NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
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NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Courses

 
  

  • PEPR 2050 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

    This course introduces students to the foundations of athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. The course includes practical, hands-on lab activities designed to provide the students with an opportunity to developing taping and wrapping techniques.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Co-requisites: KIN 1020 Taping and Wrapping of Injuries/Illness
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PEPR 2060 - Methods of Training and Conditioning

    This course introduces key principles of resistance training and conditioning based on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor learning. Understanding these key principles is fundamental for students interested in studying exercise science, kinesiology, and other health-related fields. Students apply basic conditioning principles in educational, athletic, and general fitness environments.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PEPR 2470 - Internship in Human Performance

    The Human Performance Internship provides a means for students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice in the discipline of study.  Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Exercise Science AS or Athletic Training AS majors only in final semester of the program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHIL 1000 - Intro to Philosophy

    This course introduces some of the more influential ideas that have shaped the concepts and beliefs of the contemporary Western world, through the study of their historical development and discussion of the ideas themselves.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Humanities
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHIL 2300 - Ethics in Practice

    This is an introductory course in moral theory that teaches systems of ethics as they apply to modern life. It focuses on contemporary ethical conflicts in various fields and requires students to research conflicts in their chosen fields of study/ future employment. This is a Writing Intensive Course. At least 30% of the grade will be earned through writing assignments that demand critical thinking, writing, and reading skills.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Humanities
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHTO 1540 - Beginning Digital Photography

    This is an introductory still photography class dealing with the basics of digital photography.  Students will learn basic camera Anatomy and functions along with lighting and flash techniques.  Specific areas such as file formats, image editing programs, printers and electronic output will be covered.  Lectures will introduce the work of noted photographers, the evolution of aesthetics and theory associated with the history of the medium, and examine the impact that the photographic image exerts in historical and contemporary culture.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts (AAS Only)
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHYS 0000 - Any course from the PHYS department

    Choose any course from the PHYS department.
  

  • PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics

    This course develops a qualitative understanding of and methods for clear communication about physical principles. The main domains of classical physics, namely mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics are covered. A laboratory experience is also included in this course.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1000 Problem Solving with a grade of “C” or better, or placement into a higher level mathematics course.
    General Education Physical Science
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHYS 1110 - General Physics I

    This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, and vectors to the analysis of classical mechanics, gravitation and heat. Laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 1405 Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR Math Placement Level VI or instructor consent.
    General Education Physical Science
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHYS 1120 - General Physics II

    This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, and vectors to the study of electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 1405 Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR MATH 1450Algebra and Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR Math Placement Level VI or instructor consent
    General Education Physical Science
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHYS 1310 - College Physics I

    This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, vectors and differential and integral calculus to the analysis of classical mechanics, gravitation and mechanical waves. Laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 2200 Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
    General Education Physical Science
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PHYS 1320 - College Physics II

    This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, vectors and differential and integral calculus to the study of electricity, magnetism and thermodynamics. Laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 2200 Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government

    This course introduces students to the ideas and concepts behind the growth and development of the governments of the U.S. and Wyoming and the political processes associated with them. This course fulfills the statutory requirement for instruction in the provisions and principles of the state and national constitutions.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 English I, or instructor consent.
    General Education US & Wyoming Constitutions
    Comments: This course satisfies the same requirement at UW.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • POLS 1100 - Wyoming Government

    This course deals with important features of the Wyoming Constitution including how it differs from the U.S. Constitution, how the separation of powers operates within the framework, and how citizens can influence governmental outcomes.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: A college level United States Government that is broadly similar to POLS 1000 at this institution or AP US Government with a score of 3 or higher.
    Comments: POLS 1100 Wyoming Government is intended to complete the requirement of the State of Wyoming when the US Constitution requirement is met through AP or transfer.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • POLS 2120 - Intro to Criminal Justice

    This course examines the foundations of the criminal justice system in the United States including the rule of law and causes of crime. It explains law enforcement, courts, and corrections, their goals and processes, and the impact of crime on society.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Cross-listed: CRMJ 2120 Intro to Criminal Justice
    Grading: Letter
  

  • POLS 2310 - Intro to International Relations

    This course is a broad study of how individual states, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental entities, economics, and other forces affect the world.  Introduction to International Relations (IR) is a combination of many approaches including the application of theory, economics, history, sociology, and more.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: POLS 1000 American and Wyoming Government, or instructor consent  
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PR 0000 - Program Requirements

    See course list below.
  

  • PS 0000 - Physical Science

    Courses fulfill the Physical Science requirement.
  

  • PSYC 0000 - any course from PSYC dept

    Course from Psychology Department
  

  • PSYC 1000 - General Psychology

    This course is intended for students who wish to learn the basics of the discipline of psychology.  If offers a contemporary view of the human organism through the study of topics concerned with growth and development, motivation, behavior disorders, emotion and adjustment, learning and thinking, perception, individual differences, and social adjustments.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English I
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Comments: This course also satisfies the Human Culture requirement at UW.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2000 - Research Methods in Psychology

    This course introduces the student to the methods of investigating psychological questions and interpreting statistics commonly found in psychology.  The student will become familiar with a variety of research strategies including observation, experimentation, survey and correlation.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 English I and PSYC 1000 General Psychology            
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2040 - Animal Behavior

    This course explores the behavior of non-human animals on multiple levels of analysis, including ontogenetic (the developmental origins of behavior), phylogenetic (the evolutionary origins of behavior), proximate (the physiology and neurophysiology of behavior), and functional (the fitness consequences of behavior). Students will gain experience observing animals and using the scientific method to answer questions about the behaviors they observe. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the scientific literature and will learn to communicate scientific results both to their fellow animal behaviorists and to the public.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology

    This course introduces biological bases of behavior. It includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. It presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 General Biology I and PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Cross-listed: BIOL 2080 Biological Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2125 - Forensic Psychology

    This course focuses on the production and application of forensic psychological knowledge and research findings for the civil and criminal justice systems. The student explores the role of a psychologist within the justice agencies, behavioral analysis and criminal profiling, psychology of crimes and delinquency, “victimology” and victim services, psychological assessments, mental disorders, and correctional psychology.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles or instructor consent
    Cross-listed: CRMJ 2125 Forensic Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2210 - Drugs and Behavior

    This course provides an introduction and overview of the various substances the human body is exposed to and how we react to them.  Students analyze the interaction between drugs and human behaviors. Students predict the function of the major groups of legal and illicit substances and examine U.S. drug policy. Students also categorize the social effect of drugs on humans as well as evaluate drug activity and its use.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles, or instructor consent
    Cross-listed: CRMJ 2390 Drugs and Behavior
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2230 - Sports and Exercise Psychology

    This course provides students with an introduction to the theoretical and applied aspects of the psychology of sport and exercise.  Students explore both historical and contemporary developments in the field as well as examine human behavior within the context of sport, exercise, and physical activity.  Topics for this course include leadership, coaching, group processes, techniques for performance enhancement, promoting wellness, psychopathology in sport, and contemporary issues in psychology.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology with a C or better, or instructor consent
    Cross-listed: PEPR 2220 Sports and Exercise Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2260 - Alcoholism

    This course provides students with an opportunity to examine the impact of alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction upon the individual, family systems, different ethnic groups and society as a whole. These impacts include physical, cognitive, legal and emotional aspects.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology or instructor consent
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2280 - Domestic Family Violence

    This course examines the domestic environment from an interpersonal, physical, emotional and social perspective, evaluating the historical and cultural changes regarding the beliefs, values and norms regarding violence within a domestic environment, among its members and the risk factors for domestic abuse.  A review of the components of the criminal justice system will present the evolution of and contemporary foundation for social policy, legal response and enforcement strategies in response to incidents of domestic violence. The unique challenges and responses to the most vulnerable and protected classes of individuals, including the disabled, elderly, LGBTQ family members and children, exposed to domestic violence will be considered. Additionally this course will provide an overview of the differing types of community intervention programs, their techniques and strategies for responding to a domestic violence situation. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Cross-listed: SOC2320/CRMJ2160/PSYC2280 Domestic Violence
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology

    This class is designed to undertake a scientific study of the development of the individual from prenatal beginnings through the early stages of adolescence.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Adjustment

    This course discusses personality and its relationship to healthy adjustment to everyday problems, along with an inquiry into aspects of behavioral disorders relating to emotional maladjustments. Emphasis is placed on the application of learning, motivation, and personality theory of personal adjustment.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2340 - Abnormal Psychology

    This course presents an introduction to abnormal psychology by focusing on the issues and questions confronting mental health professionals.  Students examine human behaviors and mental phenomena that diverge widely from the normal. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology with a C or better
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2380 - Social Psychology

    This course introduces students to the psychology of human interaction.  Students examine socialization, attitudes, group processes and social influence.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2385 - Organizational Relations

    This course introduces students to psychological principles and theories within the workplace. Topics include I/O history and research methods, attitudes and behaviors of employees/employers, interpersonal relationships within the workplace, structure of organizational policies, employer/employee motivation and leadership, context/culture, and the climate of organizations.  Additional areas of I/O Psychology will be reviewed as appropriate.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Reading Level 3 placement
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2450 - Myths, Dreams, and Symbols

    This course is an exploration of the creative unconscious through individual growth.  Myths, dreams, symbols, and their meanings are explored through the use of theory, symbolic work using personal journals, artistic or musical expressions, and group process.  Theorists including Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and James Hillman will be examined.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology with a grade of C or better
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2460 - Field Studies

    This course provides cross-cultural experiences while witnessing traditional ways of life in a foreign country. Students are introduced to local flora, fauna, religious practices, education, healing rituals, architecture, technology, art, music, and dance. Upon completion of this course, students develop an understanding of other cultures and their place in modern society.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
    Cross-listed: HLTK 2960/SOC 2460 Field Studies
    Comments: This course requires travel to a foreign country.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • PSYC 2465 - Special Problems in Psychology

    This course is designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion in areas of special problems in psychology. Topics of interest will vary by semester and may include contemporary issues, emerging fields in psychology, recent research, and/or psychosocial issues relevant to modern society
    Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 4
    Prerequisites: Completion of, concurrent enrollment, or placement score into English 1010 English I, or instructor consent
    Grading: Letter
  

  • RELI 1000 - Intro to Religion

    This course is intended to foster conversations about the origins of religion, investigate the differences between major world religions, and critically analyze religious systems.  Student study about the difference between: ritual and religion, theology and religion, differences within religious traditions, and differences between religions.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Humanities
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 0000 - Any course from the REWM department

    Choose any course from the REWM department.
  

  • REWM 1005 - Survey of Natural Resource Management

    This course exposes student to a variety of career paths in the field of natural resource and rangeland management by providing hands-on, in the field experience. Students will develop basic research, management, and job skills while interacting with experts in resource management disciplines.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 1470 - 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
  

  • REWM 2000 - Principles of Range Management

    This course provides students with an understanding of the basic principles of range management as applied to various regions and vegetative types. Relationship of range management practices to livestock production, wildlife, forestry, hydrology and other conservation and land use management are studied.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 2350 - Range and Pasture Monitoring

    This course allows students to gain familiarity with fundamental procedures for measuring the response of rangeland and improved pastures to browsing and grazing by wildlife and livestock. It is intended for students involved in natural resource management, wildlife management, conservation biology, or range livestock production.  The class focuses on how to: a) set up a monitoring program, b) identify ecological sites, c) describe plant community composition and productivity, d) measure forage utilization, e) determine stocking rates, and f) evaluate range/pasture trend and conditions. 
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 2390 - Capstone of Rangeland Management

    This course will allow students to apply their academic studies to an applied research project in natural resources or rangeland management, preferably conducted through a coordinated work experience. Students evaluate their knowledge and understanding of the factors that influence resource management while designing and carrying out the applied research project. The course will culminate with the presentation of their research and work experience as well as the development of a professional resume.
    Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 4
    Prerequisites: REWM 2000 Principles of Range Management or Instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 2400 - Range Ecosystems and Plants

    This course allows students to learn to recognize and identify by scientific and common name the major rangeland plants of North America and understand their distribution and uses within rangeland ecosystems. Skills are gained in using taxonomic keys for major plant groups. It is intended for students involved in natural resource management, wildlife management, or range livestock production. This practical knowledge and skills are essential for rangeland resource managers.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 2410 - Rangeland Ecosystems

    This course allows students to learn the distribution of major rangeland ecosystems in North America and key plants within those ecosystems. Characteristics of the ecosystems help determine conservation principles and management practices. It is intended for students involved in natural resource management, wildlife management, or range livestock production.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • REWM 2420 - Range Plant Taxonomy

    This course allows students to learn to recognize and identify by scientific and common name the major rangeland plants of North America. Skills are gained in using taxonomic keys for major plant groups. This practical knowledge and skills are essential for rangeland resource managers.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: REWM 2410 Rangeland Ecosystems
    Grading: Letter
  

  • RUSS 1010 - First Year Russian I

    This course primarily emphasizes listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are developed. The students begin to develop the ability to understand spoken and written Russian. The students begin to develop the skills to communicate in basic situations.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    General Education Cultural Studies-Foreign Language
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SAFE 1510 - Fundamental Occupational Health and Safety

    This course covers personal protective equipment (PPE), workplace safety, confined space, hot work permits; material safety data sheets (MSDS), OSHA rules and regulations that pertain to the welding and diesel technology areas.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Welding or Diesel program.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SAFE 1544 - Hazwoper (Waste Site Cleanup)

    This course covers operations that exist after emergency spill response by technicians and includes technician training with 2 days additional training required to perform cleanup operations under SARA and EPCRA. HAZWOPER standard covers 5 specific areas of operation, including training on clean-up operations required by a government body, corrective operations, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, regulatory requirements, tactics, skill building demonstrations, hands-on training, written evaluation of subject knowledge and operational evaluation during mock scenarios. Other subjects include emergency response to unexpected discovery of dangerous chemicals, testing and identification of chemicals, team operations, decontamination of personnel and equipment, disposal of contaminated equipment and remediation techniques and tactics. Training is based on and evaluated in accordance with 1910.120(q).
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SAFE 1551 - General Industry Safety I

    This course is for entry-level workers and covers the fundamentals in making a workplace safer. Half of the course covers OSHA mandated information with the rest of the class dedicated to common operations found at general industry sites in the region. Students learn to identify workplace hazards, reporting requirements, worker rights and employer responsibilities.  Students earn an official OSHA certificate upon successful completion of the course.
    Minimum Credits: .5
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1552 - Construction Industry Safety I (OSHA 10 HR Construction)

    This course is for entry and supervisory level workers It covers the fundamentals in making a workplace safer. Half of the course covers OSHA mandated information with the rest of the class dedicated to common operations found at construction projects in the region. Students learn to identify workplace hazards, reporting requirements, worker rights, and employer responsibilities.  Students earn an official OSHA certificate upon successful completion of a final exam or project.
    Minimum Credits: .5
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1553 - General Industry Safety II

    This course is for entry and supervisory level workers It covers the fundamentals in making a workplace safer. Half of the course covers OSHA mandated information with the rest of the class dedicated to common operations found at construction projects in the region. Students learn to identify workplace hazards, reporting requirements, worker rights, and employer responsibilities.  Students earn an official OSHA certificate upon successful completion of a final exam or project.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1554 - Construction Industry Safety II

    This course is for entry and supervisory level workers It covers the fundamentals in making a workplace safer. Half of the course covers OSHA mandated information with the rest of the class dedicated to common operations found at construction projects in the region. Students learn to identify workplace hazards, reporting requirements, worker rights, and employer responsibilities.  Students earn an official OSHA certificate upon successful completion of a final exam.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1560 - PEC Premier Core Compliance

    This course is a standardized program covering the health, safety, and environmental training most requested by oilfield operators and other host employers. Core Compliance is instructor-led training that, in addition to being SafeLandUSA and SafeGulf accredited, provides training-level certificates beyond the awareness level for over 30 selected topics.

    The Core Compliance training program ensures students are trained in the safety topics commonly required by operators in their pre-qualification surveys and training matrices. Based on accepted industry practices supported and recommended by operators, PEC Core Compliance is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to meet the entry-level safety training needs industry and government are calling for.

    Upon successful completion of the course, each student receives a PEC photo ID and certificate of completion, and each student’s information is entered into the online PEC Training Tracker database.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1561 - PEC Premier Basic Orientation

    This course provides safety awareness and includes both SafeGulf and SafeLandUSA. PEC Basic is designed to give each student a general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and gas industry, upstream, downstream, onshore or offshore. This one-day program meets API RP 75 & API RP T-1 requirements and provides a basic understanding at an awareness level of certain general safety information that an employee should know before entering a company facility and while performing their assigned work duties. Upon successful completion of course, each student is issued a picture ID with a unique barcode. Student information is stored in an online database accessible by partner companies, who may verify qualifications.
    Minimum Credits: .5
    Grading: S/U
  

  • SAFE 1570 - Safety and Health Technology

    This course provides the student with an understanding of field and plant industrial safety principles, practices, and documentation.  Topics covered include introduction to back injury prevention, CPR & First Aid certification, methane gas safety, hydrogen sulfide awareness, confined space awareness, and proper form completion and filing.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SB 0000 - Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Courses fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.
  

  • SCI 0000 - Science

    Coursework to complete Science (Life Science, Earth Science, or Physical Science)

    Minimum credits to satisfy science requirement = 4
    All courses listed have a laboratory component.
  

  • SOC 0000 - Any course from SOC department

    Any course from the Sociology Department
  

  • SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles

    This course provides an introduction to sociology, as a survey of the discipline and as a foundation for other sociology courses.  Major areas of interest range from small groups, family systems, government bureaucracies, and social movements.  Significant theoretical perspectives, central concepts, as well as major contributions to the field are introduced.  The research constructions, scientific and social science methodology are explored and compared to the influences of other disciplines on sociology.  Though much attention is given to contemporary American society, comparative and historical material within a global context is also included.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English I, or Reading Placement level 3, or instructor consent
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 1080 - Intro to Women’s Studies

    This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide.  The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women’s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of, or enrollment in, ENGL 1010 English I, or instructor consent
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity, Cultural Studies-Humanities
    Cross-listed: WMST 1080, ENGL 1080, HUMN 1080
    Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree. This is a Writing Intensive course.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 1100 - Social Problems

    This course introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and feminism as it relates to American society, social policy, contemporary social problems and intervening national or global diversity influences. This course will examine the role of diversity in society, compare the cultural universals with regard to social problems and evaluate the social-cultural structures, processes and within and outside of the United States.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2000 - Intro to Social Work

    This course introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Cross-listed: sowk 2000
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2300 - Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals

    This course is designed to examine the concepts and skills of counseling. It defines the role of the counselor. Students analyze appropriate counseling techniques. Students identify appropriate guidance to clients within the criminal justice system. Students differentiate the counselor’s role within the criminal justice field. Students develop counseling skills to be used in the field.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English I  
    Cross-listed: CRMJ 2300 and CNSL 2300 Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2320 - Domestic Family Violence

    This course examines the domestic environment from an interpersonal, physical, emotional and social perspective, evaluating the historical and cultural changes regarding the beliefs, values and norms regarding violence within a domestic environment, among its members and the risk factors for domestic abuse.  A review of the components of the criminal justice system will present the evolution of and contemporary foundation for social policy, legal response and enforcement strategies in response to incidents of domestic violence. The unique challenges and responses to the most vulnerable and protected classes of individuals, including the disabled, elderly, LGBTQ family members and children, exposed to domestic violence will be considered. Additionally this course will provide an overview of the differing types of community intervention programs, their techniques and strategies for responding to a domestic violence situation. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2325 - Marriage and Family

    This course is the sociological study of the pair, bonding or mate selection process, of marriage and of family relationships. This course explores topics of dating, engagement, cohabitation, marriage, family conflict, divorce and remarriage, including heterosexual and same gender perspectives, as well as the introduction of children into the family.  The focus is on contemporary American society, however a comparative analysis of the varied diverse cultural and global perspectives of marriage and family. Historical inquiries and current trends are examined and a review of the demonstrated changes which have transpired regarding marriage and family from past to present are conducted.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2350 - Race and Ethnicity Relations

    This course explores race and ethnic relations in a global context while covering groups and issues in the United States. The course analyzes the dispositions, traditions, and bodies of knowledge associated with past and contemporary expressions of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. It emphasizes the interdependence of human societies by identifying the conditions, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a variety of cultures. The importance and relevance of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies are examined while ethnic conflicts throughout the world and within the United States are compared.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2400 - Criminology

    This course examines the study of the biological, sociological and psychological theories of the causes of criminal behavior. It differentiates the practice of criminal justice from the practice of criminology. The causes of crimes against persons, crimes against property, organized crime, white-collar crime, drug crime, cybercrime, and terrorism are examined. Victimology and the social consequences of victimization are discussed. Crime control strategies based upon theoretical causes are developed.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
    Cross-listed: CRMJ 2400 Criminology
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOC 2460 - Field Studies

    This course provides cross-cultural experiences while witnessing traditional ways of life in a foreign country. Students are introduced to local flora, fauna, religious practices, education, healing rituals, architecture, technology, art, music, and dance. Upon completion of this course, students develop an understanding of other cultures and their place in modern society.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
    Cross-listed: PSYC 2460 & HLTK 2960 Field Studies
    Comments: This course requires travel to a foreign country. This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOIL 2010 - Intro to Soil Science

    This course introduces students to the soil resources of the United States to enable a full appreciation of the importance of these resources; presents soil science theory tied to the practice of those that use the soil; and stresses the sustainable management of soil resources.  The course focuses on the basic properties of soils such as physical, chemical, and biological which influence our use of soils to grow plants, to support structures, to store wastes, to filter water, and in general to function as a component of our habitat.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as AECL 2010.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SOWK 2000 - Intro to Social Work

    This course introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Cross-listed: SOC 2000 Intro to Social Work
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I

    This course primarily emphasizes listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are developed. The students begin to develop the ability to understand spoken and written Spanish. The students begin to develop the skills to communicate in basic situations.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    General Education Cultural Studies-Foreign Language
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II

    This course further emphasizes listening and speaking skills, while developing reading and writing skills. This course completes the first year sequence of study of the basic structures of Spanish.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1010 First Year Spanish I with a final grade of “C” or better or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent based on previous language experience.
    General Education Cultural Studies-Foreign Language
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SPAN 1050 - Conversational Spanish I

    This course is designed to serve those students who need basic communication skills in Spanish. The course content presents everyday situations that students encounter both in dealing with Spanish-speaking people in the United States and while traveling or living in Spanish-speaking countries.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SPAN 2030 - Second Year Spanish I

    This course serves as a review and expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1020 First Year Spanish II or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II

    This course serves as a comprehensive review and systematic expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills. 

     
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2030 Second Year Spanish I or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent
    Grading: Letter
  

  • STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics

    This course presents the central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inference, including graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. A statistical software package is introduced. Students cannot receive credit in more than one of the following: STAT 2050, STAT 2070.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 1400 Algebra OR MATH 1000 Problem Solving OR MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry OR Math Placement Level V with a C grade or better
    General Education Math Reasoning
    Grading: Letter
  

  • STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences

    This course presents the central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inference as applied to the social sciences, including graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. A statistical software package is introduced. Students cannot receive credit in more than one of the following: STAT 2050, STAT 2070.
    Minimum Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 1400 Algebra OR MATH 1000 Problem Solving OR MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry OR Math Placement Level V with a C grade or better
    General Education Math Reasoning
    Grading: Letter
  

  • TECH 0000 - Any course from the TECH department

    Choose any course from the TECH department.
  

  • TECH 1500 - Exploring Technology I

    This is an exploratory course designed to expose students to a variety of career opportunities in technology fields.  The course covers the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed, and both current and projected occupational opportunities in Career and Technical Education.  Students will work with the instructor to design and complete projects that will expose them to many of the CTE industries. 
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • TECH 1505 - Exploring Technology II

    This course is an expansion of TECH 1500 Exploring Technology.  The course covers a more in depth study of the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed, and both current and projected occupational opportunities in Career and Technical Education.  Students will work with the instructor to design and complete projects that help them gain valuable experience in their chosen Career and Technical Education area.  
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: TECH 1500 Exploring Technology I
    Grading: Letter
  

  • TECH 2980 - Technical Co-op

    This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a work experience, preferably paid, related to their major and/or their stated career objective.
    Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 9
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1011 - Intro to Arts Administration

    This course provides an overview of arts administration. Topics include organizational structure, arts and cultural policy, fundraising and grant writing in the arts, marketing and audience development, community engagement and arts advocacy. Careers and internships in arts administration will also be explored.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Cross-listed: ART 1011, MUSC 1011
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1021 - Academic and Professional Issues in Dance

    This course is designed to introduce dance-focused students at NWCCD to the academic and professional worlds of dance. This course provides important information to students in their first year so that they can make the best use of their time as a dance student. This course will focus on the discipline of dance, but will also introduce students to key intellectual and literary skills required in academia, including, but not limited to: critical thinking and analysis, knowledge of the discipline, career options, major concerns, ability to reflect and evaluate, and an introduction to the diversity of the discipline in the region and beyond.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1040 - Production Crew I

    This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production. In class the student will learn and train in a key area of technical production to prepare them for the performance.  They will complete guided performance assignments that may include but not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and/or running crew.  
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1100 - Beginning Acting

    This course covers the fundamentals of acting through exercises, improvisations, and limited scene work. As acting is a process, the emphasis is on the activities more than on polished performances and scenes.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts (AAS Only)
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1200 - Intro to Stage Design

    This course is an introduction and exploration of the visual and aesthetic principles of design in direct relationship to stage design including, scenery, costumes, and lighting.  Studio projects in scene, lighting, and costume design supplement lectures.  
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1300 - Music Theater Workshop

    This course guides students through the process of rehearsing and mounting music theatre productions such as revues, musicals, and stage shows. Students participate in a wide range of responsibilities involved with staging a musical theatre production. This course culminates with a public performance of a project or production.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1410 - Ballet I

    This course provides students with the basic principles and techniques of classical ballet.  It includes the study of the fundamentals of ballet training, terminology, and observation of live and/or video performance.  The course also includes a reading and writing component.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
  

  • THEA 1420 - Ballet II

    This first year, second semester course focuses on expanding the dancers understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of classical ballet. Particular attention will be paid to proper concepts, approach and execution of classical technique. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined. Ballet 2 technique classes will introduce the use of port de bras and epaulement while developing a thorough understanding of body positions and head direction. Introduction of elementary battu actions, grand allegro, and turning vocabulary is broadened. Transition steps are clarified and proper execution of all movements is emphasized while paying particular attention to the finer details of the movements. Proper alignment is of particular focus and appropriate conditioning exercises are also introduced.
    Minimum Credits: 1.5
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1410 Ballet I, or instructor approval
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1430 - Modern Dance I

    This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Students examine the role of the fine arts in society and in their personal lives through creative and critical activities.  Students learn to think flexibly and intuitively, to solve problems in innovative ways, and to connect knowledge with sensations and movement.  This course also explores the history, appreciation, and criticism of dance. .
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1440 - Modern Dance II

    This first year, second semester course is a continuation of Modern I where students will dive deeper into the principles and techniques of Modern Dance.  Students focus on forms of communication and expression central to the arts, and learn the role of the fine arts in society and in life through creative and critical activities. Students appreciate and critique the art of dancing through live and video performance.  This course includes a writing component.
    Minimum Credits: 1.5
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1430 Modern Dance I
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance

    This course provides the fundamental principles and techniques of tap dance. The course includes rhythmic structure, terminology, introductory improvisation, and tap history.  This course includes a reading and writing component.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
  

  • THEA 1480 - Beginning Jazz

    This course introduces the basic movements, patterns, and vocabulary of jazz dance technique. Individual artistry will be nurtured as well as the development of an enjoyment and appreciation of the art form. Physical movement is the primary focus of this class. Proper alignment and safe execution of movements is also emphasized. Students learn movements at a rate that is comfortable for all students, yet challenge mind and body daily with new concepts and patterns.
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
  

  • THEA 1700 - Voice for the Actor

    This course introduces students to voice work in performance. It emphasizes breath freedom, flexibility, and support for the actor. Current and up-to-date methodologies will be addressed.
    Minimum Credits: 2
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I

    This course provides students with the opportunity to explore plays from the major historical periods of theatre. Students develop a foundation in the literature and performance practices of world drama from Ancient Greece through the English Restoration. Students read plays and watch performances from the Ancient Greece and Roman, Early Asian Theatres, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, French Neo-Classical, Spanish Golden Age, English Restoration periods and any other relevant world performance practices from this period. Students study historical performance through both oral and written analysis.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds II

    This course will cover the study of theatre and plays from the 18th century to present day. Students will study the social and historical backgrounds to theatre and consider how theatre shapes society and society shapes theatre in this period. Students develop a foundation in the literature and artistic movements in theatre. They will examine the key issues in world theatre in this period.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: THEA 2010 Theatrical Backgrounds I
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 2030 - Beginning Playwriting

    This course Introduces writers to the creative process of playwriting (writing for the stage) or screenwriting (writing for the movies). This course strongly emphasizes character and story development.  The process of creating scripts for the stage or screen also provides a unique critical perspective for analyzing the respective art forms.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 1010 English I with a C or better or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 2040 - Production Crew II

    This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production. In class the student will learn and train in a key area of technical production to prepare them for the performance.  They will complete guided performance assignments that may include but not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and/or running crew. 
    Minimum Credits: 1
    Prerequisites: THEA 1040 Production Crew I
    Grading: Letter
  

  • THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice

    This course provides a practical experience in the performance and technical aspects of theatre through participation in a production. This class will culminate in a public performance. Students will develop their acting skills for public performance.
    Minimum Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: THEA 1100 Beginning Acting or permission of the instructor
    General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts
    Grading: Letter
 

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