NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    May 26, 2024  
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NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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  • CROP 2470 - Agriculture Internship in:

    The internship course provides a means for students in any agriculture discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice.  Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
    Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 6
    Prerequisites: Per department guidelines.
    Co-requisites: Per department guidelines.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CS 0000 - Cultural Studies

    The Cultural Studies requirement may be satisfied by completing classes designated as Global Studies, Foreign Language, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science or Visual & Performing Arts.  Some programs restrict the categories from which students may choose, or designate the course to be used to fulfill the requirement.

    AA and AS degrees require 6 credits from 2 different areas. 
    AAS degree requires 3 credits. 
    AFA degree requires 9 credits. 
    ADN requires 4 credits.

     
  

  • CS 0001 - Cultural Studies other than Social & Behavioral Sciences

    The Cultural Studies requirement may be satisfied by completing classes designated as Foreign Language, Global Studies, Humanities or Visual & Performing Arts.

    AA and AS degrees require 6 credits from 2 different areas. 

    AAS degree requires 3 credits. 

    AFA degree requires 9 credits. 

    ADN requires 4 credits.
  

  • CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1 Intro to Networks

    This course is the first course in the CCNA curriculum.  The course introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LAN) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of MSFT 1745 A+ Computer Maintenance and MSFT 1510 Windows Client Operating System, or instructor approval.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSCO 2020 - Cisco: CCNA 2 Switching Routing and Wireless Essentials

    This course is the second course in the CCNA curriculum.  Using Cisco NetAcademy curriculum, this course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts.  Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CSCO 2000 Cisco CCNA 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSCO 2025 - Cisco: CCNA 3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

    This course is the third and final course in the CCNA curriculum.  Using Cisco NetAcademy curriculum, this course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access along with the introduction of software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats.  Students are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application-programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CSCO 2020 Cisco CCNA 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSEC 1500 - Computer Network Security+

    This course gives the student foundation-level computer and network security skills and knowledge. The course maps to the TestOut Security Pro and Comp TIA Security+ Certification and covers all core domains including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organizational security.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSEC 1510 - Network Defense Principles

    This course gives students an awareness of security related issues and essential skills they will need as network administrators in order to provide a secure LAN, WLAN or WAN network. Using Cisco NetAcademy courseware, the course explores secure network infrastructure, understanding core security concepts, managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, web and email content security, and endpoint security. This course helps prepare students for the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam which can be attempted after the student has achieved CCNA certification status.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSCO 2000 Cisco: CCNA 1 - Introduction to Networks, hold an active CCENT or CCNA certification or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSEC 1520 - Network Attack Principles

    This course is designed to prepare students to think like a hacker and further understand how attackers compromise networks. The course prepares students to conduct test attacks to discover vulnerabilities before attackers do. Students use Kali Linux, a security-testing application for hand-on activities. The goal of the course is to develop a structured approach to conducting a security test.  Additionally, students are introduced to the availability of professional certifications in this field.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of COSC 2020 Linux Fundamentals and CSEC 1500 Computer Network Security +, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSEC 1530 - Computer Forensics

    This course is designed to train “digital investigators” to properly conduct a computer forensics examination and give them an understanding of the process of electronic discovery. Students learn the skills and techniques necessary to conduct a thorough examination. The course develops the foundation needed as the first step in the journey to achieve a Computer Forensics certification such as GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner CCE or IACRB Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE).
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSEC 1500 Computer Network Security + and MSFT 1745 A+ Computer Maintenance, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CSEC 2100 - Cyber Security Analyst+

    This course teaches students to configure and use threat-detection tools. Additionally students will perform data analysis on security tool findings and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization. Lastly, the student will study risk remediation methods to secure and protect applications and systems within an organization. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSEC 1500 Network Security +, hold a CompTIA Security + certification or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1500 - Food Principles

    This course takes a systems approach to sanitation, planning, preparation, and resource management. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered in safety, menu planning, equipment, purchasing, receiving, storing, and serving food. Students will learn how to tailor the guidelines of Food Principles #1 to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 1515 Basic Culinary Skills with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1505 - Sanitation

    This course is designed for industry leaders in food safety training. The students will learn the latest developments, procedures, current government standards and emerging issues in Food Service Sanitation. Students will get a head start in understanding Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point, (HACCP), a cutting-edge system that is the hospitality industries system-of-choice.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as CULA 1510.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1515 - Basic Culinary Skills

    This course introduces the fundamental skills that are required to be a professional culinarian. Topics such as knife skills, stocks, sauces, soups as well as recipe conversion, costing and product identification are all covered in this course. These are the basic building blocks that are required for future culinary success.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CULA 1510 Sanitation with a grade of “C” or better Students must maintain a culinary grade point average of 2.5 or better to progress to the sophomore year.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery

    This course takes a systems approach to sanitation, planning, preparation, and resource management. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered with respect to nutrition and preparation, purchasing, receiving, storing, and serving food. Students adapt the topics covered to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   Completion of CULA 2700 Advanced Baking and Pastry with a C or better. All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1600 - Garde Manger

    This course takes a systems approach to the planning and preparation of cold foods as an alternative to other conventional types of food preparation. Cold kitchen principles are thoroughly covered in the sanitation, menu planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and storage of cold foods. Students learn how to tailor the guidelines of cold food preparation to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 1800 Meat Fabrication for Culinarian with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1700 - Basic Baking

    This course takes a systems approach to the introduction, planning and preparation of baked goods. Beginning baking principles are introduced in the planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and proper storage of basic baked goods. Students learn how to tailor the guidelines of learned baking techniques to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 1600 Garde Manger with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 1800 - Meat Fabrication for the Culinarian

    This course is structured to provide students with a hands-on, practical meat cutting experience. This course also deals with fabricated cuts ready for preparation. Students conduct meat identification and deal with whole carcasses and primal cuts. Students are introduced to meat-grading procedures, identification of meat quality, and become familiar with yield testing.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 1500 Food Principles with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2500 - Culinary Nutrition

    This course is designed around the nutritional principles used to evaluate and modify menus and recipes to create more nutritional dishes and introduces students to the nutritional requirements of a variety of potential customers and how to effectively respond to those customers’ needs.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2600 - Charcuterie

    This course takes a systems approach to the planning and preparation of sausages and other cold food preparation techniques as an alternative to other conventional types of food preparation. Cold kitchen principles are thoroughly covered for sanitation, menu planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and storage of cold foods. Students tailor the guidelines of cold food preparation to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 1700 Charcuterie with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2620 - Classical Italian Cuisine

    This course prepares students to be proficient in preparing classical Italian cuisine. Students explore the many different regions of Italy and prepare dishes from each region. Students also learn a competent knowledge base that enhances their career success in the culinary arts.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Students must maintain a culinary grade point average of 2.5 or better to progress to the next course.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2640 - International Cuisine

    This course takes a hands-on approach to the planning, development and creation of seven known food styles from around the world. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered including sanitation, ethnic ingredients, menu planning, cooking techniques and plate presentation. Cuisines that will be covered are Indian, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean Spanish, and French.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Students must maintain a culinary grade point average of 2.5 or better to progress to the next course.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry

     

    This course provides an extensive, hands-on approach to the planning and preparation of advanced baked goods. Advanced baking principles are applied in the planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and proper storage of baked goods. Students tailor the guidelines of baking techniques to fit the specific needs of any operation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of CULA 2600 Charcuterie with a C or better All CULA courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2720 - North American Cuisine

    This course takes a hands-on approach to the planning, development and the creation of popular food styles from North America. Cooking principles and practices are thoroughly covered including sanitation, preparation, ingredient identification, menu planning, cooking techniques and plate presentation.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Students must maintain a culinary grade point average of 2.5 or better to progress to the next course.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • CULA 2900 - Classical French Cuisine

    Classical French Cuisine is a hands-on approach to the study of the evolution of modern day cuisine.  This course covers cuisine of the various regions of France, emphasizing indigenous ingredients and preparation methods.  Students will become familiar with the gastronomy of Auguste Escoffier and his contributions to classical French cuisine.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: CULA 2200 International Cuisine with C or better, or instructor consent
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 0000 - Any course from the DESL department

    Choose any course from the DESL department.
  

  • DESL 1540 - Heavy Duty Electrical Systems

    This course introduces students to the basic theory of electricity and electronics. Students are instructed in the proper use of troubleshooting equipment and techniques. 
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1595 - Diesel Essentials

    This course introduces fundamental concepts for students studying the diesel industry.  This course covers precision measuring tools, basic hand tools, basic shop equipment, specialty tools, hardware, and safety practices when using these tools and equipment.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines

    This course is intended for students planning a career in the diesel field. It is designed to provide instruction for the student in the theory and operation of diesel engines. Considerable time is spent on proper procedures to disassemble and assemble diesel engines. Component nomenclature, function, and analysis are covered, as is the proper usage of hand tools, measuring instruments, and equipment.
    Minimum Credits: 8
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1650 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tuning

    This course will familiarize students with the air and fuel delivery systems, emission control devices and engine retarders that are currently used in the industry.  Students will be instructed on the proper troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of the systems.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better. Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as DESL 1640.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1670 - Heavy Equipment A/C Systems

    This course is intended for students planning a career in the Diesel Technology field. It is designed to provide instruction in the Heavy Equipment A/C systems used in today’s equipment. The theory and operation of systems are presented. Proper handling of refrigerants according to EPA regulations is covered and voluntary certification from the ASE is offered. Diagnosis and repair of systems is emphasized.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1710 - Clutches and Transmissions

    This course covers the theory and operation of heavy duty clutches and manual transmissions, as well as an introduction to planetary gear sets, torque converters and automatic transmissions.  Proper installation procedures are covered in hands-on activities working with clutch replacement, manual transmission disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting on both single and double countershaft transmissions.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1720 - Brakes and Chassis

    This course covers the theory of operation of drive shafts, heavy-duty axles, steering systems, air and hydraulic brakes, and suspension systems. Lab times consist of disassembly, assembly, and troubleshooting of the mentioned components.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1770 - Diesel Skills

    This course allows students, in a laboratory experience, to develop new skills and reinforce old ones.  Students, with help from the instructor choose the area they wish to develop and work at their own pace.  This course is intended, and its focus is, for students entering the mechanical field. 
    Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 2
    Comments: This class is only for students in the Diesel Technology program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1850 - Mobile Hydraulic Technology

    This course will cover the basic theories of hydraulics (pressure, flow, force, inertia, torque, and work are some of the hydraulic principals covered). Hydraulic components, graphic symbols, hydraulic oils and filtration will also be integrated into this course.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 1870 - Mobile Hydraulic Troubleshooting

    This course introduces students to safe troubleshooting techniques using the leakage path analysis.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 2010 - Diesel Electronics

    This course covers the operating principles of electronically controlled diesel engines and support systems. Theories of the major components used in these systems are covered.  Proper troubleshooting skills, hardware, and software usage for each system are also covered.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: DESL 1540 Heavy Duty Electrical Systems
    Comments: Course must be completed with a C or better.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DESL 2710 - Power Transfer System

    This course is designed to provide instruction in the theory and operation of Heavy Duty Drivetrains.  Considerable time is spent on proper procedures to disassemble and assemble torque converters, power shift, and automatic transmissions. The class will also work with common planetary final drives.  Component nomenclature, function, and analysis are covered, as is the proper usage of hand tools, measuring instruments and special equipment.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 1000 - Survey of Dental Hygiene

    This course provides a broad overview of the dental hygiene profession.  Concepts addressed include history of the discipline, scope of practice, ethics, professionalism, dental terminology, basic dental anatomy, duties and responsibilities, evidence-based decision making, communication within a diverse culture, and career options.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2100 - Dental Health Education

    This course is designed to assist dental hygiene students in addressing methods for preventing oral disease, behavior modification techniques, and patient education.  This course prepares students to apply preventive oral health concepts and individualize oral health care in clinical dental hygiene and community health environments.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2200 - Pharmacology

    This course familiarizes students with the sources, actions, uses, dosages, and toxic effects of drugs to in order to properly evaluate the patient population, prevent medical emergencies, and properly administer and/or monitor commonly used pharmacological agents in the dental practice.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework in established by the dental hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2210 - Dental Embryology and Histology

    This course involves the study of the development and histologic structure of elements in the head and neck region. Special emphasis will be placed on embryology of structures in the orofacial region.  Histologic features will be related to functional characteristics of the tissues discussed.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2300 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene

    This course prepares students for clinical dental hygiene experience.  Topics include aseptic techniques, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized dental hygiene care.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2305 - Clinical Dental Technology

    This course prepares the dental hygiene student to utilize the dental computer program Eagle Soft required in the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Clinic. Competence in this technology equips graduates to move on to operate similar dental software used by various dental practices.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2470 Orientation to Dental Hygiene, DHYG 2300 Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I

    This course allows dental hygiene students to apply practical skills in patient care and education during supervised clinical experience.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2400 - Head, Neck, and Oral Anatomy/Physiology

    This course focuses on the structure and function of the head and neck of the human body, including the nomenclature of bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, glands, lymphatic structure, fasciae, and spaces.  Emphasis is placed on structures associated with the mouth and the masticatory system and their clinical application to the dental hygiene process of care.   
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2405 - Dental Anatomy

    This course involves the study of basic dental terminology, tooth form, function occlusion, notation systems, tooth morphology, eruption and exfoliation patterns. Course activities include examination of natural teeth, teeth models and skulls.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2420 - Clinical Seminar I

    This course provides continued preparation for clinical experience through instruction in the interpretation of client assessment data, and designing dental hygiene care for clients across the lifespan and those who are medically compromised.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2450 - Oral Radiology

    This course is a lecture course dealing with the principles of x-ray production, exposure, processing, and radiation biology. Also covered are analysis and interpretation of dental radiographic images.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the dental hygiene program.
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2451 Oral Radiology Lab
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2451 - Oral Radiology Lab

    This is a laboratory course dealing with the principles of x-ray production, exposure, processing and radiation biology.  Techniques for achieving diagnostic quality radiographs will be taught.  Also covered are analysis and interpretation of dental radiographic images.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the Dental Hygiene program.
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2450 Oral Radiology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2455 - Dental Materials

    This course covers the lecture portion of the scientific and application principles of dental materials. It includes study of the composition, properties and other factors which provide scientific rationale in the selection and use of materials employed in the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2456 Dental Materials
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2456 - Dental Materials Lab

    This course covers the laboratory portion of the scientific and application principles of dental materials. It includes study of the composition, properties and other factors which provide scientific rationale in the selection and use of materials employed in the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Co-requisites: DHYG 2455 Dental Materials
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2460 - Dental Materials

    This course covers the lecture portion of the scientific and application principles of dental materials. It includes study of the composition, properties and other factors which provide scientific rationale in the selection and use of materials employed in the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 2470 - Orientation to Dental Hygiene

    This course prepares the student dental hygienist for clinical experience with a comprehensive overview of the principles, concepts, and techniques related to the dental hygiene process of care.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3230 - Clinical Seminar II

    This course is a continuation of the Clinic Seminar Series.  Course content will focus on the review and enhancement of instrumentation skills; the essentials of instrument selection; the role of root planing in dental hygiene; the development and refinement of skills needed for treatment of more advanced periodontal cases, which includes the initiation of a case study; and the introduction and preparation for the use of state-of-the-art clinical technologies.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the dental hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3250 - Clinical Seminar III

    This course prepares the dental hygiene student to make the transition from an educational setting to private practice.  Focus is on applying, synthesizing, and transferring clinical and didactic knowledge to clinical and ethical decision-making.  Students will be engaged in problem-based case studies, application of motivational theories, and analysis of evidence-based research.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3300 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

    This course provides students the opportunity to gain further practical experience in dental hygiene procedures by providing comprehensive patient care in clinical settings.  A flexible format allows students to meet requirements in procedures for patient record-keeping, patient education, dental prophylaxis, dental radiography and routine clinical procedures.
    Minimum Credits: 5
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III

    This course assists students in gaining practical experience in clinical procedures requiring greater skill and knowledge than procedures previously undertaken.  This course prepared students for the transition to private office practice.
    Minimum Credits: 5
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the dental hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3400 - General and Oral Pathology

    This course is designed to teach students the concepts underlying general and oral manifestations of human disease states, manifestations of specific diseases, relationships to body defense mechanisms, and potential implications for medical and dental hygiene treatment. To the extent possible, applications to clinical situations in dental hygiene practice will be made.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3550 - Community Dental Health

    This course provides the dental hygiene student with an introduction to basic skills needed to evaluate the dental health community, including research methodology and basic statistical analysis.  It provides the students with a basic understanding of the significant social, political, psychological and economic factors influencing the American Health System.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3600 - Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

    This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in the analysis of ethical theories, principles, values, the professional code of ethics, and legal aspects associated with the dental hygiene healthcare profession. Contemporary issues are examined in dentistry and medicine as a strategy to explore and apply ethical principles in diverse cultures and situations.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work as established by the Dental Hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3720 - Office Practice

    This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with both current information and experience in office practice and management.  Also included are discussions of professionalism, decision-making and leadership roles, including legal and ethical responsibilities, team responsibilities in the dental office and discussion of selecting, securing and maintaining employment.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3750 - Periodontology

    This course offers a brief review of the anatomy and histology of periodontal structures and dental accretions, followed by a study of the classifications and etiology of periodontal disease including both local and systemic factors.  A thorough exploration of the hygienist’s role in disease recognition, prevention, therapeutic procedures and maintenance will also be introduced.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the dental hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3770 - Pain Management

    This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
    Co-requisites: DHYG 3775 Pain Management Lab
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3775 - Pain Management Lab

    This course provides clinical experience with local anesthesia and inhalation sedation techniques. It includes the detection of anatomic landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of the armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Sequence of course work is established by the Dental Hygiene Program
    Co-requisites: DHYG 3770 Pain Management (lecture)
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DHYG 3800 - Board Review

    This course is designed to assist dental hygiene students in preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, the western and central regional clinical and anesthesia board exams, and state jurisprudence exams. These exams are required for licensure to practice dental hygiene in the United States.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Sequence of coursework is established by the dental hygiene program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • DVST 0960 - Beginning Computer Skills

    This class is designed to be a first class for the novice computer user. The class is workbook oriented with emphasis towards a hands-on learning of the primary applications covering word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Throughout the course, the student will become familiar with the keyboard, handling diskettes, and other basic computer concepts.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ECON 0000 - Any course from the ECON department

    Choose any course from the ECON department
  

  • ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics

    This course is an introductory course covering a variety of macroeconomic concepts. It focuses on national income accounting, aggregate demand and supply, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, Keynesian and supply-side views, international trade and economic growth.  Applications are drawn primarily from the United States economy.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ECON 1020 - Microeconomics

    This course is an introductory course covering a variety of economic concepts. It focuses on model building, production possibilities, scarcity and choices, opportunity costs and trade-offs, the market system, supply and demand, resource allocation in the market, government intervention and its consequences, elasticity, cost, market model (pure competition), monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition.  It explores economic issues including market power, labor, positive and negative externalities and public choice.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ECON 2400 - Economics of the Environment

    This course serves as an introduction to the economics of the environment, with an emphasis on examining environmental management and policy from an economic perspective. The course explores general resource and environmental issues and problems, such as those involving energy, water, agricultural, biodiversity, fisheries and pollution as well as current global concerns such as population growth global climate change and sustainable development.

    Students are introduced to the framework used by economists to evaluate the relationship between the economy and the natural environment. Economic tools will be developed that provide a means of valuing natural resources. These tools provide students with the ability to evaluate alternatives for achieving a socially optimum resource allocation and usage that ensures sustainable economic growth.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ECON 1020 Microeconomics with a “C” or better
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDCI 0000 - Science & Seminar

    CHEM 1090 Fundamentals of the Physical Universe and EDCI 1440 Physical Science in Elementary Schools;

    GEOL 1070 The Earth:Its Physical Environment and EDCI 1450 Earth Science in Elementary Schools; or

    BIOL 1020 Life Science and EDCI 1430 Life Science in Elementary Schools
  

  • EDCI 1430 - Life Science in Elementary School Seminar

    This course is designed for students majoring in elementary education or early childhood education and is a companion course to BIOL 1020 Life Science.  The course focuses on teaching strategies, materials, and activities appropriate for the elementary school setting that are related to the materials and content encountered in BIOL 1020 Life Science. Students also develop an effective pedagogy for use in classrooms.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENGL 1010 English I and EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education
    Co-requisites: BIOL 1020 Life Science
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDCI 1440 - Physical Science in the Elementary School

    This course is designed for students majoring in elementary education or early childhood education and is a companion course to CHEM 1090 Fundamentals of the Physical Universe.  Students effectively use problem- solving techniques to solve a variety of physical situations. Students recognize a variety of uses of physics/chemistry/astronomy in everyday life, and develop an effective pedagogy for use in classrooms.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENGL 1010 English I and EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education
    Co-requisites: CHEM 1090 Fundamentals of the Physical Universe
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDCI 1450 - Earth Science in the Elementary School

    This course is designed for students majoring in elementary education and is a companion course to GEOL 1070 The Earth: Its Physical Environment.  The course covers the application of teaching basic earth science concepts to elementary education students.  Topics in meteorology, astronomy, geography, and geology are covered.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENGL 1010 English I and EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education
    Co-requisites: GEOL 1070 – The Earth: Its Physical Environment
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDCI 2440 - Classroom Management

    This course is designed to provide an overview of the best practices in both classroom and school-wide discipline models. The course helps students develop a personal system of discipline tailored to their individual philosophy and personality as well as to the needs, traits, and social realities of the school and community.  Field hours will be required in this course.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EDEX 2484 Introduction to Special Education, and or concurrent enrollment in, EDFD 2100 Educational Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1020 - Intro to Early Childhood Education

    This course introduces to the philosophies, goals, and purposes of group settings in early childhood is provided along with an examination of curriculum, facilities, professional opportunities, and teacher competencies and observation in pre-school classes.  This course is designed for those interested or already working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Students will be required to complete field hours.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1030 - Infant and Toddler Care

    This course provides information on growth and development of children under the age of three along with curriculum implications; defines the interactive role of the caregiver, and explores other components of infant toddler care including implementation of quality programming and adult interactions.  The course, along with EDEC 1035 Infant and Toddler Care Lab, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant Toddler Credential.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1035 - Infant and Toddler Care Lab

    This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center.  The course serves as a bridge between theory and application through student experiences in the laboratory setting.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in EDEC 1030 Infant and Toddler Care
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1100 - Observation and Guidance of Young Children

    This course explores effective methods of observation and guidance of young children to meet children’s needs individually and in groups. Emphasis is placed on promoting a positive and constructive climate in early childhood settings through positive discipline strategies and appropriate classroom management techniques. Students develop and implement skills to plan effective environments, prepare materials and equipment, develop schedules, explore classroom management techniques, utilize assessment tools, and promote parent-teacher communication. This course includes a field component to provide opportunities for students to apply course principles and theories. This course is designed for those interested or already working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Field hours will be required.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood with a C or better
    Co-requisites: EDEC 1105 Observation and Guidance of Young Children Lab
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1105 - Observation and Guidance of Young Children Lab

    This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center. Field hours will be required.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood with a C or better
    Co-requisites: EDEC 1100 Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children or concurrent enrollment
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1200 - Administration in Early Childhood Programs

    This course provides students with the basic principles and working knowledge of business and programmatic elements of early childhood program operations. Through review of state regulations and national standards of high-quality early childhood programming, students will examine procedures for establishing and managing programs including fiscal and human resources, developmentally appropriate planning, and collaborating with families, school districts, and communities. Designed for current and future directors of childcare/child development centers, Head Start programs, and community-based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs, this course provides foundational knowledge and opportunities for applications in practice. Field hours will be required.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Complete the following courses with a C or better in: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood, EDEC 1100/1105 Observation and Guidance of Young Children, EDEC 2000 Engaging Families in Early Childhood Settings and EDEC 1300/1305 Young Child Curriculum, Plannin
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1300 - Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children

    This course builds knowledge and skills pertaining to planning, implementing and assessing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. All domains of development, child-centered learning, and documenting and communicating growth to parents are key elements. Field hours will be required.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Complete the following courses with a C or better in: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood, EDEC 1100 Observations and Guidance of Young Children, and EDEC 1105 Observations and Guidance of Young Children Lab
    Co-requisites: EDEC 1305 Young Child Curriculum, Planning and Development
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 1305 - Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children Lab

    This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center. Field hours will be required.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Co-requisites: EDEC 1300 Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 2000 - Engaging Families in Early Childhood Settings

    This course will focus on the philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of working with families and children in early childhood settings.   Students may be required to complete field hours.
    Maximum Credits 3
    Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 2010 - Early Childhood Special Education Birth to Eight

    This course provides students the opportunity to gain an understanding of the importance of inclusion, early intervention, service coordination, and support for families and children, in order to provide a seamless system of services. Students examine research-based information regarding best practices, the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA), and explore in-depth methods being employed by early interventionists. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 2122 - Child Development Lab

    This course serves as a bridge between theory and application through experience in the observation of child growth and development from 0-7 years of age.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Cross-listed: FCSC 2122 Child Development Lab
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 2200 - Early Childhood Practicum

    This course provides students with a capstone field experience in a program serving children birth to third grade. Emphasis is placed on integrating theoretical concepts into practice and developing skills and experiences as reflective and deliberate decision makers. Students will complete the professional portfolio for use in employment and future study. Field hours will be required
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Complete the following courses with a C or better in: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Chldhd, EDEC 1100/1105 Observ and Guid of Young Children, EDEC 2000 Engaging Families in Early Chldhd Settings, and EDEC 1300/1305 Young Child Curriculum, Plan & Develop
    Co-requisites: EDEC 1200 Administration in Early Childhood Programs
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEC 2435 - Child Development Associate (CDA)

    This course focuses on the acquisition of practical skills needed to prepare individuals to be credentialed as entry-level early childhood education professionals. It is designed as a study option for individuals who have the CDA credential as an immediate goal. Candidates taking this course have the opportunity to complete required course work, and prepare a CDA Professional Portfolio prior to the national examination. Students will be required to complete field hours.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEL 2280 - Literature for Children

    This course is designed for reading and discussion of works of literature for children.  Selection of children’s books for school, home, and library is stressed.  In order to establish criteria for evaluation, students are expected to become acquainted with a wide sampling of children’s literature including classics, both old and new.  Students may be required to complete field hours.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education OR EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDEX 2484 - Intro to Special Education

    This course provides an overview of a variety of disabilities, their manifestations, and treatments.  It also discusses the identification of students with disabilities, the best instructional techniques to assist students with specific disabilities, and laws related to testing and placement of students.  Field hours may be required.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education

    This course utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to provide a critical examination of educational thought and practice in the United States for prospective teachers. This course gives students a knowledge and understanding of theories and trends in education. It gives students an opportunity to evaluate their interests and aptitudes in the area of teaching. Students examine, analyze, and evaluate social issues affecting education today as well as legal questions related to education and the historical background of education. Students considering teaching as a viable career examine various philosophic concepts and begin the development of their own philosophy of education. Field hours may be required in this course. *Students will be required to pass a background check in this course.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENGL 1010 English I or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English I.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology

    This course examines the psychological concepts, principles, and research relevant to teaching and learning with emphasis on the school setting. Students may be required to complete field hours.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Grade of a C or better in EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education and PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDFD 2460 - Child Growth and Development

    This course provides students in the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Program basic maturation stages of the young child ages 0-8.  This course is core and central to the knowledge needed to proceed in the Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Program. This course is designed for those interested or already working in the field of Early Childhood.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDUC 0000 - Courses in Teaching Discipline

    Work with your advisor in selecting courses to fit your transfer plans.
  

  • EDUC 1501 - Effective Substitute Teaching

    This course provides students with an understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities. The students expand their awareness of classroom management techniques, increase knowledge of effective teaching behaviors and develop a teaching resource file.  Observation hours are required in this course per state requirement for WY Substitute Permit.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, course was offered as EDCI 1005.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • EDUC 2100 - Practicum in Teaching

    This course requires students to participate in an extensive practicum experience for prospective educators in an accredited school under the supervision of a certified teacher. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: EDCI 2440 Classroom Management and ITEC 2360 Educational Technology Theory and Applications are pre-requisites that may also be taken concurrently
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ELAP 1515 - Electrical Apprenticeship 1A

    This course provides the beginning electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include safe work practices, introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrician’s math, basic electric theory and introductory wiring methods. The application of the NEC is incorporated throughout the course.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was ELAP 1510.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ELAP 1525 - Electrical Apprenticeship 1B

    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include electrical materials, circuit theory, residential installations, basic electrical drawings, and electrical test equipment. The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ELAP 1515 Electrical Apprenticeship 1A with C or better
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as ELAP 1520.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • ELAP 1535 - Electrical Apprenticeship 2A

    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician.  Topics include AC circuit theory, three phase circuit theory, branch circuits, feeders, and services.  The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ELTR 1525 Electrical Apprenticeship 1B with C or better
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as ELTR 1530.
    Grading: Letter
 

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