "DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR S-339 – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous educatio n requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 22 lecture total This is a course of study for Initial Attack Incident Commanders and Task Force/Strike Team Leaders to be able to function as a Division/Group Supervisor on a wildland fire incident. This course prepares students to perform in the role of division/group supervisor. It provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the division/group supervisor, but will not instruct students in general management/supervision or in the incident command system (ICS), both of which the student should learn through Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ _______________________________", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO137", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-137", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-137.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000226", "code": "FTWO 144", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "CALCULATIONS S-390 – 2 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Prerequisite: FTWO 132 with a grade of C or higher Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This course introduces fire behavior calculations by manual and electronic methods such as tables, nomograms, and BehavePlus. It gives students an in depth understanding of the determinants of fire behavior by discussing input (wind, slope, fuels, fuel moi sture, etc.) to the prediction process. Interpretations of the fire behavior outputs are taught to enhance the student’s ability to understand fire behavior and provide “tools” to help in fire management decisions.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO144", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-144", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-144.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000227", "code": "FTWO 148", "title": "WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course of study presents the introductory information for wildland firefighters on the safety aspects of how to fight fire aggressively but provide for safety first. This course includes information on how to initiate all action based on current and expected fire behavior, how to recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts, obtain current information on fire status, and to remain in communication with crew members, your supervisor, and adjoining forces.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO148", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-148", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-148.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000228", "code": "FTWO 153", "title": "S-330 STRIKE TEAM/TASK FORCE LEADER ALL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "RISK – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated i n the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 27 lecture total This is a course of study for experienced firefighters, single resource or crew boss qualified, to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike Team Leader in the control of wildland fires and other all -risk incidents. This includes utilization of increment s of equipment in saving lives and property, and to develop the skills necessary to manage all-risk incidents.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO153", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-153", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-153.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000229", "code": "FTWO 156", "title": "AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR S-470", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employ ees recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. Class Hours: 27 lecture total This course meets the national training standard for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification, Air Operations Branch Director S-470. Topics include preparedness and mobilization, initial briefings and meetings, transition, preparing and organizing for an aviation operation, implementation of an aviation operation, management and oversight of an aviation operation, and demobilization.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO156", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-156", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-156.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000230", "code": "FTWO 158", "title": "FACILITATIVE INSTRUCTOR M-410 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees' re commendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Department or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This training course is designed to help students become effective facilitative instructors. The purpose of this course is to improve training delivery and quality by presenting instructional methods with an emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is designed for students to meet NWCG instructor requirements.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO158", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-158", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-158.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000231", "code": "FTWO 312", "title": "ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-131", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated i n the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first level supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO312", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-312", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-312.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000232", "code": "FTWO 316", "title": "FIRE OPERATIONS IN THE WILDLAND/URBAN", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "INTERFACE S-215 – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's re commendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 18 lecture/9 lab total This course is designed to meet the training needs of a Single Resource Boss. Instructional units include firefighter safety in the interface, managing human factors in the interface, pre-incident planning, size-up and initial strategy, structure triage, structure protection overview, tactics in the interface, tactical operations and resource use in the interface, action assessment, plan update, and after action review.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO316", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-316", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-316.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000233", "code": "FTWO 321", "title": "S-230 CREW BOSS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employer's recommendation for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be f ound in the Fire Technology Department or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment. Class Hours: 27 lecture total This is a classroom course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of duties associated with the single resource boss position from initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit. Topics include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, safety and tactics, offline duties, demobil", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO321", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-321", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-321.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000234", "code": "FTWO 322", "title": "ENGINE BOSS S-231 – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 18 lecture total This is a skill course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB). Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size -up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO322", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-322", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-322.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000235", "code": "FTWO 332", "title": "INTERMEDIATE WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR S-290 – 0", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Prerequisite: FTWO 113 with a grade of C or higher Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO332", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-332", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-332.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000236", "code": "FTWO 348", "title": "WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employee's recommendations for certification (as stated in the NWCG 310 -1 standards, and/or the CICCS Qualification Guide). These documents change frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current certification standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 and CICCS Qualification Guide can be found in the Fire Technology Program office, at the NWCG web site (nwcg.gov), or the CICCS web site (caloes.ca.gov). Class Hours: 9 lecture total This course of study presents the introductory information for wildland firefighters on the safety aspects of how to fight fire aggressively but provide for safety first. This course includes information on how to initiate all action based on current and expected fire behavior, how to recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts, obtain current information on fire status, and to remain in communication with crew members, your supervisor, and adjoining forces. FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTION (FTWP)", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWO348", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-348", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwo-348.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000237", "code": "FTWP 108", "title": "FI-110 WILDLAND FIRE OBSERVATIONS AND ORIGIN", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "SCENE PROTECTION – 0.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 9 lecture total The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. The course is presented by short lectures, electronic presentations, exercises, and class discussion.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP108", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-108", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-108.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000238", "code": "FTWP 109", "title": "RX-341 PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN PREPARATION – 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees r ecommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills/knowledge to prepare a prescribed fire plan for technical review and approval in accordance with the Interagency Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures Reference Guide.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP109", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-109", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-109.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000239", "code": "FTWP 110", "title": "PRESCRIBED FIRE IMPLEMENTATION RX-301 – 1.5", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees r ecommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 27 lecture total Prescribed Fire Implementation RX-301 is designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques used to perform the job of a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB). The course is based on the tasks in the RXB position task book. It leads students through the duties and responsibilities associated with the RXB position.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP110", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-110", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-110.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000240", "code": "FTWP 111", "title": "WILDFIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION P-101 – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 - 1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310- 1 can be found in the Fire Technology Program office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This course was developed as part of a multi-course national curriculum covering wildfire prevention and is designed to enhance basic skill and knowledge of personnel assigned responsibilities for wildfire prevention.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP111", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-111", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-111.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000241", "code": "FTWP 114", "title": "WILDLAND FIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "DETERMINATION FI-210 – 1.5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 27 lecture/9 lab total The primary purpose of this course is to provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the wildland fire investigator (INVF). The concepts taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. This course includes how to identify and collect equipment and supplies to conduct a wildfire investigation, record information about the fire, determine the origin of the fire, determine the cause of the fire, properly collect and preserve evidence, interview witnesses and obtain suspect information, prepare and write reports, and how to present testimony before a judge and/or jury.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP114", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-114", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-114.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000242", "code": "FTWP 126", "title": "SMOKE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES RX-410 – 2", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current employees rec ommendations for certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310 - 1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310- 1 can be found in the Fire Technology Department or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). Class Hours: 36 lecture total This course leads students through the ecological and historical role of fire, characteristics of smoke, and the health, safety, and visibility impacts of smoke. Other topics include public relations, legal requirements, meteorology, fuel consumption, smoke production dispersion modeling, and operational smoke management strategies. This course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains a panel discussion, several exercises designed to facilitate group and class participation and case studies from a variety of fuel types and political challenges. The pre - course work assignment is designed to familiarize students with the Smoke Management Guide and air quality regulations that impact prescribed fire programs). FIRST AID/CPR/EMT (FAID) F", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FTWP126", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-126", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ftwp-126.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000243", "code": "FAID 130", "title": "PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST AID", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course meets First Aid Standards for Public Safety Personnel covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation; California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5, First Aid and CPR Standards and Training for Public Safety Personnel; and recognized by the local EMS Agency . This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000244", "code": "FAID 132", "title": "EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: To receive certification, and meet the FIRS 104 prerequisite, this course must be passed with an 80% minimum score. Students not meeting this minimum will be required to repeat the course. Students must make application through NorCal E.M.S. for certification. Class Hours : 30 lecture/30 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course teaches the Emergency Medical Responder to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The student will also receive Automatic External Defibrillator training. This course meets National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards covered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum and approved by the local EMS agency. Note: Students must make application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley E.M.S.A. for certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID132", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-132", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-132.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000245", "code": "FAID 178", "title": "EMT 1 BASIC RECERTIFICATION– 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "FAID 178AD) Note: This course may also be taken to satisfy the requirements for recertification as an Emergency Medical Responder. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. Class Hours : 18 lecture/1 3 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 67) This course offers a comprehensive review of the signs and symptoms of illness and traumatic injuries, and the skills necessary to provide immediate temporary care of such victims are reviewed. This course is approved by the Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. and the Sierra -Sacramento Valley EMSA for the purpose of EMT recertification. Upon successful completion of the course, the student may make application through Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (Trinity County only), and Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMSA (Shasta & Tehama Counties only) for recertification. Not e: This course may also be taken to satisfy the requirements for recertification as an Emergency Medical Responder. This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment, or to maintain or renew certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID178", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-178", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-178.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000246", "code": "FAID 320", "title": "WILDERNESS FIRST AID – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Certification in Adult CPR and AED is required to fully complete certification in Wilderness First Aid. Class Hours: 8 lecture/8 lab total Wilderness First Aid is intended for individuals that are required to be certified in wilderness first aid knowledge and skills. This course is not for professional rescuers or healthcare providers.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID320", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-320", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-320.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000247", "code": "FAID 332", "title": "EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Students must make application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley E.M.S.A. for certification. Class Hours : 30 lecture/30 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 120) This course teaches the Emergency Medical Responder to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The student will also receive Automatic External Defibrillator training. This course meets National Emer gency Medical Services Education Standards covered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration curriculum and approved by the local EMS agency. Note: Students must make application through Sierra-Sacramento Valley E.M.S.A. for certification. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID332", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-332", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-332.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000248", "code": "FAID 333", "title": "CERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "RESCUER – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Meets criteria for the American Safety and Health Institute or the American Heart Association. Class Hours : 9 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 27) This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction in adults, children, and infants. It is designed for the professional rescuer. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be certified in CPR by the agency havin g jurisdiction. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#FAID333", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-333", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/faid-333.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000249", "code": "GEOG 390", "title": "GIS for Forest Resilience Project Management", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 4 lecture/12 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 24) This course is intended to provide practical, applied experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support project management for forest and wildfire resilience. Federal, state and regional entities are mobilized to address the wildfire crisis, and GIS training is an unmet need. This course has been developed in consultation with industry partners. This course may be offered in distance education format. GEOLOGY (GEOL) See ESCI for course listings Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog GERMAN (GERM) Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College. GERM 1 GERMAN 1 – 5 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) This course is designed to give the student training in spoken German at a basic level, including some reading, writing, and much speaking. Students gain aural comprehension of German through basic conversation and listening skill development. Customs and culture are also emphasized. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) GERM 2 GERM", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#GEOG390", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/geog-390", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/geog-390.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000250", "code": "HIMS 301", "title": "HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR EXAM", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PREPARATION – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 54 total hours (only offered in the distance education format) The Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) works in multiple settings throughout the healthcare industry. This includes the continuum of care delivery organizations, hospitals, multidisciplinary clinics, physician practice, long-term care, mental health, and other ambulatory settings. This course is designed to prepare graduates of bachelor's degrees in HIM to sit for the RHIA certification exam established by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This course is offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000251", "code": "HIMS 401", "title": "ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours : 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course discusses advanced topics in the electronic health record. The primary concepts covered in this course include components of EHRs; data infrastructure; different formats of EHR data; categories of EHRs and information systems; EHRs in different healthcare settings, including specialty-specific electronic health records; and utilization of EHRs in population health. Students will explore all aspects of electronic health records utilized in the healthcare industry. Students will be exposed to real-world exercises using software to create patient records, lab reports, notes, and code sets. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS401", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-401", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-401.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000252", "code": "HIMS 405", "title": "FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH INFORMATION", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "MANAGEMENT – 4 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course provides an advanced-level perspective on topics relevant to the health information management (HIM) profession. The concepts covered in this course include an overview of emerging issues such as HIM systems management, clinical classification systems, governance and stewardship, data quality and management, health information exchange, electronic health records, revenue cycle management, compliance and risk management. This course is designed for health information management majors. This cours e may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS405", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-405", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-405.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000253", "code": "HIMS 408", "title": "ETHICS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides a comprehensive foundation for ethics in healthcare management and administration. Students will gain knowledge of the theory and concepts of ethics and its application to health information and healthcare administration for them to be able to model sound decision making and ethical practice. Ethics related to the United States healthcare system around patient access, quality and cost will be addressed. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS408", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-408", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-408.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000254", "code": "HIMS 410", "title": "HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course is designed to bring together healthcare generated information and technology for the purpose of improving quality of care in a cost -effective manner. The primary concepts covered include data standards, data management, health information exch ange, clinical decision support, privacy and security issues involving protected health information, emerging trends, data governance, and new technologies. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS410", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-410", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-410.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000255", "code": "HIMS 415", "title": "HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course focuses on the analysis of data for the purpose of generating information resulting in actionable decisions. The primary concepts covered in this course include advanced healthcare statistics, data analysis, mining and exploration. The course is a hands-on approach to healthcare data across the analytics continuum, and introduces Microsoft Excel, MySQL Workbench and R, and RStudio for statistical analysis and data visualization. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS415", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-415", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-415.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000256", "code": "HIMS 418", "title": "LEGAL CONCEPTS AND COMPLIANCE IN", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HEALTHCARE – 4 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course focuses on the laws and regulations applicable to healthcare compliance. Topics include federal and state law enforcement and reporting requirements, risk management, audit trails, fraud detection, ethical and legal requirements related to coding, personal health record (PHR), analysis of privacy, security, and confidentiality policies and procedures. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS418", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-418", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-418.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000257", "code": "HIMS 420", "title": "PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE FOR HEALTH", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course prepares healthcare professionals for the responsibilities of maintaining a well-managed healthcare department/organization. Topics include financial statement analysis, performance measurement, budgets, variance analysis, contract analysis, capital financing, and investment decisions. This course enhances the students’ decision - making abilities through case studies and practical applications to real- world situations. This course is designed for h ealth information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS420", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-420", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-420.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000258", "code": "HIMS 425", "title": "REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course covers advanced topics in healthcare revenue cycle management. Concepts covered in this course include healthcare classification systems and terminologies, chargemaster management, revenue cycle and audit processes, utilization and resource management, and application and analysis of the relationship between clinical code assignment and reimbursement. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS425", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-425", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-425.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000259", "code": "HIMS 430", "title": "HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "HEALTHCARE – 4 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course examines the complexities and multiple issues and best practices involved in human resources management in healthcare organizations. The primary concepts covered in this course include managing people in all aspects of their work, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring, compensation and benefits, motivational strategies, performance appraisals, promotions, and terminations. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS430", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-430", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-430.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000260", "code": "HIMS 435", "title": "PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed as a high-level overview of project management utilized in healthcare settings. The primary concepts in this course include project management techniques such as project selection, management, organization, planning, conflict resolution, negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, change management, business process reengineering, and termination of the project. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS435", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-435", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-435.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000261", "code": "HIMS 440", "title": "STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PROFESSIONALS – 4 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog This course examines the theory and practice of leadership, strategic management, and change management in healthcare settings. The primary concepts covered in this course include an overview of emerging issues such as business planning, organizational cha nge, innovation, strategic planning, leadership thinking and goals, change implementation and strategies for successful transitions. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS440", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-440", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-440.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000262", "code": "HIMS 445", "title": "HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "AND DESIGN – 4 Units Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course is designed to prepare students in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of healthcare computer -based information systems. The concepts covered include system requirements, systems development life cycle, system architecture, including database design, data warehousing, workflow concepts, and systems performance management. This course is designed for health information management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS445", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-445", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-445.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000263", "code": "HIMS 455A", "title": "APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units Corequisite: HIMS 455B Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is the capstone for the health information management baccalaureate degree. This course integrates the theoretical and technical content of the health information management program courses. Concepts are integrated and applied through the completion of a capstone project, designed by the student and instructor, supporting a local HIM community of interest. This course is designed for Health Information Management majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIMS455A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-455a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hims-455a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000264", "code": "HIT 301", "title": "HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN EXAM", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "PREPARATION – 0 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 54 total hours (only offered in the distance education format) The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) works in multiple settings throughout the healthcare industry. This includes the continuum of care delivery organizations, hospitals, multidisciplinary clinics and physician practices, long-term care, mental health, and other ambulatory settings. This course prepares students to take certification exams based on the competencies of the American Health Information Association (AHIMA). The course will provide students with the knowledge of data content and s tructure; access and privacy and security of health information; data analysis; revenue cycle management; and legal compliance in healthcare and leadership. The focus is on reviewing materials covered in the HIT Program, as well as learning techniques in test-taking and studying for the examination. Students use links to mock test questions, discussion boards, and other resources to prepare them for the national exam. This course is offered in a distance education format. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (HEOC) See Also: REGN, VOCN HEOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY – 1 Unit (formerly PTA 1) Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course provides an introduction to the field of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant within the health care delivery Chapter 4: Courses & ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIT301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hit-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hit-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000265", "code": "HEOC 102", "title": "INTRO TO CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in th e distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides an overview of the healthcare industry, career opportunities, and foundational knowledge required for entry -level positions. Topics include employment and career development in healthcare industries, medical law and ethics, workplace s afety and infection control, and communication. This course is designed for the student interested in healthcare career exploration and learning transferable skills related to the healthcare field. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000266", "code": "HEOC 130", "title": "NURSE ASSISTANT – 5.5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet health and safety clinical requirements. See www.shastacollege.edu/CNAHHA general information or call 530 -339-3600 for detailed information on requirements. Note: Upon enrollment all students must be fingerprinted through the Live Scan process. Students will not receive a certificate until they have received criminal record clearance. Class Hours : 63 l ecture/108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 189 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 108 hours of lab, totaling 297 hours for this course) This course is designed to prepare students to perform the basic skills required for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The course is approved by the Department of Public Health, and certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the c ourse. Students are then eligible to apply for the state competency examination for certification. The lecture portion of this course may be taught in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC130", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-130", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-130.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000267", "code": "HEOC 302", "title": "INTRO TO CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in th e distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides an overview of the healthcare industry, career opportunities, and foundational knowledge required for entry-level positions. Topics include employment and career development in healthcare industries, medical law and ethics, workplace safety and infection control, and communication. This course is designed for the student interested in healthcare career exp loration and learning transferable skills related to the healthcare field. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC302", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-302", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-302.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000268", "code": "HEOC 311", "title": "MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in th e distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides students with an understanding of the language of medicine through the study of basic word structures and etymology related to various body systems, diagnostics, and pathology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC311", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-311", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-311.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000269", "code": "HEOC 394", "title": "HEALTH CARE OCCUPATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "EDUCATION – 0 Units Class Hours: 27 - 756 Work Experience Education hours The Health Occupations Work Experience Education course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience in health occupations through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WEE courses to ensure that the work experience is of edu cational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on -the-job performance. A student may repeat this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. This course may be offered in a distance education format. HISTORY (HIST) HIST 1A HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer -level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is a survey of the origins and development of civilization in the Western world from pre -history to 1600, with special emphasis on institutions, thought, and culture. It is designed to show the continuity of Western civilization and to overview the heritage of the present generation. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) HIST 1B HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units Grading: Pass/", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HEOC394", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-394", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/heoc-394.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000270", "code": "HIST 320", "title": "ANCIENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR PEOPLE – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: This noncredit, non-degree bearing course is for lifelong learners and designed to meet the interests and specific needs of the greater Shasta College community of Northern California Class Hours : 15 lecture/3 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 48) This noncredit course will explore how ancient history is more than a list of famous people and events to memorize. Students will discover the rich history of ancient societies around the world and use evidence found in documents, archaeology, environmental analysis, studies of linguistics, oral histories, art and music to create a comparative survey of ancient people and their lives. This course will focus on different civilizations and themes in ancient history to explore contemporary connections and how the past impacts our world today. This class is designed for older adults with a lifetime of personal experience and encourages creative expression to enhance personal global involvement through the study of ancient world history. This course may be offered in a distance education format. HORTICULTURE See AGEH and AGVIT for course listings HOSPITALITY (HOSP) HOSP 10 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY – 3 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) C-ID: HOSP 100 This course offers an overview of the structure and relationship of components within the hospitality", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HIST320", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hist-320", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hist-320.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000271", "code": "HUM 304", "title": "ADVENTURES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course offers informal explorations of personalities, works, and major themes in symphonic and chamber music, opera, modern drama, Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog American musicals, or films. This course is intended for older adults and community members as well as students enrolled in for-credit courses. It is designed to promote increased personal appreciation and enjoyment of these forms of artistic expression and broaden students' understanding of culture, geography, history, and languages. I INDEPENDENT STUDY (IS) IS 99/199 INDEPENDENT STUDY – 0.5-3 Units Note: Any combination of these courses may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments or a maximum of six independent study units. Class Hours: 27 hours for each ½ unit Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given field of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do independent study in a specific subject area in which he/she has exhausted the regular curricular offerings. For transfer level courses, the student must have a declared major or already possess a degree and have completed a courses, the student has completed a minimum of 12 units at Shasta INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (INDE) INDE 1 CAREER PLANNING FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – 1 Unit Clas", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#HUM304", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/hum-304", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/hum-304.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000272", "code": "INDE 102", "title": "INDUSTRIAL TRADE ESSENTIALS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides an overview to fundamental industrial mechanical concepts, principles and equipment. The subjects covered include precision measurement, print reading, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, bearings, flexible belt/mechanical drives and an introduction to basic electricity. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000273", "code": "INDE 301", "title": "INDUSTRIAL TRADE BASICS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) The course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprint s, and an overview of soft skills related to effective communications and employability requirements necessary for sustainable employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000274", "code": "INDE 310", "title": "OSHA 10 – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 10 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 18) This ten-hour general industry class is intended to provide training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information re garding workers' rights and employer responsibilities. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE310", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-310", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-310.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000275", "code": "INDE 341", "title": "INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course introduces electrical theory and electronic devices with a focus on industrial and advanced manufacturing uses. Physical wiring, schematics and relay logic, ladder logic and programmable logic controllers are also introduced. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE341", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-341", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-341.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000276", "code": "INDE 342", "title": "INDUSTRIAL CONTROL DEVICES – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Prerequisite: INDE 341 with a grade of P Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course introduces industrial control devices used in advanced manufacturing. Devices include motors, sensors, valves, and more. This course also covers the control of these devices by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) including PLC code using ladder logic with RS 5000, PLC Circuit design, schematics, wiring, troubleshooting and maintenance. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE342", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-342", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-342.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000277", "code": "INDE 343", "title": "INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Prerequisite: INDE 342 with a grade of P Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course will introduce industrial Motor Control Centers (MMCs) with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing using Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) with 3 -Phase AC motors. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Remote Input/Out put, Human- Machine Interface (HMI), signaling, and loop control are covered as well as schematics, wiring, PLC ladder logic code for these circuits using RS 5000 and system integration, maintenance and troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#INDE343", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-343", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/inde-343.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000278", "code": "MATH 101", "title": "BASIC ALGEBRA – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: Math Placement Level 2 or higher Advisory: English Placement Level 5 or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) A first course in algebra designed to cover the basic concepts and operations of algebra including solving linear equations, exponent laws, arithmetic and factoring of polynomials, and graphing linear equations in two variables. Applications are encountered throughout the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000279", "code": "MATH 101L", "title": "BASIC ALGEBRA LAB – 1 Unit", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Corequisite: MATH 101 Class Hours: 54 lab total This course provides students with hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts of the lecture course, MATH 101. The laboratory is designed to provide students with an opportunity to further investigate the solving of linear equations, exponent laws, arithmetic and factoring of polynomials, and graphing linear equations in two variables.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH101L", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-101l", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-101l.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000280", "code": "MATH 102", "title": "INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – 5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: Basic Algebra as determined by multiple measures , or Math Placement Level 3 or higher Advisory: Eligibility to enroll in a transfer level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher. Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) This course prepares the student to take a baccalaureate-level general education mathematics course. Topics covered include equations and functions of the following types: quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and radical. The course also covers systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables and quadratic inequalities in one variable. Applied problems are encountered throughout the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000281", "code": "MATH 103A", "title": "SUPPORT FOR FIRST-YEAR CALCULUS – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: MATH 3A Class Hours : 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This course offers structured support for students concurrently enrolled in first-year calculus. It focuses on the skills and concepts needed for success in the calculus course, a review of relevant prerequisite algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric concepts, and a more in -depth investigation of core concepts in first-year calculus. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH103A", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-103a", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-103a.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000282", "code": "MATH 260", "title": "BASIC MATH AND PRE-ALGEBRA – 5 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Advisory: English Placement Level 3 or higher Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270) This course covers topics from arithmetic through an introduction to algebra. Topics include basic operations on whole numbers, fractions, 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies mixed numbers, decimal numbers, and signed numbers, along with presenting word problem applications for each. Additional topics include order of operations, ratio and proportion, solving percent problems, and an introduction to variables and beginning concepts of algebra. Algebraic concepts to be introduced include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH260", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-260", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-260.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000283", "code": "MATH 304", "title": "MATH CAMP – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 11 lecture/11 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 22) Math Camp is a 4-day intensive math preparation program designed to prepare students for their upcoming 100-level math course. Students will review material and also work on concepts and problems with which they need further practice. Students are introduced to the big topics that are taught in the 100-level math courses. Students receive training in study skills and test-taking, as well as being introduced to resources that are available to them at the college. Tutors are available throughout the course to assist and support all students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH304", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-304", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-304.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000284", "code": "MATH 306", "title": "STATS CAMP – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours : 11 lecture/11 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 22) Stats Camp is a 4-day intensive math preparation program designed to prepare students for their upcoming statistics course. Students will review relevant material and work on concepts and problems which will help prepare them for their statistics course. Students are introduced to the big topics that are taught in statistics courses and receive training in study skills and test -taking strategies. Students will also be introduced to resources that are available to them at the college. Tutors are available throughout the course to assist and support all students. This course may be offered in a distance education format. MICROBIOLOGY (MICR) MICR 1 MICROBIOLOGY – 5 Units Prerequisite: CHEM 1A, CHEM 2A, or CHEM 2B with a grade of C or higher Class Hours : 54 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 108 hours of lab, totaling 270 hours for this course) This course is an introduction to microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoans, fungi, and helminths. Topics covered include the general properties, characteristics, and classification of microbes, microbial identification and control, genetics and biotechnology, physiology, metabolism, and ecology. Also discussed are immunity and the medical im pact of microbial diseases. The lecture p", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MATH306", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/math-306", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/math-306.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000285", "code": "MUS 301", "title": "ORCHESTRA FOR SENIORS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the student has the required ability to participate in performances. Class Hours: 9-54 lab total This course is designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate in ensemble music with the Symphony Orchestra.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MUS301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000286", "code": "MUS 302", "title": "SYMPHONIC BAND FOR SENIORS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the student has the required ability to participate in performances. Field trips and performances are required. Class Hours: 54 lab total This course is designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate in ensemble music with the Symphonic Band.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MUS302", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-302", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-302.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000287", "code": "MUS 303", "title": "MUSIC FOR SENIORS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in the performance medium. Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the student has the required ability to participate in performances. Class Hours: 18-54 lab total This course is designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate in music performance.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MUS303", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-303", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-303.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000288", "code": "MUS 321", "title": "COMMUNITY GUITAR – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: Students must provide their own instruments. Class Hours : 9 lecture/27 lab total ( when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This is a course in guitar techniques, including basic chords, strums, finger-picking, and tuning. Guitar history, styles, and music fundamentals are also presented. This course is designed for older adults but is open to all students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MUS321", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-321", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-321.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000289", "code": "MUS 325", "title": "BEGINNING STRINGS – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Class Hours : 9 lecture/27 lab total ( when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course is a beginning course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass organized to establish basic skills of tuning, pitch and tone production, both pizzicato and bowed, beginning in the first position until security in the frame of the hand and correct playing position is established. Elementary shifting first to third position on violins/violas. Normal and extended first position on the cello. Half and first position on string bass. This course is designed for older adults but is open to all students. This course may be offered in a distance education format. N NATURAL HISTORY (NHIS) NHIS 5 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NEOTROPICS – 3 Units Note: Due to the focus of this course, class time at a neotropical site may be required. Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course will focus on the evolution and interdependence of biotic communities and ecosystem components of the Neotropics, with an emphasis on rainforest and tropical reef systems. Major topics covered will include species diversity, species adaptation, energy flow and nutrient cycling, underlying geologic and climatic for", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#MUS325", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-325", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/mus-325.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000290", "code": "NUTR 330", "title": "HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be a health and wellness coach. Emphasis is placed on effective coach-to-client communication techniques as well as the fundamentals of coaching structure, goal setting, and behavioral change techniques as they relate to health and wellness coaching. The course will cover the legal considerations, professional ethics, responsibilities, liabilities, scope of practice, and role of the health and wellness coach. 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Lifestyle medicine connects the science of physical activity, nutrition, stress resiliency, sleep hygiene, and behavior change to the advancement of the total person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This course offers students the evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to instill healthy lifestyle behaviors in clients and patients. This course is intended for students completing certification in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#NUTR335", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-335", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-335.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000292", "code": "NUTR 340", "title": "WEIGHT REGULATION: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units Prerequisite: NUTR 25 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course examines the underlying physiology and behavioral aspects of weight regulation. It addresses the basic principles of weight management, nutrition, exercise, and behavior in an integrated approach. It takes a multifaceted, public health approach to examine all factors contributing to weight management issues including detailed coverage of treatment approaches and prevention strategies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#NUTR340", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-340", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/nutr-340.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000293", "code": "PSYC 401", "title": "INDUTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units Prerequisite: PSYC C1000 with a grade of C or higher Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be admitted to the Health Information Management program Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course provides an introduction to the field of industrial - organizational (I-O) psychology. This branch of psychology studies work behavior, and workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations. The course includes an overview of research methods used in I-O psychology, an exploration of theory and research findings, and the application of I -O psychology to practical problems in the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance education format. R REGISTERED NURSING (REGN) See Also: HEOC, VOCN REGN 15 HEALTH AND ILLNESS I – 6.5 Units Corequisite: REGN 15P Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program Class Hours: 117 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 351) This is an introductory course which serves as the foundation for subsequent program courses for the Associate Degree Nursing Program and is one of two corequisite courses that comprise the first semester. The focus is on foundational concepts necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care to a diverse client population from adolescence through older adult while integrating professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. The course addr", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#PSYC401", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/psyc-401", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/psyc-401.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000294", "code": "SDEV 301", "title": "PRE-GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 54-108 lab total This is a course to prepare the student at the 6th- to 8th-grade reading level for GED (General Educational Development Test) level work and to enable students to apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations. Course content includes skill building and test -taking practice in the areas of reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics. The purpose of this class is to provide the necessary foundation for the student to tackle GED -level work. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#SDEV301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/sdev-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/sdev-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000295", "code": "SDEV 302", "title": "GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Advisory: SDEV 301 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54-108 lab total This is a course to prepare the student to pass the General Educational Development (GED) Test and to enable students to apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations. Course content includes skill building and test-taking practice in the areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics. The purpose of this class is for the student to successfully pass all four parts of the current GED examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format. SOCIOLOGY (SOC) SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – 3 Units Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer -level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) C-ID: SOCI 110 This course provides an introduction to the discipline of sociology. It examines interactions among social institutions, cultures, groups, and individuals. The focus is on how unequal power relations organize the social world and shape individual lives, and how individuals negoti ate their lives in different social, cultural, and economic contexts. 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This course facilitates better communication between health care providers and the growing Spanish -speaking population in the United States and in Northern California. Course topics include the building of the patient -practitioner relationship, understanding the patient’s chief complaint, taking medical history and current symptoms, and learning about cultural factors affecting the health care provided to Spanish speakers and the workers that care for them. STATISTICS (STAT) STAT C1000 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS – 4 Units (formerly MATH 14) Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) C-ID: MATH 110 This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correla tion and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi -squared, and t -tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#SPAN155", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/span-155", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/span-155.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000297", "code": "STU 310", "title": "GENERAL TUTORING LAB/SUPERVISED TUTORING", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units (formerly GS 310) Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 1-954 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 1-954) This course provides tutoring assistance to increase the probability of a student’s successful completion of his or her educational objectives. Upon faculty/counselor referral, the student will receive tutoring in designated subject areas in various tutoring labs on campus. Cumulative progress and attendance records will be maintained for this non -credit, open-entry course. Hours will vary depending on individual student’s needs. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#STU310", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-310", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-310.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000298", "code": "STU 311", "title": "CAREER AND JOB SEARCH PREPARATION – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 1-765 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 1-765) This course assists students in making career exploration decisions and acquiring the occupational information necessary for career experience planning and job placement. Students can gain access to on -the-job training and work experience opportunities through this course, as well as receive support with interview skills, and writing resumes and covers letters. The hours for this course will vary depending upon individual students' needs. This course may be taught in a distance education format. T THEATRE ARTS (THTR) THTR 1 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS – 3 Units Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) C-ID: THTR 111 This course is a survey of Theatre Arts, theatre history, playwrights, practitioners, genres, production methods, dramatic structure, performance style, plays, terminology, history, criticism, and stagecraft. Students will develop an appreciation for the t heatre arts through lectures, play reading, viewing, critiquing, and participating in college productions. This course fulfills the Arts requirement for General Ed Transfer. This course may be offered in a distance education format . (CSU/UC transferable) THTR 8 HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE I – 3 Units Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) C-ID: THTR 113 This is a surve", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#STU311", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-311", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/stu-311.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000299", "code": "THTR 301", "title": "APPLIED THEATRE TECHNIQUES-TECHNICAL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "0 Units (formerly THTR 301AD) Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 9-162 lab total This c ourse is designed to allow involvement in the production of a dramatic event for those with a particular interest in costuming, prop building, makeup, set building, sound and lighting, or other theatre - related technical skills. Students will be exposed to new skills as well as applying skills already learned in a practical manner. This course is designed for older adults and community members to refine their skills in Theatre production.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#THTR301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000300", "code": "THTR 302", "title": "APPLIED THEATRE – DRAMATIC – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Class Hours: 9-162 lab total This course is designed to allow those interested in appearing in a dramatic presentation to become involved in a specific aspect of that production. Although new skills will be acquired, such as audition techniques, casting practices, orientation to reper tory procedures, and introduction to theatre administration, the major emphasis of the class will be directed toward the preparation of a stage production. This course is designed for older adults and community members to refine their performance skills.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#THTR302", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-302", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-302.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000301", "code": "THTR 308", "title": "HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE I – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a survey course on Theatre History emphasizing cultural, historical, and international theatre from its origins through the 17th Century. It includes exploration of experience, imagination, and expression of dramatic art forms throughout the world. Topics include historical relevance and context, text analysis, acting style, theme, language, diction, set, audience, gender issues, special effects, cultural significance, and production stylization. This course may be offered in a distance education format. This course is designed for older adults but is open to all students.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#THTR308", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-308", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-308.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000302", "code": "THTR 381", "title": "SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND PLAYWRITING – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is an in-depth examination of the elements of the dramatic script. The course consists of four main areas of investigation: critiquing the script, playwrights, plotting and theatre conventions, and creating and analyzing motivated characters. This course will guide the student toward creating scripts and analyzing their problems and help them distinguish drama from the performed theatre, such as scenarios for action. This course may be offered in a distance education format. U UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) UAS 10 UAS/DRONE FLIGHT MANEUVERS AND SAFETY – 1 Unit Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours : 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 54) This course introduces students from multiple disciplines to basic flight maneuvers of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Students will have the opportunity to operate a drone in our Obstacle Course and earn a Basic UAS flight certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The course also covers safety, regulations, and drone registration. This class is part of the Shasta College UAS program that leads students towards the necessary hands -on skills and qualifications required for employment. The UAS program is targeted towards commercial use in various industries such as agriculture, safety, 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog__________________", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#THTR381", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-381", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/thtr-381.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000303", "code": "VOCN 160", "title": "FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE – 14 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Limitation on Enrollment : Students must be enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Program Note: All students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the established program process. Class Hours: 126 lecture/378 clinical total* (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 756) *Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout. This course is the first in the sequence of three required courses for the Vocational Nursing Program. The emphasis of this course is the development of fundamental nursing skills. Theory content includes the role of the vocational nurse, nursing trends, interpersonal relationships, disease processes, and pharmacology. The student practices fundamental nursing skills in the Clinical Skills Laboratory prior to clinical assignment in long-term and acute-care settings. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#VOCN160", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-160", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-160.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000304", "code": "VOCN 161", "title": "NURSING OF ADULTS – 13 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: VOCN 160 with a grade of C or higher Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the established program process. Class Hours: 144 lecture/288 clinical total* (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 720) *Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout. This course is the second required course in the Vocational Nursing Program. The emphasis of this course is on the application of the nursing process in acute care settings. Theory content includes care of patients with common medical -surgical problems wit h adaptation to address all age groups. The student develops competence in the administration of medications and varied therapeutic skills to assigned patients with safety and increasing confidence. Assignments include practice in the Clinical Skills Labor atory and medical, surgical, and orthopedic areas in acute care settings. Students may be assigned to optional areas such as operating rooms and recovery rooms for follow- through experience with their assigned surgical patients and in an ambulatory center. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#VOCN161", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-161", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/vocn-161.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000305", "code": "WTT 101", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 4", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Units Advisory: MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater (sewage) treatment plants and to prepare the student and experienced operator for the State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification examinations (Grades I -II). This course is directed primarily toward entry-level operators, industrial waste inspectors, lab technicians, maintenance personnel, and related occupations. It explains how and why the treatment of wastewater pro tects the environment and allows for beneficial reuse. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT101", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-101", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-101.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000306", "code": "WTT 102", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WATER TREATMENT AND SMALL", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "WATER SYSTEMS – 4 Units Advisory: MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants and small drinking water systems, and to prepare students and the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination (Treatment Grades 1-2 and Distribution Grades 1-2). This course is directed primarily toward entry-level operators, industrial waste inspectors, lab technicians, maintenance personnel, and related occupations. It explains how and why the treatment of drinking water protects the environment and human health. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT102", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-102", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-102.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000307", "code": "WTT 103", "title": "ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: WTT 101 with a grade of C or higher Advisory: MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course will provide the student with a general background in advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator for advanced certification examinations at the Grades II and III level. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT103", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-103", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-103.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000308", "code": "WTT 104", "title": "ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT – 4 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: WTT 102 with a grade of C or higher Advisory: MATH 73 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216) This course covers water supply and treatment, the historical development of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects of water supply and regulations, advanced methods and processes related to chemical and physical treatment, evaluation of the various specialized treatment processes, instrumentation and control, and utility management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT104", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-104", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-104.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000309", "code": "WTT 180", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO WATER TREATMENT", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (formerly NR 180) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Note: Students may be required to attend no more than three field trips during the semester. Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This course is designed to provide the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water treatment plants and prepares the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination. This course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT180", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-180", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-180.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000310", "code": "WTT 181", "title": "INTERMEDIATE WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units (formerly NR 181) Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course covers water supply and treatment, historical development of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects of water supply, chemical treatment, and evaluation of the various treatment processes. This course will prepare the experienced operator for certification examinations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT181", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-181", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-181.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000311", "code": "WTT 183", "title": "INTERMEDIATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly NR 183) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course will provide the student with a general background in advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator for advanced certification examinations.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT183", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-183", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-183.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000312", "code": "WTT 184", "title": "SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTION", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "3 Units (formerly NR 184) Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course provides the student with a general background in the design, operation, and maintenance of small water systems and water distribution systems. It prepares the experienced operator for the State Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Operator Certification Examination.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT184", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-184", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-184.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000313", "code": "WTT 186", "title": "ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly NR 186 and NR 182) Grading: Pass/No Pass Option Advisory: WTT 177 or WTT 183 with a grade of C or higher Class Hours: 54 lecture total This course is designed to provide the student with a more in -depth background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for higher-level certification examinations. WELDING TECHNOLOGY (WELD) WELD 70 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING – 3 Units Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is an introductory course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on current welding, cutting, and forming processes. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU transferable) WELD 73 STRUCTURAL STEEL METAL FABRICATION – 3 Units (formerly WELD 173) Prerequisite: WELD 70, WELD 170, or WELD 174 with a grade of C or higher Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education form", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WTT186", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-186", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/wtt-186.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000314", "code": "WELD 170", "title": "INTRODUCTION TO ARC WELDING – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals, joint design, air arc, oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD170", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-170", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-170.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000315", "code": "WELD 171", "title": "INTERMEDIATE ARC WELDING – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "(formerly WELD 171AB) Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher, or equal trade welding experience Note: Students must provide safety glasses, welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld certification and advanced arc welding classes using the SMAW process. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD171", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-171", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-171.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000316", "code": "WELD 174", "title": "BEGINNING GMAW", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) stresses certification and code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core arc welding equipment and welding variables. The course wil l also cover shielding gases, equipment malfunctions, qualifications, and weld procedures. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD174", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-174", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-174.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000317", "code": "WELD 175", "title": "BEGINNING GTAW", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or TIG (tungsten inert gas) is an inert gas welding process also known as Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium, and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding skills. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD175", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-175", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-175.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000318", "code": "WELD 178", "title": "PIPE WELDING FUNDAMENTALS – 3 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: WELD 170 or WELD 171 with a grade of C or higher, or previous welding experience as assessed by the instructor Note: Student must provide safety glasses, welding gloves, and suitable working clothes before they are permitted to weld. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the nex t level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours : 27 lecture/81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162) This is a fundamental course in pipe welding with emphasis on open groove pipe joints using oxyacetylene, arc and inert gas welding process in all positions. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD178", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-178", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-178.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000319", "code": "WELD 182", "title": "Advanced SMAW", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: WELD 171 with a grade of C or higher, or have equal trade welding experience Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Class Hours: 81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This is an advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. SMAW (stick) and FCAW (MIG) processes will be used. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1 welding certificate test. Strict adherence to the testing procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee AWS certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD182", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-182", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-182.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000320", "code": "WELD 183", "title": "ADVANCED ARC WELDING SPECIALTY LAB", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "1.5 Units Prerequisite: WELD 182, WELD 184, WELD 186, or WELD 188 with a grade of C or higher, or equal trade welding experience Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours: 81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course is an advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. Students can obtain certifications in both the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) GTAW ( Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), and Pipe Welding. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1, ASME, or API Welding Qualification tests. Strict adherence to the testing procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD183", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-183", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-183.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000321", "code": "WELD 184", "title": "ADVANCED GTAW", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Prerequisite: WELD 175 with a grade of C or higher, or have equivalent trade welding experience (as approved by instructor). Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours: 81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course is an advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving their beginning skills in order to prepare for entry Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog into the job force as a TIG welder. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD184", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-184", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-184.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000322", "code": "WELD 186", "title": "ADVANCED PIPE WELDING – 2 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Corequisite: WELD 178, or previous completion of WELD 178 with a grade of C or higher, or have equal trade welding experience. Note: Student must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Practice is needed to master skills to advance to the next level of employment. Class Hours : 108 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 108) This is an advanced pipe welding class with emphasis on ASME and AWS Qualification. Course instruction includes welding codes, pipe classification, and identification. Completion of the class does not guarantee qualification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD186", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-186", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-186.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000323", "code": "WELD 301", "title": "WELDING QUALIFICATION PREPARATION 1 – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: This course is designed for students that have a basic understanding of welding or are currently working in the industry. Class Hours: 4-16 lab total This is a course designed to help students and working professionals learn about welding codes and prepare for welding qualifica tion (AWS, ASME, and API codes).", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD301", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-301", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-301.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000324", "code": "WELD 302", "title": "WELDING QUALIFICATION PREPARATION 2 – 0 Units", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Grading: Pass/No Pass Only Note: This course is designed for students that have a basic understanding of welding or are currently working in the industry. Class Hours: 4-16 lab total This is a course designed to help students and working professionals understand welding code requirements, utilize written procedures in the operation of welding equipment, and learn the techniques necessary to pass a welding qualification test. Z ZOOLOGY (ZOOL) ZOOL 1 GENERAL ZOOLOGY – 4 Units Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by multiple measures or math placement level 4 or higher Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total C-ID: BIOL 150 This course focuses on the study of the major divisions of the animal kingdom with emphasis on the origin, adaptations, functions, and development. (CSU/UC transferable) 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies Competency Modules Direct assessment competency-based curriculum is delivered through the competencies which will be reflected on a competency transcript, and the equivalent credit courses will be added to the student’s traditional credit transcript. All three competencies will be completed before the traditional course will reflect on the traditional transcripts. E EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Competency Based (ECE-CB) ECE 1CB HISTORY OF ECE – 1 Unit Grading: Summative assessment (M+, M, ", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "shasta-000327" ], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#WELD302", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-302", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/weld-302.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000325", "code": "AP 3434", "title": "Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "and AP 5500 – Standards of Conduct). “Sexual assault,” “dating violence,” “domestic violence,” and “stalking” are defined in Administrative Procedure 3434 – Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX. It is the responsibility of each person involved in sexual activity to ensure that they have the affirmative consent of the other or others to engage in the sexual activity. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent. Affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity and can be revoked at any time. The existence of a dating relationship between the persons involved, or the fact of past sexual relations between them, should never by itself be assumed to be an indicator of consent. “Affirmative consent” means affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. These written procedures and protocols are designed to ensure victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking receive treatment and information. (For physica l assaults/violence, see also AP 3500, 3510, and 3515). All students, faculty members or staff members who allege they are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking on District property shall be provided with information regarding options and assistance available to them. Information shall be available from the Campus Safety Department, which shall maintain the identity and other information about alleged sexual assaul", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2025-26-college-catalog.pdf#AP3434", "canonical_url": "/shasta/courses/ap-3434", "markdown_url": "/shasta/courses/ap-3434.md" }, { "id": "shasta-000326", "code": "AB540", "title": "Ca Dream Act Students in this statewide service program", "credits": null, "hours": null, "description": "Application period opens once a year during the Spring semester. For more information, please visit the webpage https://ShastaCollege.edu/CollegeCorps or contact staff directly by email at CollegeCorps@ShastaCollege.edu. CalWORKs Student Services The Shasta College CalWORKs Student Services Program serves students who are referred from the Shasta, Tehama , or Trinity Counties Social Services’ CalWORKs Programs. Eligible students are those receiving the adult portion of cash aid. CalWORKs students receive one -on-one assistance with enrollment, registration, financial aid processes, specialized counseling services, and ongoing support while receiving the adult portion of cash aid. Supplemental support services for CalWORKs students may include books and s upplies not supported by their c ounty, gas cards, food cards, supplemental financial aid grants, and CalWORKs Work Study. CalWORKs Work Study is a resource for CalWORKs students to help meet their required welfare -to-work hours while going to school. Wages earned while enrolled in the CalWORKs Work Study program are considered financial aid therefore exempt from the student’s CalWORKs cash aid. In addition, the CalWORKs employment program provides assistance with job readiness, resume development and job search resources. Students who are receiving the adult portion of cash aid or are considering applying for cash aid can contact the Shasta College CalWORKs office for more information or email CalWORKs@shastacollege.edu. 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