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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CEST 63 | Title:
SUBDIVISION PLANNING |
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| Full Title:
Subdivision Planning |
| Last Reviewed:1/25/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CET 63
Catalog Description:
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Purpose and objectives of subdivision regulations procedures with emphasis on preparation of tentative and final subdivision maps, development of improvement plans, and construction and surveying techniques.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CEST 51
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Purpose and objectives of subdivision regulations procedures with emphasis on preparation of tentative and final subdivision maps, development of improvement plans, and construction and surveying techniques.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CEST 51
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 05 | Course Created/Approved: | 8/1/1981 |
| Version Created: | 11/30/2020 | Course Last Modified: | 6/2/2024 |
| Submitter: | Reg Parks | Course Last Full Review: | 1/25/2021 |
| Version Status: | Approved Changed Course | Prereq Created/Approved: | 1/25/2021 |
| Version Status Date: | 1/25/2021 | Semester Last Taught: | Spring 2024 |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2021 | Term Inactive: | |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Define types of subdivisions.
2. Describe the subdivision process.
3. Prepare subdivision documents.
4. Interpret state and local requirements for subdivisions.
5. Prepare and interpret legal descriptions of properties.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. List the functions and responsibilities of private and public agencies involved in the subdivision planning process and approval.
2. List and define the differences between a major and minor subdivision as defined by the Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances.
3. Prepare a tentative map according to local regulations.
4. Prepare a parcel map.
5. Prepare a final map.
6. Prepare a residential development plan.
Topics and Scope
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I. Purpose and Objectives of Zoning, Subdivision, and Building Regulations
II. Land Development and Planning Process
III. Subdivision Map Act
A. Historical record and control
B. Local control
IV. Subdivision Map Development and Submittal Process
V. Mathematics and Coordinate Geometry used in Land Planning
VI. Tentative and Final Map Purpose and Development
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Read approximately one chapter of the textbook per week
2. Quizzes (2-16) and exam(s) (1-3)
3. Final exam: in-class exam and project presentation
Lecture- and Lab-Related Assignments
1. Homework problems
A. Weekly lab/homework assignments.
B. Interpretation and application of legal and regulatory documents
2. Special project(s) (1-3)
3. Interpret and apply legal parcel descriptions
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
15 - 25% |
| Legal descriptions of parcels | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 30% |
| Homework problems, special project(s) | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40% |
| Project presentation | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
25 - 35% |
| Quizzes (essays, matching items, completion, computation), exams and final | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Practical Manual of Land Development. 4th ed. Colley, Barbara. McGraw-Hill. 2005 (classic)
The Subdivision and Site Plan Handbook. Listokin, David and Walker, Carole. Routledge. 2017
Map Act Navigator. Durkee, Michael. Self-published. 2020
Instructor-prepared materials
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | U | User Generated Text |
| Advisories-generate description: | NA | No Advisory |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | Y | Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 02 | Lecture |
| | 04 | Laboratory |
| | 71 | Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction |
| | 72 | Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction |
| Area department: | ENGR | Engineering and Applied Technology |
| Division: | 73 | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Both Certificate and Major Applicable |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 0908 | Civil Engineering Technology |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Engineering Technologies
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Construction Technology
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Engineering |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | Y | Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Either online or hybrid, as determined by instructor |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Career-Technical Education |
| SAM classification: | B | Advanced Occupational |
| TOP code: | 0957.00 | Civil and Construction Management Tech |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
| Lab Tier: | 23 | Credit Lab - Tier 3 |
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