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© 2011 College of Marin Kentfield Campus indian Valley Campus www.marin.edu
College of Marin is fully 835 College Ave. 1800 Ignacio Blvd. 415.457.8811 l
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accredited by the Accrediting Kentfield, CA 94904 Novato, CA 94949
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President’s Dear Students, Prospective Students, and Community Members:
Message
Welcome to College of Marin, one of California’s premier community
colleges. Inside this catalog, you will find information about the wide variety
of programs and services that we offer. Whether you are a first time college
student, returning to college, or interested in lifelong learning, you will
find that College of Marin is an excellent place to start or continue your
higher education.
College of Marin is a vibrant place of learning offering a robust academic
curriculum and a supportive environment. Our outstanding faculty, small
class size, and excellent support services are a few of the many good
reasons to consider enrolling at College of Marin. Our faculty members are
dedicated to teaching and our smaller classes provide students with greater
opportunities for more personalized attention.
College of Marin’s diverse student population represents a wide range of
interests and backgrounds. Some of our students enroll to learn basic skills
such as English or mathematics; others plan to transfer to a baccalaureate
university or are training for new careers. All are welcome here to pursue
their dreams.
We are very proud of our students and alumni. Many have gone on to
accomplish great things and enjoy successful careers in a variety of
fields, including nurses, doctors, judges, teachers, journalists, publishers,
entrepreneurs, scientists, and renowned actors. Our esteemed alumni
include: Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams, Chief Engineer of the
Mars Rover Project Dr. Adam Steltzner, Academy Award-nominated actress
Kathleen Quinlan, Vice-President of the Seattle Seahawks and football coach
Pete Carroll, zoologist Dr. Dian Fossey, and actor David Ogden Stiers,
among others.
If you are looking for a chance to improve your life through higher education,
I hope that you will consider joining us at College of Marin in the near future.
If you are a current student, I wish you all of the best.
Sincerely,
David Wain Coon, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
College of Marin Board of trustees
trustee term
Diana Conti, President To 2013 (since 2009)
Barbara J. Dolan, Member To 2013 (since 1985)
Carole Hayashino, Member To 2011 (since 2003)
Philip J. Kranenburg, Member To 2011 (since 2003)
Eva Long, Vice President To 2011 (since 1999)
James S. Namnath, Clerk To 2011 (since 2007)
Annan Paterson, Member To 2011 (since 2007)
Wanden Treanor, Member To 2013 (since 1996)
Raemond Bergstrom-Wood, Student Trustee To 2012 Academic Year (since 2011)
Published by College of Marin through the joint efforts of the Student Learning Department and the
Office of Communications and Community Relations.
Catalog aCknowledgMents
Cathy Summa-Wolfe, Director Communications and Community Relations
Cari Torres, Production Coordinator
Tom Hudgens, Lead Production and Content Coordinator
Kim O’Gara, Alganesh Hagos, James Kuromiya, Curriculum and Content Support
Dong Nguyen, Technical Support
Dave Mahoney, Graphic Design
Donna Caldwell, Production Consultant
David Paul Morris, Cover Photo Credits
Shook Chung, Web Design
Curriculum Committee Members: Maula Allen, Rebecca Beal, Becky Brown, Rinetta Early, Letta Hlavachek,
George Hritz, Kristi Kuhn, Caterina Labriola, Sara McKinnon, Rossana Pagani, Ron Palmer, Mary Pieper-Warren,
Joanna Pinckney, A. Joe Ritchie, Paul Smith, Chris Schultz, Diusca Smith
This catalog is in effect from fall 2011 through summer 2012. Consult other official campus publications for updates.
Kentfield Campus
835 College Avenue
Kentfield, CA 94904
Indian Valley Campus
1800 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA 94949
Tel: [phone]
www.marin.edu
why enroll at
College of Marin?
There are a variety of reasons for attending
College of Marin:
• Transfer to a four-year college or university
by completing lower division requirements
in your major.
• Train for a new career and earn a certificate
or occupational degree offered in a variety
of fields.
• Acquire a general background in the major
areas of knowledge: the humanities, social
and behavioral sciences, and natural and
physical sciences.
• Benefit from the diverse backgrounds and
extensive experience of a faculty committed
to providing quality education.
• Receive guidance and assistance from
instructors and counselors to plan a
program that meets your individual needs.
• Upgrade skills through specific courses
offered at the college.
• Personal enrichment.
Table of ConTenTs Section 6 Political Science 208
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Psychology 210
Section 1 Real Estate 212
Administration of Justice 60
GENERAL INfORMATION Social Science 214
American Sign Language 62
Sociology 215
fall Semester 2011 Academic Calendar 6 Anthropology 62
Spanish 217
Spring Semester 2012 Academic Calendar 7 Architecture 64
Speech 219
How to Use This Catalog 8 Art 66
Statistics 221
About College of Marin 8 Astronomy 76
Study Skills 221
Academic Programs 9 Automotive Collision Repair Technology 76
Work Experience Education 222
Oportunidades Educativas 11 Automotive Technology 80
Noncredit Courses 222
Behavioral Science 86
Section 2 Biology 86
Section 7
ADMISSIONS, Business 93
fACULTY, MANAGEMENT,
REGISTRATION, AND Business Office Systems 96
STAff, AND MAPS
Chemistry 99
ACADEMIC INfORMATION
Chinese 101
faculty and Management 226
College Skills 102
Admissions Information 14 Support Staff 228
Communication 102
Registration Information 16 College retirees 2010-2011 232
Computer Information Systems 104
fees 17 College of Marin foundation 232
Computer Science 108
Refunds 18 College of Marin Alumni Association 232
Counseling 109
financial Aid 19 College of Marin Educational Advisory
Court Reporting 110
Academic Information 20 Committee Members 232
Dance 115
Probation 24 Kentfield Campus Map 234
Dental Assisting: Registered 119
Advanced Placement/Academic Credit 25 Indian Valley Campus Map 235
Drama 124
Academic Records 28
Early Childhood Education 127
Section 3 Economics 133
STUDENT SERVICES Education 133
Electronics Technology 134
Campus Services 32
Engineering 135
Student Support Programs/Services 33
English 137
Student Activities 36
English as a Second Language (ESL) 143
Standards of Conduct 37
Environmental Landscaping 147
Student Rights and Grievances 38
Ethnic Studies 150
Additional Phone and Office Numbers 38
film/Video 151
fire Technology 154
Section 4
french 155
GRADUATION AND
Geography 156
DEGREE REqUIREMENTS Geology 157
Health Education 160
Catalog Rights 42
History 162
Graduation Requirements 42
Humanities 164
General Education 42
Independent Study 166
Associate Degree Programs 44
Italian 166
Certificate of Achievement Programs 47
Japanese 168
Skills Certificates 47
Journalism 169
Table of A.S./A.A. Degrees 48
Library 170
Machine and Metals Technology 170
Section 5
Mathematics 172
TRANSfER INfORMATION
Medical Assisting 176
California State University Transfer Information 50 Multimedia Studies 180
University of California Transfer Information 53 Music 184
Nursing Education: Registered 188
Philosophy 201
Physical Education 201
Physics 207
SSeeccttiioonn 11
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNffOORRMMAATTIIOONN
6 Fall SemeSter 2011 academic calendar MARIn.EDu
fall semesTer 2011 aCademiC Calendar
Beginning August 15 and Ending December 16. Saturday Classes Beginning August 20 and Ending December 10.
July august sePteMBer
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
oCtoBer noveMBer deCeMBer
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
sChedule of imporTanT fall daTes September 19 December 16
(Class days are shaded. holidays are Last day to request Pass (P) No Pass (NP) grade Last day to remove an Incomplete received from the
previous term
bold) September 23
Last day to file a Petition to Add a Class Late deCeMBer 17 – January 20
August 14
Winter break—no classes
California Residency Determination Date October 14
End of midterm period January 9
August 15
final grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
fALL INSTRUCTION BEGINS – Day and Evening Classes October 21
Midterm grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu * NOTE: Deadline dates listed above apply to full-term
August 20
classes only. For short-term classes, please consult the
first day of Saturday classes noveMBer 11
deadline dates on the Short-Term Classes listing in the
Holiday (Veterans Day)—no classes—COLLEGE OffICES
August 15 – September 2 in-person, September 5 on-line Schedule of Classes.
CLOSED
Classes may be added with Add Authorization Code
(obtain from instructor) November 14
Last day to drop a full-term class with W symbol
August 26
Last day for dismissed students to file a Petition to Return noveMBer 24 – 27
Thanksgiving break—no classes—COLLEGE OffICES
August 30
CLOSED
Last day to drop or reduce course work to qualify for a
refund of enrollment fee, nonresident and international November 30
student tuition Last day for accepting International Student Applications
for Spring 2012
August 31 – October 31
file application for fall graduation and Certificate of December 9
Achievement Last day of classes before final examinations
sePteMBer 5 December 10
Holiday (Labor Day)—no classes—COLLEGE OffICES final examinations for Saturday classes
CLOSED
December 12– 16
September 9 fINAL EXAMINATIONS
Last day to drop a full-term class without a W symbol
CAtAlOg 2011/12 Spring SemeSter 2012 academic calendar 7
spring semesTer 2012 aCademiC Calendar
Beginning January 23 and Ending May 25. Saturday Classes: Beginning January 21 and Ending May 19
January feBruary MarCh
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
aPril May June
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
sChedule of imporTanT spring daTes february 27 * NOTE: Deadline dates listed above apply to full-term
(Class days are shaded. holidays are Last day to request Pass (P) No Pass (NP) grade classes only. For short-term classes, please consult the
deadline dates on the Short-Term Classes listing in the
bold) March 1
Schedule of Classes.
Deadline for Cal Grants, MEf Grants and COM founda-
January 20
tion Scholarship applications
California Residency Determination Date
CommuniTy eduCaTion program
March 23
January 21 Calendar
End of midterm period
first day of Saturday Classes
fall quarter Community Education Classes 2011
March 30
January 23 fall 1: Beginning September 6 and Ending October 22
Midterm grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
SPRING INSTRUCTION BEGINS – Day and Evening Classes fall 2: Beginning October 24 and Ending December 10
aPril 9 – 15
January 23 – february 10 in-person, february 12 on-line Winter quarter Community Education Classes 2012
Spring break – no classes – College offices open Monday
Classes may be added with Add Authorization Code Beginning January 30 and Ending March 24
– friday
(obtain from instructor)
Spring quarter Community Education Classes 2012
April 20
february 4 Beginning March 26 and Ending May 19
Last day to drop a full-semester class with W symbol
Last day to drop or reduce course work to qualify for a
refund of enrollment fee, nonresident and international May 18
student tuition Last day of classes before final examinations
february 6 – March 16 May 19
file an application for Spring graduation and Certificate final examinations for Saturday classes
of Achievement
May 21 – 25
feBruary 17 – 20 fINAL EXAMINATIONS
Holidays (Presidents Day weekend) – no classes – COL-
June 11
LEGE OffICES CLOSED
final grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
february 21
Last day to drop a full-semester class without a W symbol
february 24
Last day to file a Petition to Add a Class Late
8 How to USe tHiS catalog MARIn.EDu
b. Refer to page 44 for a condensed listing abouT
Changes may oCCur
of Associate in Arts and Associate in
WiThouT noTiCe
College of marin
Science degree requirements.
Administrative Procedures and Board
Policies, regulations, courses, schedules, c. Make an appointment early with a
described in this publication are subject to counselor to learn about prerequisites hisTory of The College
change at any time without prior notice. and testing and to help you plan your
College of Marin has been a tradition in
The college reserves the right to alter fees, program.
Marin County since 1926. Formerly Marin
statements, and procedures contained 2. If you are planning to enroll in one of our Junior College, it granted its first associate
herein. Fees and procedures are subject to two-year occupational programs or want degrees in the spring of 1929. In 1947, the
change at any time by the State Legisla- to complete a certificate: college was renamed College of Marin. In
ture and the college Board of Trustees. It
a. Suggested programs can be found 1971, the Board of Trustees established the
is the student’s responsibility to meet and
fully described under each discipline second college of the district and named the
remain informed of college requirements.
offering an occupational program new institution Indian Valley College. The
When changes occur, they will be printed
beginning on page 60. Occupational college operated in temporary facilities at
in the next regular publication of the
programs are identified by the word Hamilton Air Force Base and at the Pacheco
catalog or class schedule.
“Occupational” listed in the School while new facilities were under
title of the degree. construction. Indian Valley College’s first
hoW To use
associate degrees were awarded in 1972 and
b. Look up these courses in the class
the new campus opened in the fall of 1975.
This CaTalog schedule that is published before each
In 1985, the two colleges merged and are
semester and plan your time schedule.
now known as College of Marin. Classes are
We have designed this catalog to give
3. If you are planning to transfer to a four- offered on the Kentfield Campus in Kentfield
prospective and current students, advisors,
year college or university after attending and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato.
faculty, employers, and friends of College
College of Marin: In 2004, Marin County voters approved
of Marin an accurate picture of the cur-
a $250 million facilities improvement bond
a. Refer to requirements for the majors
riculum, faculty, environment, and related
to revitalize the aging Kentfield and Indian
more fully described under each
subjects. Browse through the catalog to get
Valley Campuses. Since passing the bond,
discipline beginning on page 42.
acquainted. The index will often list items by
four major construction projects have been
several different names to give you a better b. Refer to transfer information on page
completed or are very near completion,
chance of finding what you need. 50.
including the Irwin P. Diamond Physical
Over the course of the next year when the
c. Contact the Transfer/Career Center Education Complex, the new Transportation
catalog will be in use, there will be changes
for access to college catalogs from Technology Education Complex, the Indian
in curriculum, faculty, and other important
other schools, to investigate career Valley Campus Main Building, and the
areas. Information about changes will be
options, and for computerized career Kentfield Fine Arts Building. Other projects
available in class schedule booklets, which
and transfer information. Transfer currently underway include: the new Sci-
are issued three times each year for fall and
information is available online at ence, Math, and Central Plant Complex and
spring semesters, and summer sessions. All
ASSIST (www.assist.org). the New Academic Center. In spring 2010,
information is current at the time of publica-
the Irwin P. Diamond Physical Education
tion but is subject to change. d. Contact the Counseling Depart-
Center was awarded LEED® Gold by the
Visitors are welcome to the campuses. ment to make an appointment with
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Address all mail to College of Marin, 835 a counselor who can assist you with
Design (LEED®) Building Rating System,
College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904. selecting courses to meet specific
which was developed by the U.S. Green
College of Marin’s telephone number is transfer requirements to a four-year
Building Council (USGBC).
[phone]. college or university.
College of Marin serves the educational
Web address: www.marin.edu 4. If you are planning to enroll in courses
needs of the residents of Marin County.
The amount of information in the catalog for self-enrichment:
Since its inception, the college has offered
may seem overwhelming at first and the
a. Refer to the listing of courses in this high quality courses allowing students to
details of enrolling at the college may sound
catalog beginning on page 60. complete their freshman and sophomore
complex. Take it step-by-step to make it easy.
years of study and transfer to public and
The following guidelines will be of help in b. Refer to the Community Education
private four-year universities. The college
planning a program at College of Marin. schedule published quarterly.
awards associate degrees in many transfer
Depending upon your reason for attending 5. If you have never attended College of
majors. A variety of two-year vocational
college, refer to the following: Marin, file an application for admission
and career programs leading to an associate
1. All students attending College of Marin in the Office of Admissions and Records. degree are also offered to prepare students
and completing 60 units may seek a Dates for registration are listed in the for entry into specific technical or semi-
degree. class schedule. professional fields. Skills Certificates and
a. Refer to page 42 for general education Certificates of Achievement are awarded in
and other graduation requirements. vocational and technical programs.
CAtAlOg 2011/12 academic programS 9
College of Marin faculty members are The college is approved for foreign Chialin hsieh
committed to excellence in teaching. There student education by the United States Im- Director of Planning, Research, and
Institutional Effectiveness
are 100 permanent faculty, 19 educational migration Services, and veterans’ education
administrators, five classified administra- by the California Department of Education, Peggy isozaki
tors, and 196 professional, technical, clerical, Bureau of School Approvals. The University Director of fiscal Services
and service employees at the college. In of California, the California State University, Jason lau
spring 2011, 7,862 students enrolled in the and other four-year colleges and universities Director of Community Education, Lifelong Learning, and
college’s credit program. The faculty, admin- accept units of credit in transfer courses International Education
istrators, and staff hold degrees representing completed at College of Marin. MitChell leMay
colleges and universities in some 26 states Chief of Police/Director of Safety
and foreign countries. A number of faculty abouT California CommuniTy
deBra lynn lewis
members hold doctorate degrees. A faculty Colleges Director of Health Sciences, Interim
and staff directory is listed in the back sec- The California Community Colleges system
Matt MarkoviCh
tion of this catalog. is comprised of 72 districts, 112 colleges
Director of Physical Education and Athletics
and enrolls more than 2.9 million students.
mission sTaTemenT It is the largest higher education system in laura MCCarty
Director of Modernization
College of Marin’s commitment to educa- the nation. California community colleges
tional excellence is rooted in our mission to provide basic skills education, workforce Marshall northCott
provide excellent educational opportunities training and courses that prepare students Chief Information Officer
for all members of our diverse community for transfer to four-year universities. The Cathy suMMa-wolfe
by offering: colleges also offer opportunities for personal Director of Communications and Community Relations
• preparation for transfer to four-year enrichment and lifelong learning. To the roBert thoMPson
schools and universities; extent funding is provided the colleges may Director of Maintenance and Operations
conduct institutional research concerning
• workforce education; Cari torres
student learning and retention as is needed Director of Academic Services and Articulation
• basic skills improvement; English as a
to facilitate their educational missions.
Second Language
aCademiC programs
• intellectual and physical development College adminisTraTors
and lifelong learning; and
david wain Coon
College of Marin integrates its resources and
• cultural enrichment. Superintendent/ President
functions to serve community needs. The
The College of Marin is committed to ken Meier academic programs are managed by experi-
responding to community needs by offering Vice President of Student Learning
enced administrators and staff and taught by
student-centered programs and services in a
al J. harrison ii qualified faculty. All aspects of the college’s
supportive, innovative learning environment Vice President of College Operations programs are reviewed to assure that they
with a strong foundation of sustainability,
linda BeaM meet community and student needs. Recog-
which will instill environmental sensitivity
Executive Dean of Human Resources and Labor Relations nizing that education is a lifelong process,
in our students.
the college provides educational opportuni-
roBert P. Balestreri
Dean of Enrollment Services ties for all age groups, including credit
aCCrediTaTion
programs leading to the Associate in Arts
College of Marin is accredited by the Ac- nanda sChorske
and Associate in Science degrees, academic
Dean of Workforce Development, College and Com-
crediting Commission for Community and
munity Partnerships programs that prepare students to transfer
Junior Colleges of the Western Association
to a four-year institution, and vocational-
of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial david snyder
technical programs that prepare students
Dean of Arts and Humanities
Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, [phone], an
for specific fields of employment and enable
institutional accrediting body recognized JaMes arnold
people to upgrade their work skills.
by the Commission on Recognition of Dean of Math and Sciences
Courses are also offered to meet the
Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. greta siegel curricular needs of disabled, re-entry, and
Department of Education. Dean of Student Development and Special Services foreign students. For students who need
Special programs also are accredited by
remedial work, there are special programs in
the California Board of Dental Examiners, direCTors/Chief English, mathematics, and study skills.
American Dental Association, the California
susan andrien The college’s faculty includes published
State Board of Registered Nursing Examin- Director of Learning Resources authors, acknowledged scholars, performing
ers, and the National League for Nursing
lyda Beardsley actors, dancers, musicians, talented studio
Accreditation Commission. The National
Director of Childcare Programs artists, scientists, and professional techni-
League for Nursing Accreditation Com-
cians. They, along with the administrative
arnulfo Cedillo
mission is a resource for information on the
team and support staff, are committed to
Director of Student Affairs and Health Center
Nursing Program: 3343 Peachtree Road NE,
providing quality education.
Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Phone: david Cook
College of Marin’s reputation for
[phone]. Website: www.nlnac.org. Director of financial Aid
instructional innovation and quality is well