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NorthlandPioneerCollegeCatalog2010–2011
AdministrationofJusticeStudies(AJS) 91
AdministrativeInformationServices(AIS) 91
Anthropology(ANT) 94
Art(ART) 94
AutomotiveTechnology(ATO) 95
Biology(BIO) 96
Business(BUS) 97
Chemistry(CHM) 99
ComputerInformationSystems(CIS) 100
Cosmetology(COS) 102
Drafting(DRF) 104
EarlyChildhoodDevelopment(ECD) 105
Education(EDU) 109
ElectronicsTechnology(ELC) 111
EmergencyMedicalTechnology(EMT) 112
English(ENL) 114
FireScience(FRS) 115
French(FRE) 117
Geography(GEO) 117
Geology(GLG) 117
German(GER) 117
HealthandPhysicalEducation(HPE) 118
HealthSciences(HES) 120
HeavyEquipmentOperations(HQO) 120
History(HIS) 122
HomeCraftsandTechnology(HCT) 122
HomeEconomics(HEC) 123
HonorsColloquia(HON) 123
HumanDevelopment(HDE) 123
HumanServices(HUS) 124
Humanities(HUM) 125
IndustrialArts(INA) 125
IndustrialTechnology(ITP) 126
Languages(LAN) 129
LibraryMediaTechnology(LIB) 130
Mathematics(MAT) 131
MedicalAssistant(MDA) 133
Music(MUS) 133
Nursing(NUR) 135
NursingAssistantTraining(NAT) 136
PharmacyTechnician(PHT) 136
Philosophy(PHL) 136
Photography(PHO) 136
Physics(PHY) 137
PoliticalScience(POS) 138
Psychology(PSY) 138
RealEstate(REA) 138
SmallBusinessManagement(SBM) 139
Sociology(SOC) 140
Spanish(SPA) 140
Speech,Theatre&Film(SPT) 141
TheLearningCornerstone(TLC) 142
Welding(WLD) 146
Workshops&SpecialProjectClasses 148
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Administration of Justice Studies (AJS)AJS 100 • Introduction to
Criminal Justice 3 cr.Theorganizationandjurisdictionoflocal,stateandfederallawenforcement,judicialandcorrectionssystems;theirhistoryandphilosophy;careeropportunitiesandqualifyingrequirements;terminologyandconstitutionallimitationsofthesystem Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 123 • Corrections as a System 3 cr.
Philosophyandhistoryofcorrectionalservicesandasurveyofthecorrectionalsub-systemsofinstitutionsbytypeandfunction,probationconceptsandparoleoperations Correctionalemployeeresponsibilities;behaviormodificationviasupervisorycontroltechniquesandrehabilitationgoalsastheyaffectindividualandinmateculturalgroupsinconfinementandinthefield Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 125 • Criminal Law 3 cr.Studyofcriminallawthataddressestheclassificationofcrime,theelementsandpartiestoacrime,defensesagainstcriminalresponsibility,conceptsrelatedtojurisdictionandpertinentjudicialdecisions Crimesagainstpersonsandpropertywillbeanalyzed Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 130 • Criminal Procedure 3 cr.Overviewofcriminalprocedureincludingthefourth,fifthandsixthamendmentstotheU S Constitution Particularemphasisgiventosearchandseizure,interrogationandevidencesuppression Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 145 • Evidence 3 cr.AnexaminationofthebasicrulesofevidenceinAmericanlawwithanemphasisontheFederalRulesofEvidence Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 148 • Arizona POST Instructor Certification 3 cr.
Preparesparticipantstoplan,presentandevaluateinstruction Eachselectsafunctioninhisprofessionwhichmaybetaughtuponreturntoduty Theacquisitionofpracticalclassroomskillsisreinforcedbycritiquesofotherparticipants,theinstructorandbyself-assessmentthroughtheuseofvideotape Twolecture;twolab
AJS 210 • Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 cr.
Policeworkwithjuveniledelinquencycausation,philosophyandpracticeoftheJuvenileCourt,policehandlingofjuveniles,detentionandprocessing,juvenilecasedisposition,andmajorjuvenilecrimeproblems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
AJS 231 • Correctional Administration 3 cr.
Historyofpunishmentandevolutionofcorrectionalfacilities Military,format-participative,andleadershipmodelsofmanagement,aswellasmanagementbyobjectives Modernmanagementtechniques,middleandlinemanagementininstitutions,probationandparole Threelecture
AJS 250 • Criminology 3 cr.Interpretationofbestavailableandcurrentevidenceoncrimeandcrimecontrol Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Administrative Information Services (AIS)AIS 100 • Keyboarding 1 cr.Basickeyboardandkeypadmasteryusingcorrecttouchprinciples Basicformattingtechniquesareintroduced One-halflecture;onelab
AIS 102 • Business Grammar 1 cr.Areviewofgrammar,punctuation,spelling,formsofaddressandup-to-dateformattingtechniquesastheyapplytobusiness-letterandreportwriting,andcorrectuseofbusinessreferencematerials Onelecture
AIS 105 • Developing Your Professionalism 1 cr.
Studentwilldevelopknowledgeofcommunicationskills,conflictresolutionskills,ethicalvaluesandprofessionalbehaviorintheworkplace Thestudentisalsoprovidedwithmethodsandapproachestoimprovinganddevelopinghisorherprofessionalpresence Onelecture
AIS 110 • Basic Keyboarding and Formatting 3 cr.
Studentslearntouchmethodofalphanumericsymbolkeyboard,accuracy/speedanddocumentpreparation Twolecture;twolab
AIS 111 • Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing 3 cr.
Developspeedandaccuracy Preparebusinesscorrespondence,manuscriptswithfootnotes,technicalandstatisticalreports,businessformsandtablesfromarrangedandunarrangedcopy Prerequisite:AIS110orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
Course DescriptionsCoursedescriptionslistthenumberoflecturehoursforwhichtheclassmeetseachweek,e.g.“threelecture”andthenumberoflabhoursofweeklyclassmeetingtime,e.g.“threelab ”Someclassesaredividedbetweenlecturetimeand“lab”time Thus,aclassthatis“threelecture,threelab”meetsforsixhourseachweek—threehoursinalectureformatandthreehoursinalab(“hands-on”)format
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AIS 112 • Proofreading 1 cr.Developtheabilitytorecognizecommonerrorsinmechanics,formandcontentoftenoverlookedindocumentsandtoapplythisskillinpracticaloperations Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture
AIS 113 • Basic Memo and Letter Writing 1 cr.
Comprehensivecoverageofskillsneededforwrittencommunication Studentswillcomposevariouslettersandmemosusedinbusiness Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture;onelab
AIS 114 • Introduction to the Modern Office 3 cr.
Surveyoftheevolvingmodernofficeandtheproceduresrelatedtomoderntechnology Basicskillscoveredincludehumanrelations,oral/writtencommunication,recordsmanagement,basicmathematicsandbusinessgrammarreview,reprographics,timemanagement,supervision/managementandtelecommunications Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture
AIS 115 • Ten-Key Adding Machine 1 cr.Ten-keytouchmasteryonkeypad One-halflecture;onelab
AIS 116 • Electronic Calculators 3 cr.Keyboardoperationofelectronicmemorycalculatorswithemphasisontouchcontrol,speedbuildingandaccuracyinsolvingmathematicalfundamentalbusinessproblems Designedforstudentwith10-keyskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 118 • MediSoft Billing 3 cr.MediSoftisawidelyusedpatientaccountingsoftwarepackagethatisinuseinthousandsofmedicalofficesacrossthecountry Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttotheterminologyandpracticesassociatedwithpatientbilling,andprovideshands-onexperiencewiththeprogram Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture,onelab
AIS 119 • Medical Office Procedures 3 cr.
Masteryofskillsandtechniquesusedinamedicaloffice Emphasisonsettingupandmaintainingfrontofficeincludingfilingprocedures,telephone/communicationskills,record-keeping,patientdiagnosticcharts,prioritizingdutiesanddecisionmaking Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboard/wordprocessingskills Threelecture
AIS 123 • Vocabulary for the Medical Office 3 cr.
Anintroductiontomedicalwordroots,combiningforms,prefixesandsuffixesneededforbuildinganeffectiveverbal/writtenbiomedicalvocabulary Thiscourseisdesignedforpreparationofstudentsworkingwithmedicalrecords Threelecture
AIS 127 • Medical Office Insurance and Coding 3 cr.
Studentslearnvariousaspectsofsubmitting,tracing,appealing,andtransmittingclaimsforthefullrangeofhealthplans Step-by-stepmedicalcodingforCPT,ICD-9-CMandotherswillbecovered UseoftheIBMcompatiblecomputer,templates,extensivein-textassignmentsand“reallife”caseswillbeusedinthelearningenvironment Threelecture
AIS 130 • Machine Transcription 3 cr.Developmentoftranscriptionskillsusingmoderntranscriptionunits Grammar,punctuation,spellingandlisteningskillsareemphasized Studentslearnspeedandaccuracyindocumentproduction Designedforstudentwithstrongkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 135 • Introduction to Medical Transcription 3 cr.
Introductionofbasicmedicaltranscriptionskillsforthestudentwithnonexistentorlimitedmedicalterminology Thiscourseisforthestudentwhoseeksemploymentasatranscriberinamedicalofficewithbasicrequirements Designedforstudentswithstrongkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture
AIS 140 • Microsoft Word Basics 1 cr.Studentswilllearntocreate,print,formatandeditWorddocuments,aswellas,learnhowtouseWord’s“Help”feature,createandformattablesandinsertgraphicelements Prerequisite:AIS100orequivalent One-halflecture,onelab
AIS 145 • Microsoft Word for Windows 3 cr.
MasteryofMicrosoftWordforWindows Programcommandsneededtopreparereports,letters,memosandotherbusinessdocuments;macros,graphicsandotherofficeapplicationsareincluded Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 148 • Introduction to Corel Office Suite 3 cr.
IntroductiontothefundamentalsoftheWindows-basedCorelOfficeSuiteprograms,WordPerfect,ParadoxPresentationsandQuattroPro Step-by-stepinstructionshelpstudentslearnhowtousethebasicfeaturesofthesoftwareprograms Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 150 • MS Publisher Basics 1 cr.BasicsofdesktoppublishingusingMicrosoftPublishersoftware Includespagelayout,graphics,andmanipulatingtextusingvarioustools,scannedimagesandspecialeffects Onelecture;onelab
AIS 153 • MS Publisher Complete 3 cr.TraininginallapplicationsofMSPublisherfromcreatingbrochurestodesigningWebpages Designedforstudentswithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 170 • Written Business Communications 3 cr.
Guidelinesforeffectivewritingwithanemphasisonpositive,negativeandpersuasivemessagesinletters,memosandemploymentcommunication Emphasisongrammar,punctuation,spellingandwordusageskills Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture
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AIS 180 • Records Management 3 cr.Studentslearntoutilizefilingequipmentandmanagefilingsystemsmostefficientlyforgivensituations Emphasisonnewtechnologicaldevelopmentsindatastorageandretrievalofrecords Threelecture
AIS 181 • Medical Records Management 1 cr.
Variousfilingmethodsusedintheprocessingofmedicalrecordsaswellasissuesrelatedtoconfidentialityandreleaseofmedicalrecords Onelecture
AIS 190 • Legal Terminology 3 cr.Legalterms,thewaytheyareusedandthewaytheyarepronounced Prefixesandsuffixesarealsoemphasized(mosttermswillbegiventhe“Anglicized”pronunciations) Threelecture
AIS 191 • Introduction to Law Office Procedures 3 cr.
Introductiontotheproceduresthattakeplaceinalawofficeincluding:(a)thegeneraloperationsofalawoffice,(b)terminologyandproceduresusedinnon-litigationmattersand(c)anunderstandingofalltheprocessesandpaperworkinvolvedinlitigation Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture
AIS 192 • Legal Document Processing 1 cr.
Introductiontoconceptsandpracticesinusingwordprocessingfeaturestopreparelegaldocuments Apracticesetsimulatesactualworkthestudentmightperformonthejob Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture;onelab
AIS 202 • Customer Service for the Office Professional 1 cr.
Providesstudentswiththeknowledgeofcustomerserviceandthefundamentalabilitiesandstrategiesthatleadtosuccessfulcustomerserviceinanyorganization Onelecture
AIS 214 • Administrative Office Management 3 cr.
Providesknowledgeofofficemanagement,includingcoverageofmanagerialconceptsneededbyanofficemanager:budgets,qualitycontrol,systemsanalysisandmethodstoimproveofficeproductivity Threelecture
AIS 230 • Advanced Machine Transcription-Legal 3 cr.
Continueddevelopmentoftranscriptionskillsusingtranscriptionmachinesforstudentswishingtoprepareforemploymentasastenographerinalawoffice Emphasisonterminologyandaccuracy Prerequisite:AIS130 Onelecture;fourlab
AIS 231 • Introduction to Microsoft Office 3 cr.
IntroductiontothefundamentalsofMSOfficeSuite IncludesanoverviewofWindows,OfficeManager,MSWord,Excel,AccessandPowerPoint Studentsapplyproblem-solvingtechniquestocompletehome,officeandbusinessprojects CombinedwithAIS232thiscoursepreparesthestudentforMicrosoftOfficeUserSpecialist(MOUS)certification Prerequisite:basickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab
AIS 232 • Advanced Microsoft Office 3 cr.
AdvancedcoursecoversfeaturesofMicrosoftOfficeSuite2007WindowsXPversion,includingMSWord,ExcelandAccess Studentsapplyproblem-solvingtechniquestocompleteprofessional-lookingdocumentsandprojects StudentssuccessfullycompletingthisandAIS231willbepreparedtotaketheMicrosoftOfficeUserSpecialist(MOUS)certificationexams(seewww.msn.com) Prerequisite:AIS231 Twolecture;twolab
AIS 235 • Advanced Transcription – Medical I 4 cr.
Firstofatwo-courseplanofstudythatprovidestraininginmedicaltranscriptioninsixareasofmedicine Ahighleveloftypingskill,readingabilityandperseveranceisrequiredforastudenttosuccessfullycompletethiscourse Prerequisites:AIS130orAIS135andAIS123orHES170 Twolecture;threelab
AIS 236 • Advanced Transcription – Medical II 4 cr.
Providesadvancedtraininginmedicaltranscriptioninseveralmedicalareas Prerequisite:AIS235 Twolecture;threelab
AIS 245 • Advanced Microsoft Word 3 cr.
Hands-oncoursedesignedtogiveadvancedinstructioninMicrosoftWord Advancedfeaturesincludetables,charts,columns,outlines,formsanddesktoppublishing Prerequisite:AIS145orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
AIS 260 • Desktop Publishing 3 cr.OffersthebasicsofdesktoppublishingusingaDTPsoftwarepackage Includespagelayout,graphicsandmanipulationoftextusingvarioustools,scannedimagesandspecialeffects Studentswillproducevariousdocumentsincludingbusinesscard,flyer,newsletter,invitation,cardsandbooktemplate Prerequisite:AIS145orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
AIS 280 • Forms Management & Micrographics 3 cr.
Organizationandanalysisofrecordsinformationmanagementprogramdevelopment,technologyinrecordsmanagement,micrographicsandformsmanagement,formandmicrographicdesign Prerequisite:AIS180 Threelecture
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Anthropology (ANT)ANT 101 • Human Origins
and Pre-History 3 cr.Studyofhumanevolutionandvariation,includingfossilhominidsandtheirtools,primateanatomyandbehavior,humangeneticsandtheenvironment,andhumanbiology Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ANT 102 • Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
Surveyoftheelementsofhumancultureswithanemphasisonthedifferingadaptationsthathumanshavemadethroughouttimetodifferingecologicalconditions Studentsalsostudythetheoriesbywhichanthropologistsattempttoexplaintheformationofculturesandtheworkofanthropologists,bothinthepastandinthepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ANT 110 • Basic Archaeology 3 cr.Introductiontoarchaeology,includinganoverviewofthehistoryofarchaeologicalresearchandasummaryofarchaeologicalmethodandtheory Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ANT 205 • Southwest Native American Cultures 3 cr.
SurveyoftheculturaltraditionsandmodernconditionsofNativeAmericansoftheSouthwesternUnitedStates Thecoursefocusesonsocialorganization,economicsystems,religions,languageandartfunctionaspartsofintegratedsystemsadaptedinuniquewaystoecologicalconditions Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ANT 210 • Southwest Archaeology 3 cr.
IntroductiontothearchaeologyoftheAmericanSouthwest ConceptsusedinthiscourseincludechronologyofSouthwesterninhabitants,subsistencepatterns,settlementpatternsandculturalgroups Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Art (ART)ART 101 • Understanding Art 3 cr.Understanding,enjoymentandrelationshipofthevisualartstoeverydaylifethroughthestudyofstyles,techniquesandmeaninginpainting,sculptureandarchitecture Broadhistoricaloverviewofartfromprehistoricthroughcontemporary Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ART 103 • Basic Design 3 cr.Basicartelements(line,shape,form,value,colorandtexture)andcompositionalprinciplesasappliedtotwo-andthree-dimensionalprojects Introductiontobasictoolsandmaterialsusedinthevisualprocess Recommendedasprerequisiteforallartcourses Twolecture;twolab
ART 105 • Beginning Drawing I 3 cr.Introductiontothefundamentalsofdrawing,includingperspectiveandbasicsofcompositionusingavarietyoftechniquesandmedia(pencil,charcoal,penandink )Subjectmatterincludesstilllife,landscapeandthehumanfigure Recommendedasaprerequisiteforallartcourses Twolecture;twolab
ART 110 • Figure Drawing I 3 cr.Developmentofskillandexpressivenessindrawingthehumanfigurefromthemodel Anatomywillbeintroduced Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 115 • Art History I 3 cr.Historicalsurveyofpainting,sculptureandarchitectureoftheworldfromPrehistoricthroughMiddleAgesart Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ART 116 • Art History II 3 cr.Historicalsurveyofpainting,sculptureandarchitectureoftheworldfromtheRenaissancethroughmoderntimes Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ART 140 • Lettering 3 cr.Letterformsasproducedusingvarioustoolsandmaterials(letteringpens,felt-tipmarkers,brush,etc )withemphasisonspacing,compositionandtechnicalskills Twolecture;twolab
ART 150 • Advertising Design 3 cr.Introductorystudyofprinciples,toolsandtechniquesappliedtoformsofvisualcommunicationinadvertisingart,commercialdesign,graphicsandphotography Prerequisite:ART103isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 155 • Printmaking 3 cr.Methodsofreproducingmultipleeditionsofimages Typesofprintscoveredaremonoprints,paperandcardboardprints,linoleumorwoodcutprints,silkscreenprints,experimentalprints,etchedorengravedprints,andlithographs Emphasisonindividualcreativeexpression Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 170 • Sculpture I 3 cr.Introductiontomaterialsandtechniquesutilizedinproducingthree-dimensionalforms Variousmaterialswillbeintroduced(wood,clay,metal,plaster)andcreativeexplorationisencouraged Prerequisite:ART103orART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 175 • Painting I 3 cr.Fundamentalsofcolortheoryandcolormixing,compositionandmaterials,andtechniquesofpainting Alsocoveredarepaintingsupportsandframebuilding Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 180 • Watercolor I 3 cr.Introductiontowatercolortechniquesandmaterials,colortheoryandcolormixing,andcomposition Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
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ART 185 • Handbuilding Pottery 3 cr.Explorationofthenatureandtechniquesofclayusingthefourbasicmethods:formingfromthesolid,usingsmallbuildingunits,largebuildingunitsandpaddling Emphasiswillbenotonlyonlearningtechniquebutencouragingstudentstodeveloptheirowntechniquesandstyle Twolecture;twolab
ART 186 • Clay Sculpture 3 cr.Introducesstudentstothetechniques,materialsandcreativeaspectsofclaysculpture Twolecture;twolab
ART 187 • Raku Pottery 3 cr.IntroductiontoRakupottery,includingthehistoryofRaku,contemporarytrends,techniquesofkilnbuilding,glazing,firingandproductionofclayartobjects Rakupotterytechniquesemphasizespontaneityandcontrolled“accidents”intheprocess Twolecture;twolab
ART 190 • Ceramics I 3 cr.Handbuildingtechniquesofclay(pinch,coil,slab),propertiesofclay,throwingonthewheel,decorating,glazeapplicationandcreativeexplorationarecovered Prerequisite:ART103orART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab
ART 205 • Drawing II 3 cr.Continuedstudyindrawingwithemphasisoncomposition,experimenta-tionwithnewtechniques,materialsandpersonalcreativeexpression Prerequisite:ART105 Twolecture;twolab
ART 206 • Figure Drawing II 3 cr.Continuedstudyindrawingthehumanformwithemphasisonmanagementofmaterialsandcreativity Prerequisite:ART110 Twolecture;twolab
ART 220 • Painting II 3 cr.Continuedstudyofpaintingmaterialsandmethodswithanemphasisoncomposition,creativityandexploration Prerequisite:ART175 Twolecture;twolab
ART 225 • Watercolor II 3 cr.Continuedstudyinwatercolorwithemphasisoncomposition,experimentationwithmediaandmethods,creativityandpersonalexpression Prerequisite:ART180 Twolecture;twolab
ART 231 • Art in the Elementary School 3 cr.
Studyoftherelationshipofartandlearningintheelementaryschool,withemphasisonbasicartcurriculum,interdisciplinarystudies,culturalandartisticexperiences,childdevelopmentinart,andinfluencesofnationalandstatestandardsonschoolartsprograms Threelecture
ART 245 • Ceramics II 3 cr.Emphasizesincreasingskillinformingmethods Typesofclay,glazecompositionandexperimentation,andkilnsandkilnfiringareinvestigated Prerequisite:ART190 Twolecture;twolab
ART 246 • Ceramics III 3 cr.Advancedproblemsolvingandinvestigationwithemphasisonindividualcreativedevelopmentandpersonalexpressioninceramics Prerequisite:ART245 Twolecture;twolab
ART 247 • Ceramics IV 3 cr.Exploreandstudyceramicglazes,glazematerials,typesofglazes,calculatingglazeformulas,sourcesofcoloringlazes,mixingandapplication Prerequisite:ART190,ART245andART246 Twolecture;twolab
ART 280 • Art Studio – Two-Dimensional 3 cr.
Continuationofinvestigation,advancedproblem-solvingandpersonalcreativedevelopmentinareaoftwo-dimensionalspecialization Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:Minimumofsixhoursinaspecifictwo-dimensionalmedium Twolecture;twolab
ART 281 • Art Studio – Three-Dimensional 3 cr.
Continuationofinvestigation,advancedproblem-solvingandpersonalcreativedevelopmentinareaofthree-dimensionalspecialization Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:Minimumofsixhoursinaspecificthree-dimensionalmedium Twolecture;twolab
Automotive Technology (ATO)ATO 103 • Safety and
Hazardous Materials 2 cr.Courseincludesfiveareasofsafetyinstruction:dressingforsafety,vehiclesafety,hoistoperationandsafety,handandpneumatictoolsafetyandhazardouschemicals Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture
ATO 107 • Engine Repair I 3 cr.Usingavarietyoftests,studentsdiagnosebaseenginecomponentstodetermineenginecondition,coolingsystemandlubricationsystem Studentsremovetheengineforrepairand/orreplacement Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 108 • Engine Repair II 2 cr.Focusonthediagnosis,repairand/orreplacementoftheenginevalvetrain,cylinderheadandlowerendcomponentssuchas;enginepistons,cylinders,crankshaft,andfrictionbearings Prerequisite:ATO107 Onelecture;twolab Onelecture;twolab
ATO 109 • Engine Performance I 3 cr.
Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeworkorderinformation,engineleakinspection,enginenoiseandvibrationdiagnosis,baseenginediagnosisandtestingandcoolingsystemdiagnosisandrepair Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab
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ATO 110 • Engine Performance II 3 cr.
Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeignitionsystemprimaryandsecondarycircuits,fueldeliverysystems,diagnosisofdrivabilityproblemscausedfromignitionandfueldeliverysystems,exhaustemissiontestingandanalyzing Prerequisite:ATO109 Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 111 • Engine Performance III 3 cr.
Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeworkorderinformation,engineleakinspection,enginenoiseandvibrationdiagnosis,baseenginediagnosisandtesting,andcoolingsystemdiagnosisandrepair Prerequisite:ATO110 Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 112 • Automatic Transmission Systems I 3 cr.
Coversgeneralautomatictransmissionandtransaxlediagnosisinvehiclerepairandmaintenance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 113 • Automatic Transmission Systems II 3 cr.
Coversoff-vehicleautomatictransmissionandtransaxlerepair Studentsremovethetransmissionfromthevehicle,disassemble,inspectandreplaceneededparts/components,reassemble,install,andtestthetransmission Prerequisite:ATO112 Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 114 • Brake Systems I 3 cr.Coversoperation,inspection,repairandmaintenanceofthebrakehydraulicsystems,powerbrakesystemsandwheelbearings Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;threelab
ATO 115 • Brake Systems II 2 cr.Coversoperation,inspection,diagnosisandrepairofautomotivediscanddrumbrakesystems,includinganti-lockbraking,tractionandstabilitycontrolsystems Prerequisite:ATO114 Onelecture;twolab
ATO 205 • Suspension and Steering Systems 4 cr.
Coverstheoperation,diagnosis,serviceandrepairofsteeringandsuspensionsystems Areasofinstructionincludefrontandrearsuspension,wheels,tires,steeringandfour-wheelalignment Prerequisite: Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab
ATO 207 • Electrical and Electronics Systems I 3 cr.
Coversbasicautomotiveelectronicsandelectricalsystemsincludingworkorderinformation,identifyingandinterpretingelectrical/electronicsystemproblems,diagnosingelectrical/electronicintegrityofseries-parallelcircuitsusingprinciplesofelectricity(Ohmslaw) Studentsdemonstrateproperuseofadigitalmulti-meterduringdiagnosisofelectricalproblems,includingsourcevoltage,voltagedrop,currentflow,andresistance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab
ATO 208 • Electrical and Electronics Systems II 3 cr.
Coversautomotivestartingandchargingsystems Studentsperformdiagnosis,repairandreplacementofthecomponentsandsubsystemsofthevehiclesstartingandchargingsystem Prerequisite:ATO207 Twolecture;threelab
ATO 209 • Electrical and Electronics Systems III 3 cr.
Coversdiagnosisandrepairoflightingsystems,gaugesandwarningdevices,driverinformationsystemsandaccessoriesequipmentsuchaspowerwindows,locks,seats,cruisecontrol,soundsystems,antitheftsystemsandCAN/BUSsystems Prerequisite:ATO208 Twolecture;threelab
ATO 210 • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 4 cr.
Coversoperation,diagnosis,serviceandrepairofautomotiveheatingandairconditioningsystems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab
ATO 212 • Manual Drive Train and Axles 4 cr.
Coverstheoperation,serviceandrepairofmanualdrivetrainandaxlesystemsincludingclutchsystems,manualtransmissions/transaxles,front-wheeldriveaxleshafts,andconstantvelocity(CV)joints Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab
Biology (BIO)BIO 100 • Biology Concepts 4 cr.Aone-semesterintroductorycoursecoveringbasicprinciplesandconceptsofbiologyfornonmajors Designedforstudentswhowishtostudybiologytofulfillgeneraleducationcreditrequirements Doesnotsatisfyprerequisiterequirementsforenrollmentinadvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture,threelab
BIO 105 • Environmental Biology 4 cr.Aone-semesterintroductorycoursecoveringbasicprinciplesandconceptsofEnvironmentalBiology Exploremethodsofscientificinquiryandbehaviorofmatter,energy,organismsandtheenvironment Designedforstudentsdesiringabiologyclasstohelpfulfilldegreegeneraleducationrequirements BIO105doesnotsatisfyprerequisiterequirementsforenrollmentinadvancedBIOcourses Threelecture;threelab
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.
One-semesterintroductorycourseexaminingstructureandfunctionofthemajorsystemsofthehumanbody Basicprinciplesandconceptsofthesesystemsareexamined DoesnotmeetNursingProgramprerequisites Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab
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BIO 181 General Biology I 4 cr.Principlesofbiologicalscienceunderlyingthestructureandfunctionoflivingthings:basicchemistry,cellsandorganelles,enzymes,respiration,photosynthesis,reproduction,genetics,genomicsandevolution Entry-levelcourseforbiologymajorsandstudentsenteringhealthcareprofessions Requirementforalladvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab
BIO 182 • General Biology II 4 cr.Thisisthesecondpartofatechnicalentry-levelcourseforbiologymajorsormedical/healthcarestudentsneedingafull-yearcoursecompletionbeforeundertakingadvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:BIO181 Threelecture;threelab
BIO 201 • Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.
Firstsemesterofatwo-semestersequenceinwhichhumananatomyandphysiologyarestudiedusingabodysystemsapproach Emphasisontheinterrelationshipsbetweenformandfunctionatthegrossandmicroscopiclevelsoforganization Topicsincludebasicanatomicalanddirectionalterminology;fundamentalconceptsandprinciplesofhistology;integumentary,skeletal,muscularandnervoussystems;andspecialsenses Prerequisites:BIO181;co-requisiteCHM130 Threelecture;threelab
BIO 202 • Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.
Secondsemesterofatwo-semestersequenceinwhichhumananatomyandphysiologyarestudiedusingabodysystemsapproach Emphasisontheinterrelationshipsbetweenformandfunctionatthegrossandmicroscopiclevelsoforganization Topicsincludeendocrineandcardiovascularsystems,lymphaticsystemandimmunity;respiratoryanddigestivesystems;metabolism;urinarysystem;fluid/electrolyteandacid/basebalance;andreproductivesystems Prerequisite:BIO201 Threelecture;threelab
BIO 205 • Microbiology 4 cr.Bacterial,viral,fungalandprotozoanbiology,includingmicrobialcytology,nutritionandmetabolism,growthandreproduction,cultivationapplicationsandbio-industrial/bio-medicaltechnologies Prerequisites:BIO181andCHM130 Threelecture;threelab
Business (BUS)BUS 100 • Introduction
to Business 3 cr.Businessadministrationasappliedtobothlargeandsmallfirms Includesmarketing,management,personnelrelations,finance,thestockmarketandtheeconomicenvironmentofcapitalism Threelecture
BUS 103 • Success on Your Job 2 cr.Studentslearnon-the-jobsurvivalskills Emphasizeshumanrelations,timeandmoneymanagement,propergroomingtechniques,businessdress,exerciseanddiet,businessetiquette,posture,andpositiveattitudedevelopment Twolecture
BUS 105 • Techniques of Supervision 3 cr.
Thebasicprinciplesofsupervisionwithattentiongiventothedevelopmentofskillsneededtobecomeasuccessfulmanager Threelecture
BUS 106 • Techniques of Personal Finance 3 cr.
Personalmoneymanagementwithemphasisonbudgeting,borrowing,insurance,purchasing,investmentsandotherfinancialplanningareas Threelecture
BUS 110 • Small Business Management 3 cr.
Emphasizesfactorsinplanning,owningandmanagingasmallbusiness Topicsincludesmallbusinessprinciples,management,financeandbudgetingtechniques Prerequisite:BUS100recommended Threelecture
BUS 112 • Fundamentals of Bookkeeping for Business 3 cr.
Presentationofaccountingbasicsthattakesstudentsthroughthecompleteaccountingcyclebysettingupjournals,ledgeraccounts,specialjournalsandpreparingfinancialstatements Twolecture;twolab
BUS 114 • Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.
Describesthebusinessclimatewithbusinessesandgovernmentalregulations Includesintrastate,environmentalandcommercialissues Abriefintroductiontocontractsisalsooffered Threelecture
BUS 115 • Business Law 3 cr.Generalprinciplesofthelawofcontracts,negotiableinstruments,agencysalesandsalescontracts,propertyandtitle,bankruptcy,andbasicprinciplesoflawasappliedtobusiness Threelecture
BUS 117 • Principles of Accounting I – Financial 3 cr.
Beginningaccountingconceptsforserviceandretailbusinessesincludingpettycash,payroll,preparationofjournalsandledgers,andpreparationoffinancialstatements Twolecture;twolab
BUS 120 • Principles of Accounting II – Financial 3 cr.
Anintensivestudyofformalaccountingconcepts,proceduresandpractices Learntheenvironmentofaccounting,preparationoffinancialstatementsusingthedouble-entryaccountingmethod,accountingtechniquesforamerchandisingfirm,controlofcash,short-termfinancing,inventorycostcontrolsystemsandaccountingforlong-livedassets Prerequisite:BUS112orBUS117orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
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BUS 121 • Principles of Accounting – Managerial 3 cr.
ContinuationofBUS120,dealingwithaccountingforpartnerships,corporations,equityissues,statementsofchangeinfinancialposition,analysisoffinancialstatements,accountingforbranchesandconsolidations,costaccountingandfederaltaxaccounting Prerequisite:BUS120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
BUS 122 • Computer Accounting 3 cr.
Computeraccountingconceptsforserviceandretailbusinesses,includingpettycash,payroll,preparationofjournalsandledgers,andpreparationoffinancialstatementsentirelyonIBMcompatiblecomputers Prerequisites:AIS100orabilitytotype,BUS112orBUS117 Twolecture;twolab
BUS 123 • Income Tax Procedures 3 cr.
Informationforindividualsforpreparingfederaltaxreturns Casestudiesreflecttypicaltaxproblemsencounteredbytaxpayers Threelecture
BUS 125 • Payroll Accounting 3 cr.Basicpayrollaccountingconcepts,lawsandprocessingusingbothmanualandcomputerizedsystems Anoverviewofpayrollneeds,calculations,andtheanalyzingandjournalizingofpayrolltransactions Prerequisite:BUS117orinstructorpermission Threelecture
BUS 128 • Spreadsheet Applications for Business 3 cr.
Exploresspreadsheetsoftwaretodesignelectronicspreadsheetsforbusiness,financialanalysisandforecasting Prerequisite:AIS100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
BUS 129 • Database Applications for Business 3 cr.
Studentlearnstousedatabasesoftwaretosolvebusiness,personnel,inventoryandrecord-keepingproblems Prerequisite:AIS100orinstructor Twolecture;twolab
BUS 132 • Introduction to Public Administration 3 cr.
Issues,perspectivesandvocabularyofmodernpublicadministration Threelecture
BUS 135 • Information Technology Project Management 3 cr.
Studentslearnhowinformationtechnologyprojectmanagementisappliedintoday’sbusinessenvironmentandexploretheareasofintegration,scope,time,cost,humanresource,communication,riskandprocurementmanagement StudentslearnhowtoapplytheProjectManagementProcesstoITprojects Prerequisites:BasickeyboardingskillsandBUS100,orAIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
BUS 140 • Principles of Economics – Macro 3 cr.
Studyoftheeconomicsystemasawhole,includingthelevelofemployment,income,GNP,recession,inflation,depressionandthegovernment’seconomicrole Emphasisontheuseofmonetaryandfiscalpoliciestosolvemacro-economicproblems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
BUS 141 • Principles of Economics – Micro 3 cr.
Analysisofpricedeterminationandincomedistributioninafree-enterpriseeconomy Includesdetailedstudyofsupplyanddemand,allocationofresourcesbyindividualfirms,andapplicationstotheAmericanandinternationaleconomicsystem Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
BUS 145 • Governmental Fund Accounting 3 cr.
Introductiontoconceptsoffundaccountingprinciplesincludinganalyzingtransactions,journalizingandposting,generalfundsandspecificrevenuefunds,capitalprojectfunds,debtservicefunds,proprietyfunds,fiduciaryfunds,andgovernmentalfinancialreporting/auditing Twolecture;twolab
BUS 148 • Introduction to Financial Markets 3 cr.
Introductiontotheoperationoffinancialmarkets Coverageincludesthefinancialsystem,investmentsandbusinessfinance Includesanoverviewofthefieldoffinance Prerequisite:Sixcreditsinbusinessmacro-economicsoraccountingrecommended Threelecture
BUS 150 • Administrative Policymaking 3 cr.
FrameworkforunderstandingandanalyzingthechallengesofAmericanpublicadministrativedecision-making Studentsareintroducedtodecisionareassuchaseducation,poverty,regulationandtheenvironment Threelecture
BUS 180 • Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
Introductiontotheoriesoforganizationsfromclassicalapproachestocurrentperspectives Threelecture
BUS 185 • Ethics in Management 3 cr.Introductiontoethicsformanagersandadministrators Threelecture
BUS 200 • Principles of Salesmanship 3 cr.
Analysisofthestepsandtechniquesofpersonalsellingasapartofthemarketingprocess Providesstudentsabroadviewofmodernsellingactivityandhelpstodeveloptheartofpersonalpersuasion Threelecture
BUS 201 • Quantitative Methods 3 cr.Basicbusinessstatisticsincludingthecollection,tabulation,andanalysisofbusinessandeconomicdata Topicswillincludemethodsofstatisticaldescription,probabilitytheoryandstatisticalinferenceinbusinessandeconomics Prerequisite:MAT152 Threelecture
BUS 205 • Principles of Advertising 3 cr.
Thedevelopment,history,specialcharacteristicsandobjectivesofadvertising Topicsincludemarketanalysis,mediaselection,coordinationwiththesalespromotionprogramandadvertisingasitrelatestoretailing Threelecture
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BUS 210 • Principles of Modern Management 3 cr.
Principlesofmanagementwithgeneralapplicabilitytoalltypesofenterprises;managementphilosophyanddecisionmaking;principlesinvolvedinplanning,directingandcontrolling;aswellasrecentconceptsinmanagement Prerequisites:BUS100andBUS110recommended Threelecture
BUS 215 • Principles of Retail Management 3 cr.
Exploresorganization,operationandmanagementoftheretailstorewithananalysisofbuyingandmerchandising Topicsincludepricing,salespromotion,display,receiving,buyingandinventorycontrol,andothertopicssuitedtospecialneedsofthestudent Threelecture
BUS 220 • Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
Marketingconceptsintheareasofretailingandwholesaling Specialemphasisisgiventoconsumerneedsandtherelationshipoftheconsumerwiththemarketingsystemasawhole Distributionmethods,costs,pricing,buyinghabitsandmotivationarecovered Threelecture
BUS 225 • Human Resource Management 3 cr.
Coversconceptsinmotivation,leadership,organizationaldevelopment,minorityemployment,safety,jobdesignandcareerplanning Threelecture
BUS 228 • Database Management 3 cr.
StudentswilllearndatabasemanagementconceptsincludingInternet-delivereddatabases,datawarehousing,client/serverandobject-orienteddatabasesystems Elementsofdatabasedesign,transactionmanagementanddatabasemanagementsystemsarecoveredalongwithdatabaseadministration Prerequisites:BUS100,BUS128,AIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
BUS 232 • Management Information Systems 3 cr.
StudentslearnhowMISconceptsareappliedinbusinessbyexploringbusinessinformationsystems,strategicusesofinformationsystems,andinformationsystemsinbusinessfunctions Areasofinformationtechnologycoveredincludehardware,software,telecommunicationsandnetworks,theInternet,IntranetsandExtranetsalongwithdataandknowledgemanagement Prerequisites:BUS100,BUS128,AIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
BUS 235 • Governmental Budgeting 3 cr.
Introductiontogovernmentbudgetingtheoryandprocedures Recommended:BUS140 Threelecture
BUS 260 • Fundamentals of Business Finance 3 cr.
Introductiontothefundamentalsofbusinessfinance Capitalmarkets,financialplanningandcontrol,investmentdecisions,costofcapital,andlongtermfinancingarecovered Threelecture
BUS 270 • Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr.
Anintermediatecourseinfinancialaccountingtostudythepreparation,interpretationandanalysisoffinancialstatements Prerequisites:BUS120andBUS121 Twolecture;twolab
BUS 271 • Intermediate Accounting II 3 cr.
AcontinuationofBUS270coveringAICPArules,corporateaccounting,lawofpartnerships,incomedeterminations,analysisofaccountingerrors,andchangesandpreparationoffinancialdocuments Prerequisite:BUS270orequivalent Twolecture;twolab
BUS 280 • Introduction to Investments 3 cr.
Presentsvariousinvestmentalternativesavailabletotheindividualinvestorincludingstocks,bonds,mutualfunds,governmentsecuritiesandrealestate Alsocoversoperationofthesecuritiesmarket,analyzinginvestmentalternatives,planninganinvestmentprogram,andareviewofcorporatefinanceandelementaryaccounting Prerequisites:BUS106andBUS120 Threelecture
Chemistry (CHM)CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry 4 cr.Afundamentalintroductorycoursepresentingchemistryfornursing/alliedhealth,generaleducationandnon-chemistrymajorstudents Prerequisite:MAT109orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab
CHM 151 General Chemistry I 4 cr.
Chemistryforthescienceandengineeringstudent Thefirstpartofastandardcollegeanduniversitysequence Emphasisoninorganicchemistryconceptsandprinciples Prerequisites: HighschoolchemistryandMAT109/112orMAT121,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab
CHM 152 General Chemistry II 4 cr.
Secondhalfofastandardcollegeanduniversitygeneralchemistrysequence Emphasisonthermodynamics,kineticsandequilibrium Prerequisite:CHM151 Threelecture;threelab
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)StudentsmusthavekeyboardingabilityorinstructorpermissioninordertotakeanyCIScourses
CIS 100 • Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 cr.
Studentsinvestigatehowtousecomputers,includingunderstandingthefunctionofapplications,operatingandsystemsoftware,inputandoutputdevices,ethics,programminglanguages,digitalmedia,andthedevelopmentprocessforinformationsystems Studentslearnhowcomputersarenetworkedandhowtheseresourcesaremanagedandutilized Prerequisite: satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
CIS 103 • Introduction to Windows 1 cr.
IntroductiontoWindowsoperatingenvironmentonIBMcompatiblecomputers Hardware,terminologyandworkingwithicons,pull-downmenus,dialogboxes,andfileareaincluded ThiscourseisnotforCISmajors Onelecture;onelab
CIS 105 • Computer Applications and Information Technology 3 cr.
Introducesbusinessinformationsystemsandtheusesofbusinessapplicationsoftwarewithemphasisondatabaseandspreadsheetpackages Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
CIS 111 • Introduction to Programming 3 cr.
Introducesstudentstoconceptsofproblemsolvingusingstructuredandobject-orientedprogramminginJava,algorithmicdesignandcomputersystemsconcepts,andsocialandethicalresponsibilities Prerequisites:CIS100,MAT112orMAT121,orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 114 • Introduction to Multimedia 3 cr.
IntroductiontoanumberofAdobeandMicrosoftmultimediaprogramswithemphasisonthefundamentalsofcreatingandeditinggraphicsimages,computeranimationandvideopresentations,pagelayoutanddesign,andWebsiteanimation Prerequisite:CIS103orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 115 • Introduction to Graphic Communication Technology 3 cr.
Introductiontotheconceptualization,visualizationandproductionofvisualcommunicationusingthecomputerasadesigner,illustratorandphotographer’stoolforprintinganddigitalapplications Twolecture;twolab
CIS 116 • Computer Photographic Imaging 3 cr.
Introductiontodigitalrasterimagingthroughvisualproblemsolving BasicfoundationintheuseofAdobePhotoshopsoftwareasaphotographer,illustratoranddesignertoolfortheprintingandInternetindustries Twolecture;twolab
CIS 117 • Two-Dimensional Computer Design 3 cr.
Introductiontotwo-dimensionaldigitalvectorimagesthroughvisualproblemsolving BasicfoundationintheuseofAdobeIllustratorsoftwareasanillustratoranddesigner’stoolintheprintingindustryandtheInternet Twolecture;twolab
CIS 118 • Graphics, Interactive and Animated 3 cr.
CoursetakesstudentsfromsimpletocomplexapplicationoftheFlashauthoringtool Studentsprogressfrombasicgraphicstoanimation,interactivity,audio/videoandactionscript AlsocreateoptimizedFlashmoviespublishedasFlash,HTML,orProjectorfiles Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 119 • Page Layout and Design 3 cr.
Hands-onpagelayoutanddesignconceptsusingindustrystandardlayoutanddesignsoftwareresultingintheproductionofprofessionaldocuments,whichcanbeoutputtoprintersandPortableDocumentFiles(PDF)andexportedtoXHTMLandXML Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 125 • Effective Communication with Digital Media 3 cr.
Designedfornewwebdevelopers,onlineeducatorsandbusinessestolearndigitalmedia Studentsapplylearnedskillstocreateeffectiveonlinetext,audio,graphics,animationandfull-motionvideo Othertopicscoveredaree-learningandeffectivepresentations Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 140 • Computer Setup and Repair for Home and Business 3 cr.
Basicpersonalcomputerrepairandtroubleshootingcoveringtopicsrelatedtohomeandbusinessusers Topicsinclude:purchasing,upgradingorbuildingacomputersystem,computertechnology,systemboards,processors,memorymodules,monitorsandharddiskdrives Includestheuseofdiagnosticutilities,virussoftwareandhowtotroubleshootcommonproblems Twolecture;twolab
CIS 145 • Network+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.
Overviewofnetworkingconcepts,protocols,terminologyandhistory Studentslearnandapplyskillsthroughtraditionalmethodsaswellashands-onlabs PreparesstudentsfortheCompTIANetwork+examination Prerequisite:CIS140 Twolecture;twolab
CIS 150 • Digital Culture 3 cr.Trans-disciplinaryinquiryintothehistory,natureandimplicationsofdigitalspacesandcultures Studentsuseteampresentations,shortpapersandonlinemediatodevelopcriticalthinkingcapabilitiesandahumanisticperspectiveonthenatureofcyberspace Twolecture;twolab
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CIS 161 • Microsoft Operating System 3 cr.
In-depthusesofcurrentMicrosoftoperatingsystem Studentsdevelopanddemonstrateskillincreating,editingandmanaginggraphicandtextualfiles,andinconfiguringrelevanthardware,softwareandinterfaces Twolecture;twolab
CIS 168 • Web Authoring Tools 3 cr.ContentauthoringfortheWebusingsoftwarewithagraphicaluserinterface StudentsbuildbasicandcomprehensiveWebsitesusingthecapabilitiesoftheGUIandrelatedsuitesoftwaresuchasstylesinlinkedCSSfiles,animationandcreatinginteractivitythroughtheintegrationofmultimediaintostaticpages Twolecture;twolab
CIS 171 • GNU Linux Operating System 3 cr.
Studentslearntoinstall,configure,maintainandtroubleshootLinuxsystems Introducesthecommandlineandgraphicaluserinterfaceforroutineuserandsystemsadministrationpurposes Prerequisite:CIS100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 183 • Introduction to Internet 3 cr.
Abeginner’scourseforpeoplewhowanttolearntousetheInternet Studentslearnhowtousethisconnectioninaproductivewaytoaccessservices,resourcesandinformation,andtocommunicateelectronicallywithothers Twolecture;twolab
CIS 187 • Introduction to Web Development 3 cr.
Introductiontothetheory,artandpracticeofwebdesignanddevelopment Studentslearntowriteandmanagevalidandaccessiblepagesandsitesthatmaintainhighstandardsofusabilityregardlessofclientcomputingplatform,connectionspeedorbrowserchoice Twolecture;twolab
CIS 190 • Introduction to JavaScript 3 cr.
StudentslearnthefundamentalsofJavaScriptasawebprogramminglanguage,includingbasicprogrammingconceptsastheyapplytousingandwritingJavaScriptwithafocusoncreatinginteractivityusingJavaScriptwithtextandgraphics Prerequisite: CIS187orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 200 • BASIC Programming 3 cr.EmphasizesadvancedapplicationsoftheBASIClanguage,integratingelementsofsystemsanalysisnecessaryforsupportinprogrammingandproblemsolving Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 217 • JAVA Programming, Introductory 3 cr.
AnintroductiontotheJAVAProgrammingLanguage StudentswriteprogramsinJAVAcompiledwithSun’sMicrosystemsJDK BothJAVAapplicationsandappletsarecovered Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 225 • Programming in C Language 3 cr.
AnintroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingClanguage StudentswriteprogramsinCwithanemphasisonproblemanalysis,structureanddesign Prerequisites:CIS111andCIS171,orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 226 • Programming in C++ 3 cr.AnintroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingC++language StudentswriteprogramsinC++withanemphasisonproblemanalysis,structureanddesign Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 243 • Database-Driven Web Sites 3 cr.
AnintroductorycoursetowebdevelopmentusingPHPandMySQL Studentslearntobuildprofessionalquality,database-drivenwebsites Alsointroducesstudentstotheparadigmofobject-orientedprogrammingandregularexpressions,processingXMLandsecurecodingpractices Prerequisite:CIS187orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 245 • Database Management and Concepts 3 cr.
ModelinganddesignofDBMSsystemsusingadvanceddatabasemanagementsystemsoftware Emphasizeshands-onprojectsandactivitieswhileinvestigatingtheapplieduseofdatabasesinpersonalandprofessionalsettings Prerequisite:BUS129orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 250 • Electronic Commerce 3 cr.IntroducesstudentstoelectroniccommerceontheInternet Emphasizestechniquestoplananddevelopaplatform-independente-commercewebsite FocusonWebbusinessstrategies,marketing,advertising,legalandsecurityconsiderations,currentissuesine-Commerce,paymentprocessingandthehardwareandsoftwaretoolsnecessarytosupportelectronicstorefronts Prerequisite:CIS243orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 251 • Software Quality 3 cr.Equipsthesoftwareprofessional-in-trainingwithafoundationofappropriateandsufficientknowledgeofissuesdealingwithsoftwarequality,testingbestpractices,andthetoolingthatsupportsthesepractices Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
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CIS 252 • Engineering Quality in Software Development 3 cr.
Hands-onpracticeintechniquestoimprovesoftwarequalityfromrequirementsdiscoverytoeffectivedesignandimplementation,aswellasunittestandcodeinspection Offersanoverviewofdevelopmentplanning,riskanalysis,effortestimationpracticesandmuchmore Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 253 • Software Testing 3 cr.Overviewofthesoftwarelifecyclefromatestingperspective,theroleoftestinginsoftwaredevelopment,testingconceptsandterminology Includeshands-onpracticeinanalyzingrequirementsasinputstotestcases,designing,documenting,implementingandexecutingtests,andanalyzingtestresults Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 260 • Web Design Technologies 3 cr.
OverviewofcurrenttechnologiesusedbyWebdesignprofessionalstocreatevisuallypleasingandinteractiveWebpages StudentsdevelopanunderstandingofbasicWebtechnologiesandtheirfunctions,andcreatesimpleWebapplications Prerequisite:CIS183orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 265 • Web Programming 3 cr.AdvancedWebdevelopmentandprogrammingtechniquesusingavarietyofscriptingandprogramminglanguagesandsupportingtechnologies Studentsenhancetheirskillsinclient-sideandserver-sideprogramming IntendedforstudentswithasolidbackgroundandunderstandinginWebdevelopmentandprogramming Prerequisite:CIS243orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 275 • Web Server Administration 3 cr.
ManagingaWebserverenvironmentusingLinux/Unix CoversthebasicsofsystemsadministrationandusermanagementwithafocusonWebservices Focusesonnetworking,troubleshooting,administeringWebanddatabaseservices,supportforscriptinglanguages,process/resourcemonitoringandsecuritytechniques CoverscurrenttopicsintheWebhostingindustry Prerequisite:CIS171orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 280 • Systems Analysis and Design 3 cr.
Introductiontothemethodologiesofsystemsanalysisanddesign Emphasizesdevelopinginterviewingskills,identifyingorganizationalproblemsandobjectives,analyzinganddocumentingsystems,physicalmodelinganddesign StudentsgainexperienceinthecreationofUMLdiagrams,aprojectrepository,datanormalizationanddataflowmodeling Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
CIS 285 • Internet in the Classroom 1 cr.
ExplorestheusesoftheInternetintheclassroomasateachingtool Onelecture
CIS 295 • Applied Project for CIS 3 cr.
CapstonecourseintendedforstudentsnearingcompletionoftheirCISdegreeprogram Buildsontheskillsandknowledgeacquiredinpreviouscourses,emphasizing“realworld”situations,andprovidesanopportunityforstudentstodemonstratetheirvariouscompetenciesandcommunicationskills Prerequisites:Mustcompleteatleast15creditstowardsanareaofspecializationinCISandinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
Cosmetology (COS)COS 101 • Manicuring I 4 cr.Firstoffourcoursesforstudentsseekingamanicuringlicense Includescareandbeautificationofthehands,nailsandarms Emphasisisontheory,properuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,commonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingmanicurists Onelecture,ninelab
COS 102 • Manicuring II 4 cr.AcontinuationofManicuringI EmphasisisonadditionalskillbuildinginareascoveredinManicuringIandmanicuringinvolvingnailrepair,silkwraps,artificialnails,sculpturednails,electricalmanicures,hand/armmassagetechniquesandspecialproblems Prerequisite:COS101 Onelecture,ninelab
COS 103 • Manicuring III 4 cr.Thirdoffourcoursesdesignedforstudentsseekinganailtechnicianlicense Includescareandbeautificationofhands,nailsandarms Emphasisisontheory,properuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,commonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingnailtechnicians Prerequisite:COS102 Onelecture,ninelab
COS 104 • Manicuring IV 4 cr.ContinuationofManicuringIII EmphasisonadditionalskillbuildinginareascoveredinManicuringIIIandmanicuringinvolvingnailrepair,silkwraps,artificialnails,sculpturednails,electricalmanicures,hand/armmassagetechniquesandspecialproblems Prerequisite:COS103 Onelecture,ninelab
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COS 105 • Theory of Cosmetology I 3 cr.
Introductiontothebasicmanipulativeskillsinmanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction Thecourseincludesbasicsciencesinbacteriology,sanitization,andphysiologypertainingtothehead,face,handsandarms Theoryanduseofelectricityandlightasappliedtocosmetology ThecoursealsoincludesArizonalawsandrulesgoverningcosmetology Threelecture
COS 106 • Theory of Cosmetology II 3 cr.
ContinuationofCOS105 Basicmanipulativeskillsinmanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction Thecourseincludesbasicsciencesinbacteriology,sanitizationandphysiologypertainingtothehead,face,handsandarms Thecoursealsoincludesethicsandshopmanagement Prerequisite:COS105 Threelecture
COS 110 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I 5 cr.
Basicinstructionsinpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinbasicmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Onelecture,12lab
COS 111 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II 4 cr.
Advancedinstructioninpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinadvancedmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Prerequisite:COS110 Onelecture,ninelab
COS 112 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III 4 cr.
Advancedinstructioninpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinadvancedmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Prerequisite:COS111 Onelecture,ninelab
COS 118 • Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage 2 cr.
Careandbeautificationofthehands,armsandnails;practiceingivingplain/oilmanicuresandhand/armmassagesisincluded Emphasisisonproperuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,sanitation,recognitionofcommonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingthecosmetologistperformingmanicuring/handandarmmassages One-halflecture,oneandone-halflab
COS 120 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial I 5 cr.
Studentperformsallbasichaircuttingtechniques Studiesintroductorycorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Basicproceduresforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,andlashandbrowtinting Onelecture,12lab
COS 121 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial II 5 cr.
Studentperformsadvancedhaircuttingtechniques Studiesprofessionalcorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Moderntechniquesforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,lashandbrowtinting Prerequisite:COS120 Onelecture,12lab
COS 122 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial III 5 cr.
Studentperformsadvancedhaircuttingtechniques Studiesprofessionalcorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Moderntechniquesforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,lashandbrowtinting Prerequisite: COS121 Onelecture,12lab
COS 200 • Advanced Styling and Refresher 2 cr.
Areviewofessentialtechniquescoupledwithcurrentadvancesand/ornewtechniquesfortheprovisionofstate-of-the-artpatronservices Orientationtoanduseofnewproductsand/orequipmentarecoveredwhenpossible Prerequisite:Cosmetologylicense One-halflecture,oneandone-halflab
COS 209 • Science for Cosmetology Instructors 1 cr.
Instructionaltechniquesforteaching/demonstrationsofthesafeuseofchemicals,safetyprecautionsinuseofelectricityandelectricalequipment,andcosmeticchemistry Theoryandpracticalproceduresareexplainedanddemonstratedforeachtopic Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Onelecture
COS 210 • Management for Cosmetology Instructors 3 cr.
Instructionaltechniquesforteachingandmasteringanintroductiontopersonalimprovement,Arizonalawsandrulesgoverningcosmetologybusinessethics,telephonetechniques,receptionisttechniques,andshopmanagement Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Threelecture
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COS 211 • Instructing in Cosmetology I 3 cr.
Studentinstructorwilllearncorrectinstructionalprocedurespertainingtomanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction,enablingherorhimtostressallsafetyprecautions,andtodemonstrate-manipulativeskillstostudentsclearlyandconfidently Prerequisites: Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Threelecture
COS 212 • Instructing in Cosmetology II 3 cr.
Basicinstructionalmethodsandtechniquesfortheeffectiveobservationandassistancetoexperiencedinstructorsintheperformanceoftheirduties,andtoperformskilldemonstrationsinchemicalapplications Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS211andinstructorpermission Threelecture
COS 213 • Instructing in Cosmetology III 3 cr.
Basicinstructionalmethodsandtechniquesfortheeffectiveinstructingofstudentsintheskillsofhaircuttingwithrazorandscissors,observingandperformingguidelines,rollerplacement,andtheclearandenthusiasticdemonstrationofallskillsneeded Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS212andinstructorpermission Threelecture
COS 214 • Instructing in Cosmetology IV 3 cr.
Designinglessonplans,demonstrationschedules,theoryschedules,quizzesandexaminations,andobservingandabsorbinghumanrelationsindealingwithstudentsandpatrons Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS213andinstructorpermission Threelecture
Drafting (DRF)DRF 120 • Technical Drafting I 3 cr.BasicskillsfortechnicaldraftingusingAutoCad Topicsincludelanguageofindustry,draftingskills,draftingofficepractices,theoryofshapedescription,appliedgeometry,basicdimensioning,workingdrawings,sectionsandconventions,andprintmakingmachines Twolecture;twolab
DRF 130 • Architectural Drafting I 3 cr.
Basictechniquesandfundamentalsofarchitecturaldraftingwithemphasisonlinework,letteringandbasictechnicaldrawing Basicdraftingskillsaredevelopedthroughprojectsdevotedtoacquiringknowledgeofbasicresidentialconstructionmethodsandtheirgraphicalrepresentation Emphasisonindustrystandards Prerequisite:DRF120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
DRF 140 • Civil Drafting 3 cr.Focusontheapplicationofcivildraftingandpracticeoffundamentalgraphicalconceptsandrelatedmaterialastheyapplytositeplanning Prerequisite:DRF120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
DRF 145 • AutoSketch 3 cr.AnintroductorycourseinComputer-AidedDrafting/DesignusingAutoSketch RecommendedforthosestudentswhowanttopursuestudyofAutoCadbuthavenocomputerordraftingexperience Twolecture;twolab
DRF 150 • AutoCAD I 3 cr.Specializingintwo-dimensionaldrawingsandtheapplicationofComputerAidedDraftingDesign Topicsincludesystemstartup,settingupdrawings,drawingfundamentals,gettingaroundwithdisplaycontrols,graphicentities,introductiontoediting,groupingentitiesintoblocks,drawingenhancements,dimensioningandplottingdrawings Twolecture;twolab
DRF 200 • Applied Drafting and Design 2 cr.
Theapplicationofadvanceddraftinganddesignskillsinachallengingformat Topicsincludedefiningareasofinterest,advancedsketchingskills,advancedmanualdraftingskills,advancedAutoCADskills,projectworkplans,activitiesandevaluation Repeatablewithdifferentstudent/instructor/divisiondirectorcreatedspecificlearningobject Prerequisite:15credithoursofdraftingcorecourses Fourlab
DRF 220 • Technical Drafting II 3 cr.
Anadvancedcourseintechnicaldrafting Topicsincludedrawingthreadedfasteners,drawingmiscellaneoustypesoffasteners,formingprocesses,weldingdrawings,manufacturingmaterials,auxiliaryviews,pictorialdrawings,functionaldraftinganddrawingfornumericalcontrol Prerequisite:DRF120 Twolecture;twolab
DRF 230 • Architectural Drafting II 3 cr.
Anadvancedcourseinarchitecturaldrafting Topicsincludesite/plotplans,foundationplans,floorplans,elevations,sections,framingplans,internalelevations,electricalplans,plumbingplans,sketching,perspectivedrawing,shadingandcoloringandbuildingcodes Prerequisite:DRF130 Twolecture;twolab
DRF 250 • AutoCAD II 3 cr.Coveringtwo-dimensionalspecializedtechniquesandcontinueddevelopmentofAutoCADskills Emphasisisonadvancedstudentproject(s) Topicsincludeadvancedediting,attributesanddataextraction,customizingmacrosandmenus,tailoringmenusystems,usingAutoLISPfordrawingautomation,groupingentitiesintoblocks,drawingenhancements,dimensioningandplottingdrawings Prerequisite:DRF150orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
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DRF 251 • AutoCAD 3D 3 cr.Theoryandapplicationofthree-dimensional(3-D)draftingcapabilities Topicsinclude3-Dconversion,sectioningfor2-Dplottinganddimensioning Prerequisite:DRF130orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
DRF 252 • AutoCAD Productivity 3 cr.TheuseoftheAutoCADprogramtocreatepersonalizedapplicationsofAutoCADcustomizedmenusandtemplates Topicsincludemakingafirstmenu,fine-tuningasystem,DOS-acloserlook,creatingandeditingmacros,improvingscreenmenus,designingandcreatingtabletmenus,AutoCAD’sadvanceduserinterface,automatingdrawings,productivitytipsandtricks,andAutoCADproductivitylibrary Prerequisite: DRF250orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
Early Childhood Development (ECD)ECD 100 • Providing a
Healthy Environment 1 cr.Procedurestoprotectthehealthofyoungchildrenandpromotethedevelopmentoflifelonghealthhabitsandattitudesforchildreninearlychildhoodprograms One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 101 • The Child’s Total Learning Environment 1 cr.
Planningandorganizingthephysicalenvironmentintofunctionallearningareas,stressingtheimportanceofaplannedarrangementforclassroomfurniture,equipmentandmaterials One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 102 • Ensuring a Safe Environment 1 cr.
SafetyconcernsandproceduresforchildreninanEarlyChildhoodProgram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 103 • Planned Arrangements and Schedules 1 cr.
Methodsoflessonplanningandclassroomschedulingtomeettheneedsofyoungchildren One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 105 • Guidance Principles for Encouraging Self-Discipline 1 cr.
Designedtoencouragethechildtotakeresponsibilityforhis/herownactions One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 107 • Collecting, Organizing and Using Teaching Aids 1 cr.
Acquiring,maintainingandusingeffectiveteachingtools One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 108 • Techniques for Observing Children 1 cr.
Effectivelyobservingandrecordingchildcharacteristicsandbehavior One-half-lecture;onelab
ECD 110 • Building Relationships with Parents Through Communication 1 cr.
Buildingparent-teacherrelationshipsbydevelopingeffectivecommunicationandcooperationbetweenparentsandtheearlychildhoodsetting One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 111 • Supporting the Growth and Education of Parents 1 cr.
Awarenessofparents’valuesfortheirchildrenbyhelpingparentsgainmore-understandingabouttheirchildren’sneeds One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 112 • Enhancing Family Involvement 1 cr.
Emphasisoninvolvingparentsandcommunitymembersintheearlychildhoodprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 113 • Fostering Communication and Language Skills 1 cr.
Assessing,understandingandfosteringthedevelopmentofcommunicationskillsofyoungchildren Techniquesforhelpingchildrendevelopcommunicationskillsintheirprimarylanguage One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 114 • Beginning Mathematical Concepts 1 cr.
Mathematicsconceptsandactivitiestohelpchildrendevelopanunderstandingofrelationships One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 115 • Nutrition in Early Childhood 1 cr.
Introductiontonutrition,methodsofusingnutritionexperiencesintheclassroom,andstructuringandimplementingtheeducationofnutritionintotheearlychildhoodprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 116 • Sciencing and Discovery 1 cr.
Techniquesforhelpingchildrenincreasetheirawarenessandappreciationoftheirnaturalenvironment One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 117 • Enhancing Questions and Problem-Solving Abilities 1 cr.
Problemsolvingprocessesusedbyyoungchildrenandmethodstodevelopobservation,classificationandpredictionskillsinyoungchildren One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 118 • Blocks in Early Childhood Program 1 cr.
Blockplayintheearlychildhoodcurriculumandtechniquesthatencourageandenhanceblockactivities One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 119 • Field Trips 1 cr.Planningandmethodsofevaluatingfieldtrips Techniquesforenhancingthefieldtripexperience One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 120 • Enhancing a Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.
Rolesachild’sself-imageplayindevelopmentandlearningprocesses One-half-lecture;onelab
ECD 122 • Encouraging Open Expression 1 cr.
Encouragingchildrentoexpresstheirfeelingsopenlyasaneffectivewaytofosterpositivepersonalitydevelopment One-halflecture;onelab
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ECD 123 • Music and Creative Movement 1 cr.
Useofmusicandcreativemovementintheearlychildhoodcurriculumandmethodsforprovidingavarietyofmusicalexperiences One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 124 • Dramatic Play in the Early Childhood Setting 1 cr.
Techniquestoencouragechildparticipationinrole-playingactivities Methodsforusingdramaticplayandtheconstructionandstorageofmaterialsarestressed One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 125 • Creative Media 1 cr.Valuesandskillsneededtoimplementacreativemediaprogramandselectingmaterialsforcreativeexperiences One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 126 • Large Muscle Development 1 cr.
Physicalmaturationprocessofyoungchildren,thevalueofgrossmotoractivities,andtechniquesforprovidingavarietyofspontaneousandteachingdirectedactivities One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 127 • Small Muscle Development 1 cr.
Physicalmaturationprocess,thevalueofsmallmuscleactivities,developmentofeye-handcoordinationandtechniquesforprovidingavarietyoffinemotoractivities One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 128 • Incorporating the Children’s Culture 1 cr.
Importanceofculturalfactorsandmethodsofincorporatingelementsofachild’scultureintotheclassroom One-half-lecture;onelab
ECD 129 • Planning and Implementing a Bilingual Program 1 cr.
Providingyoungchildrenwithcommunicationskillsintheirprimarylanguagewithexposuretoabasicvocabularyofasecondlanguage (Thiscoursewillbemadelanguagespecificforthegroupofchildrenwithwhichthestudentisinvolved) One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 130 • Woodworking 1 cr.Woodworkingexperiencesandtechniquesforprovidingyoungchildrenwithavarietyofwoodworkingactivities One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 136 • Understanding How Children Learn 1 cr.
Specialskillswhichyoungchildrenbringtotheclassroomandhowtousethoseskillstohelpeachchildexpandhis/herworld One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 143 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs 2 cr.
Anoverviewoftheconceptsofqualityinclusionofchildrenwithspecialneeds,includinginformationonlawswhichgovernservicestochildrenwithdisabilities,knowledgeofindividualizedplans,areviewoftypicalandatypicalchilddevelopment,developmentallyappropriateactivitiesforchildren,workingcollaborativelywithfamilies,serviceprovidersandmultidisciplinaryteams Onelecture;twolab
ECD 147 • Prenatal and Infant Development 1 cr.
Developmentofaninfantfromconceptionthroughinfancy Includestheoriesofdevelopmentandthebirthprocess StudentmustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 148 • Toddler Development 1 cr.Developmentoftoddlersfrom12monthsto36monthsofage MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 149 • Development of the Preschool Child 1 cr.
Developmentofchildrenfrom3to5yearsofage MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 150 • Middle Childhood Years 1 cr.
Theories,trendsandresearchinthedevelopmentofthemiddlechildhoodyearsincludingtheprinciplesofphysical,social,emotionalandintellectualgrowth MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 151 • Mathematics for School-Agers 1 cr.
Theories,researchandconcreteexperiencesrelatedtomathematicalreasoningandskillsoftheschoolagechild One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 152 • Learning Environment for School-Agers 1 cr.
Theschool-ageenvironmentforthecareandeducationofchildrenandyouthincludesbothindoorandoutdoorspaces,aswellasthematerialsavailableandthemanagementofactivitiesintheprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 153 • Guidance Principles for School Agers 1 cr.
Astudyofpositiveguidanceanddisciplinetechniquesthatcanbeusedtoencouragechildrenandyouthtodevelopself-disciplineandtakeresponsibilityfortheiractions One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 154 • Environments for Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.
Acompositeofpracticaltheoriesandprinciplesforthearrangementofasafe,healthyenvironmentforinfantsandtoddlerswithemphasisonindoor/outdoorenvironments,materialselectionandusagebasedonobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlercaresetting One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 155 • Curriculum and Learning Materials for Infants 1 cr.
Practicaltheoriesandprinciplesfortheinfantcurriculumwithemphasisonresponsiverelationships,developmentalstages,appliedobservation Courseprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriatelearningmaterialsthataresafeandinterestingforinfantexploration One-halflecture;onelab
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ECD 156 • Curriculum and Learning Materials for Toddlers 1 cr.
Practicaltheoriesandprinciplesforthetoddlercurriculumwithemphasisonresponsiverelationships,developmentalstages,appliedobservation,andprovidingdevelopmentallyappropriatelearningmaterialsthataresafeandinterestingfortoddlerexploration One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 158 • Developing and Utilizing Observations Skills in Infant and Toddler Programs 1 cr.
Techniquesandskillstoeffectivelyobserveandrecordcharacteristicsanddevelopmentalstagesofinfantsandtoddlers,recordkeepingprocedures,overviewofavarietyofcaregivingsettings,andobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlerprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 159 • Recordkeeping Skills for Infant/Toddler Care 1 cr.
Assistswiththesettingupandmaintainingofrecordsneededbycaregiverstoensurethesmoothandeffectiveoperationoftheinfant/toddlerprogram,andtoprovideaccountabilitytoregulatingagencies,fundingagenciesandconsumers One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 163 • Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.
Theories,trendsandprinciplesofcognitivegrowthanddevelopmentofinfantsandtoddlers,andexaminationofdevelopmentstagesandnormsthroughobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlercareprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 164 • Practical Applications of Cognitive Development 1 cr.
Stagesofgrowthofyoungchildren,includingappropriatetoysandactivitiesthatsupporttheircognitivegrowthastheymovethroughthestages One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 165 • Language Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.
Astudyofthenormallanguageskillsdevelopmentininfantsandtoddlers,includingactivitiestofosterlanguagedevelopmentandhelpidentifyinglanguagedelays One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 166 • Encouraging Autonomy and Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.
Definestrustandautonomyandidentifiesthetypeofcarewhichfostersthedevelopmentofautonomyandpositiveself-conceptininfantsandtoddlers One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 167 • Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.
Appropriateguidancetechniquesforvariousdevelopmentallevelswithoutimpedinginfantsandtoddlers’needstoexploreandexperiment One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 168 • Enhancing Social Competence of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.
Skillsandtechniquestoenhancethesocialcompetenceofinfantsandtoddlersbyprovidinganappropriateenvironment,byprovidingforpositiveinteractionbetweencaregiverandchild,andbyprovidingopportunitiesforinteractionswithpeers One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 169 • Sensorimotor Learning in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.
Sensorimotorperiodofdevelopmentofyoungchildrenintheirfirsttwoyearsoflife One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 172 • Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.
Thenormalsequenceofphysicaldevelopmentininfantsandtoddlers,utilizingobservationsandparticipationininfantandtoddlercareactivitiestoindividualizetheprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 175 • Professionalism 1 cr.Componentsofprofessionalismoftheearlychildhoodprofession,includingethicalbehavior,advocacyandcommitmenttoprofessionalgrowth One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 180 • Introduction to Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.
Childcaresettingswithanemphasisonfamilydaycare AlsoincludesacurriculumreviewoffamilydaycareasitrelatestotheChildDevelopmentAssociateProgram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 181 • Recordkeeping for the Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.
Fundamentalsofarecordkeepingsysteminafamilydaycaresetting,includingrecordingincomeandexpenses,taxconsiderationandmaintainingprogramrecords One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 182 • Family Day Care as a Small Business 1 cr.
Themultifacetedaspectsofthebusinessofprovidingfamilychildcaresuchaszoning,certification,insurance,hoursofcare,fees,advertising,programandparent/provideragreements One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 183 • Balancing Work and Family in a Family Day Care Setting 1 cr.
Principlesofachievingbalanceinworkandfamilylifewhileoperatingafamilydaycarebusiness Includescomponentsofbeingself-employedandhome-based,communicationtechniques,timemanagementskills,conflictresolutionandcomponentsofself-care One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 185 • Early Childhood Provider Basics 3 cr.
Tentopicareasofbasicearlychildhoodtraining:childdevelopment,health,safety,nutrition,learningenvironmentsincludingbehaviormanagement,earlyliteracy,earlymathematics,specialneeds,communityresourcesandprofessionalism Co-requisite:EMT104 Twoandone-halflecture;onelab
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ECD 200 • Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
Teachingtheyoungchild Coursecoversthetotalearlychildhoodfield--types,objectives,philosophy,curriculumandthehistoryofsuchprograms Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ECD 201 • Exploring Early Childhood Program Philosophies 1 cr.
Varietyandcomplexityofearlychildhoodprogramsleadingtothedevelopmentofapersonalprogramphilosophy One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 211 • Providing Food and Nutrition Services 1 cr.
Planning,developing,implementingandevaluatingnutritionandfoodservicesforearlychildhoodprograms One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 216 • Transitions 1 cr.Studyandapplicationoftransitionsofchildreninvariedearlychildhoodsettings,includingthenatureoftransitionsandtheuseoftransitionalactivities One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 217 • Early Literacy 1 cr.Developmentofreadingandwritingskillsforyoungchildren Includestheprocessofreadingandwritingandappropriateenvironmentsandadultresponses One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 220 • Preschool Behavior Problems 3 cr.
Step-by-stepapproachindealingStep-by-stepapproachindealingeffectivelywithbehaviorproblemsofpreschoolchildren Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ECD 221 • Stress Management for Educators 2 cr.
Strategiesformanagingtime,spaceandpeopleintheearlychildhoodsetting Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture
ECD 222 • Young Children with Special Needs 3 cr.
Focusesontheholisticviewofthefieldofearlychildhoodspecialeducation,includingassessment,rangeofservices,interventionandthepreventionoftheemergenceoffutureproblemsordisabilities Threelecture
ECD 224 • Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Classroom 3 cr.
Designedtofamiliarizestudentswithstagesofcognitivedevelopment Thisinformationwillhelpstudenttomeettheneedsofdifferentchildrenintheclassroomenvironmentbydevelopingappropriateactivitiesandproceduresthatmeettheneedsoftheindividual Threelecture
ECD 231 • Planning and Managing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.
Designing,planning,implementingandmanaginganearlychildhoodprogrambaseduponneedsassessmentandprogramphilosophy Onelecture;twolab
ECD 232 • Designing Indoor and Outdoor Environments 2 cr.
Focusonthearrangementoftheindoorandoutdoorplayandworkspacesinearlychildhoodenvironmentsinaccordancewiththeprogram’sphilosophy,goals,objectives,andneedsofchildren,staffandfamilies Onelecture;twolab
ECD 233 • Developing Policies and Procedures for Early Childhood Programs 2 cr.
AnInternetcourseleadingtothedevelopmentand/orrevisionofwrittenpoliciesandproceduresforanearlychildhoodsettingbaseduponapplicablestate,localand/orfederalregulations Twolecture
ECD 234 • Staffing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.
Anoverviewoftheskillsessentialforpersonnelmanagementinanearlychildhoodprogram,includingstaffingselectionandpatterns,recordkeeping,employeecompensation,assessing,evaluatingandtrainingofstaff Onelecture;twolab
ECD 235 • Budget and Financial Management 2 cr.
Planning,developingandimplementinganaccountingandfinancialsystemforuseinanearlychildhoodprogramsetting Onelecture;twolab
ECD 236 • Marketing the Early Childhood Program 2 cr.
Developingskillstomarkettheearlychildhoodprogramtoparentsandcommunity,includingrecruitmentandenrollment Onelecture;twolab
ECD 237 • Evaluating an Early Childhood Program 1 cr.
Developmentandimplementationofanevaluationsystemforanearlychildhoodprogram,includingchildren’sprogram,staffandoverallprogram One-halflecture;onelab
ECD 238 • Literacy Development in Young Children 3 cr.
Overviewofemergentliteracydevelopmentinyoungchildrenincludingappropriateearlyexperiencesinorallanguageandwithbooks,readingandwriting Emphasisonstrategiestopromotereadingandwritingreadiness Threelecture
ECD 239 • Social Emotional Development in Young Children 3 cr.
Studyofsocialandemotionalcompetenciesincludingself-awareness,socialawareness,self-management,responsibledecisionmaking,communicationandrelationshipskillsastheyapplytoyoungchildren Threelecture
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ECD 240 • Numeracy in Early Childhood 3 cr.
Designedforearlyeducators/caregiverstodevelopchildren’snumeracyandexplorationintheareasofsubitizing,learningnumberwordsto10,estimationandcardinalityprinciple Problemsolvinganddiscoverytechniquesarealsointroduced Threelecture
ECD 250 • Child Development I 3 cr.Thechildfromconceptionthroughthepreschoolyears Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ECD 251 • Child Development II 2 cr.Thechildfromthemiddlechildhoodyearsthroughadolescence Prerequisite: ECD250 Twolecture
ECD 270 • CDA Assessment Preparation 2 cr.
AssiststhestudentinpreparationforsuccessfullycompletingdirectCDAassessmentprocessforreceivingthenationalCDACredential Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Twolecture
Education (EDU)EDU 101 • Effective Tutoring 1 cr.Forthosewhoworkwithstudentsastutors,scribesornotetakers Thecourseidentifiesnewmethodsandapproachestotutoring,includingqualities,goals,strategiesandimplementationguidelinesforthedevelopmentofaneffectivetutoringrelationship Onelecture
EDU 102 • Laubach Literacy Tutor Training 1 cr.
Thephilosophy,methods,techniquesandmaterialsemployedinteachingofbasicreadingtothenonreaderusingtheLaubachsystemofreading Onelecture
EDU 103 • Laubach ESOL Tutor Training 1 cr.
PreparesliteracytutorstoteachEnglishtospeakersofotherlanguages TraineeslearnhowtousetheLaubachliteracymaterialsdesignedtoteachadultsbasicEnglishliteracyskills Prerequisite:EDU102 Onelecture
EDU 136 • Introduction to Reading Programs 1 cr.
Anoverviewofthemajorphilosophiesinreadingandtheapproachesthataccompanythem Strengthsandweaknessesoflanguageexperience,phoneticandlinguisticapproachesarereviewed Includescomponentsofareadingprogram,suitabilitytoareaneedsandmodificationstomeetneeds One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 137 • Principles of Child Guidance 1 cr.
Methodsofestablishingandpromotingsoundrelationshipswithchildrenonanindividualbasis Techniquesincludeactivelistening,cooperativeplanning,theartofconstructivecriticism,offeringchoices,enhancingself-esteem,improvingself-concept,dealingwithproblems,andpromotingsocialandemotionalgrowth One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 138 • Managing Children’s Behavior 1 cr.
Theteacher’sroleinsettingupamanagementsystemforahealthylearningenvironment Techniquesindisciplineandchildmanagement One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 139 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education 1 cr.
Methodsandactivitiesforassistingintheinstructionofphysicaleducationintheelementaryschool One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 140 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Writing 1 cr.
Methodsandmaterialsusedinteachingthefundamentalprinciplesofwriting Topicsincludethewritingprocess,reading,speaking,thinking,paragraphs,poetry,usage,punctuation,spellingandcapitalization One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 143 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Math 1 cr.
Materialsandmethodsusedinteachingelementaryschoolmathematics,includingeasy-to-makematerialsandremedialmathtutorialtechniquestobeusedindividuallyorinsmallgroups One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 144 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Science 1 cr.
Methodsandmaterialsusedforassistinginteachingelementaryschoolscience One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 145 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies 1 cr.
Methodsandmaterialsusedforassistinginteachingelementaryschoolsocialstudies One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 146 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Music 1 cr.
Methodsandmaterialsusedinelementaryschoolmusicprograms Includessongs,dancesandrhythmactivities One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 147 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Reading 1 cr.
Coursedefinesthereadingprocess,reviewslearningtoreadfromthereadinessstagethroughfluentreading Includesbilingualproblems,andmajorapproaches Emphasisondevelopinglanguageandreadinginthebilingualsettingandmethodstoenhancelearning One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 148 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Art 1 cr.
Methodsandmaterialsusedinteachingelementaryschoolart One-halflecture;onelab
EDU 149 • Use of Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decorations 1 cr.
Developmentofideasforbulletinboardsandclassroomdecorationsforholidays,specialoccasionsandspecificacademicsubjects One-halflecture;onelab
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EDU 200 • Introduction to Education 3 cr.
Surveysthefieldofeducation Historicaldevelopment;therequirementsforadmissionintoteaching;approachesandtheory;problemsofteachers;organizationandadministration;andethicalandlegalaspectsandfoundationsofeducationareexamined Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
EDU 201 • Substitute Teaching in the Schools 3 cr.
AnoverviewofresponsibilitiesandmethodsforsubstituteteachinginK-12classrooms Threelecture
EDU 202 • Occupational/Physical Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.
Anorientationtoworkingasatechnicalassistanttoanoccupational/physicaltherapistintheschoolsetting Threelecture
EDU 203 • Speech Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.
Anorientationtoworkingasatechnicalassistanttoaspeechtherapistintheschoolsetting Threelecture
EDU 204 • The Effective Teacher 3 cr.
Designedforteachersfocusingonthewell-managedclassroom,includingdevelopmentallyappropriatepracticesfortoddlersthroughschoolagechildren,effectivelessonplanning,classroomprocedures,positiveguidancepractices,andsupportingthelearningandinvolvementofspecialneedschildrenwithstrategiesforbuildingrelationshipswithfamilies Threelecture
EDU 205 • Community College in America 3 cr.
Anintroductiontothecommunitycollege,aninstitutionuniquetotheUnitedStates Studyincludesthehistory,philosophyandfutureofcommunitycolleges Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
EDU 210 • Literacy Tutor Practicum I 3 cr.
Studentsreceiveinstructioninthephilosophy,methods,techniquesandmaterialsemployedtoteachbasicliteracy Studentsthenpracticeanddeveloptheirteachingskillsbytutoringinacommunityliteracyprogramoreducationalinstitution Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab
EDU 211 • Literacy Tutor Practicum II 3 cr.
StudentsenhancetheirtutoringskillsthroughacontinuationofPracticumI Prerequisite:EDU210 Onelecture;fourlab
EDU 214 • Mentoring Practicum I 3 cr.
Combinestheknowledgeacquiredinmentortrainingwiththeconceptsandpracticesofbeingamentor Thestudentwillwork60hoursduringthetermone-to-onewithayoungpersonaged4to18 Prerequisite:Prescreeningbytheinstructor Twolecture;fourlab
EDU 215 • Mentoring Practicum II 3 cr.
AcontinuationofMentoringPracticumI ThestudentmayworkwithanewindividualorthesameoneasinEDU214 Prerequisite:EDU214 Twolecture;fourlab
EDU 220 • Diversity in Education 3 cr.Anintroductiontomulticulturaleducationandthevariousformsofhumandiversityfoundinclassrooms,schoolsandcommunities Emphasisontheroleofstereotypingandprejudiceastheyaffectteachersandlearners Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
EDU 222 • Introduction to Special Education 3 cr.
Thehistory,practices,advances,problemsandchallengesofthespecialeducationfieldfrombirthtoadulthood Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
EDU 223 • Classroom Observation Skills 1 cr.
Presentationofclassroomobservationskillstoidentifyeffectiveteachingpractices Eightareasrelatedtopositivelearningoutcomesincludelearningclimate,classroommanagement,lessonclarity,instructionalvariety,taskorientation,studentengagement,studentsuccessandhigherthoughtprocesses Preparespre-serviceteachersforclassroomobservationassignmentsinconjunctionwiththecoreEDUcourses Prerequisite:ConcurrentenrollmentinEDU200 Onelecture
EDU 250 • Critical and Evaluative Reading for Educators 3 cr.
Emphasizesapplicationofcriticalinquiryskillstovariedandchallengingreadingmaterials Includesanalysis,synthesis,andevaluationthroughwrittendiscourse Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture
EDU 260 • Technology Integration in the Classroom – SmartBoard I 1 cr.
DesignedforclassroomteacherswhowishtoexploreincorporationofinteractiveSmartBoardforstudentsingradesK-12 Focusesonlearningthesoftware,instructionalmodelsthatincorporatebestpracticeswithininstructionaldesign,andlessonplandevelopment ConceptsofthisclassespeciallyapplicablewithELLstudentstomasterstatestandards Onelecture
EDU 271 • Phonics Based Reading and Decoding 3 cr.
Overviewofresearch,curricularcontentandinstructionalpracticesassociatedwithResearchBasedSystematicPhonicsInstruction(RBSPI)andothermethodsforteachingreading EmphasisonmethodsmandatedbyArizonalegislation Threelecture
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EDU 272 • Educational Psychology 3 cr.
Focusonthestudyandapplicationofpsychologicalprinciples,theories,andmethodologiesrelatedtoteachingandlearning CurrenttrendsandArizonaStateBoardofEducationprofessionalteachingstandardscovered;includes10hoursfieldexperience Prerequisite: PSY101orinstructorpermission Threelecture
EDU 275 • Instructional Skills 2 cr.Reviewofbasicideasaboutteaching,currentpractices,andnewinstructionalstrategiesandtechniques Participantsareencouragedtoaddressdifferentlearningdomains–psychomotor,cognitiveandaffective Twolecture
EDU 276 • Managing the Learning Environment 3 cr.
Classroommanagementtechniques,disciplinemodels,studentbehaviorandmisbehavior,groupdynamics,studentself-motivation,andlearningstyles ArizonaStateBoardofEducationprofessionalteachingstandardsemphasized;includes20hoursfieldexperience Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
EDU 280 • Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) Augmented 3 cr.
EmphasisonunderstandingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)intheK-12classroom Coversthehistory,culture,theory,methods,andanintroductiontoboththeEnglishLanguageProficiency(ELP)standardsandtheArizonaEnglishLanguageLearnerAssessment(AZELLA) Threelecture
EDU 281 • Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) 1 cr.
EmphasisonunderstandingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)inthemainstreamclassroom Briefhistory,culture,theory,methods,andintroductiontoboththeEnglishLanguageProficiency(ELP)standardsandtheArizonaStructuredEnglishLanguageProficiency(SELP)test Includesreviewofalternativemethodsofassessment Onelecture
EDU 282 • Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching Methods 3 cr.
MethodsofdevelopingandanalyzinglessonplansinallcontentareasusingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)standards Emphasisoncomponentsofcurriculumcontent,teachingstrategies,development/evaluation/adaptionofteachingmaterials,andtheroleofcultureinlearning ExaminesthealignmentofELLproficiencystandardstotheArizonaLanguageArtsAcademicStandards Threelecture
EDU 291 • Children’s Literature 3 cr.Reviewofchildren’sliteraturefromavarietyofworldcultures,includingapplicationofliterarycriteriatofolkandmodernliteratureforchildren Elementarycurriculumsupportedanddevelopedthroughliterature Prerequisites:ENL101andENL102 Threelecture
Electronics Technology (ELC)ELC 105 • Introduction to
Technology 3 cr.
Astudyoftheoriginofmoderntechnology,whichincludesthestudyofcomputationalmethodsforpredictingoutcomesinthetechnologyfield;thestudyofBooleanalgebraandassociatedtheorems;thestudyoftrigonometricfunctionsinthefirstquadrant;andtheformulationsassociatedwiththeelectronics,industrialandcomputertechnologyprograms Threelecture
ELC 106 • Telephony, Cabling and Networking I 3 cr.
Coverstelephonywiringstandards,digitaltelephonesystems,punchdownblocksandtools,hands-onsetupofsmallbusinessPBXandprogramming,wirelesstelephones,andvoicemailsystems Networkingcoversmakingandcheckingcablesandtracinglines,topologydocumentation,fiberoptics,modems,andprotocolstoaccomplishLANandWANconnectivity Threelecture;onelab
ELC 107 • Telephony, Cabling and Networking II 3 cr.
Technicalaspectsofpopularcommunicationshardwareincludingwirelessnetworking,AM,FM,SSB,FRSradiotransmitters,communicationsreceivers,antennas,transmissionlines,microwavetechniques,cableattenuation,spreadspectrum,Internet/Webcommunication,televisionsignaltransmission,andtelephonecircuitry Prerequisite:ELC106orinstructorpermission Threelecture;onelab
ELC 110 • DC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.
Originofelectricitythroughdirectcurrenttheoryandapplication Courseincludesatomicstructure,Ohm’sLaw,series-circuits,parallelcircuits,DCmeters,powersourcesanduseofcommonlabinstrumentation Twolecture;twolab
ELC 111 • AC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.
Alternatingcurrentgenerationandwaveforms,inductiveandcapacitivereactance,timeconstants,transformers,resonance,complexcircuitsandfilters Prerequisite:ELC110orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
ELC 140 • Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.
Anintroductiontodiodes,zeners,rectifiers,regulators,doublers,powersupplies,transistorsandtransistorclassesofoperation Prerequisite:ELC111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
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ELC 141 • Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.
ContinuationofELC140 Includessmallsignalgainforcommonemitter,baseandcollectoramplifiers,classesofoperation,JFETsandVTTs,operationalandvoltageregulators Prerequisite:ELC140 Twolecture;twolab
ELC 210 • Digital Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.
Thiscoursecoversbinarycodes,digitalcircuits,BooleanAlgebra,flip-flops,registers,counters,designandapplications Prerequisite:ELC141orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
ELC 245 • Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.
Amicroprocessorcoursethatcoverscodes,microcomputerbasics,programming,interfacingandtroubleshootingwithemphasisonlabconstruction Prerequisite:ELC210orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
ELC 246 • Microprocessor Interfacing and Laboratory 3 cr.
Acontinuationofthemicroprocessorcoursecoversthe6800microprocessorwithemphasisonstackoperations,logicinterfacingandtroubleshootingwithlabexperiments Prerequisite:ELC245 Twolecture;twolab
ELC 255 • Project Selection and Design 3 cr.
Developmentofcriticalandindependentthinkingskillsrelatedtoplanning,proposaldevelopment,andorganizationofaprojectselectionanddesign Considerationsincludedevelopmentofaproposalforindividualprojectandinstructorapprovalofproject;developmentofalogicaltimelinerelevanttotheprojectselected;developmentofalistofrequiredcomponents;documentprocurementprocedures;emphasisondocumentationoftheevolutionoftheproject Designedasfirstsegment,tobefollowedbyELC256 Prerequisite:ELC246orITP200 Twolecture;twolab
ELC 256 • Project Fabrication and Documentation 3 cr.
ContinuationofELC255,utilizingtheimplementationphaseoftheprojectfabricationtoincludethedevelopmentoforderandtimelineforeachelementoffabrication,listspecialtechniquesrequired,completefabricationanddevelopmentofdocumentationrelevanttotheprojectspecification Prepareanddeliveroralpresentations Prerequisite: ELC255 Twolecture;twolab
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)EMT 104 • CPR and First Aid 0.5 cr.DesignedtocertifythestudentinCPR(HealthCareProviderlevel)andFirstAid(AmericanHeartAssociation) (Eightcontacthours )One-halfcredit
EMT 120 • Emergency Medical Responder 3 cr.
EMRscopeofpracticeincludessimpleskillsfocusedonlife-savinginterventionsforcriticalpatients Renderon-sceneemergencycarewhileawaitingadditionalEMSresponseandservingaspartoftransportingcrew,butnotasprimarycaregiver Prerequisites:Mustbe18yearsofage,AmericanHeartAssociationHeartsaverCPRwithAED Threelecture
EMT 121 • Emergency Medical Responder Refresher 1 cr.
Sixteen-hourrefreshercoursefortheEmergencyMedicalResponder DesignedtomeetrecertificationrequirementsoftheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansforEmergencyMedicalResponders Onelecture
EMT 130 • Emergency Medical Technician Preparatory Course 3 cr.
Introductiontomedicalterminology,basicanatomyandphysiologyofthehumanbodyascornerstonesforprovidingcaretopatientsinthepre-hospitalenvironment ThiscourseisrequiredforanyoneenteringEMT-Basic Threelecture
EMT 132 • Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 9 cr.
Studentslearnskillstorecognizeandproperlytreatillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsetting SuccessfulcompletionofthecourseleadstocertificationbytheNationalRegistryofEMTsandtheArizonaDepartmentofHealthServices Prerequisites:Mustbe18yearsofage;currenthealthcareproviderCPR(toincludeadult,child,infantandAED);proofofcurrentmeasles,mumpsandrubellaimmunization(MMR);negativeTBskintestwithinthelastsixmonths;alsoprovideproofofinitiationoftheHepatitisBvaccinationorwaiver ASSETreadingscoreof41orCOMPASSreadingscoreof81isrequired;successfulcompletionofEMT130orpermissionfromEMTprogramcoordinator Eightlecture;onelab
EMT 133 • EMT – Basic Refresher 2 cr.
A32-hourcontinuingeducationclassthatfulfillstheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansandArizonaDepartmentofHealthServicesrequirementsforrecertificationasabasicEMTinthestate Prerequisite:CurrentcertificationasanEMT-BwithNREMTorStateofArizona Twolecture
EMT 134 • EMT IVC 1.5 cr.CoursedesignedfortheEMTBasictodevelopintravenousskillstoprovideadvancedcaretopatientstoenhancetheiroutcome Prerequisites:CurrentcertificationasanEMT-BintheStateofArizona;writtenapprovalfromtheEMT-B’sEMSprovideragencyandfromanadministrativemedicaldirectorwhoagreestoprovidemedicaldirectionfortheEMT-B Onelecture;one-halflab
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EMT 236 • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2 cr.
DidacticandpsychomotorskillstrainingandvalidationintechniquesofAdvancedCardioLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociation Prerequisites:CurrentAmericanRedCrossorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupport/HealthCareProvidervalidation Physician,registerednurse,certifiedparamedic,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor Onelecture;twolab
EMT 237 • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course 1 cr.
DidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofPediatricLifeSupport,accordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociationandPEPP Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,intraosseousinfusionandmanagementoftrauma,shockandrespiratorymedicalemergencies Prerequisite:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor Onelecture
EMT 238 • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course 0.5 cr.
RenewaldidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofAdvancedCardiacLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociation Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,cardioversion,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,andmanagementofheartattackandstrokepatients Prerequisites:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor CurrentACLSProviderCardorpermissionoftheRegionalfacultyforthecourse One-halflecture
EMT 239 • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course 0.5 cr.
RenewaldidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofPediatricLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociationandPEPP Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,intraosseousinfusion,andmanagementoftrauma,shockandrespiratorymedicalemergencies Prerequisite:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor One-halflecture
EMT 240 • Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology 3 cr.
Thisisaprerequisite forEMT244andforanyhealthcareproviderwhowishestolearnorrefreshontheBasicECGrhythmsandtheirpharmacologicmanagement Thecontentincludescardiacelectrophysiology,allthebasicheartrhythms,introductionofpharmacologicmanagementandmedicationcalculations Threelecture
EMT 241 • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Refresher 3 cr.
A48-hourcontinuingeducationclassthatfulfillstheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansandArizonaDepartmentofHealthServicesrequirementsforrecertificationasaparamedicorintermediateEMTinthestateofArizona Prerequisite:mustbecertifiedasanEMT-PorEMT-IinthestateofArizona Threelecture
EMT 244 • Paramedic Training I 23 cr.
Developadvancedknowledgeandskillsforrecognitionofandappropriatemanagementofillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsettingasdescribedincourseobjectives SuccessfulcompletionofthissemestercourseleadstoadmissiontoEMT245 Prerequisites: EMT240;currentArizonaStateCertifiedEMTforatleast1year;ASSETreadingscoreof41orCOMPASSreadingscoreof81;currentHealthcareProviderCPR;negativeTBskintestwithinlast6months;proofofMMRandHepBimmunizationorsignedwaiver;andsuccessfulcompletionofaminimumof24clockhoursofhazardousmaterialstrainingthatmeetstherequirementsoftheNationalFireProtectionAssociation’sNFPA472 17lecture;sixlab
EMT 245 • Paramedic Training II 26 cr.
Developadvancedknowledgeandskillsforrecognitionofandappropriatemanagementofillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsettingasdescribedincourseobjectives SuccessfulcompletionofthissecondsemesterprovidestheopportunitytotestforcertificationbytheNationalRegistryofEMTsandtheArizonaDepartmentofHealthServices Prerequisites:EMT244;currentArizonaStateCertifiedEMT;currentHealthcareProviderCPR,negativeTBskintestwithinlast6months,proofofMMRandHepBimmunizationorsignedwaiver 16lecture;10lab
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EMT 250 • Instructor Strategy Course 1.5 cr.
Coursedesignedtocreatenewinstructorsbyprovidingthemwithguidelinesforcreatinglessonplans,implementinglectures,andperformingimpromptuandplannedlecturepresentations Isaprecursortospecificinstructorclassesforanypre-hospitalcourseorAmericanHeartAssociationcoursethatNPC-EMSdivisionmayprovide Combinesclassroominstruction,skilldevelopment,applicationexercisesandstudentdemonstrations Oneandone-halflecture; 3lab
EMT 251 • Instructor Strategy Renewal Course 0.5 cr.
Updateandrefreshinstructorsbyprovidingthemwithnewguidelinesforcreatinglessonplans,implementinglectures,andperformingimpromptuandplannedlecturepresentations Combinesclassroominstruction,skilldevelopment,andapplicationexercisesandstudentdemonstrations Prerequisites:currentinstructorforNPC(includesadjunctfaculty),currentAHAACLS,PALS,CPR,NREMTinstructor One-halflecture
English (ENL)ENL 100 • Fundamentals
of Composition 3 cr.Anintegratedreading/criticalthinking/writingapproachtoskillsneededforsuccessincollege Extensivewritingpracticewithemphasisonpurpose,organization,revisionforclarityandcorrectness Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 101 • College Composition I 3 cr.Basicprinciplesofwritingcollege-level,academicessays,includingashortresearchpaper Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement,orENL100orTLC090 Threelecture
ENL 102 • College Composition II 3 cr.Basicprinciplesofwritingcollege-level,documentedcriticalessays,includingthelongerresearchpaper Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture
ENL 109 • Technical Writing 3 cr.Surveyingofthebasicprinciplesofpreparingreportsandotherwork-relateddocuments Thecourseemphasizesthegenerationofdocumentsusedinengineering,scienceandbusiness Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture
ENL 110 • Scriptwriting 3 cr.Studentsstudyandwritemediascriptsfortelevisionandradiocommercials,documentaries,instructionvideos,dramatizations,interviews,andquestionnaires/surveys Threelecture
ENL 201 • Literary Magazine Production 3 cr.
Basicprinciplesofmagazineproduction StudentsserveasstafffortheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazineandlearnfundamentalsofeditorialselection,copyediting,proofreading,designandlayout Studentsusecomputerprograms,suchasAdobePhotoshopandAdobeIllustrator Threelecture
ENL 202 • Literary Magazine Editing 3 cr.
Studentsserveaseditorsandoverseeallaspects,exceptbudgetissues,oftheproductionoftheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts MagazineworkingwiththeNFstaff Editorsscheduletimelinesforproduction;superviseeditorialselection,editing,designlayout,printingproofs,andcollaboratewithcollegepersonnelingeneraladvertisingandestablishingexhibits Prerequisite:ENL201Threelecture
ENL 203 • Literary Magazine Editing II 3 cr.
DirecttheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazinestaff Senioreditorssetthetoneforthemagazineandhaveresponsibilityforallaspectsofthemagazine’sproductionuptothedesignandlayoutphase:staffassignments,creatingmeetingagendas,conductingstaffmeetings,editorialselection,editingduties,publicity,andorganizingandmaintainingfiles Senioreditorsareselectedbytheinstructor Prerequisites:ENL201,ENL202 Threelecture
ENL 204 • Literary Magazine Editing III 3 cr.
DirecttheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazinestaff Senioreditorssetthetoneforthemagazineandhaveresponsibilityforallaspectsofthemagazine’sproduction:staffassignments,creatingmeetingagendas,conductingstaffmeetings,editorialselection,editingduties,publicity,organizingandmaintainingfiles,overseeingallstagesofthedesignandlayoutofthemagazine,andmakingfinalprintingarrangements Senioreditorsareselectedbytheinstructor Prerequisites:ENL201,ENL202,ENL203 Threelecture
ENL 210 • Screenplay Writing 3 cr.Studentsstudythehistory,form,formatandstyleofthescreenplaygenre;observefilmclips;readscreenplaymodelsandmoviereviews;writeamoviereview;andwriteatreatmentandfirstactofanoriginalscreenplayscript Asafinalproject,studentsreadand/ordirecttheirscripts Threelecture
ENL 220 • World Literature I 3 cr.AsurveyofinfluentialandwidelyknownliteratureoftheWesternworldthroughtheRenaissance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 221 • World Literature II 3 cr.AsurveyofliteratureoftheWesternworldfromtheRenaissancetothe20thcentury Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 224 • English Literature I 3 cr.Asurveyofsignificantwriters,worksanddevelopmentsinEnglishliteraturefromtheMiddleAgesthroughtheRestorationand18thcentury MeetsthecommonprogramrequirementsforEnglishorhumanitiesmajors Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
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ENL 225 • English Literature II 3 cr.Asurveyofthesignificantwriters,worksanddevelopmentsinEnglishliteraturefromtheRomanticMovementtotheModern/Post-Modernperiod MeetsthecommonprogramrequirementsforEnglishorhumanitiesmajors Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 230 • American Literature I 3 cr.
AsurveyofselectedreadingsinAmericanliteraturefromthecolonialperiodto1865 Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 231 • American Literature II 3 cr.
AsurveyofreadingsinAmericanliteraturefrom1865tothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 233 • Literature of the Southwest 3 cr.
AsurveyofwritersoftheAmericanSouthwest,emphasizingAnglo,NativeAmericanandMexican-Americanwriters Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 234 • Native-American Literature 3 cr.
Native-Americanliterature,includingtraditionaloralliterature,aswellasrelatedproblemsandperspectivesofunderstandingcontemporaryNative-Americanwriting Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
ENL 236 • Creative Writing I 3 cr.Elementsoffiction,poetry,literarynonfictionanddrama Studentsarerequiredtocreateandsubmitindividuallydesignedprojectsaccordingtohis/herspecificwritinginterests Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture
ENL 237 • Creative Writing II 3 cr.Extendedpracticeintheartofwritingfiction,poetry,literarynonfictionanddrama Emphasisoncreative,individualexpressionandcriticalrewriting Prerequisite:ENL236 Threelecture
ENL 240 • Learning Through Classroom Discussion 1 cr.
Part1ofthreeone-creditcoursespresentingstrategiesforcultivatingclassroomdiscussion Tailoredtogradelevelinfourmodules(grades1-3,4-6,7-10,11-15) Qualifiesascreditforteachersandteacheraidesseekingrecertification Onelecture
ENL 291 • Children’s Literature 3 cr.Reviewofchildren’sliteraturefromavarietyofworldcultures,includingapplicationofliterarycriteriatofolkandmodernliteratureforchildren Elementarycurriculumsupportedanddevelopedthroughliterature Prerequisites:ENL101andENL102 Threelecture
Fire Science (FRS)FRS 100 • Fire Service Orientation
and Terminology 2 cr.History,traditions,terminology,organizationandoperationofthefireservicefornewfirefighters Twolecture
FRS 102 • Fire Service First Responder 2 cr.
KnowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovideemergencycaretotraumaandmedicalvictimsandtoassistEMSproviders CoursefollowsFirstResponder:NationalStandardCurriculum,1995,U S Dept ofTransportation,NationalHighwayTrafficandSafetyAdministration Oneandone-halflecture,oneandone-halflab
FRS 104 • Firefighter I and II 10 cr.Beginningfirefightingskillsandinformationforthenewfiredepartmentrecruitorindividualseekingtoenterthefireserviceworkforce InstructionprovidedfollowsNFPAStandard1001andtheArizonaStateFireMarshal’sOfficerequirementstobecomeeligibleforFirefighterIandIIcertification Prerequisite:Anapprovedagencysponsorshipisrequired;co-requisite:FRS110 Sevenlecture;threelab
FRS 106 • Firefighter Health and Safety 2 cr.
Acomprehensivesurveyofregulationsandstandardsgoverningfirefighterandemergencymedicalservicesoccupationalsafetyandhealth Twolecture
FRS 109 • Hazardous Materials Awareness 0.5 cr.
Identifieshazardousmaterialsandtherolesofvariousagenciesatthesceneofahazardousmaterialsincident Instructionprovidedinrecognitionandidentification,safetyconsideration,capabilitiesandlimitations,andpre-emergencyplanning One-halflecture
FRS 110 • Hazardous Materials for First Responder 2 cr.
Basicinformationandskillsneededforappropriateresponsetohazardousmaterialsemergencies Followsstateandnationalstandardsfortheresponse,identification,safetyandcontainmentofahazardousmaterialsincident Twolecture
FRS 112 • Managing Company Tactical Operations 2 cr.
Instructionforthefireofficer,orprospectivefireofficer,indevelopingstrategiesformanagingindividualfiresandemergencies Twolecture
FRS 113 • Confined Space I 1 cr.Trainingforpersonnelwhomayperformworkinaconfinedspaceandforthosewhosupervisedsuchpersonnel 16contacthours
FRS 115 • Principles of Fire Prevention 3 cr.
Overviewofthehistoryandphilosophyoffireprevention;organizationandoperationofafirepreventionbureau;useoffirecodesforidentificationandcorrectionoffirehazards;relationshipoffirepreventiontobuilt-infireprotectionsystems;importanceoffireinvestigationandfiresafetyeducation PreparesstudentforNFPAFireProtectionSpecialistexam Threelecture
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FRS 116 • Introduction to Respiratory Protection for the Fire Service 2 cr.
Informationandskillsnecessaryfortheoperationalleveloffiredepartmentpersonnelintheuse,care,cleaning,storageandmaintenanceofrespiratoryprotectionequipment Twolecture
FRS 117 • Introduction to Forcible Entry Tools 1 cr.
Identificationandproperuseofforcibleentrytoolsforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture
FRS 118 • Introduction to Fire Hose, Streams and Nozzles 2 cr.
Safeandproperuseoffirehose,streamsandnozzlesforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture
FRS 119 • Introduction to Fire Pumps and Apparatus 2 cr.
Firepumpoperationandfireapparatusforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture
FRS 120 • Emergency Vehicle Driving 1 cr.
Legalresponsibilities,physicalfactorsandgeneralproblemsfacingoperatorsofemergencyvehicles Includestraininginanemergencyresponsevehicle One-halflecture,one-halflab
FRS 121 • Emergency Stabilization and Extraction 1 cr.
Instructionandpracticetodevelopskillsinemergencypatientmanagementandrescuefromavarietyofvehicles Onelab,one-halflecture
FRS 122 • Fire Service Ventilation and Services 2 cr.
Properventilationtechniquesandsafeladderoperationsforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture
FRS 123 • Introduction to Extinguishers and Foam Suppression 1 cr.
Properuseoffireextinguishersandfoamsuppressionforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture
FRS 124 • Introduction to Fire Service Ropes and Knots 1 cr.
Familiarizationandproficiencyinusingropesandknotsinuseinthefireserviceforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture
FRS 125 • Introduction to Water Supply and Hydrant Testing 2 cr.
Familiarizationwithfireservicewatersupply,hydrantinspectionandtestingfortheentry-levelfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture
FRS 126 • Rope Rescue I 1 cr.Foundationalclassintechniquesandconceptsinfireserviceroperescue Onelecture
FRS 127 • Rope Rescue II 1 cr.Hands-onclasscoveringbasicandadvancedskillsintechnicallitterevacuationsinverticalenvironments Onelecture
FRS 128 • Rope Rescue III 1 cr.Hands-onclassfocusingonteamwork,rescueleadershipandapplicationofallroperescueskillsinreal-lifeexercises Onelecture
FRS 130 • The Incident Command System 1 cr.
Coursedesignedtomeettheneedsoffireofficersandmanagerswithresponsibilitytouse,deploy,implementand/orfunctionwithinadepartmentincidentcommandsystem Onelecture
FRS 131 • Vehicle Firefighting 1 cr.Strategiesandtacticstoreducerisktoemergencyresponsepersonnelduringvehiclefiresuppression Onelecture
FRS 133 • Introduction to Fire Behavior and Detection 1 cr.
Currentsystemsonfiredetectionandbehaviorusedinthefireservice Onelecture
FRS 134 • Rapid Intervention Crew 1 cr.
Informationandskillsforfireofficersandfirefighterstoperformasrapidinterventioncrew Onelecture
FRS 136 • Fire Service Pumping Apparatus Equipment and Hydraulics 3 cr.
Foundationalknowledgenecessarytounderstandingprinciplesofwateruseinfireapparatusandtheapplicationofhydraulicprinciplestofiregroundoperations DesignedtomeettheprofessionalNFPA1002qualificationsforFireServiceApparatusDriver/Operator Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
FRS 137 • Strategies and Tactics 3 cr.Providestheprinciplesoffiregroundcontrolthroughtheutilizationofpersonnel,equipmentandextinguishingagents Prerequisites:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture
FRS 141 • Fire Service Communication 3 cr.
Applicationofwrittenandoralcommunicationinthefireservice Studentswriteincidentreports,dailylogs,andinvestigationandpersonneldocuments TrainingusesNationalFireAcademy’sfoursteps:Preparation,Presentation,ApplicationandTestingbasedontheNFPA1041FireandEmergencyServicesInstructorI Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
FRS 150 • Wildland Firefighter 2 cr.Studentsacquireentry-levelskillsforwildlandfirefighterpositions Includeshands-oninstructiontoutilizetoolsandequipmentforthewildlandfirefighter Studentsalsoacquireknowledgeofwildlandfirebehavior,safetyproceduresandtactics Twolecture
FRS 207 • Building Construction for the Fire Service 3 cr.
Componentsofbuildingconstructionthatrelatetofireandlifesafetywithfocusonfirefightersafety Theelementsofconstructionanddesignofstructuresareshowntobekeyfactorswheninspectingbuildings,pre-planningfireoperationsandoperatingatemergencies Prerequisite:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture
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FRS 210 • Incident Safety Officer 3 cr.
KnowledgeandskillsrequiredbytheIncidentSafetyOfficer(ISO)duringemergencyincidentoperationsandtrainingexercises BasedontheNationalFireProtectionStandard(NFPA)1521 PreparesstudentsforFireDepartmentSafetyOfficersAssociationnationalcertificationtestleadingtoNationalFireAcademycertification Prerequisites:FRS104andFRS137,orinstructorpermission Threelecture
FRS 211 • Leadership I 1 cr.Principlesofdecision-making,problemanalysis,problemsolving,andmeetingplanningandfacilitationformid-levelmanagersandcompanyofficersinthefireservice Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture
FRS 212 • Leadership II 1 cr.Overviewofmanagingthemultiplerolesofamid-levelmanagerandcompanyofficer Coverseffectivepersonalleadershipinthefireservice;fosteringcreativityandinnovation;developingpersonalinfluence;establishing,modelingandinfluencingethicalbehavior Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture
FRS 213 • Leadership III 1 cr.Studyofleadershipbehaviorsandstyles,effectivedelegationandcoachingtechniquesformid-levelmanagersandcompanyofficers Coversassessingdevelopmentallevelofemployees,principlesofdisciplinetoaddressemployeebehavior,positivedisciplineandconsistentandethicalapplicationofprogressivediscipline Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture
FRS 216 • Fire Officer I 3 cr.Instructionforfireservicemembersinassigningresponsibilities,coordinatingtasks,initiatingandexecutingactionplans,developingandimplementingpolicychanges,developingpost-incidentanalysesandperformingaccidentinvestigations BasedonNationalFireProtectionAssociationstandard1021forFireOfficerI Prerequisite:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture
FRS 217 • Fire Officer II 3 cr.Applicationofmanagementskillsinthefireservicesetting Coversevaluatingjobperformance;creatingprofessionaldevelopmentplans;applyinghumanresourcemanagementprinciples;developingpolicies,proceduresandbudgets;applyingstandardpurchasingprocedures;producingreportsandplanningfororganizationalchange MeetsNFPAstandard1021forFireOfficerProfessionalQualificationsforFireOfficerII Prerequisites:FRS104andFRS216orinstructorpermission Threelecture
French (FRE)FRE 100 • Beginning
French Conversation 3 cr.IntroductiontoFrenchthroughemphasisonphonology,basicstructuresandvocabularymanipulation Threelecture
FRE 101 • Elementary French I 4 cr.
FocusonspeakingandunderstandingFrenchthroughanaudio-auralapproachcomprisedofdialogues,patterndrills,grammarandsituation Readingandwritingskillsareintroduced Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture
FRE 102 • Elementary French II 4 cr.
ContinuationofFRE101 Emphasiscontinuesonthefourbasicskillsofhearing,speaking,readingandwriting Augmentedbasicvocabulary,newgrammaticalstructuresandincreasedfocusonculture Prerequisite:FRE101 Fourlecture
Geography (GEO)GEO 110 • World Regional Geography
3 cr.Basicphysical,culturalandeconomicelementsandtheirintegrationinaworldandregionalbasis Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
GEO 111 • Physical Geography 4 cr.StudyoftheEarth’sformativeprocesses,includingatmospheric,hydrologic,volcanicandglacial TheeffectsoftheEarth’sformativeprocessesonthelandscape,climate,vegetationandsoilsareexaminedasaretheimpactofhumanactivityontheseprocesses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab
Geology (GLG)GLG 101 • Introduction to Geology I
Physical Geology 4 cr.PhysicalgeologicconceptsandprinciplespertainingtoEarth’sstructure,compositionandchanges Prerequisite:SatisfactoryPlacement Threelecture;threelab
GLG 102 • Introduction to Geology II Historical Geology 4 cr.
HistoricalgeologicconceptsandprinciplespertainingtoEarth’soriginanddevelopment Prerequisite:GLG101 Threelecture;threelab
German (GER)GER 100 • Beginning German
Conversation 3 cr.Introductionconcentratingonphonology,vocabulary,basicpatternsandstructuredrillsthatpreparethewayforrapidacquisitionofconversationalGermanandforGerman101 Threelecture
GER 101 • Elementary German I 4 cr.Systematicapproachtodeveloptheskillsofcomprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Fundamentalsofgrammar,basicvocabularyandconversation Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture
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GER 102 • Elementary German II 4 cr.
EmphasiscontinuesonthefourbasicskillsintroducedinGerman101:comprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Augmentedbasicvocabulary,newgrammaticalstructures,moreconversationandincreasedfocusonculture Prerequisite:GER101 Fourlecture
Health and Physical Education (HPE)HPE 096A Fitness Ball Workout 1 cr.Workoutthatengagescoremuscles;improvesoverallbalance,controlandstrength;andtargetslegs,innerthighs,arms,absandbuttocks Twolab
HPE 096B • Flexercise I 0.5 cr.Designedforstudentstogainormaintainflexibilitythroughstretchingandflexibilityexercises Exerciseswillteachstudentsbreathingtechnique,helpreducestress,releasetoxinsinthebodyandregainenergy Onelab
HPE 097A • Beginning Hula Dance 0.5 cr.
Handandbodymovementsoftraditionalhuladancewillbediscussedandperformed Onelab
HPE 097B • Intermediate Hula Dance 0.5 cr.
Continuetolearnhuladancing,including10to15dancesandinstruments(kalasu, puili, ili ili andcoconuts) Inaddition,learnthebasicsofotherPolynesiandances,includingTahitian,SamoanandMaori,includinglyricsandinterpretationsofeach Prerequisite:HPE097Aorinstructorpermission Onelab
HPE 097C • Advanced Mexican Folkloric Dance 1 cr.
Advancedcourseworkingonallthebasicstaughtinbeginningandintermediateclasses The zapateadoswillbemoreintricateanddifficult,therhythmsmorechallenging Particulardancespresentedwillvaryfromsemestertosemesterdependingonthenumberofveterandancers Studentisresponsibleforproperattitude,attendanceatrehearsalsandparticipationinperformances Prerequisite:instructorpermission Twolab
HPE 097E • Beginning Belly Dance 1 cr.
Studentsincreasestamina,fluidmovement,andlearntoaccompanythemselveswithfingercymbalswhileperformingchoreographedfree-styledancemovements Techniqueswillbetaughtbydemonstrationandvideo Twolab
HPE 097F • Intermediate Belly Dance 1 cr.
Studentsincreasestamina,fluidmovementandlearntoaccompanythemselveswithfingercymbalswhileperformingmorecomplexchoreographedfree-styledancemovements Techniquestaughtbydemonstrationandvideo Prerequisite:HPE097Eorinstructorpermission Twolab
HPE 097G • Western Line Dance 0.5 cr.
Coversoldandnewlinedances;allstepschoreographedtoindividualsongs Onelab
HPE 097H • Beginning Progressive Two-Step Swing 0.5 cr.
Introductiontotwo-stepswing Includesoverviewoftwo-steptechniques,beginninglevelpatterns,movesandterms Alsocoversdanceflooretiquetteandcorrectdanceposture Onelab
HPE 097I • Intermediate Progressive Two-Step Swing 0.5 cr.
ContinuationofBeginningProgressiveTwo-StepSwingusingfastermusicandmoreintricatepatternsandmoves Includesoverviewofintermediatetwo-Steptechniques,movesandterms Onelab
HPE 098A • Yoga Overview 0.5 cr.Seriesofstretchingandbreathingexercisesdesignedtoincreaseflexibilityandstrengthtocreatebetterconcentrationandtopromotefeelingsofrelaxation,emotionalstrengthandasenseofcenterednessandawareness Onelab
HPE 101A • Yoga for Relaxation 1 cr.Focusoncombinationofbreathing,concentrationandphysicalmovements Routinesfollowedbyfiveto10minutesofrelaxationtechniques Twolab
HPE 101B • Beginning Yoga 1 cr.BasicYogaposes,breathingtechniques,principlesofrelaxationandbodyawareness Designedtoincreaseflexibilityandstrength,createbetterconcentration,andpromotefeelingsofrelaxation Twolab
HPE 101C • Intermediate Yoga 1 cr.Studentsbuildonskillslearnedinbeginningyoga,refiningpostures,breathingandmeditation Pranayamatechniquesandintermediatelevelasanasareintroduced Discussionofyogaphilosophywillbeinterwovenwithphysicalpractice Prerequisite:HPE101Borinstructorpermission Twolab
HPE 106 • Aerobics 1 cr.Aerobicsisaseriesofprogressiveconditioningexercisesperformedtomusic Exercisesarebaseduponthefourcomponentsoffitness:flexibility,muscularstrengthandendurance,bodycompositionandcardiovascularendurance Classesaredesignedtosatisfytheconditioningrequirementsofmenandwomenofallages Twolab
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HPE 110 • Beginning Weight Training 1 cr.
Designedtosupplementanaerobiccardiovasculartrainingprogram Includesbasicanatomyandexercisephysiology,musclegroupsandtheappropriateexercisesforeach Alsoincludesweighttrainingprinciples,systemsandsafety Twolab
HPE 111 • Advanced Weight Training 1 cr.
Designedtosupplementanaerobiccardiovasculartrainingprogram Includesbasicanatomyandexercisephysiology,musclegroups,andappropriateexercisesforeach Alsoincludesadvanceduseofthemachinesandfree-weights Bodybuildingtechniquesarepresented,ifrequested Twolab
HPE 115 • Golf 1 cr.Principlesofthegame:safety,approachshots,fullstrokes,putting,specialshots,rulesandstrategyforbeginningandintermediategolfers Fornon-beginners,thecourseprovidesanopportunitytoreviewfundamentalsandpracticethoseaspectsofthegamethataremoredifficult (A special greens fee must be paid at the beginning of each class.)Onelecture;onelab
HPE 124 • Beginning Swimming 1 cr.Focusonswimmingfundamentals Emphasizesorientationtotheaquaticenvironmentandbasicswimmingskills Personalsafetyandrescueskillsareincludedtohelpparticipantsmeetsafetygoals Providesinstructionindevelopingphysicalfitnessthroughswimming Twolab
HPE 126 • Fitness Swimming 1 cr.Progressiveswimforfitnessprogramwithworkoutsgraduallyincreasingfrom100yardstotwomiles;fundamentalandadvancedtechniques,plusdives,in-waterstartsandturns Personalsafetyandrescueskillsareincluded Mustbeabletoswim25yards,frontcrawl Twolab
HPE 127 • Aqua Fit 1 cr.Recreational,nonclinical,warmwateractivityprogramapprovedbytheArthritisFoundation Exercisesdesignedtodecreasepainandstiffness,improvejointflexibility,reducemuscleweakness,andimprovebalanceandcoordination Swimmingabilitynotnecessarytoparticipate Twolab
HPE 128 • Aquatic Calisthenics 1 cr.
Aprogramofbasicexerciseutilizingawaterenvironmentforimprovementofgeneralmuscletone,strengthandflexibility;alsoincludesfundamentalsofbasicrescueandwatersafety Twolab
HPE 136 • Karate I 1 cr.IntroductiontothebasicskillsofthemartialartofKarate,itsphilosophyandhistory Includessimpleself-defensetechniquesandmentaldiscipline Prerequisite:Signedwaiverofresponsibility Twolab
HPE 137 • Karate II 1 cr.ThebasicskillsofTae Kwon-Doand/orShonto KanandthehistoryandphilosophyofKarate IncludesphysicalandmentalconditioningtechniquesandadvancedKarateskills Prerequisites: HPE136andsignedwaiverofresponsibility Twolab
HPE 150 • Physical Fitness I 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 151 • Physical Fitness II 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 152 • Physical Fitness III 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 153 • Physical Fitness IV 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 154 • Physical Fitness V 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 155 • Physical Fitness VI 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab
HPE 161 • Land Navigation and Wilderness Survival 2 cr.
Instructioninthebasicskillsnecessarytosurviveinawildernessenvironment Wildernesstravelandrecreationexperiencesareprovided Onelecture;twolab
HPE 192 • Square Dance 1 cr.InstructionandparticipationinavarietyofNorthAmericansquareandrounddances Twolab
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HPE 218 • Personal Health 3 cr.Emphasizestotalwellness,preventivemedicineandindividualresponsibility Studentslearntoassesstheircurrenthealthpractices,strengthenthosethatarepositiveandreplacethosethatarenegative Threelecture
HPE 232 • Water Safety Instructor 3 cr.
Coursebeginswithareviewandretestofalltheadvancedlifesavingskills Studentsaretaught(a)torecognizeandavoidhazardouswaterconditionsandpractices,(b)touseself-rescueskillstogetoutofdangeroussituations,and(c)todevelopskillsinrescuingorassistingpersonsindangerofdrowning Prerequisites:17orolder;ARCAdvancedLifesavingCertificateandARCSwimmer’sCertificate;ortheabilitytoperformalltherequiredSwimmerSkills Onelecture;fourlab
Health Sciences (HES)HES 102 • Health
Career Occupations 3 cr.
Gearedtowardhelpingstudentinterestedinahealthcarecareerdiscovertypesofcareeropportunitiesavailable Fostersthedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingskillsusingproblemsolvingmodels TopicsincludehealthcaretodayandNationalHealthcareSkillsStandards Threelecture
HES 106 • Introduction to Community Health Work 3 cr.
Preparescommunityadviserstoprovideoutreachhealthprevention,advocacy,educationandreferralserviceswithinprescribedneighborhood Competenciestaughtincludecommunityhealthandhumanservices,capacitybuilding,culturalmediation,healtheducationassessmentandteaching Prerequisite:AdmissiontoCommunityHealthAdvisoryProgram Threelecture
HES 108 • Community Health Work Field Work 6 cr.
Communityhealthadviserskillsarepracticedandevaluatedincommunity-basedhealthandhumanserviceagencies/settings Studentscomplete320clockhoursofdirectservicescheduledinaneight-weekblockat40hoursperweekor16weeksat20hoursperweek Prerequisite:HES106 Onelecture,20lab
HES 109 • Phlebotomy 4 cr.Theoryandpracticeofphlebotomyandspecimenprocessingwithpracticum Prerequisite:EMT104 Threelecture;threelab
HES 120 Law and Ethics of the Health Care Professional 3 cr.
Overviewofmedicallawandethicsrelevanttothehealthcareprofessional,includingpatientconsents,invasionofprivacy,malpractice,governmentregulations,confidentialityandtheenvironmentofhealthcareinstitutions Threelecture
HES 145 • Nutrition 3 cr.Essentialnutrientsandtheirrelationshiptohealthandthebody’suseofthosenutrients Includesstudiesoftherapeuticdietsandmedicalconditionsforwhichtheyareprescribed DiscussesdietaryguidelinesandfederalRecommendedDietaryAllowance(RDA)ineffectivemealplanningandnutritionalevaluation Threelecture
HES 170 • Medical Terminology 3 cr.Basicreviewofwordroots,combiningforms,prefixesandsuffixesneededforbuildinganeffectiveverbalandwrittenbiomedicalvocabulary Threelecture
Heavy Equipment Operations (HQO)HQO 108 • NCCER Core
Curriculum Review 4 cr.Reviewofbasicsafety,mathematicsandpowertools Introductiontoblueprints,basicrigging,communicationandemployabilityskills Twolecture;fourlab
HQO 109 • Basic Operation Techniques/Tractors 3 cr.
Basicinstructionforsafeoperationsandpreventativemaintenanceoneachtypeofequipment;includingpropermounting,startupprocedures,andbasicmovementsofthemachineanditsattachments Alsocoversoperationofutilitytractorsandheavy-dutyarticulatedtractors Twolecture;twolab
HQO 111 • Orientation to Trade – Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Equipment 3 cr.
Introducesbasicmachineoperationsforconstruction,transport,materials,handlingandotherheavyequipment Providesstudentwithcorrecttheory,safetyandoperationsactivitiesforproficiencywithvarioustypesofequipment Threelecture
HQO 113 • Grades Part I 2 cr.Introductiontotheconceptsofelevationsandgrading,theuseandinterpretationofgradestakes,andbasicprocessofgradingconstructionsites,distancemeasuring,andfinishgrades Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture
HQO 119 • Introduction to Earthmoving and Trucks 3 cr.
Summarizestheearthmovingprocess,includingtheheavyequipmentoperator’sroleinensuringanefficientandprofitableoperation Coverstheuseofdozers,scrapers,loaders,excavators,andtrucksintheearthmovingprocessanddetailedoperationofon-andoff-roaddumptrucks Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
HQO 121 • Rollers and Scrapers 3 cr.Coversoperationsofvariousmachinesusedtocompactsoil,aswellassoilclassificationandcompaction Alsothedutiesandresponsibilitiesofoperators,safetyrules,andpreventativemaintenanceofboththescraperandtheroller Co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
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HQO 122 • Loaders and Forklifts 3 cr.Coversthevarioususesofloadersandforklifts,aswellasoperatormaintenanceandsafety Operatingproceduresforloadersincludeloading,gradingandexcavation;lifting,transporting,andplacingvarioustypesofloadsforforklifts Co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
HQO 123 • Excavation Mathematics and MSHA Training 3 cr.
Coversformulasandmethodsusedtocomputecutandfillrequirementsonajob,illustratestechniquesusedtoquicklyestimateexcavationsandprovidesabriefoverviewofsoftwareusedtocomputeexcavationrequirements MSHA:NewMinerTrainingtaughtbyArizonaMineandSafety;includesfirst-aidtrainingandMSHAcertification Prerequisite:ASSETnumericalscoreof34orCOMPASSpre-algebrascoreof35orinstructorpermission,orTLC092orMAT100 Threelecture
HQO 210 • Grades Part II and Civil Blueprint Reading 4 cr.
GradesPartIcourseinformationisusedtoteachpropermethodsforsettinggrades,interpretinggradestakes,andreadingsiteplanstoensureearthmovingworkmeetsspecifications Civilblueprintreadingsectionexplainshowtoreadsiteplanstoobtaincutandfillinformation Alsoidentifiessafetyandlegalissuesforheavyequipmentoperatorssuchasundergroundutilitiesandpropertylines Prerequisite:HQO113;co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Fourlecture
HQO 211 • Backhoes and Dozers 4 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsfordozersandbackhoes Dozersectioncoversclearing,backfilling,stockpilinganddemolition Thebackhoesectioncoverstrenching,loading,demolition,backfilling,layingpipeandexcavationoffoundations Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab
HQO 212 • Introduction to Crew Leader and Excavators 4 cr.
Coversbasicprojectplanning,schedulingtechniques,coordinationandcommunicationofworkassignmentsfromheavyequipmenttoothertradesandcrafts,aswellasprojectsetupandmaterialpurchasingrequirements Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingproceduresandoperatingmethodsforexcavators Emphasizessafeoperationsoftheequipment Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab
HQO 230 • Motor Graders 4 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsformotorgraders Emphasizessafeoperationsoftheequipment Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab
HQO 231 • Advanced Operational Tech and MSHA Annual Refresher 3 cr.
Advancedtopicsforequipmentoperators,includingsafety,controllingandworkingaroundwater,calculatingoperationcosts,andlayingpipe Safetymeetings,reporting,inspections,investigations,andhazardousmaterialrequirements,aswellastheuse,calibrationandmaintenanceoflaserinstruments MSHA:AnnualRefresherTrainingtaughtbyArizonaMineandSafety;includesfirst-aidtrainingandMSHAre-certification Prerequisite:HQO123orinstructorpermission;co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Threelecture
HQO 232 • Finishing and Grading and Soils 3 cr.
Varioustypesofheavyequipmenttofinishandtrimgradesandslopesofpads,ditchesandotherstructures;specificationandproceduresforcheckingthefinalgrade;howshrinkandswellfactorsaffectequipmentselectionandperformance Also,soilsclassificationsystemsandtechniquesforworkingwithvarioussoiltypes Prerequisites:HQO113andHQO123;co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Threelecture
HQO 233 • Cranes and Rigging 2 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,main-tenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsforcranes;emphasizingsafeoperationsoftheequipment Also,diversetypesofriggingandtheiruses Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 240 • Advanced Loader Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingaloader Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 241 • Advanced Dump Truck Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingadumptruck Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 242 • Advanced Scraper Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingascraper Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 243 • Advanced Backhoe Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingabackhoe Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
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HQO 244 • Advanced Excavator Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusinganexcavator Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 245 • Advanced Forklift Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingaforklift Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 246 • Advanced Dozer Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingadozer Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
HQO 247 • Advanced Motor Grader Operation 2 cr.
Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingamotorgrader Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab
HQO 248 • General Maintenance 2 cr.Focusesonbasicmaintenanceofheavyequipment Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
History (HIS)HIS 105 • U.S. History to 1877 3 cr.SurveyofthehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromitsbeginningthroughtheCivilWarandReconstruction Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HIS 106 • U.S. History Since 1877 3 cr.SurveyofthehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromthepost-CivilWarReconstructionperiodtothepresent Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HIS 110 • Southwestern History 3 cr.In-depthlookatthehistoryoftheSouthwestregionoftheUnitedStatesfromitsprehistorytothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HIS 115 • Navajo History 3 cr.ExaminesDinéhistorybeginningwithanthropologicaltheoriesaboutprehistoricmigrationstoandacculturationintheSouthwest,laterEuropeancontact,andendingwithcurrentevents Includesanoverviewoflegal,judicial,andgovernmentalissuesandinterrelationships Threelecture
HIS 155 • Western Civilization to 1700 3 cr.
TracesoriginanddevelopmentofWesternmanandhisinstitutionsfromtheAncientWorldthroughtheAgeofEnlightenment Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HIS 156 • Western Civilization Since 1700 3 cr.
TracestheoriginanddevelopmentofWesternmanandhisinstitutionsandideasfromtheFrenchRevolutiontothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HIS 160 • Historical Genealogy 3 cr.Introductiontothatbranchofhistoryinvolvingthestudyoffamilyrelationships Acquaintsparticipantswiththefundamentalsnecessarytosolveagenealogicalproblem Twolecture;twolab
Home Crafts and Technology (HCT)HCT 096A • Stained Glass 1.5 cr.Copperfoiltechniqueusedtocreatecolorfulpiecesofart Advancedstudentsareexposedtocreativetechniqueswithglass,pattern-making,workingwithleadcame,ormosaicmaking,accordingtotheirinterest Threelab
HCT 097A • Navajo Rug Weaving 1 cr.IntroductiontomaterialsandtechniquesofNavajorugweaving;emphasisontheindividualityofcreatinganddesigningaNavajorug Yarnwillbesubstitutedforwool Twolab
HCT 097B • Beginning Weaving 0.5 cr.Operatingprinciplesofafour-harnessloom,thewarpingprocessandavarietyofweavestructures Studentsweaveasampler,illustratingafewofthemanypossibleweavestructures Onelab
HCT 098A • Beginning Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.
Studentslearnthebasicsofstrippiecingbycompletingeightprojectsdesignedtoteachquickandeasypiecingmethodsincludinghalf-squaretriangles,rightandleftthree-partsquares,four-partsquares,FlyingGeese,simpleappliquéandY-seams,andmanyothershortcuts,formulas,andtechniques Threelab
HCT 098B • Intermediate Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.
Studentsreviewbasicsofstrippiecingandareintroducedtocurvedpiecingaswellaslearningtoselectatraditionalpatternanddevelopanalternativedesignfromthepatterntosharewithclass Studentsalsolearnfoundationpiecing,interfacingappliqué,andhowtodomachinebindingwithmiteredcorner Threelab
HCT 098C • Advanced Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.
Studentslearntodraftanddesigntheirownpatterns,maketemplatesandcompleteintricatedesigns,includinghowtomathematicallyadjustpatternsize Studentsdoaclasspresentationofapatterntheyhavedesigned Threelab
HCT 098D • Advanced Quilt Studio 1.5 cr.
Studentsworkonprojectsoftheirchoice;receiveideasforprojects,planningassistance,andhelpwithproblemsrelatedtoquilting Studentsareencouragedtobringprojectstheyareworkingontoclass Threelab
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Home Economics (HEC)HEC 112 • Beginning
Clothing Construction 3 cr.Applicationofconstructionprinciplesfrompatterntoacompletedgarment Emphasisisonsewing,speedandfundamentalfittingtechniques Twolecture;twolab
HEC 113 • Intermediate Clothing Construction 3 cr.
Applicationofconstructionprinciples Emphasisisonpatternalteration,machinesewingtechniquesandconstructionoffittedgarments Prerequisite:HEC112orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
HEC 114 • Sewing with New Fabrics 3 cr.
Techniquesofsewingwithnewlydevelopedsyntheticfabrics Twolecture;twolab
HEC 245 • Advanced Clothing Construction 3 cr.
Advancedproblemsandtechniquesofclothingconstructionandtailoring NoprerequisitebutstudentsareadvisedtohavecompletedHEC112,HEC114orequivalent Twolecture;twolab
HEC 246 • Tailoring 3 cr.Usingandshapingmaterials,pressingandhand-sewingtechniquesinconstructionofasuitorcoat Prerequisite:HEC245 Twolecture;twolab
Honors Colloquia (HON)HON 101 • Honors Colloquium I 1 cr.
HON 102 • Honors Colloquium II 1 cr.
HON 201 • Honors Colloquium III 1 cr.
HON 202 • Honors Colloquium IV 1 cr.TheNPCPresident’sScholarsProgramisdesignedtoprovideadvancementinscholarshipbyfosteringin-depthreading,writinganddiscussionofideasrepresentativeofvariousdisciplines Theprogramalsoprovidesenrichmentactivitiestailoredtoenhancethelearningprocess Additionally,thescholarsprogramoffersaseriesofspeciallydesignedcoursesfortransferandtwo-yearstudents (Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars.)
Human Development (HDE)HDE 100 • Career Awareness and
Exploration 3 cr.StudentsareintroducedtoNorthlandPioneerCollegeacademicrequirements,developcareerandeducationalplans,andparticipateinavarietyofindividualactivities,whichwillinvolvedecision-making,valueclarification,andcareerinformationresearch Standardizedtestsareadministeredtohelpstudentsdetermineoccupationalinterests,aptitudesandpersonalities Résumédevelopment,interviewingandjobseekingskillsareemphasized Threelecture
HDE 105 • Success Strategies for College 3 cr.
Structured,yethighlyindividualizedclassgearedtowardmeetingtheneedsofeachstudent Studentslearntoaccessamultitudeofresources;gainguidanceandsupportfromfacultymembersandpeerstofullydevelopacademicandlifeskills;andtopromotethedevelopmentoflearning,understanding,perseveranceandcriticalthinkingskillsthatleadtocollegesuccess Threelecture
HDE 110 • Positive and Effective Parenting 3 cr.
Assistintheacquiringofknowledge,skillsandattitudesthatdirectlycontributetopositiveparenting Specialemphasisplacedonlisteningandtalkingskillsbetweenparentandchild Understandingthegoalsofmisbehaviorandappropriatecopingskillsarealsoexplored Threelecture
HDE 115 • Assertiveness Training 2 cr.
Utilizetechniquesofbehavior-change,psychology,speech,communicationandrole-playingtocreateastrong,practicalapproachtobecomingmoreassertiveinpersonalandemployerrelations Twolecture
HDE 120 • Stress Management 2 cr.Identifycausesofstressfulsituationsandwaysofcopingwiththem Theoriesonstressmanagement Twolecture
HDE 130 • Building Self-Esteem 0.5 cr.
Explorationandassessmentofstudent’scurrentself-esteemlevel Includesstrategiesandtoolsfordevelopingthoughts,feelingsandbehaviorsthatcanenhanceself-esteematschool,workandinpersonallife One-halflecture
HDE 140 • Coping with Teenagers 3 cr.
Meetstheneedsofparentsindefiningtheirrolesandresponsibilitieswithintheirownfamilies Thecourseincludesunderstandingofacceptance,discipline,rightsandenrichmentastheyrelatetoteenagers Threelecture
HDE 150 • Leadership Skills 1 cr.Thebasicconceptsandskillsinvolvedinfunctioninginleadershiproles Includespracticalapplicationofskillsinstudentgovernmentassignmentsorcommitteeroles Enrollmentlimitedtoinvolvementinstudentgovernment Onelecture
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HDE 155 • Stress Management Skills 0.5 cr.
Identifystressfulsituationsandexplorewaysofcopingwiththem Focusonenvironmental,physiologicalandperceptualapproachestohelpindividualsdevelopacopingplan One-halflecture
HDE 160 • Assertiveness Skills 3 cr.Utilizetechniquesofbehaviorchange,speech,communicationandrole-playingtocreateastrong,practicalapproachtobecomingmoreassertiveinpersonalandemployerrelations One-halflecture
Human Services (HUS)HUS 110 • Introduction to
Social Work 3 cr.Socialworkasaprofessionandsocialwelfareasaninstitution Emphasizehistoricaldevelopmentofthefield,fundamentalsocialworkprinciplesandphilosophy Providesstudentswithabeginningunderstandingofsocialworkpracticemethodsfordeliveryofservicestopeoplewithvariousproblemsinliving Introducestheclientintakeandinterviewprocess Threelecture
HUS 111 • Foundations of Chemical Dependency 3 cr.
Introductiontothefoundationsofthealcoholanddrug-abuserehabilitationfield Emphasisontherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheaddictionparaprofessionalcounselor,ethicalissues,pharmacology,familydynamics,dualdiagnosis,interventiontechniques,self-helpgroups,levelsofcare,symptomidentification,andconductingalcohol/drughistories Interactiveworkisstressed Threelecture
HUS 112 • Biosystems/Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency 3 cr.
Explorationofthephysiologicaleffectsofchemicaluseonhumanbiologicalsystemsandhumandevelopment Emphasizeshumananatomyandphysiology,andtheidentificationandmanagementofchemicallyinducedcrisissituations Threelecture
HUS 120 • Introduction to Helping Skills 3 cr.
Methodsofinterviewing,interactivecommunication,takingandwritingcasehistories Skilldevelopmentthroughroleplaying Threelecture
HUS 130 • Interpersonal Communications 2 cr.
Interpersonalcommunicationskillsastheyareusedinone-on-onesituations Theskillsaretaughtthroughaseriesofrole-playingexercises Twolecture
HUS 140 • Group Dynamics 3 cr.Examinationofsmallgroupandgroupdynamicsintheoryandpracticethroughgroupdiscussion,role-playandsocio-drama Threelecture
HUS 150 • Intervention in Domestic Violence 1 cr.
Psychologyanddynamicsofdomesticviolence Studentsareassistedwithforminganinterventionstyle,whichpromotesconflictresolution,advocacyandclientsupport Onelecture
HUS 160 • Drug Abuse in Our Society 3 cr.
History,pharmacology,andthepsychologicalandsocialeffectsofthecommonchemicalsubstancesbeingabusedintheUnitedStates Threelecture
HUS 180 • Cross Cultural Helping Skills 2 cr.
Introductiontosocialvaluesofculturesemphasizingcross-culturalcommunication Includesunderstandingofandskillstoworkwithpersonsfromothercultures Twolecture
HUS 185 • Codependency 3 cr.Coverscodependency–thesituationwheresomeoneissodependentonanotherperson(s)thathisorherownneedsarenotmet Therecoveryandrelapseprocesses,aswellastreatmentissuesarediscussed Threelecture
HUS 210 • Family Dynamics and Chemical Dependency 3 cr.
Analysisoftheimpactofaddictionsonallmembersofafamily Interviewingassessmentandtherapeuticapproachesparticularlyusefulforthesefamilymembersarepresented Threelecture
HUS 211 • Recovery and Relapse 2 cr.
Reviewofthebio-psychosocialprocessesofrecoveryandrelapseinchemicaldependency Explorationofthefactorsthatbothcontributetoandinhibitrecoveryandrelapse Twolecture
HUS 212 • Case Report Writing 1 cr.Terminology,technicalformsandtechniquesofobservationnecessarytomaintainrecordsincommunityagencies Onelecture
HUS 215 • Professional Ethics and Counseling 1 cr.
Explorationoftopicsrelativetotheprofessionalandethicaldevelopmentofthechemicaldependencycounselor,includingmanpowerutilization,professionalismandthemeetingofindividualcounselorneedswithinthefield Onelecture
HUS 218 • Dual Diagnosis 2 cr.Examinedualdiagnosis(mentalillnessandchemicaldependency)fromthebio-psychosocialmodel Includescauses,consequences,assessmentandtreatmentoftheduallydiagnosedperson Emphasizesthepsycho-educationalmodeloftreatment Twolecture
HUS 251 • Developing a Culture of Care 2 cr.
Introductiontothedevelopmentofaresidentialchildandyouthcareprofessionalbaseduponcharacteristicsofsharedhistory,commonlanguage,generalknowledgeofthefieldandcompetencyinthefield Twolecture
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HUS 252 • Building Relationships 2 cr.
Studyofrelationshipsontwolevels:assistingtheresidentialassistantinestablishingpositiverelationshipswithchildrenandtheroleoftheresidentialassistantasteachertochildren Twolecture
HUS 253 • Teaching Discipline 2 cr.Theexplorationoftherelationshipbetweenunmetneedsofchildren’sbehaviorandtheissuesrelatedtoteachingdisciplineinresidentialcare Twolecture
HUS 256 • Understanding Child Development 2 cr.
Anoverviewofchildren’sprocessofdevelopmentinfouraspects:physical,personality,socialandcognitive Includesproblemsofolderchildrenfunctioningatadevelopmentallevelbelowtheirage Twolecture
Humanities (HUM)HUM 150 • Humanities in the
Western World I 3 cr.Acriticalreading/writing/thinking-centered,integratedhumanitiescourse,emphasizinglandmarksintheculturalheritageofWesterncivilizationfromclassicalGreecetotheRenaissance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
HUM 151 • Humanities in the Western World II 3 cr.
Acriticalreading/writing/thinking-centered,integratedhumanitiescourse,emphasizinglandmarksintheculturalheritageofWesterncivilizationfromtheRenaissancetothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Industrial Arts (INA)INA 105 • Woodworking I 3 cr.Basicmaterials,toolsandtechniquestoproducewoodprojects Topicsincludeshopsafety,toolcertification,useandcareofhandtools/portablepowertools/woodworkingmachinery,designinganddrawingwoodprojects,commonwoodidentificationandselection,surfacing/jointing/crosscutting/rippinglumber,dadoandrabbettechniques,fasteners,clamping,gluing,joinery,assembly,surfacepreparation,andfinishing Twolecture;twolab
INA 106 • Woodworking II 3 cr.Intermediatecourseinmaterials,toolsandtechniquesusedtoproducewoodprojects Topicsincludeshopsafetyforspecializedtools,useandcareofspecialtywoodworkinghandtools/specialtyportablepowertoolsandspecialtywoodworkingmachinery,multi-viewprojectdesignsanddrawings,hardwoodlumbergradesandidentification,intermediatecomplexjoinery,specialjoiningandshapingmethods,setups,surfacepre-finishing,andfinishing Prerequisite:INA105 Twolecture;twolab
INA 150 • Wood Antique Restoration I 3 cr.
Therestorationofwoodantiques Topicsincludeshopandpersonalsafety,toxic/causticsubstanceprecautions,projectselection,woodandmaterialsidentification,handtools,portablepowertools,basicwoodworkingmachinery,finishidentification,finishremoval,disassemblytechniques,minorpartsduplication,reassembly,finishmatching,andapplyingnewfinishes Twolecture;twolab
INA 180 • Introduction to Upholstery 3 cr.
Basiclevelsofupholsteryshopsafety,preparationofworkareas,projectreview,frameassembly,materials,pre-planningofprojects,andpro/consofparticularmaterialsandmethods Twolecture;twolab
INA 181 • Upholstery Tools and Safety 3 cr.
Introductiontothemachinery,handtools,safetyequipment,andshoppracticesandproceduresusedintheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab
INA 182 • Measurements and Calculations for Upholsterers 3 cr.
Basicconceptsofmathematicsastheyapplytotheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab
INA 183 • Upholstery Materials 3 cr.Introductiontothematerialsusedinfurnitureconstruction,includingtheintegralpartsoftheframework,typesofsprings,variouspaddingmaterials,differentfabrictypes,etc Twolecture;twolab
INA 184 • Upholstery Sewing 3 cr.Introductiontothebasicsewingmethodsandequipmentusedintheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab
INA 185 • Upholstery 3 cr.Thefundamentalsofupholstering Topicsincludebasictools,safety,basicmaterials,fabricselection,removalofoldcoverings,repairs,installingspringsandwebbing,paddingandsub-covering,cuttingandsewingfittedfabric,fabricinstallation,andslipcovers Twolecture;twolab
INA 186 • Upholstery Projects 3 cr.Upholsteryprojectsofvaryingdegreesofdifficultysostudentsgainexperienceinstrippingandrepairingframes,removingoldwoodfinishesandapplyingnewones,installingnewwebbing,springsandpadding,aswellascreatingcoveringsandcushions Twolecture;twolab
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INA 205 • Woodworking III 3 cr.Formingandjoiningprocessesforwoodprojects Topicsincludelathesafety,centertocenterturnedpieces,faceplateturnings,advancedrouterapplications,shapersafety,pieceworkproduction,custommoldingsandtrimproduction,parquetryandinlays,exoticwoodidentificationandutilization,andalternatemethodsoffinishing Prerequisite:INA106 Twolecture;twolab
INA 206 • Woodworking IV 3 cr.Productionwoodworking Topicsincludeprojectselection,productionplanning,replicationmethodsforradialarmsaw/tablesaw/bandsaw/lathe/shaper/portablepowertools,jigdesignandmanufacture,fixturedesignandmanufacture,serviceofwoodworkingportablepowertoolsandmachinery,alignmenttechniques,shoplayoutforproduction,andfinishmatchingandcontrol Prerequisite:INA205 Twolecture;twolab
INA 250 • Wood Antique Restoration II 3 cr.
Therestorationofwoodantiques Topicsincludeprojectselection,sequenceofwork,woodandmaterialsidentificationandmatchingoralternatives,finish-removalbychemicalandmanualmethods,antiquehardware,traditionaljoinery,traditionalandmodernfinishselection,disassemblytechniques,minorandmajorpartsduplication,reassembly/pre-finishingtechniques,andreassembly,refinishing Prerequisite:INA150 Twolecture;twolab
INA 285 • Upholstery II 3 cr.Upholsterytechniques Topicsincludesafety,specialtytooluseandcare,standardandunusualfabricationmaterials,fabricselection,removalofoldcoverings,structuraldisassembly,structuralrepairs,fabricatingreplacementcomponents,structuralreassembly,modifyingupholstereditems,springinstallation,webbingreplacement,installingpadding,sub-coverings,tradetricksforcuttingandsewing,fabricinstallation,slipcovers,andfinefinishingdetails Prerequisite:INA185 Twolecture;twolab
INA 286 • Auto and Marine Upholstery 3 cr.
Specializedcourseinreupholsteringautomotiveandmarinefixtures Topicsincludesafety,specialtytools,weatherresistantmaterials,mechanismmaintenance/repair/modifications,disassembly,removalofcoverings,partsreplacementandrepair,springandwebbingrepairandinstallation,padding,sub-coverings,patterns,cutting/sewing/installationoffabric,andslipcoverinstallation Prerequisite:INA185 Twolecture;twolab
Industrial Technology (ITP)ITP 105 • Unified Technical Concepts
of Physics I 3 cr.Basicappliedphysicalscienceprincipleswithemphasisonhowtheyrelatetotechnicalcareers Topicscoveredinclude:principlesofforce,work,power,resistance,rate,energyandforcetransducers Prerequisite:MAT109orequivalent Twolecture;twolab
ITP 106 • Unified Technical Concepts of Physics II 3 cr.
Basicappliedphysicalscienceprinciplesmostusefultostudentswhoplantocontinuetheirstudyandworkastechniciansinadvancedtechnologyoccupations Topicsincludemomentum,waves,energyconversions,transducers,radiation,opticalsystemsandtimeconstants Prerequisite: ITP105 Twolecture;twolab
ITP 130 • Water Supply and Treatment I 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWaterDistributionandWaterTreatmentclassesIandIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExam Topicsincludecertificationandlegalissues,watersciences,hydraulicandmathematics,safety,maintenance,management,processes,andaspecificlistofothertopicsprioritizedfromrecentexaminationsfortheseclassesofcertification Sixlecture
ITP 131 • Water Supply and Treatment II 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWaterTreatmentandWaterDistributionclassIIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExams Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture
ITP 132 • Water Supply and Treatment III 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWaterTreatmentandWaterDistributionclassIVofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture
ITP 140 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment I 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIandIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture
ITP 141 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment II 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture
ITP 142 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment III 6 cr.
ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIVofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture
ITP 150 • Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems 3 cr.
Overviewofhydraulicsandpneumaticswithemphasisonpracticalapplicationintechnologysystems Hydraulicsandpneumaticstheory,systemdesign,systemcomponentsandsystemtroubleshootingarecovered Emphasisisoncontrolsystems Twolecture;twolab
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ITP 160 • Robotics 3 cr.Introductorycourseinthebasicprogrammingandoperationofindustrialrobots Topicsincluderoboticsvocabulary,pickandplaceoperations,positioningbywrittenprogram,writingadvancedmulti-positionprograms,incorporatingsensor-relativepositions,multi-positioningteachingprocedures,repetitivecycleprogramoperation,andsortingprograms Twolecture;twolab
ITP 161 • Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3 cr.
Introductorycourseincomputer-aidedmanufacturing TopicsincludeCartesiancoordinatesystem,gridsheetdrawings,CNCprogramauthoring,Spectrummillingprogram,lathegridsheetusage,GandMcodes,lathecontrolprograms,AutoSketch,Spectrumsoftware,CNClatheprojects,CNCmillingprojectsandCNCengravingprojects Twolecture;twolab
ITP 200 • Systems Critical Thinking and Control 3 cr.
Integratetechnologycontrolprinciplesfromallmajorindustrialsystemsinthemajorareasofmanufacturing,construction,communications,transportationandhealthcare Emphasisisonsystemcriticalthinkingandprogrammablecontrollers Prerequisite:ITP150 Threelecture
ITP 201 • Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 4 cr.
PreparatorycourserequiredforstudentswantingtotakeNCCERIndustrialMaintenanceMechanicLevels1-4 Studentsareexposedtobasicbuildingfoundationskillsinconstruction 32lecturehours;64labhours
ITP 209 • Industrial Computational Skills 3 cr.
Appliedcomputationalskillsforthoseemployedinthepowergenerationindustries Topicsincludewholenumbersanddecimals;addition/subtraction/multiplication/division;averages;conversionsoffractionstodecimals;conversionofdecimalstofractions;transposingdecimalsandfractionstopercentages;transposingpercentagestodecimalsandfractions;negativepowersof10notations;positivepowersof10notations;areaofvariousgeometricshapes;volumeofvariousmaterialsandshapes;densityofvariousmaterialsandshapes;specificgravity;unitsoflength/distance/time/speed/volume/density;standardtometricconversions;factors;variousconversionsfactors;dimensionalproblemsandunitsofmeasure;dimensionalproblemsandunitsoflength;tablesandgraphs;hypotenuseofrighttriangles;decimalplacementto10,000ths,mathematicsandjobrelatedtasks Threelecture
ITP 210 • Power Principles I 6 cr.Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludebasicskills,industrialmathematics,plantsafety,minormaintenance,readingdiagramsandprocesssampling Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Sixlecture;threelab
ITP 211 • Power Principles II 6 cr.Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludevalves,pipingandauxiliaries,pumps,compressors,distillation,andheatexchangers Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerials Prerequisite:ITP210orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab
ITP 212 • Power Principles III 6 cr.Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludestatisticalprocesscontrol,chemistry,electricalsystems,instrumentationandcontrolmeasurement,automaticprocess,refrigeration,watertreatment,andwastewatertreatment Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Prerequisite:ITP211orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab
ITP 213 • Power Principles IV 6 cr.Finalcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludefurnaces,plantboilers,powerplantbasics,steamcycleandturbines,powerplantprotectionsystems,airandwaterpollutioncontrol,andtrouble-shooting Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerials Prerequisite: ITP212orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab
ITP 220 • Instrumentation and Controls I 6 cr.
Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludeplantandpersonalsafety;computationalskills;solderingskills;processcontrolinstrumentation;electroniccircuits;directcircuits;alternatingcircuits;semi-conductors;andcalibrationandrepairofplantelectronicsystems Sixlecture;twolab
ITP 221 • Instrumentation and Controls II 6 cr.
Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludedigitalelectronics;microprocessors;printsanddrawings;processcontrolfielddevices;instrumentationmeasurementapplications;controlinstrumentation;pneumaticcontrollersandtransmitters;finalcontrolloops;andhowtocalibrate,repairorreplaceIandCdevices Prerequisite:ITP220orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;onelab
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ITP 222 • Instrumentation and Controls III 6 cr.
Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludeprogrammablelogiccontrollers;instrumentationmeasurementapplications;controlinstrumentation;calibrate/repairofelectroniccontrollers;calibrate/repairpneumaticcontrollers;calibrate/repairelectronictransducers;calibrate/repairpneumatictransducers;andcalibrate/repairindicationswitches Prerequisite:ITP221orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab
ITP 223 • Instrumentation and Control IV 6 cr.
Lastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludefinalcontrol;IECEM(ContinuousEmissionMonitoring)system;calibrating/modifyingcontrolloops;calibrating/repairingpercentageofoxygenmonitors;calibrating/repairingopacitymonitors;calibrating/repairingSO2analyzers;andcalibrating/repairingNOXanalyzers Prerequisite:ITP222orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab
ITP 230 • Mechanical Maintenance I 6 cr.
Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludeorientationofthetrade,toolsofthetrade,fastenersandanchors,oxyfuelcutting,gasketsandpackets,mathematics,constructiondrawing,pumpsandvalves,testinstruments,rigging,mobileandsupportequipment,andlubrication Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizeandanchorthecoursematerial 70lecturehours;52labhours
ITP 231 • Mechanical Maintenance II 6 cr.
Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludebasiclayouts,introductiontopipingcomponents,copperandplasticpractices,introductiontoferrousmetalpipingpractices,howtoidentify/installandmaintainvalves,hydrostaticandpneumatictesting,introductiontobearings,low-pressuresteamsystems,high-pressuresteamsystemsandauxiliaries,distillationtowersandvessels,heaters,furnaces,heatexchangers,coolingtowers,finfans,andintroductiontotubework Prerequisite:ITP230orNCCERcertificationinleveloneIndustrialMaintenanceMechanic 15hourslecture;150hourslab
ITP 232 • Mechanical Maintenance III 6 cr.
Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseofthefundamentalskillsrequiredofindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludeadvancedtowersandvessels,trademathematics,precisiontools,installingbearings,installingcouplings,conventionalalignment,settingbaseplates,installingmechanicalseals,andinstallingbeltsandchains Prerequisite:ITP231orNCCERleveltwoIndustrialMaintenanceMechaniccertification 50lecturehours;105labhours
ITP 233 • Mechanical Maintenance IV 6 cr.
LastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedIndustrialMaintenanceMechanics Moduleswillincludepreventiveandpredictivemaintenance,advancedblueprintreading,compressorsandpneumaticsystems,reversealignment,laseralignment,introductoryskillsforthecrewleader,troubleshootingandrepairingpumps,troubleshootingandrepairinggearboxes,troubleshootingandrepairingconveyors,andadvancetowersandvessels Prerequisite:ITP232orcertificationinNCCERlevelthreeIndustrialMaintenanceMechanic 45lecturehours;95labhours
ITP 240 • Heat Rate Improvement 3 cr.
Theprinciplesofefficientpowerplantoperation Topicsincludeintroductiontoheatrateimprovement;principlesofheattransfer;powerplantthermodynamics;cycleefficiency;analysisofboilerefficiency;airheatersandpreheaters;windboxes/burners/furnaces;superheaters/reheaters/economizer;efficientboileroperation;boilerinstrumentsandcontrol;turbineefficiency;condenserefficiency;feedwaterheaterefficiency;andefficientpumpoperation Threelecture
ITP 250 • Electrical Maintenance I 6 cr.
Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofelectricalmaintenance Topicsincludeplantandpersonalsafety;computationalskills;printsdrawings;troubleshootingelectricalcircuits;layoutandinstallterminalandcontrolboxes;electricalgroundingsystems;Cadweldwelds;electricalconduit;nationalelectricalcode;directcurrent;alternatingcurrent;andfreezeprotection Sixlecture;fourlab
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ITP 251 • Electrical Maintenance II 6 cr.
Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofelectricalmaintenance Topicsincludelocatingelectricalsystemgrounds;storagebatteriesandchargers;troubleshootDCcircuits;singleandthree-phasecircuits;electricalcontroldevices;splicesandterminations;useofhighandlowvoltagegloves;ACtestequipment;plantlightingsystemrepair;transformers;welders;andtroubleshootingandrepair Prerequisite: ITP250orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;fourlab
ITP 252 • Electrical Maintenance III 6 cr.
Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludeplantelectricalsystems;motorsandgenerators;limittorquevalves;bearingmaintenanceandlubrication;riggingandliftingpractices;precisionmeasurement;NationalElectricalCode;electricalmaintenanceonsootblowers;motorsandassociatecircuits;cranesandhoists;rotarycardumpers;motoroperatedvalves;plantelevatorsandmanlifts;circuitbreakers;andswitchgears Prerequisite:ITP251orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab
ITP 253 • Electrical Maintenance IV 6 cr.
Lastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludecarrier’sgeneraltrainingcurriculum;heating,ventilatingandair-conditioning;plantelectricalsystems;semi-conductors;electroniccircuits;plantcommunicationsequipment;andplantfiresystems Prerequisite:ITP252orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab
Special Note:ITP250-through253-numberedcoursesareprimarilyofferedin-houseatareaindustries PublicstudentsseekingsuchemploymentareencouragedtotaketheITPcorerequirementcourses,coreelectivecoursesandotherITPelectivecoursesthatrelatetothedesiredemployment
ITP 268 • Programmable Logic Controllers 6 cr.
Trainingunitdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithbasicoperationandcomponentsofprogrammablelogiccontrollers(PLCs) Topicsincludeprogrammablecontrollers1-4 Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Prerequisites:ITP210-213orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab
ITP 270 • DC Analysis and Laboratory/Industrial Computational Skills Part 1 4 cr.
Designedtofamiliarizetraineeswiththeoriginofelectricitythroughdirectcurrenttheoryandapplication Includesatomicstructure,Ohm’sLaw,seriescircuits,parallelcircuits,DCmeters,powersourcesanduseofcommonlabinstrumentation Providesmathematicaltoolsforsubsequentstudyofdirectcurrentandsemiconductortheory Threelecture;twolab
ITP 271 • AC Analysis and Laboratory/Industrial Computational Skills Part 2 4 cr.
Coversalternatingcurrentgenerationandwaveforms,inductiveandcapacitivereactance,timeconstants,transformers,resonance,complexcircuits,andfilters Providesmathematicaltoolsforsubsequentstudyofalternatecurrentandsemiconductortheory Prerequisite:ITP270 Threelecture;twolab
ITP 272 • Control Systems ICore 4 cr.Coursecoverscontrolsystems,basicprinciplesofautomaticcontrol,calibrationprocedures,humanmachineinterfacing,basicelectricaltestequipment,digitalandanalogoscilloscopes,andpneumaticcontrols 45lecturehours;30lab
ITP 273 • Control Systems II Continuous Process Controls 6 cr.
Coursecoversfielddevicessuchastemperature,pressure,weight,level,flow,analytics,analogconfiguration,digitalconfigurationwithaDCS,usingfielddevices,configuringwithalaptop,smartcontrollers,singleloopcontrollers,multipleloopcontrollers,andtuningloops AlsocoverstroubleshootingloopsandtroubleshootingDCSloopsproceduresandpractices Prerequisite: ITP272 45lecturehours;90lab
ITP 274 • Control Systems III Networks and Variable Speed Drives 4 cr.
Introductiontocontrolnetworks,settingupandtroubleshootingnetworks,andfiberopticnetworksystems Alsointroducesvariablespeeddrives,applicationsofvariablespeeddrives,systemintegrationofvariablespeeddrives,programmingvariablespeeddrivecontrollers,troubleshootingvariablespeeddrivecontrollers,andtroubleshootingvariablespeeddrivesystems Prerequisite:ITP273 45lecturehours;30lab
Languages (LAN)LAN 120 • Conversational Navajo I 3
cr.SimpleconversationinNavajo Threelecture
LAN 121 • Conversational Navajo II 3 cr.
Reviewandgrammarandphonetics Developmentofspeaking,readingandwritingskills Prerequisite:LAN120 Threelecture
LAN 125 • Conversational Apache I 3 cr.
IntroductiontoPhoneticAlphabet LearnthephoneticsoundsoftheApachelanguage,alphabetandvowels;andreproducingthesoundsfromthewrittenlanguage Somebasicvocabularyandexpressions Threelecture
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LAN 126 • Conversational Apache II 3 cr.
Beginninglanguagedrillsandskillscontinued Includessentencestructureandunusualvowelusage Prerequisite:LAN125 Threelecture
LAN 130 • Conversational Hopi I 3 cr.SimpleconversationalHopi Threelecture
LAN 131 • Conversational Hopi II 3 cr.ContinuestoemphasizeconversationalHopi FurtherdevelopmentofHopiphonetics,grammarandwritingskills CourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswishingtoconverseandwriteinHopi Prerequisite:LAN130 Threelecture
LAN 160 • Beginning American Sign Language 3 cr.
EmphasisonlearningofthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Threelecture
LAN 161 • Intermediate American Sign Language 3 cr.
ContinuationofemphasisonthelearningofthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Prerequisite:LAN160 Threelecture
LAN 201 • Navajo I 3 cr.Reviewmasteryofpronunciation,identificationoftonalsounds,simplesentencesandoralsentences Prerequisite:LAN121 Threelecture
LAN 202 • Navajo II 3 cr.ContinuationofNavajoI Focusongrammarandphonetics Developmentofspeaking,readingandwritingskills Prerequisite:LAN201 Threelecture
LAN 260 • Advanced American Sign Language 3 cr.
AdvancedemphasisonlearningthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Prerequisite:LAN161 Threelecture
LAN 261 • American Sign Language Grammar/Culture 3 cr.
Acomprehensiveevaluationofsyntax,grammarandculturerelatedtoAmericanSignLanguage Includesanemphasisonlinguistic,social,educationalandpoliticalissuesinDeafculture Specialemphasisontheculturalandphilosophicalattitudessharedwithotherminoritygroups Prerequisite:LAN161 Threelecture
LAN 262 • Conversational American Sign Language 3 cr.
Strengthensstudent’sabilitytocommunicateusingAmericanSignLanguage Helpsbuildvocabulary Allworkisgivenwithoutverbalinstruction Prerequisite:LAN260 Threelecture
Library Media Technology (LIB)LIB 101 • Orientation to Library Use
3 cr.Generaloverviewoftheservices,proceduresandresourcesofalibrary Studentsbecomefamiliarwith:1)differenttypesoflibrariesandtheirrespectivefunctions;2)libraryterminologyandprocedures;3)majorlibraryclassificationsystems;4)avarietyoflibraryreference(research)tools;and5)typicalaudio-visualequipmentfoundinlibraries Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 102 • Organization and Functions of Libraries 3 cr.
Anintroductiontothevarioustypesoflibraries,theorganizationalstructuresofeachandtheservicestheyprovide Providesanoverviewofthestandardprocedures,terminology,broadissuesandbasictechnologycommontothelibraryprofession Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 103 • Library Management and Administration 3 cr.
Coversthebasicelementsofsupervisionandpersonnelmanagementinlibraries,developinglibrarypolicies,oversightofthephysicalplant,administeringthebudgetandrelationswithgoverningbodies Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 106 • Technical Services and Cataloging 3 cr.
Overviewoflibraryfunctionsinatechnicalservicesdepartmentwithanemphasisonorganizing,classifyingandcatalogingprintandnonprintmaterialsforstorageandretrievalusingstandardlibrarytools Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 107 • Reference Sources and Services I 3 cr.
Basicknowledgeofreferencesources,servicesandresearchstrategies Includeshands-onexperiencewithreferencesources,periodicals,microformsandelectronicdatabases Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 108 • Public Relations and Marketing of Libraries 3 cr.
Publicrelationstechniquesfordevelopingmeaningfulservicesandprogramsapplicabletoparticularlibraries Exploremarketingeffortstoraiseawarenessoflibraryservicestothepopulationgroupsserved Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 111 • Collection Development in Libraries 3 cr.
Explorestheprinciplesofmaterialsselection,assessinginformationneeds,collectionmaintenancethroughweeding,resourcesharingandcooperativecollectiondevelopmentforavarietyoflibraries Pertinentissuessuchascensorship,readinglevelsandcopyrightarecovered Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
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LIB 112 • Introduction to Library Technology 3 cr.
Providesanoverviewoflibrarynetworks,automatedsystemsandtelecommunicationsapplicationsinlibraries Theroleoftechnologyinlibraries,includingtheInternetandequipmentfrequentlyusedarecovered Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture
LIB 120 • Young Adult and Children’s Services 3 cr.
Examinationoflibraryservicesforchildrenandyoungadultswithanemphasisonyoungadultandchildren’sliteratureandmaterialsselection Includesoverviewofchilddevelopmentandpsychology Threelecture
LIB 145 • Library Research Skills 1 cr.
Basicelementsoflibraryresearchnecessarytocompleteresearchprojectsassignedincollegecourses Recommendedforallstudentswhowritetermpapers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab
LIB 205 • Media Production and Equipment Maintenance 3 cr.
Theoperationandbasicmaintenanceofavarietyofaudio-visualequipmentcommonlyusedininformationcenters Focusesontroubleshootingtechniques Preparationandapplicationofvarioustypesofnon-printmedia,suchasvideoandaudio,areexplored Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 207 • Reference Sources and Services II 3 cr.
Tostrengthenthereferenceproficiencyandknowledgeofsources,includingonlinebibliographicdatabasesearchingservices,theprinciplesofthedetailedreferenceinterviewanddetailedsearchstrategies Prerequisite:LIB107 Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 209 • Current Trends and Issues in Library Media 3 cr.
Majortrendsandissuesthathaveanimpactontoday’slibrariesandmediacenters Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 210 • Library Media Field Experience 3 cr.
Supervisedworkexperienceinapublic,school,academicorspeciallibrarythatgivesthestudentactualhands-onexperiencewithavarietyoftasksinthestudent’schoiceoflibrary Prerequisites:CompletionofLibraryMediaTechnologycorecurriculumandinstructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 218 • Media/Book Review Preparation 1 cr.
Elementsofmediaand/orbookreviewing Practiceinthepreparationofbookand/ormediareviewsforpublicationortopromotereading Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture
LIB 220 • Church Librarianship 3 cr.Basiclibraryskillsnecessaryforworkinginchurchlibraries Emphasisisplacedonbasicreferencework,basiccataloging,basicfacilitiesmanagement,orderingofmaterials,budgetpreparation,publicityandinventory/fiscalcontrols Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab
LIB 221 • Library Display Preparation 1 cr.
Designandcreationoflibrarydisplays,bulletinboards,exhibitsandcollectionsasmarketingandinformationaltools Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab
LIB 236 • Grant Writing for Library/Media Centers 1 cr.
Basicpartsofagrantproposalandbasictechniquesforwritinggrantapplications Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab
Mathematics (MAT)MAT 100 • Pre-Algebra 3 cr.Foundationalmathematicscourseforstudentsunder-preparedinmathematics Includesanextensivereviewofthearithmeticofrealnumbersandathoroughtreatmentofbeginningalgebra,aswellastopicsfromnumbertheory,discretemathematicsandgeometry Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 101 • Basic Technical Mathematics 3 cr.
Practicalmathematicalskillsneededinawidevarietyoftradeandtechnicalareas Courseincludesareviewoffractions,decimals,percents,measurement,basicalgebra,andabriefoverviewofgeometryandtrigonometry Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 103 • Business Mathematics 3 cr.Instructionandpracticeinthemathematicsoffundamentalbusinessoperations Percentages,payroll,themathematicsofbuying,sellingandinventory,interestcomputations,loans,investments,andtaxes Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 105 • Mathematics for General Education 3 cr.
Reviewsthenatureandusesofmodernmathematicsforstudentsinthearts,humanitiesandsocialsciences Courseisnotintendedforscienceortechnicalstudents,butisdesignedtomeetthemathematicsrequirementsforanAASdegreeinselectedmajors (SeeDegreePrograms)Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
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MAT 109 • Algebra I: Introductory 3 cr.
Anintroductiontoalgebraforthosewhohavenotpreviouslystudieditorforwhoithasbeensometimesincedoingso Thisisthefirstclassinatwo-semestercourseinalgebra Itisassumedthataftercompletionofthisclass,thestudentwillfinishtheremainderofthisalgebrasequencebyenrollinginMAT112,AlgebraII:Intermediate Thiscourseexaminesthefundamentalideasofalgebraandpresentsbasiclaws,propertiesandoperations Techniquesforhandlingalgebraicexpressionsandsolvinglinearequationsandinequalitiesarecoveredindepth Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 112 • Algebra II: Intermediate 3 cr.
Secondpartofatwo-semestercourseinalgebra Extendsunderstandingofbasicalgebraicconceptsandskills Operationsonrationalandradicalexpressionsandtechniquesforsolvingquadratic,rational,exponentialandlogarithmicequationsarecoveredindepth Functions,relations,operationsonfunctions,andthegraphsandinversesoffunctionsarealsocovered Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:MAT109orsatisfactoryplacement
MAT 121 • Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.
Extendsstudent’sunderstandingofbasicalgebraicconceptsandskills Techniquesforsolvingequationsinoneandtwovariables,rationalequations,inequalities,polynomials,powersandroots,andequationsofseconddegreearecoveredindepth Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture
MAT 125 • Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
Statisticalmethodsusedincollecting,tabulating,analyzingandpresentingdata Coversfrequencydistributions,measuresofcentraltendency,andelementaryprobabilityandstatisticalinference Prerequisite:MAT112orMAT121orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 142 • College Mathematics with Contemporary Applications 3 cr.
Emphasisondevelopingquantitativeskillsandreasoningability Primarytopicscoveredaremanagementscience,statistics,socialchoice,andsizeandshape Prerequisite:MAT112orMAT121orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 152 • Advanced Algebra 3 cr.Algebraicconceptsatthecollegelevel Theapproachisintuitiveandinteractive,withanemphasisonreal-lifeapplicationsandtheuseofcurrenttechnologies,particularlygraphingcalculators Courseworkincludesareviewofbasicalgebra,progressingtotechniquesforsolvingequationsandinequalitiesbothalgebraicallyandgraphically Alsocoverspolynomial,rational,radical,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctionsandtheirgraphs,aswellassequences,seriesandcombinatorics Prerequisites:TI-83graphingcalculatorsrequired;MAT112orMAT121,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MAT 161 • Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 cr.
Preparesstudentstoteachinanelementaryschoolsetting Topicsincludeteachingcriticalthinkingskills,problemsolving,mathematicalalgorithms,numbertheoryandproportionalreasoning SpecificallydesignedforstudentpursuinganassociatedegreeinelementaryeducationatNPCand/orpursuingabachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducation Prerequisites: MAT142orMAT152 Threelecture
MAT 162 • Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 cr.
Secondcourseinmathematicsforelementaryteachingsequence Algebra-basedcoursepreparesstudentstoteachinanelementaryschoolsetting Topicsincludemeasurement,analyzingdata,planeandcoordinategeometry,probabilityandstatistics,andalgebra SpecificallydesignedforstudentpursuinganassociatedegreeinelementaryeducationatNPCand/orpursuingabachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducation Prerequisite:MAT161 Threelecture
MAT 172 • Finite Mathematics 3 cr.Realisticapplicationsthatillustratetheusesoffinitemathematicsinbusinessandeconomics,biologyandmedicine,andthesocialsciences Topicsincludelinearequations,matricesandlinearprogramming,probabilityandstatistics,andthemathematicsoffinance Prerequisite:MAT152 Threelecture
MAT 189 • Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry 3 cr.
Conceptsinalgebraandtrigonometrynecessarytoprepareforcalculus Theapproachisintuitiveandinteractivewithanemphasisonreal-lifeapplicationsandtheuseofcurrenttechnologies,particularlygraphingcalculations Courseworkincludestrigonometricfunctions,analytictrigonometry,vectorsandapplications,systemsofequationsandinequalities,matricesanddeterminants,andanalyticgeometry Prerequisites:Graphingcalculatorrequired;MAT152 Threelecture
MAT 211 • Technical Calculus 4 cr.Coversdifferentialandintegralcalculusofelementaryfunctions,orientedtowardstudentsmajoringinbusiness,management,economics,orthelifesciencesorsocialsciences Emphasizesphysicalinterpretationsandproblemsolving,includingthestudyoffunctionsandgraphing,thederivativeanditsapplications,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,integration,anditsapplicationandanintroductiontomultivariatecalculus Prerequisite:MAT152 Fourlecture
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MAT 221 • Calculus I 4 cr.Firstcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coverslimitsandcontinuity,thederivativeanditsapplications,logarithmicandexponentialfunctions,analysisoffunctionsandtheirgraphs,andintegration Prerequisite:MAT189 Fourlecture
MAT 231 • Calculus II 4 cr.Secondcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coversintegrationandprinciplesofintegralevaluation,applicationsofthedefiniteintegralingeometry,scienceandengineering,mathematicalmodelingwithdifferentialequations,infiniteseries,andanalyticgeometryincalculus Prerequisite:MAT221 Fourlecture
MAT 241 • Calculus III 4 cr.Thirdcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coversthree-dimensionalspace,vector-valuedfunctions,partialderivatives,multipleintegralsandtopicsinvectorcalculus Prerequisite: MAT231 Fourlecture
MAT 261 • Introduction to Differential Equations 4 cr.
Introductorycourseindifferentialequationsforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Stressesthemethodsofsolvingelementarydifferentialequationsandtheapplicationsrelatedtothem Firstandsecondorderandhomogeneousandnonhomogeneousequations,systemsofequationsandbasicpowerseriesmethodsarecovered,aswellasmathematicalmodelingofapplications Prerequisite:MAT241orinstructorpermission Fourlecture
Medical Assistant (MDA)MDA 120 • Administrative
Office Procedures 3 cr.Theoryandskillsnecessarytoperformadministrativeproceduresinamedicaloffice Studentsexploreindepthtypesofinsurance,managedcare,thirdpartyreimbursementguidelines,andHCFAclaimforminstructions Introductiontoaccountingproceduresforthemedicaloffice Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement(basedonreadingscore36/65/14);co-requisite:AIS231 Threelecture
MDA 123 • Clinical Procedures 4 cr.Theoryandskilldevelopmentofclinicalproceduressuchasvitalsigns,dosagecalculation,medicationadministration,assistingmedicalasepsis,patienthistory,physicalexam,positioninganddraping,andsterilizationanddisinfection,electrocardiogram,andminorsurgery Prerequisites:EvidenceofTBclearancewithinoneyear;HepatitisBseriesorproofofimmunity;andproofofMMRseriesandVaricellaimmunizationortiter;co-requisites:HES170,EMT104orequivalent Twolecture;twolab
MDA 198 • Administrative/ Clinical Internship 3 cr.
Supervised,unpaidinternshipofatleast160contacthoursinanambulatoryhealthcaresettingperformingadministrativeandclinicalprocedures Prerequisites:EMT104;AIS231;MDA120withgradeCorbetter;evidenceofTBclearancewithinoneyear;HepatitisBseriesorproofofimmunity;andproofofMMRseriesandVaricellaimmunizationortiter;co-requisites:BIO160,HES109,HES170,HES120,MDA123 Threelab
Music (MUS)MUS 100 • Northland Master Chorale
1 cr.Ensemblefocusesontheperformanceofclassicalrepertoireinmixedensembles Includesdiligenceinlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Enrollmentrequiressmallauditionandinstructorpermission Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission;concurrentenrollmentwithMUS118 Twolab
MUS 118 • Vocal Performance Techniques 2 cr.
Focusontheperformanceofvocaljazzrepertoireinmixedensembles Emphasisonlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Enrollmentrequiressmallauditionandinstructorpermission Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission;concurrentenrollmentwithMUS100 Onelecture,twolab
MUS 129 • Vocal Ensembles 1 cr.Opportunitiesforvocaliststoformduets,trios,sextets,octetsandothermixedvocalensembles Providesopportunitiesforperformancesandpersonalenjoyment Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission
MUS 130 • Instrumental Ensembles 1 cr.
Opportunitiesforinstrumentaliststoformstring,brassandwoodwindcombinations Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionrequired Twolab
MUS 135 • Music Theory I 3 cr.Beginningintensivestudyoffundamentalsofmusicandmaterials Includesbeginningwritinginfour-partchoraltexture,structureoftonality,doublingandspacingoftriadsinrootpositionandinversions,Prerequisite: MustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS137 Threelecture
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MUS 136 • Music Theory II 3 cr.ContinuationofMUS135includingintermediatewritinginfour-partchoraltextures:non-harmonictones,melodicharmonization,instrumentalstyles,seventhchords,borrowedchordsandsecondarydominants Prerequisite:MUS135 MustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS138 Threelecture
MUS 137 • Ear Training I 1 cr.Includessight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskills,alldesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryI Twolab
MUS 138 • Ear Training II 1 cr.Continuingsight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestpossibledegree CoursecoincideswithMusicTheoryII Prerequisite:MUS137 Twolab
MUS 150 • Music Appreciation 3 cr.
AnontechnicalintroductiontoelementsofmusicandmusiccomposersoftheMedieval,Renaissance,BaroqueandClassicaleras Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
MUS 155A • Music Applied – Voice 1 to 2 cr.
One-on-oneinstructiontoimprovethevocalist’sfundamentalsofsinging,andapplythemtovocalperformance Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite: Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit
MUS 155B • Music Applied – Piano 1 to 2 cr.
Privatepianolessons,dependingonthestudent’splayingability Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit
MUS 155C • Music Applied –Guitar 1 to 2 cr.
Privatelessonsontheguitar,dependingonthestudent’sabilities Prerequisite:Instructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit
MUS 155D • Music Applied – French Horn 1 to 2 cr.
FocusonthefundamentalsofFrenchhornperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite: Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit
MUS 155E • Music Applied – Trumpet 1 to 2 cr.
Focusonthefundamentalsoftrumpetperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit
MUS 155F • Music Applied – Violin 1 to 2 cr.
Focusesonthefundamentalsofviolinperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructor’sconsent
MUS 155G • Music Applied – Flute 1 to 2 cr.
Focusesonthefundamentalsoffluteperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructor’sconsent
MUS 160 • Introduction to Conducting 2 cr.
Astudyoffundamentalgesturetechnique,score-readingandinterpretation Prerequisite:MUS135orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
MUS 235 • Music Theory III 3 cr.AcontinuationofMusicTheoryII Includesintroductorystudiesofformalorganization,18th-centurycounterpointandscoreanalysis Beginsexplorationofchromaticism Prerequisite:MUS136;mustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS237 Threelecture
MUS 236 • Music Theory IV 3 cr.AcontinuationofMusicTheoryIIIcoveringadvancedharmonicmaterialssuchaschromaticism,modulationand20th-centurytechniques Prerequisite: MUS235;mustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS238 Threelecture
MUS 237 • Ear Training III 1 cr.Sight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryIII Prerequisite:MUS138 Twolab
MUS 238 • Ear Training IV 1 cr.Sight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryIV Prerequisite:MUS237
MUS 261 • Advanced Choral Conducting 2 cr.
Adetailedstudyofrehearsaltechniques,musicalcomponentsandbatonexpressivenessasrelatedtochoralconducting Topicsincludescorereading,accompanimentandperformancepractice Prerequisite:MUS160 Onelecture;twolab
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MUS 262 • Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2 cr.
Adetailedstudyofrehearsaltechniques,musicalcomponentsandbatonexpressivenessasrelatedtoinstrumentalconducting Topicsincludescorereading,accompanimentandperformancepractice Prerequisite: MUS160 Onelecture;twolab
MUS 275 • Music Composition I 3 cr.Focusoncompositionofvariousexercisesandoriginalmusic Additionaltopicsincludestudyof20th-centurycompositionsandperformanceofnewworks Studentswishingtotakethiscourseshouldcontactinstructor Threelecture
MUS 276 • Music Composition II 3 cr.
ContinuationofMUS275 Studentswishingtotakethiscourseshouldcontactinstructor Prerequisite: MUS275 Threelecture
MUS 282 • Symphony Orchestra 2 cr.Strings,winds,brassandpercussionofatleastintermediateproficiency:Symphonicliterature;oneortwoconcertseachsemester Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionrequired Fourlab
MUS 285 • Band 1 cr.Focusonperformanceoftheconcertbandrepertoire,requiringdiligenceinlearningmusicandstudyoffundamentals,includesminorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Mayberepeatedforcredit Twolab Prerequisite:Auditionrequired
MUS 287 • Jazz Band 1 cr.Studyandperformanceofjazzbandliteratureandappropriatejazztechniques Requiresdiligenceinlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Mayberepeatedforcredit Twolab Prerequisite: Auditionrequired
Nursing (NUR)NUR 116 • LPN to RN Transition 3 cr.Providesstudentslicensedaspracticalnursesopportunitytolearntheroleoftheprofessionalnurse AllowsthestudenttostarttheRNprograminthethirdsemester Prerequisite:AdmittancetotheLPN-RNprogram Threelecture
NUR 117 • Pharmacology I 2 cr.Introducesstudenttouseofpharmacologicalagentsduringhealth-illnesstransitionsandprovidestheoreticaldevelopmentofclinicalandculturalcompetenciesintheadministrationofmedications Specialemphasisontheimportanceofcaringbehaviorsandcommunicationastheyrelatetopatientteaching,aswellassafeandaccuratemedicationadministration Prerequisite:EnrollmentinNursingProgramorinstructorpermission Twolecture
NUR 118 • Pharmacology II 2 cr.Extendsstudentknowledgeintheuseofpharmacologicalagentsduringhealth-illnesstransitions Theoreticaldevelopmentofclinicalandculturalcompetencies,includingthesafeandaccurateadministrationofintravenous,pediatric,psychotropicandobstetricmedications,aswellasparenteralnutrition Prerequisite: NUR117;enrollmentinNursingProgramorinstructorpermission Twolecture
NUR 121 • Nursing I 8 cr.Withintheframeworkoftransitions,thefocusisonindividualsinwell-definedpracticesettings Coverssituationaltransitionsoftheindividualtothenursingstudentroleandtheclient’sadmissiontoandmovementwithinthehealthcaresystem Emphasisisonthestudent’sdevelopmentasacaring,competentnursewithinthelegal/ethicalframeworkoftheprofession,usingcriticalthinkingandcommunicationskills Prerequisite: Admissionintonursingprogram Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab
NUR 122 • Nursing II 8 cr.Focusonnursingcaretopromotehealthytransitionsforindividualsandfamilieswithchronichealthconditionsinwell-definedpracticesettings Emphasisonbasicmanagementconceptsandcontinueddevelopmentofcriticalthinking,clinicaljudgmentandskills Prerequisites:NUR117andNUR121 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab
NUR 125 • Practical Nurse Completion 2 cr.
Withintheframeworkoftransitions,thefocusisonpreparingstudentstoprovidenursingcareatthepracticalnurselevelandtosuccessfullycompletetheNCLEX-PNexamination Emphasisisonthestudent’sdevelopmentasacaring,competentnursewithinthelegal/ethicalframeworkofpracticalnurselicensureinthestateofArizona Prerequisite:Co-enrollmentorcompletionofNUR122 Twolecture
NUR 219 • NCLEX Review Seminar 2 cr.
PreparationfortheNCLEX-RNexaminationthroughlecture,analysisofpracticequestions,developmentofastudyplanandtakingpracticeexams Prerequisite:Co-enrollmentorcompletionofNUR222 Twolecture
NUR 221 • Nursing III 8 cr.Focusonnursingcaretopromotehealthytransitionsforindividualsandfamiliesexperiencingdevelopmentalmilestones Thestudent’stransitiontonurseincludesgrouptheoryandnursingtherapeuticsrelatedtoparenteraltherapyandassistingtheclientthroughacutehealthcareissues Includesconceptsincriticalthinking,organizationalskillsandpsychosocialnursing Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionwitha‘C’orbetterinNUR122,BIO205;andPSY240 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab
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NUR 222 • Nursing IV 8 cr.Focusontheimpactofacutehealth/illnesstransitionsonindividuals,familiesandgroups Emphasisisonsynthesisandapplicationofnursingtherapeuticsinthetransitionofstudentstotheirroleintheprofessionofnursingwithanintroductiontoorganizationaltransitions Prerequisite:NUR221 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab
NUR 290 • RN Refresher Course 8 cr.DesignedfortheRNwhoselicensehaslapsed Reviewsnursingprocess,medical-surgicalnursing,IVtherapyandmedicationadministration SuccessfulcompletionallowscandidatetoapplytotheArizonaStateBoardofNursingforRNlicensing
Nursing Assistant Training (NAT)NAT 101 • Nursing Assistant 5 cr.Designedtocomplywithfederalandstateguidelines(OBRA)inthatallnursingassistantswillreceiveminimumtrainingandexperienceinprovidingbasicnursingcare Atthecompletionofthecoursewith75%accuracy,thestudentiseligibletotestforstatecertification Prerequisite:ASSETreadingscoreof35orCOMPASSreadingscoreof61;co-requisite: EMT104orequivalent Threelecture;sixlab
Pharmacy Technician (PHT)PHT 101 • Pharmacy
Technician Training 6 cr.Preparesstudentforentry-levelpharmacytechnicianpositions Introductiontomedicalandpharmaceuticalterminologyaswellasbasicanatomyrelatedtothepharmacologyofmedicationsalongwithpharmaceuticalcalculations ProvidesnecessaryinformationrequiredtopasstheNationalCertificationExamofferedbythePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard(PTCB) Designedforstudentswithbasickeyboardingskills(approximately25wordsperminute) Prerequisites:ASSET/COMPASSreadingscoresof36/65andnumericalscoreof34/35;mustbeatleast18yearsofageandhaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalent;co-requisite:EMT104orequivalent Fourlecture,eightlab
Philosophy (PHL)PHL 101 • Introduction to Philosophy
3 cr.Introduction,explorationandanalysisoftopicsofselectedbasicphilosophicalissuesandproblems,includingtheoriginsofideaswhichhaveshapedWesternthoughtandthinkingtoday--knowledge,beliefandtruth,causality,reality,theworldandGod,morality,thenatureofpersons,obligation,actionandfreewill,thegoodlife,theidealcommunity,-andthenatureoftheultimatereality Readingandcriticaldiscussionofbothclassicalandcontemporarytexts Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PHL 103 • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking 3 cr.
Acandidapproachtoinformallogicandcriticalthought,designedtoplaceinperspectivetherationalandemotiveelementsinvolvedincreativeproblem-solvingaswellasasystematicstudyandcriticalanalysisofarguments Studentsparticipateinplenaryandsmallgroupdiscussions Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture
PHL 105 • Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.Introductiontomoralandpoliticaltheoryandproblemsofpracticalethics;philosophicalanalysisoftheideaoftheethicallife(problemsofethicsandsocial/politicalphilosophy,e g ,virtueandintegrity,rightsvs socialutility,natureoflawandstate) Readingandcriticaldiscussionfromsourcesrepresentativeofmoralandsocialphilosophersofboththeclassical(historic)andcontemporaryperiods Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PHL 150 • Comparative World Religions 3 cr.
Introductiontothehistoricconceptsandphilosophiesofreligionincludingthenatureandjustificationofreligiousbelief;argumentsfortheexistenceandnatureofGodorgods;mysticism;religionandmeaning;valuesandknowledgeofreligion;theisticandpantheisticconceptionsofGodandcreationintheworldfromanimismtothemodernreligions;traditionsincludingBuddhism,Hinduism,Islam,Judaism,Christianityandothers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Photography (PHO)PHO 080 • Basic Camera Techniques
2 cr.Introductiontotheprocessesinvolvedintakingaphotograph Thecourseisintendedtodevelopbasicskillswithregardtolearningtoseeopticallyandwithemphasisonindividualcreativeexpression Twolecture
PHO 100 • Beginning Photography 3 cr.
Principlesandprocessofphotography-includestechniquesofblackandwhitephotographyandprocessing 35mmcameraisnecessary Twolecture;twolab
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PHO 101 • Digital Photography 3 cr.Thelatestinformationondigitalcamerasandtechnologies,aswellasthemostrecentupdatestosoftwareandhardwareneededtoeditandprintdigitalimages Twolecture;twolab
PHO 115 • Pictorial Journalism 3 cr.Applicationofbasicphotographytechniquestomassmedia Studentslearntopictoriallycreateastoryusingphotographs,layoutsandcaptions Prerequisite:PHO100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 150 • Investigative Photography I 3 cr.
Photographyinareasrelatedtopoliceinvestigationandaccidentdocumentation Twolecture;twolab
PHO 151 • Investigative Photography II 3 cr.
Continuationofstudyofphotographyinareasrelatedtopoliceinvestigationandaccidentdocumentation Prerequisite: PHO150orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 200 • Intermediate Photography 3 cr.
Techniquesandprocessesincreatingfinephotographicimages Prerequisite: PHO100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 201 • Intermediate Digital Photography 3 cr.
Studentslearndigitalretouching,compositingandimagemanipulationusingindustrystandardsoftwareandhardwaretoproducequalityoutputforprintandWeb Prerequisites:CIS100andPHO101,orinstructorapproval Twolecture;twolab
PHO 212 • Color Photography I 3 cr.Beginningcolorphotography Designedforstudentswithphotographyexperience Theprocessandtechniqueinvolvedincreatingthecolorphotographicimageusingthenegativecolorprocess Prerequisite:PHO100or200orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 213 • Color Photography II 3 cr.Designedforstudentswithcolornegativeprintingexperience Topicsincludetheprocessandtechniquesinvolvedwithprintingfromcolortransparencies Alsoincludestherelationshiptocommercialphotography Prerequisite:PHO212orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 220 • Advanced Photography 3 cr.
Continuationofblackandwhitephotographyandintroductiontotheblackandwhitephotographybooklayoutandconstruction Prerequisite:PHO200orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 230 • View Camera Photography 3 cr.
Practicaluseofthelargeformatviewcamera Prerequisite:PHO200or220 Twolecture;twolab
PHO 240 • Photography Portfolio 3 cr.
Applicationoftechniquesinpreparingthephotographicportfolio,construction,archivalprocessing,negativefilingsystems,identificationofequipmentandsuppliesnecessaryinportfolioconstruction Prerequisite:PHO200or220 Twolecture;twolab
PHO 245 • Photography Desktop Publishing 3 cr.
Designedforthestudentwithpreviousphotographyexperienceasanadd-ontodesignandpresentationofhisorhercontinuingportfolio Studentslearncomputerdigitalprogramsthatwillenhancetheirexistingphotographyandhelptheminunderstandingtheuniquetechnicalqualitiesfoundintheexistingworldofcomputer-aidedphotography Prerequisites:PHO220andPHO240orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 250 • Photography as an Art Medium 3 cr.
Surveyofsignificanttrends,philosophiesandexperimentationinphotographyfrom1839tothepresent Courseisnontechnicalinnatureanddesignedforthephotographyornonphotographystudent Threelecture
PHO 270 • Freelance and Stock Photography 3 cr.
Applicationoftechniqueswithregardtomarketingandsellingyourphotography Coursedefinesfreelancephotography/marketingandillustrateshowtomarketastockfileofimagesfromyourownhome Approachestostockagenciesfrominitialinquirytofinalsales,aswellaspricing,arediscussed Prerequisites:PHO220,PHO240andPHO245orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
PHO 280 • Photography Practicum 2 cr.
Forstudentswishingtoenhancetheirphotographicskills Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:PHO220orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab
Physics (PHY)PHY 113 • General Physics I 4 cr.Analgebra-basedcoursethatincludesthefundamentalsofNewtonianmechanics(PartI)andtheelementaryphysicsoffluids(PartII) Useofelementsoftrigonometryandtechnicalcalculusareemployedtoencouragestudentstoexploreandexpandknowledgeoftheuseofmathematicsinthestudyofphysics Prerequisite:MAT152 MAT189suggested Threelecture;threelab
PHY 114 • General Physics II 4 cr.AcontinuationofPHY113concentratingonthermodynamics,vibrationsandwavemotion,electricityandmagnetism,lightandoptics,andmodernphysics Prerequisite:PHY113 Threelecture;threelab
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Political Science (POS)POS 110 • American Government 3 cr.Introductionofvariousaspectsofthenationalgovernment:constitutionalframework,structures,courts,Congress,presidency,interestgroupsandpoliticalparties SatisfiesteachercertificationrequirementsforU S Constitution Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
POS 112 • Navajo Government 3 cr.FocusesonthedevelopmentoftheNavajogovernment,itsevolution,legalandpoliticalbases,structureandfunctions,fiscalchanges,andadministrativegrowth Threelecture
POS 221 • Arizona Constitution and Government 1 cr.
SurveystheArizonaConstitution,withspecialattentiontooperationofstateandlocalgovernment Requirementforteachercertification Onelecture
POS 222 • U.S. Constitution 1 cr.SurveystheU S Constitutionfromitsphilosophicalandhistoricalrootstoitsmoderndaystructure CourseisintendedtosatisfyArizona’srequirementforteachercertification Onelecture
POS 225 • The Supreme Court and Education: Selected Issues 1 cr.
ExploresUnitedStatesSupremeCourtdecisionsrelatedtoselectededucationalissues Onelecture
Psychology (PSY)PSY 101 • Introduction
to Psychology 3 cr.Surveyofthescienceofpsychologyincludinghistoryandsystems,physiology,development,sensationandperception,learningtheory,abnormalpsychology,personality,andmemoryandcognition Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PSY 200 • Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.
Examinesselectedtopicsontheprinciplesofmentalhealth,adjustment,conflict,stress,andcopingprocessesderivedfromclinicalandexperimentalresearchonthepersonalandsocialadjustmentofthenormalperson Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PSY 201 • Introduction to Research and Statistics 4 cr.
Introductiontobasicconceptsofexperimentaldesignandstatisticalanalysisinpsychologicalresearch Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture
PSY 231 • Principles of Learning 3 cr.
Methods,principles,applicationsandtheoreticalissuesoflearning Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PSY 240 • Developmental Psychology 3 cr.
Asurveyoftheissuesandconceptsdealingwithage-relatedbehavioranddevelopmentalchangesduringeachdifferentperiodofourlifespanfromconceptionthrougholdageanddeath Currentresearchinhumandevelopmentincludesthephysical,cognitive,andpsychosocialdevelopmentofeachperiodofthelifespan Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PSY 250 • Social Psychology 3 cr.Introductiontomajortheoriesandresearchfindingsofsocialpsychology,withemphasisontheindividualandreciprocalinteractionwithgroupstoprovideanunderstandingoftherolesofcognitiveandmotivationalprocessesinsocialbehavior Topicsincluderesearchonconceptslikeaggression,attraction,attribution,conformity,groups,helping,personperception,persuasion,languageandcommunication Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
PSY 270 • Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.Toacquaintthestudentwiththedifferentareasofmentalillness,includingcauses,symptomsandtreatments PSY101recommended Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Real Estate (REA)REA 101 • Real Estate for Buyers
and Sellers 3 cr.Basicsofrealestatetransactionsfromtheperspectivesofbothbuyersandsellers Informationenablesstudentstobettermanagehisorherowntransactionwitharealestateprofessional Courseisnotdesignedtotrainstudentstobecomerealestateagents Threelecture
REA 190 • Principles of Real Estate 6 cr.
Basiccourseforindividualsenteringtherealestatefield StudentslearnlicensinglawsofbrokersandsalespersonsfortheStateofArizona,propertyownershipandinterests,estatesandtheirlimitations,contractandagencylaws,transferoftitletorealproperty,realestatefinancing,realestatetransactionclosures,realestatevaluation,landusecontrols,fairhousing,propertymanagement,environmentalhazards,taximplicationsofrealestateownership,andrealestatemathematicsandvocabulary Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,studentsqualifytotaketheArizonaRealEstateSalesperson’sexamination Sixlecture
REA 191 • Agency in Real Estate 0.25 cr.
ProvidescontinuingeducationinAgencyLaw ArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)requires24hoursofcontinuingeducationeverytwoyearsforlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture
REA 192 • Contract Writing 0.5 cr.ThiscontinuingeducationcourseisrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)toqualifyforaRealEstateSalespersonlicense StudentslearnthepreprintedlanguageofvariouscontractsusedbytherealestateindustryinArizona Studentspracticecompletingthesecontracts One-halflecture
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REA 193 • Commissioner’s Rules 0.25 cr.
Providescontinuingeducationincommissioner’srulesrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)forsalespersonorbrokerlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture
REA 194 • Fair Housing 0.25 cr.ProvidescontinuingeducationinfairhousinglawrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)forsalespersonorbrokerlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture
REA 195 • Real Estate Legal Issues 0.25 cr.
Providesthreehoursofcontinuingeducationinrealestatelegalissues AstheArizonaLegislaturerewritesthestatuteseverysession,itistheresponsibilityoftherealestateprofessionaltobeknowledgeableaboutthesechanges One-quarterlecture
REA 196 • Exploring the MLS Software I 0.25 cr.
Providesthreehoursofcontinuingself-improvementeducationinrealestatetopicsbyintroducingtheMLSVoyagersoftware QualifiesforArizonaDepartmentofRealEstatelicenserenewalrequirement One-quarterlecture
REA 197 • Exploring the MLS Software II 0.25 cr.
Providesthreehoursofcontinuingself-improvementeducationinrealestatetopicsbyprovidingenhancedcomputerliteracyusingtheMLSVoyagersoftware QualifiesforArizonaDepartmentofRealEstatelicenserenewalrequirement One-quarterlecture
REA 290 • Real Estate Broker Law and Finance 6 cr.
Advancedcourseforindividualswithatleastthreeyearsofexperienceintherealestatefield ReviewoflicensinglawsofbrokersandsalespersonsforthestateofArizona,propertyownershipandinterests,estates,contractandagencylaw,titletransfertorealproperty,financing,transactionclosure,valuation,usecontrols,fairhousing,propertymanagement,environmentalhazards,taximplications,andrealestatemathematicsandvocabulary Uponsuccessfulcompletionofcourse,studentqualifiestotaketheArizonarealestatebroker’sexam Prerequisites:RealEstatesaleslicense;threeyearsrealestateexperiencewithinthelastfiveyears Sixlecture
Small Business Management (SBM)SBM 111 • Effective Business
Communication 3 cr.Introductiontoeffectivebusinesscommunication Studentslearntheskillsandstrategiesinoral,written,nonverbalandinterculturalcommunication Constructionofmemos,letters,résumés,reportsandelectronicusageisemphasized Prerequisite:AIS110orabilitytotype Threelecture
SBM 112 • Native American Entrepreneurship 3 cr.
Introductiontotheconceptsofsmallbusinessownership Studentsgainanunderstandingofentrepreneurship,typesofbusinesses,legalaspects,managingasmallbusiness,marketing,negotiationsandfinancialissues Threelecture
SBM 113 • Building Your Winning Business on the Reservation 3 cr.
Overviewofthebasicskillsinrunningasmallbusiness,includingstartupissues,productsandfacilities,industryanalysis,marketingplans,bookkeepingsystems,financialplans,legalandinsuranceissues,financingoptions,andwritingaqualitybusinessplan Threelecture
SBM 150 • Building a Winning Business 1 cr.
Introductiontothepersonalandeconomicrealitiesofself-employment(entrepreneurship)asanalternativetotraditionalemployment Thecharacteristicsofsuccessfulentrepreneursarefullydiscussedaswellasthefourprimarytypesofentrepreneurship Studentsdevelopandanalyzepersonal,familyandcareergoalsastheyrelatetoself-employment(entrepreneurship) Onelecture
SBM 152 • Small Business Management Accounting 2 cr.
Developmentanduseofcorefinancialstatementsinasmallbusiness Coversmaintaininggeneralandspecialjournals,generalledgeraccounts,journalizingandpostingentries,developmentofacostofgoodssoldsectionfortheincomestatement,andthecalculationofdepreciationexpensebysettingupthebooksforasamplebusiness Twolecture
SBM 154 • Marketing: From Product to Profit 1 cr.
Participantsdevelopideasformeetingspecificpresentandfuturesocialneedsandwantsfornewproductsandservices Includeshowtoevaluatethemarketpotentialofideasusingsimpleresearchandtestingmethods Alsocoversmodernmarketingandcustomerserviceconcepts Onelecture
SBM 156 • Small Business Legal Issues and Insurance 1 cr.
Introductionforprospectiveentrepreneursofkeyconceptsinthelaw,bothstatutoryandregulatory,whichmayaffectthesuccessoftheirbusiness Alsocoversthekeyconceptsincontractlawandbusinessliability Alsodiscussestheavailabilityandlimitationsofvarioustypesofinsurancetoprotectthebusinessfromliability Onelecture
SBM 157 • Team Building for Native American Enterprise 1 cr.
Introducesthestudenttoteam-buildingskills,techniquesandimplementation Alsocoversrecruiting,motivating,training,communicatingandleadingateam Onelecture
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SBM 158 • Time Management 0.5 cr.Acquaintsstudentswiththeelementsinvolvedwithtimemanagement Covershowtoconductatimeauditanddevelopandrefineapersonaltime-managementsystem One-halflecture
SBM 160 • Managing the Company Budget 1 cr.
Preparestheowner/managertomanagethecompany’sbudgeteffectivelytokeepcostinorder,ensurethatsalesandcollectionseffortsworktogether,assurethatmarginsareprotected,marketsharegrowsandprofitsincrease Onelecture
SBM 162 • How to Write a Business Plan 1 cr.
Howtoorganizeandimplementtheplanningprocessanddeveloptheplanningdocumentthatwillleadthecompanytogreaterproductivityandhigherprofits Onelecture
SBM 164 • How to Write a Marketing Plan 1 cr.
Aguidetomarketplanning Studentsusetheguidelinestoprepareamarketingplanfortheircompany Onelecture
SBM 165 • Politics and Tribal Government 1 cr.
Providesstudentswithanoverviewofcurrenttribalissues,commongovernmentalstructuresandpoliticalrealities Onelecture
SBM 166 • Small Business Finance 1 cr.
Basicunderstandingofhowasmallbusinesstypicallyfinancesbothitsstartupoperationsandfuturegrowth Studentslearnaboutgeneralsourcesoffinancingandcreatealistofpossiblesourcesfortheirparticularbusinesses Eachstudentalsodevelopsafinancingproposalforhisorherparticularbusiness Onelecture
SBM 167 • Budgeting for the Native American Enterprise 1 cr.
Providesstudentswithknowledgeoffinancialessentialsforthegrowingsmallbusiness Onelecture
SBM 169 • Applying for Grants 1 cr.Providesstudentswithknowledgetoresearchandwritegovernmentandprivateindustrygrants Onelecture
SBM 175 • Financing for Native American Enterprise 1 cr.
Abasicunderstandingofhowasmallbusinesstypicallyfinancesbothitsstartupoperationsandfuturegrowth Also,howtoidentifythefirm’sneeds,appropriatesourcesandtypesoffinancing,andhowtoprepareafinancingproposal Onelecture
SBM 177 • Feasibility Studies 1 cr.Takesstudentsthroughtheprocessofidentifyingaproduct/service,analyzingthemarketandcompetitiveposition,andfocusingontheproduct/servicesstrengths Onelecture
Sociology (SOC)SOC 120 • General Sociology 3 cr.Coversfundamentalsofsociology,organizationofhumangroupsandsocietyandprocessesofinteractionandsocialchange Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
SOC 121 • Social Problems in America 3 cr.
AnalysisofsocialproblemsintheUnitedStateswithfocusontheircauses,structure,functionandsocietaleffects Closeattentionispaidtothestudent’srelationshiptotheseidentifiedsocialproblemsaswellasproposedsolutions Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
SOC 130 • Racial, Ethnic and Gender Relations in Modern Society 3 cr.
Exploresthewiderangeofracial,ethnicandgenderdiversityissuesinmodernsociety Specifictheoriesareexploredalongwithanin-depthanalysisofvariousminoritygroups Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
SOC 140 • Analysis of Deviant Behavior 3 cr.
Surveyofthesociologicaltheoriesrelatedtodeviantbehavior,issuesofsocialcontrol,andimpactofdevianceonindividualsandsocialinstitutions Recommended:SOC120 Threelecture
SOC 225 • Sociology of the Family 3 cr.
TheU S familyinmanyofitsaspects,includingthehistoryofthefamily,marriage,sex,familyproblems,moneymatters,futureofthefamilyandothers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Spanish (SPA)SPA 100 • Beginning
Spanish Conversation 3 cr.Emphasizesbasicsentencestructure,pronunciation,vocabularyandpracticalusage Designedtodevelopspeakingandlisteningabilities Littleemphasisongrammar Threelecture
SPA 101 • Elementary Spanish I 4 cr.
IntroductiontotheSpanishlanguage,withemphasisondevelopingtheskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwriting Emphasizesbasicgrammar,pronunciation,vocabularyandculture Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture
SPA 102 • Elementary Spanish II 4 cr.
ContinuationofthestudyoffundamentalpatternsinSPA101 Emphasiscontinuesonthecomprehension,speaking,readingandwritingaspects Prerequisite:SPA101 Fourlecture
SPA 201 • Intermediate Spanish I 4 cr.
Consolidateandaugmentdexterityinthefourbasicskills:comprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Furtherdevelopmentofvocabularyandculturalawareness Prerequisite:SPA102 Fourlecture
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SPA 202 • Intermediate Spanish II 4 cr.
Systematicexpansiontostrengthenthecommunicativeskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwriting Acontinuedemphasisonvocabularyandculturalenrichment Prerequisite:SPA201 Fourlecture
SPA 218 • Advanced Spanish Practicum 3 cr.
IncreaseproficiencyinSpanishforadvancedstudents Theareaofconcentration--beitgrammar,conversation,reading,compositionorintensereview--dependsontheneedofeachindividualstudent Prerequisite: SPA202 Threelecture
Speech, Theatre and Film (SPT)SPT 105A • Dance: Waltz 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethewaltz Twolab
SPT 105B • Dance: Tango 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethetango Twolab
SPT 105C • Dance: Rumba 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancetherumba Twolab
SPT 105D • Dance: Swing 0.25 cr.
Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtoswingdance Twolab
SPT 105E • Dance: Salsa 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethesalsa Twolab
SPT 105F • Dance: Cha-Cha 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethecha-cha Twolab
SPT 105G • Dance: Foxtrot 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethefoxtrot Twolab
SPT 110 • Fundamentals of Oral Communications 3 cr.
Theoryandpracticeintheorganization,preparationanddeliveryofcommunication Specialattentiontoelementsofinterpersonalcommunication,constructivecriticism,conflictmanagementandsmallgroupprocess Threelecture
SPT 115 • Interpreter’s Theatre 3 cr.Theoryandperformanceininterpreter’stheatre Aneffectivevehicleforunderstandingliterature,developingskillsinoralinterpretationandbringingenjoymentandenrichmenttoboththeinterpretersandtheaudience Performanceportionofthecourseisatouringgroupavailabletoperformforareaschoolsandorganizations Threelecture
SPT 120 • Public Speaking 3 cr.Developmentofskillinspeakinginavarietyofformalpubliccommunicationsituations Applicationoftheprinciplesoflogicandcriticalthinkingaswellasthebehavioraltheoriesofaudiencepsychology Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
SPT 130 • Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.
Anintroductorysurveycourseoftheatrefromitsearliestknownbeginning(s)tothepresentday Studentsareexposedtodramafromavarietyofhistoricalandethnicbackgrounds Thecoursefocusesontheaestheticandhumanisticaspectsoftheatrewithinhistoricalandcontemporarycontexts Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
SPT 140 • Principles of Drama 3 cr.Focusesontheanalysisofstructuralelementsofmajordramaticformsandstylesandhowtheyinforminterpretivedecisionsrelatedtotheatricalproduction Emphasisonstudyingrepresentativeplays,rangingfromtheclassicaltocontemporaryeras Threelecture
SPT 150 • Introduction to Film 3 cr.Introductiontothehistory,ideologyandaestheticsoffilm,filmtheoryandfilmcriticism Threelecture Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement
SPT 155 • History of Television 3 cr.HistoricevolutionofAmericantelevisionprogrammingfromthelate1940stothepresent Examinestheeconomic,political,socialandculturalinfluenceoftelevisioninAmericansociety Threelecture Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement
SPT 160 • Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.
Oralinterpretationofthedifferentformsofliterature Emphasisisontheanalysisoftheauthorandmaterialandthedevelopmentofvocaltechniques Prerequisite: ENL101 Threelecture
SPT 170 • Introduction to Acting 3 cr.Backgroundinthetheatre,andavarietyofapproachestoacting Identificationandpreparationofarole Howtobeginacharacterizationandhowtoactwithothercharactersonstage Basicworkdonewithvoiceandmovement Twolecture;twolab
SPT 171 • Intermediate Acting 3 cr.Continuationofactingtraining,utilizingperformancesinscenesandfull-lengthplays Stressescharacterdevelopmentandactingstyles Prerequisite:SPT170orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
SPT 175 • Theatre Dance 1 cr.Basicmovementstylesanddanceterminologyforstudentswishingtoparticipateinmusicaltheatreordanceproductions Includesanatomystudyandsomedancehistory Twolab
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SPT 178 • Stage Makeup 3 cr.Focusesontheessentialsofstagemakeup,includingstraight,characterandspecialtypesofmakeup Theeffectsofstagelightingonmakeuparealsoexamined Possibleopportunitiesforproductionexperience,wherestudentsapplythetechniqueslearnedinthecourseonactorscastinNPCdramaormusicalproductions Twolecture;twolab
SPT 180 • Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 cr.
Emphasizesplayscriptanalysisinassociationwithlightingcolorandangletheory Courseincludesbasicdesigncommunicationtoolssuchasdrafting Labisbasedondevelopingcolor,intensity,texture,andbeamangleinassociationwithmoodandplacecontextofaplay Twolecture;twolab
SPT 185 • Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr.
Emphasizesanalysisofaplayscriptsubjecttothedevelopmentofstagescenery,developingdraftinganddrawingskillsnecessarytoeffectivelycommunicateasadesigner,andskillsnecessarytoconstructaworkingmodelforaplayscript Twolecture;twolab
SPT 190 Introduction to Costume Design 3 cr.
Basicprinciplesofcostumedesignandconstructionandasurveyofselectedhistoricalperiods Studentsdevelopdrawingskillsnecessarytoeffectivelycommunicateasadesignerandcompleteacostumedesignprojectaspartofaproductionexperience Twolecture;twolab
SPT 200 • Play Production I 3 cr.Techniquesandmaterialsusedintheatricalproduction Directing,acting,lighting,stagecraft,makeup,costumeandmanagement Emphasisplacedonperformanceofaplayforanaudience Sixlab
SPT 201 • Play Production II 3 cr.ContinuationofPlayProductionI,studentsareassignedrolesand/orpositionsontechnicalcommittees Additionalfocusplacedonthefunctionofdirecting,characteranalysisandtechnicaltheatre Emphasisonperformanceofaplayormusicalforanaudience Prerequisite:SPT200orinstructorpermission Sixlab
SPT 210 • Intermediate Public Speaking 3 cr.
Emphasisonin-depthstudyofcommunicationtheory,introductiontoargumentationanddebate,andtheorganization,preparationanddeliveryofavarietyofspeechtypes Prerequisite:SPT120orinstructorpermission Threelecture
SPT 220 • Technical Theatre 3 cr.Thestudyandutilizationofdesignandconstructiontechniquesfortheatre Includestheareasoflightingdesignandwiring,scenerydesignandconstruction,costumedesignandconstruction,andstagemanagement Twolecture;twolab
SPT 230 • Video Production 3 cr.Studyandpracticeinthebasicprinciplesandtechniquesofvideoproduction:audio,lighting,camera,videorecording,graphicsandsets,producing,directing,andfieldproduction Twolecture;twolab
SPT 240 • Video Editing 3 cr.Introductiontothetheories,historyandpracticesofediting Studentsworkwithnonlinearvideoeditingstationstogainexperienceeditingandlearningtheconcepts,proceduresandchallengesofthisartform Twolecture;twolab
SPT 251 • Teaching Theatre for Youth 3 cr.
Providesstudentseducationaltheoryonlearningstyles,insightintotheatricalgamesandactivitiesdesignedforchildrentohelpthempracticebasictheatreperformanceandtechnicalactivities,includingacting,singing,dancing,andtechnicaltheatreareassuchassetbuilding,makeupandcostumes Twolecture;twolab
SPT 252 • Playwriting 3 cr.Introductiontoplaywriting Emphasisplacedoncompositionofaction,plotdevelopmentandcharacterdevelopment Studentswriteaseriesofshortscripts Twolecture;twolab
SPT 265 • Directing 3 cr.Basicprinciplesandtechniquesofstagedirection:playselection,playanalysis,stagecompositionanddesign,casting,blockingandbusiness,technicalcoordination,rehearsal,andfinalproduction Directionofscenesorone-actrequired Prerequisites:SPT200,SPT220orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab
The Learning Cornerstone (TLC)TLC 010 • New Readers I 2 cr.Introductiontobeginningreadingandwriting Studentsstudyletternamesandsounds,blending,letterformationandbasicsightvocabulary Studentsworkwithtutoruntilmasteryoflevelone (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 016 • ESL Speaking and Listening I-A 3 cr.
Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations ThecoursecontinuesinTLC017 Coursemayberepeated (ELAPre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 017 • ESL Speaking and Listening I-B 3 cr.
Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations CourseisacontinuationofTLC016 Mayberepeated (ELAI) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
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TLC 020 • New Readers II 2 cr.Secondlevelofreadingandwritingskills Anintroductiontobasicgeometryandscienceareincluded Studentsbuilduponpreviouslylearnedskillsandworkswithtutoruntilmasteryofleveltwo (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 026 • ESL Speaking and Listening II-A 3 cr.
Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations CoursecontinuesinTLC027 Mayberepeated (ELAII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 027 • ESL Speaking and Listening II-B 3 cr.
AnoverviewofbasicEnglishskillscoveringthefourlanguageskills:listening,speaking,readingandwriting,asusedineverydayliving ContinuationofTLC026 Mayberepeated (ELAII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 028 • ESL Reading and Writing I-A 3 cr.
ReadstoriestodevelopbasicEnglishskills,includingcomprehension,vocabulary,idioms,sentencestructure,verbtenses,partsofspeech,writingandpunctuation EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 029 • ESL Reading and Writing I-B 3 cr.
ReadstoriestodevelopbasicEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,sentencestructure,verbtenses,partsofspeech,writingandpunctuation ContinuationofTLC028 (ELAIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 030 • New Readers III-A 2 cr.Introductiontothirdlevelofreading,writing,mathematicsandscienceskills Studentsworkwithatutorandindependentlytodevelopmasteryofcourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Emphasisonexpandingsightandwrittenvocabulary (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 035 • New Readers III-B 2 cr.Continuationofthird-levelreadingandwritingskills Studentsworkwithatutorandindependentlytodevelopmasteryofcourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Emphasisondevelopingstudyskillsandwrittenexpression Geographyandscienceunitsareincluded (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 036 • ESL Speaking and Listening III-A 3 cr.
BasiccommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctioninanEnglishspeakingsociety Introducesvocabularyinlistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivitieswithspecialattentiontodocumentliteracyandpronunciation Mayberepeated (ELAIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 037 • ESL Speaking and Listening III-B 3 cr.
BasiccommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctioninanEnglish-speakingsociety Introducesvocabularyinlistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivitieswithspecialattentiontodocumentliteracyandpronunciation Mayberepeated ThiscourseisacontinuationofTLC036 (ELAIV) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 038 • ESL Reading and Writing II-A 3 cr.
Aliterature-basedcoursethatrefinesEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,sentencestructure,verbs,tense,homonyms,writingandpunctuation EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAIV)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 039 • ESL Reading and Writing III 3 cr.
Literature-basedcoursethatdevelopsEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,literaryterms,criticalthinkingandwritingofcompositions EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAV) Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 040 • New Readers IV-A 2 cr.Introductiontofourth-levelreadingandwritingskills Unitsonfamilydynamics,socialstudiesandscienceareincluded Studentsworkinlabwithtutortomastercourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 045 • New Readers IV-B 2 cr.Introductiontofifth-levelreadingandwritingskills Socialstudiesandscienceunitsareincluded Studentsworkinlabwithtutortomastercourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Preparesstudentsforindependentdevelopmentalstudy (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 050 • Writing Step V 2 cr.Independentstudyofwritingtechniques Practicewritinginresponsetostatedpurposes Focusonwritingcompletesentencesandincreasingstudentconfidence (ABEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
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TLC 051 • Reading Step V 2 cr.Independentstudyandpracticewithreadingskills Studentsdevelopfluency,literalcomprehensionandvocabulary (ABEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 055 • Spelling Basics 2 cr.Instructionandpracticewithfrequentlyusedvocabulary Spellingrules,commonprefixesandsuffixes,andcompoundwordformationareemphasized (ABEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 056 • Math Basics I 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinmathematicalbasicsincludingwholenumbers,placevalue,money,addition,subtraction,dataandprobability,patterns,geometricshapes,andmeasurement (ABEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 057 • Math Basics II 2 cr.Expandedinstruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationsinmathematicalbasics,includingwholenumbers,placevalue,multiplication,division,dataandprobability,patterns,geometricfigures,andcustomaryandmetricmeasurement (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 058 • Orientation to GED 0.5 cr.IntroductiontotheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)testtopics,timelineandprocedures StudentsmaytaketheofficialGEDPracticeTestand/orothertestskillsdiagnosticsincludingTABE(TestofAdultBasicEducation) InstructorandstudentdevelopastudyplantoprepareforGEDtest Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Halflecture
TLC 059 • Citizenship 3 cr.InformationandskillsnecessarytobecomeanaturalizedU S citizen FocusisonU S history,governmentandEnglishliteracy Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 060 • Writing Step VI 2 cr.Independentstudyofwritingtechniques Practicewritinginresponsetostatedpurposes Focusonsentencevariety,mechanicsandincreasedwritingconfidence (ABEII) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 061 • Reading Step VI 2 cr.Independentstudyandpracticeinreading Studentsbuildonpreviouslylearnedskills Focusondevelopinginterpretiveandcriticalreadingskillsandvocabulary (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 062 • Social Science Reading I 2 cr.
Providesreadingskillspracticeandcontentlearninginthesocialsciences,includingreadingsinpoliticalscience,history,geography,economicsandbehavioralscience (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 063 • Natural Science Reading I 2 cr.
Providesreadingskillspracticeandcontentlearninginthephysicalsciences,includingbiology,earthscience,physicsandchemistry (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 064 • Reading Literature I 2 cr.Developstrategiesintheliteraturecontentarea Specificemphasisonreadingandinterpretingfictionandnonfictionselections (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 066 • Fractions 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationwithfractions (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 067 • Decimals and Percents 2 cr.
Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationswithdecimalsandpercents (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 068 • Basics of Geometry and Measurement 3 cr.
Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinbeginninggeometryandmeasurements,includingangles,triangles,planefigures,solidfigures,length,weight,capacity,volumeandtime (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 069 • Basics of Pre-Algebra 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinthebasicsofpre-algebra,includingsignednumbers,algebraicexpressionsandequations (ASEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 070 • Building Sentences and Paragraphs 3 cr.
Instructionandpracticeinwritingsentencesandparagraphs Emphasisonimprovingexpressionandfluency Reviewcorrectusageandmechanics (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 071 • Practical Reading 3 cr.Instructionandpracticewithliteralandinferentialreadingcomprehension Focusoninterpretingpracticalpassagesandselections (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 073 • Calculator Skills 1 cr.InstructionandpracticeusingtheCasiofx-260scientificcalculatortosolvespecifickindsofproblemssuchasthosethatmightappearonaGEDmathematicstest Focusoncalculatorproficiency,notmathematicscontent (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Halflecture;onelab
TLC 074 • Analyzing Mathematical Data 2 cr.
Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationininterpretinginformationfoundongraphs,tables,diagramsandcharts Keyconceptsinanalyzingdata,creatingandinterpretingchartsandgraphs,workingwithstatistics,andprobability (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
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TLC 075 • Mathematical Problem Solving 3 cr.
Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinsolvingwordproblems,includingtest-takingstrategiesandreasoning Fractions,decimals,ratios,proportions,percent,dataanalysis,geometry,andbeginningalgebratopicsareintegratedintoaproblem-solvingformat (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 076 • General Mathematics Review 3 cr.
Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinwholenumbers,decimals,fractions,percents,geometry,measurementsandbasicalgebra (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 077 • Building Vocabulary I 2 cr.Acourseforvocabularydevelopment Studentsreadliteratureselectionsandcompleteexercisesforthepurposeofexpandingvocabulary Limitedpracticeinspellingandreadingcomprehensionincluded (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 080 • Writing Effective Paragraphs and Essays 3 cr.
Instructionandpracticeinparagraphandshortessayconstruction Practiceandapplicationswithpre-writingtechniques,sentencevariety,self-editingandrevision (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 081 • Reading Skills and Strategies 3 cr.
Readingstrategiesforliteralandinterpretivecomprehensionofwrittenpassages Focusoninterpretingpopularliteratureandtextpassages (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 082 • Social Science Reading II 2 cr.
Instructionandpracticewithreadingstrategiesinthecontentareasofpoliticalscience,history,geography,economicsandbehavioralscience (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab
TLC 083 • Natural Science Reading II 2 cr.
Readingpracticeandinstructioninbiology,earthscience,physicsandchemistry (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab
TLC 084 • Reading Literature II 2 cr.Improveskillsforunderstandingandinterpretingliterature Studentsstudythefundamentalsofprose,poetry,dramaandessay (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab
TLC 085 • Spelling Improvement 2 cr.
Instructionandpracticewithpracticalvocabularyusedintheworkenvironment Instructioninspellingrules,dictionaryusageandpracticewithcontentwordlists (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 086 • General Education Development (GED) 3 cr.
Rapidcontentreview,confidencebuildingandteststrategiesforstudentsalreadypossessingGED-levelskills PreparesstudentstosuccessfullycompletethefiveGEDExams:(1)LanguageArts,Writing,(2)SocialStudies,(3)Science,(4)LanguageArts,Readingand(5)Mathematics (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 087 • Building Vocabulary II 2 cr.Vocabularydevelopmentandspellingskillmastery Readclassicliteratureselectionsandcompleteexercisesforthepurposeofexpandingvocabulary Practiceinspellingandreadingcomprehensionincluded (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 088 • GED Writing Skills 2 cr.ProvidesstudentswithinstructionandpracticewithgrammarandmechanicsnecessaryforsuccessfulcompletionofthemultiplechoicesectionoftheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)LanguageArts,WritingExam (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 089 • Writing for the GED 2 cr.ProvidesinstructioninthetypesofessaywritingtechniquesneededspecificallyfortheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)LanguageArts,WritingEssaytest (ASEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab
TLC 090 • Writing Skills III 3 cr.Improvewritingtechniques,fluency,mechanicsandgrammarinpreparationforENL101 Practiceinwritingparagraphs,essaysandaresearchpaper (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab
TLC 091 • Reading Skills III 3 cr.Effectivetechniquesforstudying,readingandcomprehendingcollege-levelwork Intensivestudyofliteralcomprehensionandcontentareareadingtechniques Introductiontoefficientstudyskills (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab
TLC 092 • Beginning Algebra 3 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinbeginningalgebra,includingsignednumbers,powersandroots,equations,algebraicexpressions,polynomials,andrectangularcoordinates (ASEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab
TLC 093 • Building Vocabulary III 3 cr.
Developvocabularyinapractical,systematicandcomprehensivemanner Learnacademictermsessentialtounderstandingbasicconceptsofintroductorycollegecourses,usestructuralanalysisandcontextcluestomasterwordsassociatedwithadvancedreadingandstandardizedtests (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab
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TLC 095 • College Survival Skills 1 cr.
Introductiontobasicstudyskillsfororganizingcollegeandpre-collegecoursework Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture
TLC 099 • Workshops in Developmental Studies 0.5 to 4 cr.
Workshoptoenhancepre-collegelearningskills Designedtomeetthecommoninterestsandneedsofagroupofstudents Coursetopicsvaryaccordingtostudentneeds Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onetothreelecture;onetothreelab
TLC 100 • College Success Strategies 3 cr.
Introductiontothecollege/universityexperience Orientationtocampusresources,regulations,policiesandprocedures;timemanagement;notetakingmethods;testreadingapproachesandskills;libraryuse;testtaking;academicplanningandinformation;andgoalsetting Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
TLC 101 • Critical and Evaluative Reading 3 cr.
Literal,inferentialandcriticalinterpretationofvariedreadingmaterials Preparesstudentswithcriticalthinkinganddecision-makingskillsrequiredforsuccessincollegeanduniversitydegreeprograms Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture
Welding (WLD)WLD 100 • Safety and Math 2 cr.Introducestraineestoprinciplesandproceduresneededtoworksafelyintheconstructionenvironmentandincludescommonsafetyequipmentwithproceduresforinspectionanduse Twolecture
WLD 130 • Metal Art 3 cr.Introductiontovariousformsofmetalartworktechniquesincludingbasicblacksmithforging,scrollwork,bending,formingofsheetmetalintoarmourandotherimplements Alsofeatureselementsofarmourandweaponshistorybytouchingonthestylesfoundindifferentcountries Onelecture;fourlab
WLD 131 • Metal Armour Fabrication 3 cr.
Skillsenhancementinvariousformsofmetalartworktechniques,specificallychasing,engraving,etchingandbeginninginlaywork(solderingstyleinlayandpuzzlestyleinlay) Skillsareappliedtobrass,copper,steeloriron Objectiveisthepracticeofshapingandformingofsteelarmour Studentwillbuildasetofarmourandenhanceitssurfacewithinlayingtechniques Onelecture;fourlab
WLD 150 • Symbols, Drawings/ Metal Preparation 2 cr.
TeachesweldingtraineeshowtoreadandinterpretAWSstandardweldingsymbolsandweldingdetaildrawings,aswellashowtopreparebasemetaljointsforwelding Co-requisite:WLD100 Twolecture
WLD 151 • Cutting Process and Welding Quality 3 cr.
Introducesweldingtraineestooxy-fuelcutting(OFC),plasmaarccutting(PAC)andcarbonarccutting(CAC) Teachesstudenttounderstandandapplyweldqualityprinciples Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 152 • SMAW Plate I 3 cr.Studentsareintroducedtoshieldedmetalarcweldinganditsequipmentsetup;shieldedmetalarcweldingelectrodesandconsiderationsforelectrodeselection;shieldedmetalarcweldingbeadsandfilletweldsusingonlyshieldedmetalarcweldingtechnology Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 153 • SMAW Plate II 3 cr.Introducesweldingtraineestoshieldedmetalarcweldinggrooveweldswithbackingandtheirmanufactureusingshieldedmetalarcweldingequipment Prerequisite:WLD152;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 154 • GMAW Plate 3 cr.Introducesweldingtraineesto:gasmetalarcwelding(GMAW)equipmentandfillermetals;gasmetalarcplateandthefabricationofqualityGMAWfilletweldinplateinallpositions;fluxcorearcwelding(FCAW)equipmentandfillermetals;andthemanufactureofqualityFCAWfilletandgrooveweldsusingfluxcorearcwelding Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 155 • GTAW Plate 3 cr.IntroducesweldingtraineetoGasTungstenArcWelding(GTAW)equipmentandfillermetalsandthefabricationofqualitygrooveweldsinmildsteelplateswiththeGTAWprocess Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 156 • AWS Level I Certification Preparation 2 cr.
PreparesstudenttomeettheAmericanWeldingSociety(AWS)LevelIEntryLevelWelderrequirementsthataremorecomprehensivethantheNPCgeneralweldingcurriculum WhenlinkedwithWLD157,preparesstudenttositforthenine-partAWSnationalcertificationexam Prerequisites:AllLevelIcourses,orinstructorpermission;co-requisite:WLD100 One-halflecture;threelab
WLD 157 • AWS Level I Certification (Entry Level Welder) 4 cr.
PreparesstudenttotestforfinalcertificationrequirementsasanAmericanWeldingSocietyEntryLevelWelder(LevelI)byperformingthesamenine-partseriesofworkmanshipqualificationexaminationsrequiredbytheAWSEG2 0-95 Prerequisites:AllLevelIcoursesincludingWLD156,orinstructorpermission;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture,sixlab
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WLD 240 • Introduction to Plastics 2 cr.
Introducesstudenttotypesandcharacteristicsofcommonthermoplastics Onelecture;twolab
WLD 241 • Plastic Welding 2 cr.Coversconstructionandcomponentsofthehotairwelder;techniquesforplasticwelding,useofweldingtips,andaircompressorandheatsettings Co-requisite:WLD240 Onelecture;2lab
WLD 242 • Fabrication of Plastics 2 cr.
Instructioninhowtoconstructproductsfromsheetplastics;useoftoolsforcutting,shapingandfinishing Co-requisites:WLD240,WLD241 Onelecture;twolab
WLD 243 • Pipe Fitting for Plastic 2 cr.
Focusoncopingpipeandflangewelding Howtolevelpipeonpipestands,findcenterandattachflangesusingtwo-holepins,square,levelandhotairwelder Alsoinstructioninuseofmathformulastomakecopetemplates,cut-outswithjig-sawandweldpiecestoformusablefittings Co-requisites: WLD240,WLD241,WLD242 Onelecture;twolab
WLD 260 • Weld Fit-Up/ Inspection/Metallurgy 2 cr.
Introductiontojointfitupandalignmentusingequipmentassociatedwithshieldedmetalarcwelding;aircarbonarccuttingandgouging;physicalcharacteristicsandmechanicalpropertiesofmetal,especiallyasrelatedtobasemetalsandaffectweldquality;andweldqualitytheory Co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;onelab
WLD 261 • SMAW Open V-Butts/ Plate I 3 cr.
IntroducesweldingtraineestoshieldedmetalarcweldingopenV-buttweldsusingappropriateequipment Prerequisite: WLD152;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 262 • SMAW Open V-Butts/ Plate II 3 cr.
CourseoffersweldingtraineesadvancedtraininginthemanufactureofacceptableopenV-buttweldsusingshieldedarcweldingequipment Prerequisites:WLD152,WLD153andWLD261;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 263 • SMAW Open Root/Pipe I 3 cr.
InstructsaweldingtraineeintheperformanceofopenrootpipeweldsintheflatandhorizontalpositionsusingSMAWequipment Prerequisites: WLD152,WLD153,WLD261andWLD262;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;fourlab
WLD 264 • SMAW Open Root/Pipe II 3 cr.
Advancedtrainingfortheweldingtraineeinthemanufactureofopenrootpipeweldsintheverticaland45-degreeinclinedpositionusingSMAWtechnology Prerequisites:WLD152,WLD153,WLD261,WLD262andWLD264;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;fourlab
WLD 265 • GMAW Pipe 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetogasmetalarcweldingpipeandtheinstallationofqualityGMAWV-grooveweldsinpipe;GMAWequipmentandfillermetals;andfluxcoredarcweldingofpipeandthemanufactureofqualityFCAWopenrootV-grooveweldsinpipe Prerequisite:WLD154;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 266 • FCAW Pipe 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetoGMAWequipmentandfillermetalsandthemanufactureofqualityFCAWopenrootV-grooves Prerequisite:WLD154;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 267 • GTAW Pipe I 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetotheGTAW(gastungstenarcwelding)processofinstallingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsonstainlesssteelpipe;usingGTAWequipmentandfillermetals;andmanufacturingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsonlowalloysteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess Prerequisite:WLD155;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 268 • GTAW Pipe II 3 cr.AdvancedtrainingintheuseofGTAWtechnologyandintroductionoftheprocessofinstallingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsincarbonsteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess Prerequisites: WLD155andWLD267; co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab
WLD 290 • Welding Fabrication 3 cr.
Foradvancedstudentstocontinuetraininginwelding Studentscompleteaprojectfromblueprinttofinalproduct Prerequisite: Permissionofinstructor Onelecture;threelab
WLD 291 • Internship for Welding 2 cr.
InternshipcoursedesignedtoaccompanyanyWLDcoursetolearnthefundamentalsofwelding,fabricationandcuttingthroughon-the-job-trainingasaninternwithalocalcontractor Thecourseemphasizestechniquesanduseofbasictoolsinperformingweldingrelatedworkandincludesphysicaldemonstrationsofsafetyrequirement Studentsmustschedulejobhourswithadesignatedcontractorforanaverageminimumof10hoursperweek Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor;co-requisite:WLD100
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Workshops and Special Project CoursesThefollowinglistofcoursesareavailableandapplicableineverydepartmentalareaandmaycarrythedepartmentalprefix SuchcoursesarenotdescribedintheprecedingCourseDescriptionsectionsincetheirdescriptions(below)arethesameforallsimilarlynumberedcourses
198 • Internship 1 to 16 cr.Anon-the-jobtrainingprogramforstudentstoearncollegecreditforlearningachievedonthejob Learningisdemonstratedthroughstudentcompletionofemployer,student(employee)andNPCinstructor-approvedwrittenlearningobjectivesrelatingtothestudent’sjob,careergoalsandacademicmajor
099/199 • Workshop 0.5 to 6 cr.Coursesdesignedtomeetthecommoninterestsandproblemsofagroupofstudents Coursetopicsvaryaccordingtotheneedsofstudentsinvolved
298 • Portfolio 1 to 3 cr.Supervisedspecialprojectinfieldofstudydesignedforapplicationtoprofessional/technicalandacademicstudies Studentsparticipateinanin-depth,criticalevaluationoftheirownworkasitrelatestocompetenciesdevelopedduringtheirprogram Developmentofaportfolioofindividualperformanceconsistingofassessmentandexamplesdemonstratingsuccessincommunication,problemsolving,decisionmakingandtechnicalcompetencies
299 • Special Topics 0.5 to 4 cr.Acoursedesignedtomeettheneedsofanindividualstudentwhohasaninterestinaspecifictopic Thiscourseisespeciallyapplicabletotheoccupationalstudentwhowantsspecializedtraining