11/23/2024 1:58:52 AM	AJ 203A Course Outline as of Spring 2019	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 203A	Title:  RANGER ACADEMY INTRO
Full Title:  Ranger Academy Orientation
Last Reviewed:10/8/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.25	Lecture Scheduled	0		5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	.25	Lab Scheduled	4.00		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	20.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	20.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 20.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Orientation to Basic Law Enforcement Training program accredited by the Federal Government to certify graduates for employment in National Parks and/or Regional and County Parks.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in AJ 203B

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:
Student must provide a medical clearance to participate in the academy physical conditioning program and physical performance tests. California residents must pass a criminal history check as outlined in California Penal Code 13511.5. Non-residents must also pass a criminal history check through their home states or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Students must possess a valid driver's license.

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Orientation to Basic Law Enforcement Training program accredited by the Federal Government to certify graduates for employment in National Parks and/or Regional and County Parks.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in AJ 203B
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:Student must provide a medical clearance to participate in the academy physical conditioning program and physical performance tests. California residents must pass a criminal history check as outlined in California Penal Code 13511.5. Non-residents must also pass a criminal history check through their home states or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Students must possess a valid driver's license.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Identify the structure, content and success factors related to AJ 203B, including orientation on

    syllabus, facilities, equipment, preparation, and employment.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the syllabus and preparation required for AJ 203B.

2. Possess the knowledge of Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) law enforcement labs,

    equipment, and safety.

3. Describe the history of the Seasonal Law Enforcement labs, equipment, and safety.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of Park Ranger career opportunities and challenges.

Topics and Scope

I.   PSTC Facilities and Safety

II.  History and Context of Ranger Training

III. Topical Break-Down of AJ 203B Syllabus      

    A. Legal, behavioral science

    B. Enforcement operations

    C. Patrol procedures

    D. Firearms

    E. Driving

    F. Physical techniques and fitness

    G. Testing

IV. Employment Opportunities

Assignments:

1. Orientation quiz

2. Mandatory attendance and participation

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 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because this course includes essay exams that fulfil the writing component of the course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 50 - 50%
Quiz
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 50 - 50%
Mandatory attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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