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SPED C099N: COAST Survey

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 03/15/2019
Top Code 493010 - Career Guidance and Orientation
Units 0 Total Units 
Hours 40 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 16; Lab Hours 24)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Noncredit (N)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Grading Policy P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This introductory course is designed to develop generalized COAST program knowledge in each of the certificated programs: Horticulture, Porter, Culinary Basics, Animal Care, Guest Services, Drama, Art, and Music. Integrated field experience in each field will cover basic skill requirements and related job opportunities. Appropriate field trip experiences/opportunities will be arranged. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Successfully recall knowledge of the job skills, tools, and basic techniques provided through COAST Program that are useful for application in work settings or personal best practices.
  2. Identify a COAST Programs of interest; safely and successfully utilize basic tools and techniques to complete a related project in a classroom setting.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Identify and differentiate basic COAST programs
  • 2. Follow 2-4 sequential verbal steps to complete a basic vocational task in each job skills program.
  • 3. Complete specific vocational skills within the allotted class time.
  • 4. Learn basic vocational safety protocols for each COAST program.
  • 5. Complete one out-of-class project based on learned COAST programs skills.
  • 6. Clean self and work area following participation in a basic COAST vocational skill.
  • 7. Make use of basic COAST programs skills as leisure-time activities.

Lecture Content

Orientation to COAST Program Horticulture Porter Culinary Basics Animal Care Guest Services Drama Art Music  Community Stewardship

Lab Content

Orientation to COAST Program Horticulture Basic Skills Typical Vocations Porter Basic Skills Typical Vocations Culinary Basics Basic Skills Typical Vocations Animal Care Basic Skills Typical Vocations Guest Services Basic Skills Typical Vocations Drama Basic Skills Typical Vocations Art Basic Skills Typical Vocations Music  Basic Skills Typical Vocations Community Stewardship

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
  • Enhanced NC Lab (NC2)
  • Live Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC9)
  • Live Online Enhanced NC Lab (NCA)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture and discussion of important concepts. Discussion of related current issues. Out-of-class assignment including hands-on, problem-solving, and independent responsibilities Peer-supported evaluation. Field Trips

Out-of-class Assignments

Student will complete one out-of-class research assignment relating to a preferred COAST vocation and topic.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Direct observation of standard practices.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

The completion of a student project.

Eligible Disciplines

Special education: Minimum qualifications for these faculty members are specified in title 5, section 53414. Masters degree required. Title 5, section 53414

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library