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ART 287: Portfolio and Resume Preparation
Credits: (1 cr.)
Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students.
Lecture 1-2 hours
Studio instruction 0-4 hours.
Total 1-6 hours per week.
Recommended for final semester program students. Requires instructor’s approval.
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ASL 125: History and Culture of the Deaf Community I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues.
Prerequisite: Completed ASL 101 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ASL 202: Intermediate American Sign Language II
Credits: 3
Continues to develop cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes a variety of sentence structures in American Sign Language with a continued focus on interactive communicative competence. Part II of II.
ASL 201 or by placement test.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Automotive |
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AUT 100: Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices
Credits: (2 cr.)
Introduces shop practices for automotive laboratory and shop safety, identification and use of hand tools, general power equipment and maintenance of automotive shop. Explains basic operation procedures of standard shop equipment. Presents Occupational Safety and Health Act standards pertaining to the automotive field. Student must take this course in the first term, unless the Program Chair approves an exception.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
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AUT 111: Automotive Engines I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 112: Automotive Engines II
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 121: Automotive Fuel Systems I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Analyzes major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems to include carburetors and fuel injection systems. Includes detailed inspection and discussion of fuel tanks, connecting lines, instruments, filters, fuel pumps, superchargers, and turbo charger. Also includes complete diagnosis, troubleshooting, overhaul and factory adjustment procedures of all major carbureted and fuel injection systems.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Total 3-6 hours per week.
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AUT 122: Automotive Fuel Systems II
Credits: 4
Analyzes major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems to include carburetors and fuel injection systems. Includes detailed inspection and discussion of fuel tanks, connecting lines, instruments, filters, fuel pumps, superchargers, and turbo charger. Also includes complete diagnosis, troubleshooting, overhaul and factory adjustment procedures of all major carbureted and fuel injection systems.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Total 3-6 hours per week.
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AUT 136: Automotive Vehicle Inspection
Credits: (2 cr.)
Presents information on methods for performing automotive vehicle safety inspection.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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AUT 141: Auto Power Trains I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-6 hours.
Total 4-8 hours per week.
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AUT 142: Auto Power Trains II
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-6 hours.
Total 4-8 hours per week.
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AUT 236: Automotive Climate Control
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces principles of refrigeration, air conditioning controls and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air conditioning systems.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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AUT 241: Automotive Electricity I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 245: Automotive Electronics
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Total 3-6 hours per week.
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AUT 266: Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering
Credits: (4 cr.)
Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 1-2 hours
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 7-8 hours per week.
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AUT 267: Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents the operation, design, construction, repair and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation and repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard and disc brakes.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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AUT 290: Coordinated Internship
Credits: (1-5 cr.)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 10 or higher
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Biology |
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BIO 101: General Biology I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Placement into MTH 154 with corequisite support or higher.
Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
May be waived only if the student earns a 70% or better on the NAS 2 Assessment or a C or better in college level BIO 101
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BIO 102: General Biology II
Credits: 4
Focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence.
Prerequisite: Completion of BIO 101 .
Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.
Total Hours: 6 hours per week.
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BIO 106: Life Science
Credits: 4
Surveys the basic concepts of life science. Engages in the scientific process by developing hypotheses, gathering data, and analyzing results. Explores topics within the context of the societal implications of science. Intended for students not majoring in science. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture Hours: 3
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 3
Total Hours: 6
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BIO 142: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: 4
Continues study of anatomy and physiology, including endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system and nutrient metabolism, reproductive system, and prenatal development. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completion of BIO 141 with a grade of C or better
Lecture Hours: 3 hours
Laboratory Hours: 2-3 hours
Total Hours: 5-6 hours per week
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BIO 145: Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology
Credits: 4
Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
Lecture Hours: 3
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 3
Total Hours: 6
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BIO 205: General Microbiology
Credits: 4
Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control.
Prerequisites: ENG 111 , BIO 101 , BIO 102 and CHM 111
Co-requisite: CHM 112
Lecture Hours: 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3 hours.
Total Hours: 6 hours per week.
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BIO 206: Cell Biology
Credits: 4
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and CHM 111.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3 hours
Total Hours: 6 hours per week
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BIO 256: General Genetics
Credits: 4
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 & BIO 102 or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: 3 hours
Total Hours: 6 hours per week
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BIO 299: Supervised Study
Credits: (1 cr.)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Corequisite: a 200 level science course.
Total 4 hours per week. 1 credit.
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Basic Skills |
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BSK 1: Whole Numbers
Credits: (1 cr.)
Covers whole number principles and computations. Develops the mathematical mastery necessary for MTE 1 . Credit not applicable toward graduation.
Prerequisite: Tested into BSK 1 with the VPT Math Placement Test.
Total 4 hours per week.
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Business Mangement and Administration |
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BUS 100: Introduction to Business
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, and marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 111: Principles of Supervision I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/ supervisor relationships.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 116: Entrepreneurship
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 117: Leadership Development
Credits: (3 cr.)
Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 125: Applied Business Mathematics
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Applies mathematical operations to business process and problems such as wages and payroll, sales and property taxes, checkbook records and bank reconciliation, depreciation, overhead, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, commercial discounts, markup, markdown, simple interest, present values, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest annuities, sinking funds, and amortization.
Lecture Hours 3
Total Hours 3
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BUS 147: Introduction to Business Information Systems
Credits: 3
Introduction to Business Information Systems Provides an overview of business information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources, and explores their integration and application in business. Discusses fundamentals and applications of computer problem-solving and programming.
Lecture Hours: 2
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 2
Total Hours: 4
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BUS 165: Small Business Management
Credits: (3 cr.)
Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 200: Principles of Management
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 201: Organizational Behavior
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision- making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205: Human Resource Management
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 220: Introduction to Business Statistics
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces statistics as a tool in decision making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 226: Computer Business Applications
Credits: (Cr. 3)
Provides a practical application of software packages, including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of programs in accounting techniques, word processing, and management science application.
Lecture Hours 2
Laboratory Hours 2
Total Hours 4
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BUS 236: Communication in Management
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic technique of effective oral and written communication.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 241: Business Law I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Develops a basic understanding of the US business legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 242: Business Law II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of Ecommerce and Internet Law.
Prerequisite: Completed BUS 241 or approval by the Dean of Instruction.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Should be taken in sequence.
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BUS 265: Ethical Issues in Management
Credits: (3 cr.)
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 280: Introduction to International Business
Credits: (3 cr.)
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities which arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 290: Coordinated Internship
Credits: (1-5 cr.)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.
Prerequisite: After Any 15 credit hours or approval by the Appropriate Dean of Instruction
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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Childhood Development |
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CHD 118: Language Arts for Young Children
Credits: (3 cr.)
Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perceptual skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children’s literature, examines elements of quality storytelling and story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual materials.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 120: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 145: Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in art, music, and movement activities.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 146: Math, Science and Social Studies for Children
Credits: (3 cr.)
Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in math, science, and social studies activities.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 165: Observation and participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
Credits: (3 cr.)
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
May be taken again for credit
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CHD 166: Infant and Toddler Programs
Credits: (3 cr.)
Examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler development, including planning and implementing programs in group care. Emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs: scheduling, preparing age-appropriate activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and reporting to parents.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 167: CDA Theories and Applications
Credits: (3cr.)
Supports the CDA candidate in organizing and developing a portfolio for presentation at local assessment team meeting.
Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 205: Guiding the Behavior of Children
Credits: (3 cr.)
Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 210: Introduction to Exceptional Children
Credits: (3 cr.)
Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 216: Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change
Credits: (3 cr.)
Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations between staff and parents to enhance the developmental goals of home and school. Reviews current trends and issues in education, describes symptoms of homes in need of support, investigates non-traditional family and cultural patterns, and lists community resources.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 265: Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/ Primary Settings
Credits: (3 cr.)
Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. Supports the student in creating a professional educational portfolio. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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CHD 270: Administration of Childcare Programs
Credits: (3 cr.)
Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHI 101: Beginning Chinese I
Credits: (5 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Part I of II.
Lecture 5 hours per week.
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CHI 102: Beginning Chinese II
Credits: (5 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: CHI 101 .
Lecture 5 hours per week.
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CHI 201: Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency.
Prerequisite CHI 102 . Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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CHI 202: Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) II
Credits: (4 cr.)
Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency.
Prerequisite: Completed CHI 102 and CHI 201 . Part II of II.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Chemistry |
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CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Presents experimental and theoretical aspects of general chemistry. Emphasis is placed on scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking to develop the students understanding of chemistry, science and scientific knowledge. Meets general education requirements - does not meet major level requirements. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Prerequisite: MTH 154 or higher without co-requisite support
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 111: General Chemistry I
Credits: (4 cr.)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II.
Placed into MTH 161 or higher. CHM 101 or previous experience in Chemistry strongly recommended.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 112: General Chemistry II
Credits: (4 cr.)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed CHM 111 with a”C”or better.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II.
Prerequisite for CHM 241: Completion of CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 242: Organic Chemistry II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanism. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed CHM 241 with a C or higher.
Lecture 3 hours a week.
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CHM 245: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Credits: (2 cr.)
Introduces students to various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. The course covers the general techniques or organic synthesis and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation. Students synthesize a variety of compounds and analyze the products through physical properties and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
or Co-requisite: CHM 241
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 246: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: (2 cr.)
Introduces students to various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. The course covers the general techniques or organic synthesis and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation. Students synthesize a variety of compounds and analyze the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. (Continued from CHM 245)
Prerequsite: CHM 241 and CHM 245
or Co-requisite: CHM 242
Student must have completed or be enrolled in CHM 242 and completed CHM 245 .
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 299: Supervised Study
Credits: (1 cr.)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Corequisite: a 200 level chemistry course.
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BLD 101: Construction Management I
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety and general project management procedures.
Lecture Hours 3
Total Hours 3
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BLD 110: Introduction to Construction
Credits: 3cr
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics.
3hrs
2hrs
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BLD 215: OSHA 30 Construction Safety
Credits: (2 Cr.)
Covers all topics included in the OSHA 30-hour course. Prerequisite: OSHA 10 Certification.
Lecture 2 hours per week
Total Hours: 2
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CIV 171: Surveying I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces surveying equipment, procedures and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations and introduction to topography.
Prerequisite: MTH 104 or divisional approval.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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Communications Studies & Theatre |
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CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
Lecture 3 hours per week
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CST 110: Introduction to Human Communication
Credits: 3
Examines the elements affecting human communication in individual (e.g., intrapersonal, interpersonal), small group, and public communication contexts with an emphasis on the practice of communication skills in each context. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 126: Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
Teaches interpersonal communication skills for both daily living and the world of work, including perception, self- concept, self-disclosure, listening and feedback, nonverbal communication, attitudes, assertiveness, and other interpersonal skills. The assignments in the course require college level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 130: Introduction to the Theatre
Credits: (3 cr.)
Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 229: Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3
Explores human communication across cultural contexts and introduces the study of intercultural communication. Prepares students to communicate effectively within an increasingly multicultural world and globalized era. Develops understanding and analytical skills regarding communication across cultural contexts.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Computer Aided Design |
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CAD 135: Electrical and Electronic Blueprint Reading
Credits: (2 Cr.)
Presents an interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, terminology, and principles used by the mechanical draftsman. Explains common electrical and electronic symbols, wiring diagrams, schematic drawing, and application of wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and application of wiring diagrams.
Lecture Hours 2
Total Hours 2
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CAD 151: Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, and fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 4-6 hours.
Total 5-7 hours per week.
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CAD 175: Schematics and Mechanical Drawings
Credits: (2 cr.)
Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
(Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 175 and DRF 175.)
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CAD 201: Computer Aided Drafting and Design I
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MDE 60 or above
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 202: Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
Credits: (3 cr.)
Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting.
Prerequisite: Completion of CAD 201 .
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 203: Computer Aided Drafting and Design III
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 203 and DRF 203.)
Lecture Hours: 3
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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CAD 235: Applications for Additive Manufacturing
Credits: (3 Cr.)
Teaches advanced skills in 3D parametric modeling for the purpose of digital and rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Focuses on proper techniques to construct 3D models and assemblies for 3D printing, molding, and casting.
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2-3 hours
Total Hours: 4-5 hours per week.
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DRF 175: Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams
Credits: (2 Cr.)
Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams.
Lecture 2 hours per week
Total Hours 2
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CSC 205: Computer Organization
Credits: 3
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. Uses a simple assembler language to complete programming projects. includes processors, instruction, execution, addressing techniques, data representation and digital logic.
Prerequisite: CSC 201 or CSC 221
Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
Total Hours: 3 hours per week
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CSC 208: Introduction to Discrete Structure
Credits: 3
Introduces discrete mathematics concepts in relation to computer science. Applies the use of Boolean algebra, analysis of algorithms such as logic, sets and functions, recursive algorithms, and recurrence relations, combinatorics, graphs, and trees. Assignments in this course require a basic understanding of programming concepts, problem solving, basic college algebra and trigonometry skills.
Prerequisite: CSC 221
Lecture Hours: 3 Hours per week
Total Hours: 3 hours
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CSC 221: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
Credits: 3
Introduces problem solving and implementation of solutions using a high level programming language in a structured programming environment. Includes concepts and practice of structured programming, problem-solving, top-down design of algorithms, a high level programming language syntax, control structures, arrays, and an introduction into object oriented programming. First course in a three-course sequence. (CSC 221, 222, 223) The assignments in this course require mathematical problem solving skills, algebraic modeling and functions, and use of variables.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours
Total Hours: 3 hours
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CSC 222: Object-Oriented Programming
Credits: 4
Introduces the concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming to students with a background in procedural programming and problem solving. Uses a high-level computer language to illustrate and implement the topics. Second course in a three course sequence. (CSC 221, 222, 223).
Prerequisite: CSC 221
Lecture Hours: 4 hours
Total Hours: 4 hours
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CSC 223: Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
Credits: 4
Explores and contrasts data structures, algorithms for manipulating data structures, and their use and appropriateness in writing efficient real-world programming applications. Investigates implementations of different data structures for efficient searching, sorting, and other transformer operations. Third course in a three-course sequence. (CSC 221-222-223).
Prerequisite: CSC 222
Lecture Hours: 4 hours
Total Hours: 4 hours
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DNA 103: Introduction to Oral Health
Credits: (1 cr.)
Teaches anatomy of the head and neck, the oral cavity hard and soft tissues, as well as tooth morphology. Includes dental terminology, deciduous and permanent dentition as well as pathology.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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DNA 108: Dental Science
Credits: (3 cr.)
Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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DNA 110: Dental Materials
Credits: (3 cr.)
Studies the materials utilized in the laboratory aspect of dentistry as support in treatment. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of materials.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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