Chaffey College Courses

Origin and evolution of apparel styles through history, from ancient civilizations to contemporary periods. Study of the impact of sociological, economic, political, and physical factors affecting app

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introductory course using computer-aided design software to develop proficiency in creating, altering, and designing original and innovative work for the fashion industry. Transfer: CSU

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Identification and utilization of the elements and principles of design used to develop a fashion aesthetic. Examination of historical and contemporary arts, including painting, sculpture, and archite

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Principles of the core design strategies in visual merchandising and space planning to maximize sales in a retail environment. Use of techniques for windows, mannequins, and fixtures including lightin

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; o

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of fire causation, spread, and control. In-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, characteristics of combustible and flammable substances, unique

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course provides information relating to the design features and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supp

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Components of building construction relating to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fi

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

The Fire Prevention course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include; history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prev

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduction to the mechanized equipment operated by fire service personnel and the regulations pertaining to its use. Topics include: driving laws and techniques, construction and operation of pumpin

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency service

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

A systematic presentation of language patterns and of the underlying cultural ideas necessary for communicating in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are intr

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

Prerequisite: FR-1 or one year of high school French. Continued systematic presentation of language patterns and of the underlying cultural ideas that lead to facility in the four basic skills of list

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

Survey of the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and lands

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course