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212 2017-2018 Catalog Licensed Vocational Nursing - Maintenance Mechanic 122 NURSING GUIDANCE III 1 unit, 1 lecture hour PREREQUISITE: Licensed Vocational Nursing 121. COREQUISITE: Licensed Vocational Nursing 102. This course examines the current and evolving patterns of mental health care and the shifts from inpatient custodial care to community-based treatment for the mentally ill. This course also examines the health-illness continuum, psychopathology, neuroses and psychoses, clinical disorders and maladaptations of behavior, and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment. (A) 140 PHARMACOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours COREQUISITE: Licensed Vocational Nursing 100. This is an introductory pharmacology course, which includes an introduction into the professional context of drug administration, study of metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurements. Nursing responsibility and patient safety is included. Completion of this course requires accurate interpretation of doctors’ orders, reading medication bottles and calculation of drug dosages and the reason for their application. Common, local, and systemic drugs are studied. Uses, effects, and safe administration of medications are included. Nursing responsibility and client’s safety are emphasized. (A) 200 MEDICATION CALCULATIONS 1 unit, 1 lecture hour This course covers the theory, principles and practice of fundamental calculations of medication dosages, including review of mathematical concepts. LINGUISTICS (LING) 10 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: English 1A or 1AH. This course examines human language, including its nature, structure, use, history, and acquisition. Emphasis is on the systematic linguistic description of language knowledge and usage. It is recommended for foreign language majors and students who are interested in how language works. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) 11 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE FOR TEACHERS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: English 1A or 1AH. This course examines human language, including its nature, structure, use, history, and acquisition. Emphasis is on the systematic linguistic description of language knowledge and usage. It is recommended for foreign language majors, liberal studies majors, and students in the Multiple Subject Credential Blended Program. (A, CSU, UC) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (MM) 251 INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING .5 unit, .5 lecture hour, pass/no pass This course provides an introduction to careers in manufacturing. Topics include local job market, pay scales, and an introduction to basic mechanical skills required throughout the industrial areas. Safety and safe working environment will be stressed. 252A TRADE CALCULATIONS 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, pass/no pass Industrial technology and trade-related math. The use of metric system of weights and measures, arithmetic application of integers and fractions, along with ruler and caliper readings commonly used in manufacturing trades. 252B PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLS .5 unit, .25 lecture hours, .72 lab hours, pass/ no pass An introduction to the equipment and peripherals used to interface with industrial controlling devices. 252C JOB PREP .5 unit, .25 lecture hours, .75 lab hours, pass/ no pass Preparing résumés and improving specif ic employment-seeking skills along with creating a portfolio of work done to show potential employers in a manufacturing environment. 252D TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING .5 unit, .25 lecture hour, .75 lab hour, pass/no pass Identify and write various types of reports, analyze data and record information that are associated with production work.