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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGRICULTURE • ALCOHOL/DRUG STUDIES • ALLIED HEALTH
AGNR 160 BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU. (No prerequisite) This course may be
taken four times.
An introduction to the fundamental theories, techniques
and skills currently practiced in the floral industry.
Includes applied art principles, cut flower care, handling
practices, proper use of florist tools and materials,
pricing of floral products and use of current floral
business technology. Students construct corsages, floral
arrangements, and foliage plant items which meet floral
industry standards.
AGNR 161 ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU. (No prerequisite) This course may be
taken four times.
Contemporary design theory emphasizing creativity,
self-expression, and professional design situations.
Students learn the skills and techniques of the floral
industry, including wedding, sympathy, party, holiday,
high style and advanced floral designs and displays.
Other techniques include working with the customers,
consultations, pricing and the use of computers.
AGNR 170 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU (No prerequisite)
Sustainable use and conservation of the world’s
environment and natural resources, including soil,
water, forest, mineral, plant, and animal life, with
particular attention to California conditions.
Sustainability principles, scientific concepts, modern
problems in resource use, global environmental issues
and the citizen’s role in conservation. The bio-diverse
Mojave Desert serves as an exciting “living lab” to study
this emerging field.
AGNR 171 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU (No prerequisite). This course may be
taken three times.
Focus on electronic methods of cartography following a
presentation of mapping concepts and methods. This
course covers the history, structure and uses of the
basic operations of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), including hardware and software requirements.
Examination of the role of other spatial technologies:
aerial photography, remote sensing, and Global
Positioning Systems (GPS).
AGNR 175 AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND
SOCIETY
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (No
prerequisite)
This course explores the sociology of agriculture
presented through an examination of relationships
between societies and their environments, economics,
and agriculture. Emphasis on the analysis of
agriculture’s use of technology and the corresponding
impact on the environment, economy, society and
sustainable development.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG STUDIES
Programs in Alcohol and Drug Studies offered at
community colleges explore various aspects of alcohol
and drug abuse, and teach techniques for counseling
those who have a substance abuse problem.
At this time, VVC does not offer a certificate in Alcohol
and Drug Studies, but the following courses may fulfill
some requirements for the Alcohol/Drug Studies
Certificate at San Bernardino Valley College: ALDH 125,
ENGL 101, PSYC 101, 108, 125, 133, SOC 101, CMST
109.
For more information about the Alcohol/Drug Studies
program at SBVCC, visit:
http://www.valleycollege.edu/Department/Academic/Hu
man/index.php.
ALLIED HEALTH
The Allied Health department offers a variety of
independent, non-program classes in health interest
areas. Some may enable students to work by
completing only one class, such as Medical Insurance,
Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Basic Arrhythmias.
Others support various medical and secretarial
programs or meet general interest needs.
The Paramedic and Medical Assistant programs are
administered by the Allied Health Department, but are
described in their respective sections found
alphabetically in this Catalog.
Career Opportunities
Insurance Biller
Monitor Technician
Nursing Assistant
Phlebotomist
Faculty
Full Time
John Doyle
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate
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