This degree concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the acoustical installer industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Training emphasis includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial acoustical installer processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics.
Acoustical technicians are in high demand. The acoustical industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the acoustical industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ identify the components of a personal fall protection system (PFPS) and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
✔ calculate elevations from information obtained from residential plot and foundation plans.
✔ calculate contributory leg loads.
✔ formulate proper layout, cutting, and material installation procedures for the installation of braced and unbraced soffits.
✔ explain how to install stringer system reinforced perimeter locations, bridge obstructions, and additional bracing.
✔ extract the information necessary to construct a Photovoltaic support structure using a set of blueprints.
✔ install an acoustical ceiling conforming with the regulations of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
✔ analyze and perform methods of joining and welding plastic materials.
✔ describe the importance of a construction schedule and daily job log and organize labor in conjunction with the construction schedule.

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a CSU institution by completing the required major preparatory coursework in Business Administration. This program prepares students for upper-division coursework in Business Administration at a CSU institution.

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree provides students with the opportunity to complete their freshman/sophomore level classes needed for a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration within the California State University System.

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB1440 law) require students to also complete the following:

🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
🗸 60 semester CSU transferable units.
🗸 California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) pattern of 39 units; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern of 37 units.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
🗸 Earn a grade of “C” or better, or “P” (pass) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Critical Thinking: Students must demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills by analyzing data, by synthesizing complex concepts, or by comparing and contrasting concepts learned in a situational environment. Critical thinking is demonstrated through a variety of written assignments, case studies, and projects.
🗸 Communication: Students must be able to communicate clearly through written assignments and reports as well as verbal presentations.

The Biology-Allied Health degree is designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and skills to support students’ development into competent health care professionals. The degree requires parallel many of the prerequires required in allied health programs. A common core of course provides a foundation in human anatomy, human physiology, and general psychology. The options provide an opportunity to focus on a specific allied health career field. Students earning this degree will be well prepared to satisfy the prerequ site course requirements for admission Into a variety of California Community Colleges, California State University, and private college and university undergraduate Allied Health programs such as Nursing (LVN, AND, BSN), Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupations Therapy Assistant, and Dental Hygiene as well as graduate Allied Health programs in Physical Therapy and Occupations Therapy. This degree also provides foundational knowledge of human biology, psychology, and communication for other professions in hospitals, health clinics, and medical offices.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Analysis data/Information In addressing and evaluating scientific problems and Issues while making decisions.
🗸 Use the Scientific Method to correctly Interpret experimental data and effectively communicate the findings and Implications of that data in writing.
🗸 Demonstrate proficient laboratory techniques within a given Allied Health field.

The Associate of Science Degree in Biology is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions for pre-professional studies in medical, dental and pharmacy programs. The Biology program at Yuba College offers a range of courses that fulfill general education and transfer requirements and prepares students for further study in Biology leading to BA, BS, MA, MS and/or Ph.D. degrees.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of Biology as it relates to their degree path. These fundamental principles include: cell theory, gene theory and homeostasis. Varied courses can assess these principles at any level of biological hierarchy from molecular structure through organismal structure to complete ecosystems.
🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of topics revolving around the interactions that organisms have with each other, other organisms and their abiotic surroundings including the flow and use of energy within their environment. Students should show knowledge of larger scale biological topics including diversity, population dynamics, and competition within ecosystems.
🗸 Apply the scientific method to original or pre-designed biological experiments. Students should be able to create or assess a hypothesis, conduct experiments, correctly interpret results, and effectively communicate findings while relating each step of the scie tific method.
🗸 Show proficiency using biological laboratory techniques practiced within a given course curriculum. Students should show know edge in applied techniques such as, but not limited to, microscopy, dissection, sterile technique, sample identification and chemical assays. Students will use varied instrumentation to obtain experimental results.

This program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year program and continuation of studies in upper division science courses.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using scientific methods.
✔ analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena using basic definitions and fundamental theories of biological or physical sciences.
✔ apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret and analyze pertinent data.
✔ outline the basic concepts and fundamental theories of a natural science.
✔ articulate orally and/or in writing the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas as a fundamental element in the progress of science.
✔ discuss ethical components of scientific decision making and apply personal and social values within the process of decision making in scientific endeavors.

Anthropology is the study of humankind around the world and throughout time, with the goal of understanding our evolutionary origins, our biological distinction as a species, and our diverse manifestations of culture. This degree provides students with basic skills in critical analysis, application of the scientific method, and cross-cultural understanding.
This degree provides students with a solid foundation in anthropology as well as the standard prerequisites for upper division coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree. Anthropologists with graduate degrees work in occupations ranging from archaeological excavation, exploration, and museum management to the analysis of cultures, linguistics, forensics, primatology, teaching, and consulting with governmental and educational institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ apply the science of anthropology towards a holistic understanding of human nature.
✔ synthesize the principles that form the foundation of anthropology.
✔ analyze social and ethical issues related to the field of anthropology and its practical applications.
✔ analyze the cultural, physical, and linguistic diversity expressed in our species.

The Associate in Arts degree in Anthropology for Transfer provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. The Associate in Arts degree in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T) may be obtained by the completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program outlined below (earning a C or better in these courses) and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements.
Anthropology is the study of humankind around the world and throughout time, with the goal of understanding our evolutionary origins, our biological distinction as a species, and our diverse manifestations of culture. A degree in anthropology provides the student with basic skills in critical analysis, application of the scientific method, and cross-cultural understanding.
The AA-T degree provides students with a solid foundation in anthropology as well as the standard prerequisites for upper division coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree. Anthropologists with graduate degrees work in archaeological excavation and museum management, the analysis of cultures, linguistics, forensics, primatology, and education. They also consult with governmental, business, and educational institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ apply the science of anthropology towards a holistic understanding of human nature.
✔ synthesize the principles that form the foundation of anthropology.
✔ analyze social and ethical issues using anthropological concepts and methods.
✔ assess the cultural, physical, and linguistic diversity expressed in our species.

This degree covers the prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career concerned with the administration of justice will find that this curriculum has flexibility that allows them to prepare for specific fields included in that broad category. The program also provides courses to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. Opportunities for graduates include positions as federal and state parole officers, probation officers, and correctional administrators.

Career Information
Police Officer; Deputy Sheriff; Crime Scene Investigator; Identification Technician; Community Services Officer; Corrections Officer; Parole Officer; Probation Officer and a variety of support service occupations. Potential employers include: Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies (Sheriff, Police, California Highway Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Crime Scene Investigations, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation).

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate various local, state, and federal law enforcement career options.
✔ research the law enforcement application and hiring processes and develop an effective career strategy.
✔ critique the ethical philosophy of the American justice system and all participants.
✔ analyze crime causation, criminal statutes and elements of particular crimes and criminal procedures.
✔ recognize the complexities of punishment, corrections, community and human relations.
✔ evaluate the complex legal aspects of criminal investigations, procedures, constitutional law, and case law.
✔ identify various controlled substances and interpret their addictive properties, influences, and impact on society and law enforcement.
✔ apply laws and procedures for the collection and use of evidence.
✔ identify and adapt to ethical standards placed on law enforcement professionals.
✔ communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system.
The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (A.S.-T.) may be obtained by the completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program outlined below (earning a C or better in these courses), and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education‐Breadth Requirements.
Students desiring to enter a career concerned with administration of justice will find that this curriculum has flexibility that allows them to prepare for specific fields included in that broad category.

Career Information
Police Officer; Deputy Sheriff; Crime Scene Investigator; Identification Technician; Community Services Officer; Corrections Officer; Parole Officer; Probation Officer and a variety of support service occupations. Potential employers include: Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies (Sheriff, Police, California Highway Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Crime Scene Investigations, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation).

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate various local, state, and federal law enforcement career options.
✔ research the law enforcement application and hiring processes.
✔ critique the ethical philosophy of the American justice system.
✔ analyze crime causation, criminal statutes and elements of particular crimes.
✔ describe the various levels of punishment and corrections.
✔ evaluate the legal aspects of criminal investigations, constitutional law, and case law.
✔ identify various controlled substances and interpret their impact on society and law enforcement.
✔ apply laws and procedures for the collection and use of evidence.
✔ identify ethical standards placed on law enforcement professionals.
✔ communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer is designed to prepare students for the automatic transfer to California State University institutions with Biology degrees. The Biology program at Yuba College offers a range of courses that fulfill general education and transfer requirements and prepare students for further study in Biology leading to BA, BS, MA, MS and/or Ph.D. degrees.

Associates in Science in Biology for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB1440 law) require students to complete the following:
🗸 Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education -Breadth Requirements.
    b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
🗸 Students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Analyze data/information to address and evaluate problems and issues in making decisions.
🗸 Understand the purpose of scientific inquiry and the implications and applications of basic scientific principles.
🗸 Using the Scientific Method, students will be able to correctly interpret experimental data and effectively communicate the findings and implications of that data in writing.