Practical and theoretical knowledge in basic maintenance techniques, plus the special requirements of airframe work. Upon satisfactory completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration written oral and practical examination for airframe license.

An Associate in Science Degree can be obtained upon completion of the units required for the 41-unit Airframe major and general education requirements.

The Federal Aviation administration (FAA) requires 1150 hours (four full semesters) of instruction to complete the Airframe curriculum. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills in airframe with emphasis on aircraft structures and aircraft systems.

🗸 Have a working knowledge to inspect, maintain, service and repair aircraft electrical, airframe structure, flight control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, navigation and instrument systems and other aircraft components specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147

🗸 Obtain the knowledge and skills to pass oral, practical and written Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examination in general and airframe subjects.

The Associate in Science in Computer Networking Technology prepares students to design, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot networks of different sizes. Students learn a diverse array of skills, including specification preparation, network management, network design, equipment and system sales, and software development. Laboratory courses provide students with hands-on experience to demonstrate the principles of enterprise networking. Courses provide learning opportunities for students new to the field, as well as for those who are experienced professionals. Specialized courses are also among the optional electives in this program, available to help students prepare for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cybersecurity, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Career/Transfer Opportunities: Career opportunities include the following: System Administrator, Network Technician, Network Administrator, and Network Analyst. To earn this degree students must meet the following: •Completion of 60 semester units. •Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, •Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and •Completion of AA/AS General Education, IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Students will design and plan a network infrastructure to support specific user and business requirements.

✔ Demonstrate the ability to design and plan a network infrastructure to support specific user and business requirements

✔ Students will implement enterprise networks with advanced routing and switching strategies.

✔ Apply and configure enterprise networks with advanced routing and switching strategies.

✔ Students will manage and troubleshoot enterprise networks.

✔ Demonstrate the ability to manage and troubleshoot enterprise networks.

The Information Technology Associate of Science degree program will prepare students for jobs in computer forensics and/or networking. These jobs require excellent technical skills and the ability to investigate and solve problems or crimes. Most organizations require network specialists. Given the rise in computer crimes, viruses, and computer hacking, the need for computer forensics professionals has increased in the government and in the private sector.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Logically configure, troubleshoot, and support network operations.

2. Manage the network operating system, users, hardware, software, and resources.

3. Develop security policies consistent with current standards and then provide analysis of and document security and other network issues.

Parent to child, human to human, we pass on life and culture to the generations that follow. Who are we? Why are we? What can we do with the life we have been given? Answers (and more thought-provoking questions) can be found in this program of study devoted to the art of being human. It provides an excellent preparation for university transfer for majors in philosophy, religion, history, literature, art and music. The broad-based interdisciplinary nature of Humanities provides a knowledge base and the communication and critical thinking skills necessary for many careers and occupations.

18 units are required. Students must complete a “core” survey sequence of three of four courses comprising 9 units and may select the remaining nine units from groupings that reflect the diverse subjects that represent more focused experiences in the disciplines included within the survey. All courses in the program are part of the General Education program and offer options for students to complete up to five Areas (C1, C2, D6, D7, D8) required for transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Define and discuss the characteristics of human cultures and the rise and fall of civilizations governmental systems, and worldviews throughout history.

2. Discuss the arc of humanity’s attempt to understand, explain and express itself and the cosmos through intellectual history, philosophy, religion, mythology, music and art, from the ancient through contemporary worlds.

3. Identify and explain the connections between the trends and events of history with diverse and distinct world cultures.

4. Relate the study of humanities to the development of the skills necessary to create responsible and useful civic participation in the political life of contemporary society.
 

The Associate in Science  in Early Childhood Education Master Teacher prepares students for mid-level career options in transitional kindergarten classrooms as an aide, infant and toddler programs. child care, preschool education, special education, and before and after school programs. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Master Teacher level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students will complete lower-division courses in child growth and development, principles and practices in early childhood education, curriculum, observation, assessment, child/family/ community relationships, diversity, health and safety, adult supervision, and specialization coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Complete the coursework to obtain a Master Teacher level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Apply critical thinking to research, observe, assess, evaluate, and synthesize early learning and child development information (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma).

3. Utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques to ensure optimum communication with children, families, and professional colleagues (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma)

4. Select, develop, and or use equipment, curriculum, assessment, materials, technology and or environments that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma)

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor prepares students for leadership career options in infant and toddler programs. childcare, preschool education, and before and after school programs. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Site Supervisor level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students will complete lower-division courses in child growth and development, principles and practices in early childhood education, curriculum, observation, assessment, child/family/ community relationships, diversity, health and safety, adult supervision, administration, and specialization coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Complete the coursework to obtain a Site Supervisor level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Apply critical thinking to research, observe, assess, evaluate, and synthesize early learning and child development information (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma) and direct/supervise an early childhood program.

3. Utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques to ensure optimum communication with children, families, and professional colleagues (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma) and to direct/supervise an early childhood program.

4. Select, develop, and or use equipment, curriculum, assessment, materials, technology, and/or environments that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate (for all children including specialized populations of children: infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs, and/or children who have been exposed to trauma)
 

Law forms the backbone of our country, the judicial system and our community organization. Understanding the ‘rule of law’ empowers citizens to help make real change in their communities, while also providing the skills and knowledge for successful careers. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis focuses on the development of the necessary skills (such as critical thinking, argumentation, research and writing) for success in law related fields.
 

The Mission of the The Associate in Science in Law, Public Policy and Society for Transfer will be to provide a complete pathway for Law, Public Policy and Society students which will serve as good preparation for law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree at a California State University.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the history of the United States Constitution, case law and statutory law as it relates to the development of civil liberties protections, civil rights guarantees, and how these are applicable to diverse demographic groups.

2. Critically analyze and evaluate the political institutions and legal processes through which law and/or public policy is formulated and implemented.

3. Apply ethical analysis to develop solutions for contemporary social, economic and political issues.

4. Develop and apply strong written and oral communication skills in analysis of legal and social issues.

The Associate in Science in Administrative Specialist is designed to prepare students to work in an office environment using computers and software applications that are in demand for the 21st Century workplace. The program also prepares students to work at various levels of office support such as an office assistant, business information professional, administrative specialist, and executive secretary. Career/Transfer Opportunities: Career opportunities include the following: business information professional, executive secretary, administrative specialists, Office managers, and administrative assistants. To earn this degree students must meet the following: •Completion of 60 semester units. •Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, •Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and •Completion of AA/AS General Education, IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Apply effective business communication and presentation skills to satisfy customers’ needs.

✔ Create a variety of business documents using Microsoft Office software.

The Associate of Science in Data Science degree is designed to provide students with a sufficient understanding of concepts in the fields of Mathematics, Data Science, and Computer Science to succeed in upper-division coursework in Data Science at a four-year college or university.

The field of Data Science is one with a multitude of employment opportunities. Completing this degree will aid students in developing a wide variety of skills that are valuable in collaborative Data Science work environments. Students who complete this degree stand to improve their employment prospects in the field of Data Science, but also in many applied fields, such as Biology, Sociology, or Finance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Apply analytical concepts and techniques from statistics, probability, calculus, and linear algebra to problems in the field of Data Science.
🗸 Create computer programs that use common data structures.
🗸 Analyze data and communicate the analysis using industry-standard applications.
🗸 Integrate analytical and computational techniques using data from a domain of interest.

The Los Medanos Music Department courses and curricula are designed to fulfill a wide range of student goals and learning outcomes. The department provides both professional strength and liberal arts breadth, developing musical and intellectual excellence and sensitivity. The LMC Music major receives intense training for professional careers in music such as professional musicians, private studio applied instructors, songwriters, musical directors and performers. The music program is design to allow for maximum development of specialized skills in particular musical areas of interest. The LMC music major performs a wide variety of repertoire which includes classical, jazz, musical theatre, gospel, country, rhythm & blues and current popular music.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and be able to apply the fundamentals of music theory, aural, and have a working knowledge of harmonic progression, musical forms and structures.

2. Have knowledge and understanding of the historical development of music, its historical periods, genres, instrumentation and composers, within their cultural context

3. Have practical knowledge of performance practice in their particular ensemble performing styles

4. Have proficiency of solo repertoire and technical studies in their major instrumental or vocal area of study

5. Be competent with music technology in its various forms for composition, teaching, and professional pursuits.

6. Be able to work independently on varieties of musical problems by combining their capabilities in performance, aural, verbal and visual analysis, composition, repertoire, knowledge, and music history.

7. Have writing skills with the ability to independently utilize research tools and resources (library, internet, etc.