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VOC 4260 AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Theories and fundamentals of four-cycle internal combustion engines, ignition, carburetion, transmission, differentials, chassis suspension, brakes. Techniques of measurement related to automotive trade. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7293  8:00am- 1:30pm F       Lecture IT116  RODRIGUEZ BE
   #7275  1:00pm- 3:20pm TuTh    Lecture IT140  GILLINGHAM C
   #7294  1:00pm- 3:50pm M       Lecture IT140  GILLINGHAM C
       &  1:00pm- 3:50pm W               IT140  GILLINGHAM C
   #7816  6:30pm- 8:50pm TuTh    Lecture IT116  MURPHY J    

VOC 9113A BASIC SCREEN PRINTING 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
History and industry overview. Survey of the safe use of inks, solvents and equipment, ink and stencil system compatibility ; preparation of mechanicals, screen fabric and frames. Color and design for the commercial screen printer. Printing on standard and unusual surfaces. Process camera and headliner. Required instructional trips. Total of 108 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7024  8:30am-11:50am TuTh    Lecture V106   PILON K     
   #7244  6:00pm- 9:20pm MW      Lecture V106   JOHNSON B T 

VOC 9130 INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONICS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Fundamental concepts. Basic components and equipment orientation. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7106  8:20am-11:00am MW      Lecture IT209  CARRI J     
   #7279  9:20am-   Noon TuTh    Lecture IT209  CARRI J     
   #7302  1:00pm- 3:40pm TuTh    Lecture IT209  CARRI J     

VOC 9132A INTRODUCTORY SCREEN PRINTING 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
History and description of present-day developments in the industry. In-depth work with safe use of inks, solvents and equipment. Thorough investigation of ink-stencil system compatibility, preparation of mechanicals for screen process, screen fabrics and frames. Intensive work with color and design for the commercial screen printer. Application of various inks to a wide variety of substrates. Thorough introductory use of the process camera and headliner. Total of 162 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7280  9:00am-   Noon MW      Lecture V106   PILON K     
       &  9:00am- 1:00pm F               V106   PILON K     

VOC 9220 MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Theory and operations on equipment such as drill presses, lathes, mills, grinders, numerical control mills and electrical discharge machines. Total of 324 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7250  7:30am-12:30pm MTuThF  Lecture IT117  PANDOLFI P E

VOC 9220A MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Theory and operations on equipment such as drill presses, lathes, mills/grinders, numerical control mill and electrical discharge machine. Total of 108 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7289                 TBA     Lecture IT117  PANDOLFI P E
         6.8 Hours TBA per week
   #7252  8:00am- 2:40pm Sat     Lecture IT117  GILLINGHAM C

VOC 9230 APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATION PROGRAM 0 Units

Certificate program designed to prepare students for apprenticeships in building trades and entry-level positions in other occupations. Program consists of modules of varying lengths. Emphasis on introduction to the trades, math and reading, testing skills, job search skills, and some hands-on training. A 240 hour program. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of all modules of the program. Total of 240 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7052  2:00pm- 5:45pm MTuWTh  Lecture JACK   CHABOYA R   
         JACK: Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
   #7053  6:00pm- 9:45pm MTuWTh  Lecture VILLA  DARLING F   
         VILLA: Villa Gardenas Retirement Community, 842 E. Villa, Pasadena

VOC 9248 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Fundamental theory and application of DC circuits for the electrical industry. Explanation of electrical terms, codes and components. Measuring electrical parameters with state-of-the art measurement instruments, test techniques, trouble-shooting procedures and schematic reading. Total of 108 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7299  6:30pm- 9:50pm TuTh    Lecture IT230  JAMES V T   

VOC 9401 HEALTH AND FITNESS OCCUPATIONS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: None.
An overview of Fitness and Health occupations, including personal training, fitness instruction, health and fitness management, sports therapy, fitness consulting, fitness club occupations, nutrition and personal training, exercise science training, sales and business development, certifications, job profiles and marketing yourself as a trainer. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7025    Noon- 1:35pm TuTh    LecLab  R402   SILVA S     

VOC 9402 FITNESS, NUTRITION AND PERSONAL HEALTH 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommended Preparation: None
Health and lifestyle training for potential personal health and fitness trainers; assessing lifestyle and its effects on well-being; the importance of a weight maintenance program; the relationship between energy and exercise; the importance of observing dietary guidelines; and energy requirements and carbohydrate needs of athletes and those in fitness programs. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7031    Noon- 1:35pm MW      LecLab  IT116  SILVA S     

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