NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Courses


 
  
  • CMAP 1701 - Intermediate MS Word


    This course introduces students to MS Word’s extensive features as they work with text and illustrations, create Web pages, insert hyperlinks, perform mail merges, work with styles and templates, and share information with other Microsoft Office programs.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1700 - Word Processing I or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1702 - Advanced MS Word


    This course introduces the advanced features of MS Word as students work with large documents using the Thumbnail view and Document Map, work with charts and graphs, create and use forms, and customize the MS Word environment.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1701 - Intermediate MS Word or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1705 - Word II


    This course is designed to help students become proficient in word processing using a leading word processing package on microcomputers. The course will cover the following word processing applications: headers, footers, printing formats, columns, fonts, windows, line draw capabilities, thesaurus, merging files, mail merge, mailing labels and envelopes, compose, sorting, styles, macros, tables, math and graphics.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications or CMAP 1700 - Word I, or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1710 - Word Process III


    Word Processing III continues to build on skills developed in Word Processing I & II. Word Processing III covers advanced features of word processing, focusing on the more complex and complicated functions of a leading word processor including macro programming, advanced usage of styles, sorting, multimedia applications, hypertext and advanced desktop publishing techniques.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1705 - Word Process II

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1715 - Word Processing Applications


    This class is designed to give the student general information concerning the hardware associated with computer applications, general information about word processing, and specific information relative to the word processing package. In addition, students do speed drills to improve keyboarding skills and practice basic business correspondence formats and practices.

    Prerequisites:
    Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1745 - A+ Computer Maintenance


    This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, troubleshoot, administer, and repair computer hardware components and operating systems. Topics include system startup, random access memory, hard drives, motherboards, central processing units, power supplies, network cards, printers, form factors, expansion cards, operating systems, viruses, spyware, and diagnostic tools. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take the Comp TIA, A+ Essentials certification exam.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1750 - Excel I


    This course introduces students to the basic features of a spreadsheet program and familiarizes students with the spreadsheet environment as the students plan, create, modify, format and save workbooks. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel


    This course introduces more complex features of MS Excel including ranges, functions and templates, and reinforces skills learned in CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1752 - Advanced MS Excel


    This course introduces the student to more advanced features of MS Excel and reinforces skills learned in both CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I and CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel, including macros, forms, nesting functions and templates.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1755 - Excel II


    This course helps students become proficient in spreadsheets on microcomputers.  This course covers the following applications: mathematical functions, financial functions, logical functions, graphing, data management, and macros.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications or CMAP 1750 - Excel I, or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1800 - Access I


    This course introduces students to the basic features of a database management program and familiarizes students with the database environment as they design, create, modify, and format tables and other database objects. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1801 - Intermediate MS Access


    This course builds on the basic MS Access skills learning in CMAP 1800 - Database Applications I, including creating advanced queries, complex forms, and complex reports.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1800 - Database Applications I or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1802 - Advanced MS Access


    This course introduces advanced MS Access tasks including macros, PivotTables, and using SQL to build and manage queries.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1801 - Intermediate MS Access or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

  
  • CMAP 1805 - Access II


    This course helps students become proficient in database management.  The course covers the following database applications: custom forms, viewing files, queries, file management, catalogs, linking files, and programming. 

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications, or CMAP 1800 - Access I, or instructor consent

    Credits: 1.5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1810 - Database Applications III: Programming


    This course is intended for students to become proficient in programming in database management. The course will cover the following database programming applications: structured query language, using dBase to create applications and creating applications to be used by dBase.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1805 - Database Applications II with a grade of “C” or better OR equivalent knowledge

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1825 - PowerPoint I


    This course introduces students to the most popular features of PowerPoint and acquaints the student with the PowerPoint environment as the students design, create, modify, format, and save presentations. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1826 - PowerPoint II


    This course covers students’ enhancement of a PowerPoint presentation and integration of PowerPoint with other Microsoft Office applications and the internet. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of CMAP 1680 Microcomputer Applications, CMAP 1825 PowerPoint I, or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1850 - Desktop Publishing I


    This course introduces students to the basic features of a desktop publishing program.  Students learn how to create documents, newsletters, signs, letterheads, business cards, forms, flyers, and brochures using the helpful wizards.  This class also gives students the opportunity to learn more about publication design, including building a design grid using layout guides.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1855 - Desktop Publishing II


    This course provides students with background and experience to produce high-quality publications through comprehensive layouts using the desktop publishing program.  The study includes formatting text and body copy, designing display headlines, setting up a document, working with the process and non-process color, placing graphics from desktop publishing products, working with tabs and tables, and preparing a design layout for output.  By the conclusion, students create professional-looking layouts that incorporate illustrations and bitmap graphics as well as sophisticated presentation of text and typography.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1850 - Desktop Publishing I or instructor consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1886 - Outlook


    This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Outlook and how it is used to manage personal information. Students learn how to work with and manage e-mail, calendar, appointment scheduling, meeting scheduling, contacts, and “to do” lists that are available in Outlook. It will cover every topic listed in the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist certification.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 1920 - Computer Hardware Maintenance


    This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to install and troubleshoot hardware devices. Topics include system setup, RAM, hard and floppy drives, data bases, power supplies, I/O cards and diagnostic tools.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1615 - Operating Systems or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 2510 - Multimedia Presentations


    This course introduces the technical foundation and general principles that compose multimedia and making effective presentations. Different production techniques for making effective presentations will be covered and multiple delivery platforms will be compared. Students will trace project development from design to implementation and delivery.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 2590 - Maya 3D Modeling and Animation


    This course introduces the students to the process of 3D animation, including 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering. Students learn by using an industry-leading 3D tool, Maya.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 2720 - Systems Management


    In this course students will learn how information technology provides them with a powerful managerial resource to enable them to make better decisions, manage operations, and gain competitive advantages. Its goal is to help students become managerial end users and participate in developing information systems solutions to business problems. They will make use of case materials in a laboratory setting to reinforce course concepts. This course will provide business students and/or Computer Information students with the background needed to become managers, business leaders and management information specialists.

    Prerequisites:
    BMIS 2000 - Computer Information Systems or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 2800 - Advanced Web Authoring


    This course is designed to enhance a Web site using a variety of authoring tools, scripts, and commands. Topics include creating advanced Web pages, adding client-side script, using dynamic HTML, accessing a database, and publishing a Web site. This course will cover terminology of new techniques and new software available for web authoring. This course will include hands-on applications of web page design and web page authoring, as well as multimedia enhancements to web sites. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to develop, design and implement effective professional quality web sites This course will supply students with the basics and fundamentals to allow them to continue on to industry certification in web page design.

    Prerequisites:
    INET 1550- Intro to the Internet and CMAP 1885 - World Wide Web Applications or equivalent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CMAP 2970 - Networking Internship


    This course is intended to provide practical work experience for students seeking careers in all networking fields. Students will work as paid or nonpaid employees in a local business or other institution with supervision by a representative of those concerns.

    Credits: 1 to 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week & 1 internship hr/cred/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNSL 2340 - Theories of Counseling


    This course explores the study and critical analysis of the major counseling theories and elements of effective psychotherapy as they apply to the counseling process.

    Prerequisites:
    Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology with a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week

  
  • CNST 0000 - US & WY Constitutions Requirement


    The following courses fulfill the US & WY Constitutions requirement:

    • POLS 1000  American & Wyoming Government, 3 cr.

    OR

    • HIST 1251  History of Wyoming, 3 cr.

    OR

    • HIST 1211 US to 1865, 3 cr.

    OR

    • HIST 1221 US from 1865. 3 cr.


  
  • CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools


    This course provides students with an understanding of safety and planning preventative measurements. The course emphasizes the importance of managing safety, safe tool use, and productivity with equal emphasis. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum certification will be achieved.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1641 - Carpentry Apprenticeship I


    This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.

    Prerequisites:
    Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to fall 2002, CNTK 1641 was listed as 1400.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1642 - Carpentry Apprenticeship II


    This class provides educational components for the Sheridan area State approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.

    Prerequisites:
    Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1641 - Carpentry Apprenticeship I

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1642 was listed as CNTK 1410.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1643 - Carpentry Apprenticeship III


    This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.

    Prerequisites:
    Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1642 - Carpentry Apprenticeship II

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1643 was listed as CNTK 1420.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1644 - Carpentry Apprenticeship IV


    This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.

    Prerequisites:
    Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1643 - Carpentry Apprenticeship III

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1644 was listed as CNTK 1430.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1705 - Carpentry Lab


    This class will run concurrently with all of the major courses of studies in Construction Technology to allow time for students to develop the construction skills necessary to become proficient in the field of construction and to complete the jobs/tasks implemented within the major course studies in Construction Technology.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CNTK 1560 Construction Safety and Use of Tools OR  NCCER Core Curriculum Certification, OR instructor consent

    Co-requisites:
    CNTK 1750 Building Design, Layout, Blueprints

    Credits: 3 to 8

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/credit/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1750 - Building Design, Layout, Blueprints


    This course provides students with an understanding of architectural and construction graphic techniques and written specifications. Emphasis is on residential design/construction and will include site planning, foundations, floor plans, elevations, sections, isometric rendering, lighting/electrical plans, and kitchen plans. Students will learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading and use the blueprint process to generate their own plans. National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) Carpentry Level 2 certification will be achieved upon successful completion of this course.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification or instructor consent.

    Co-requisites:
    CNTK 1705 - Carpentry Lab

    Credits: 3

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1870 - Construction Materials & Methods


    This course provides students with a survey of common materials and methods used in building construction. Materials covered include wood, glue, laminated timber, steel, non-ferrous metals, concrete, plastic, and insulations. Emphasis is placed on physical properties, use in construction, and construction techniques for completing the project. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Carpentry Level I certification will be achieved.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent 

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 1975 - Materials Handling & Construction Equipment


    This course provides students training on moving and storing all types of materials and products in the construction industry including machines, equipment, and systems.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use Tools

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 2510 - Construction Estimating


    This course is an introduction to the detailed and challenging profession of construction estimating. Students will learn how the wide range of construction materials, construction methods, and business practices impact the overall cost of a construction project.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use Tools

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CNTK 2520 - Project Supervision


    This course provides students with the leadership skills needed in conjunction with the technical skills already acquired to move into foreman and supervisor roles in the construction industry.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560-Construction Safety and Use of Tools, core curriculum, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CO/M 0000 - Communication Requirement


    The following courses fulfill the Communication requirement:

    • CO/M 1010  Introduction to Public Speaking, 3 cr.

    OR

    • CO/M 1030  Interpersonal Communication, 3 cr.


  
  • CO/M 1000 - Introduction to Mass Media


    This course provides an overview of mass media:  newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and film.  Students study the historical development of mass media with an emphasis on understanding techniques of expression and the impact on American culture, survey content of mass media, and consider contemporary problems and trends.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Normally offered fall semester

    General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
  
  • CO/M 1010 - Introduction to Public Speaking


    This course introduces the material and methods for developing ideas, organizing material, and delivering both formal and informal speeches.  The course emphasizes the speaker’s attention to the speaker/audience relationship.  It is designed to develop the basic skills needed for making effective oral presentations and for listening effectively.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Communication
  
  • CO/M 1030 - Interpersonal Communication


    This is an introductory course which presents and applies theories, data and insights into interpersonal relationships, enabling students to make more effective communication choices.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Communication
  
  • CO/M 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication


    This course is an introduction to the theories of human communication.  The foundations of theory, rhetoric, public speaking, as well as the interpersonal, cultural, mass, and organizational contexts are discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: offered in spring semester of even years

    General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
  
  • CO/M 2100 - Reporting and News Writing


    This course focuses on the development of news sources and the selection and organization of information.  This course also includes:  types of news, development and trends of journalistic forms, and intensive practice in news-gathering, including primary and secondary research, and writing news.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: offered spring semester

    General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
  
  • CO/M 2120 - Small Group Communication


    This course is a problem-solving course which involves the investigation of communication behavior in small group situations such as: networks, dynamics, leadership roles, member functions, and decision making behavior. These theoretical aspects of small group are developed through participation in small group activities.

    Prerequisites:
    CO/M 1030 with a C or better, or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: offered spring semester of odd years

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CO/M 2325 - Computer Graphics


    This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements and text are created and manipulated in current graphic design software programs used in the graphics design field.  In addition, it explores techniques of basic graphic design preparation on the computer.  Problems are given in various software applications, and graphic design problems are presented as technical examples of production.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2010, CO/M 2325 was listed as CO/M 2310 Principles of Desktop Publishing

    Cross-listed: ART 2122 - Computer Graphics

  
  • CO/M 2400 - Introduction to Digital Photography


    This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements are utilized and manipulated in digital photography. In addition, it explores techniques of basic digital image preparation on the computer. Conceptual and compositional problems are assigned and resolved in various software applications.


    Prerequisites:
    none

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week

    Cross-listed: ART 1115 - Introduction to Digital Photography

    General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts (beginning Fall 2013)
  
  • CO/M 2471 - Communication Internship


    A valuable experience allowing the student to gain professional experience during their academic career.  Through working alongside professionals in an area of interest (Public Relations, Journalism, and/or General Communication), the student will gain valuable knowledge and feedback while applying classroom concepts to professional job performance.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor consent required

    Credits: 1 to 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 internship hours/week/credit hour

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 0000 - Any course from the COSC department


    Choose any course from the COSC department.

  
  • COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I


    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming from an object oriented perspective.  Topics include simple data types, control structures, array and string data structures, algorithm development, and debugging techniques.  This course emphasizes good software engineering principles and fundamental programming skill development in the context of a language that supports the object oriented paradigm.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or placement into a higher level mathematics course or instructor consent

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
  
  • COSC 1030 - Computer Science I


    This course continues the introduction to the methodology of programming from an object-oriented perspective.  Through the study of object design, this course introduces the basics of human-computer interfaces, graphics, and the social implications of computing with an emphasis on software engineering.

    Prerequisites:
    COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I or Instructor Consent

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

  
  • COSC 1250 - Fund of Computer Logic & Tech Computations


    This course introduces the foundations of logic and computations for computer science. It covers the basics of Boolean logic and circuitry, conversion of number systems, set theory, and Venn diagrams.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2005 - Advanced Visual Basic


    This is a course designed to apply the elementary Visual BASIC commands and to develop applications using advanced Visual BASIC programming techniques. These would include file and data management, graphics and animation, menu systems, OLE, Active- X controls and database tools. All of these techniques can and will be demonstrated as Internet applications.

    Prerequisites:
    COSC 1005 - Intro to Visual BASIC. Lab required.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2020 - Linux Fundamentals


    This course introduces the student to the Linux operating system. The student will gain actual hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and administering Linux in both a client and server environment, as well as in integrating it with other operating systems. In addition, the student will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to negotiate a Linux/Unixbased computer system by performing a variety of administrative tasks and functions inherent in using any Unix-based operating system.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better; or Algebra placement score 66-100, or College Algebra score 00-64; or higher level math course and complete CMAP*1505-Intro to Computers; or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2025 - Java Programming


    This class will teach students interactive programming and applications of the computer language JAVA through lectures of fundamental concepts along with project assignments using object oriented concepts and program structures.

    Prerequisites:
    Complete or have experience in high-level computer language. Basic Internet knowledge is recommended.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    Comments: Basic Internet knowledge is recommended.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2050 - Introduction to SQL


    This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology and covers the concepts of relational databases, SQL and SQL programming.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • COSC 2105 - Data Communications


    This course introduces the student to the details of data communication. The student will gain knowledge of the relevant terminology related to data communications as well as data communication concepts, hardware, software, LAN and WAN protocols and architectures, and other information necessary to make the student literate in data communication.

    Prerequisites:
    BMIS 2000 - Computer Information Systems or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2240 - Systems Analysis & Design


    This course is a comprehensive explanation of structured analysis and design techniques. Students will use a workbook-style cumulative case that requires them to perform case tasks using structured techniques. The students will use the matrix approach to designing controls when using structured analysis and design.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • COSC 2410 - 3D Java Programming


    This course uses Java objects, classes and methods to create 3D models and then manipulate them in a virtual environment.  Topics include arrays, nested loops, conditionals, string manipulation, recursion, polymorphism, abstract classes, inheritance, sorting, graphics, sound, and animation.

    Credits: 3 credits

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hr/week

  
  • CRMJ 0000 - Criminal Justice Math Requirement


    Choose one of the following:

    MATH*1000-Problem Solving

    MATH*1500-Applied Math

    MATH*1400-Pre-Calculus Algebra

    Credits: 3

    Comments: Students planning to transfer to Chadron State College should take either MATH*1000-Problem Solving or MATH*1500-Applied Math. Other students may take any math course that fulfills the AAS requirement.

  
  • CRMJ 1510 - Law Enforcement Procedures


    An in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish law enforcement duties and requirements.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, CRMJ 1510 was listed as Police Procedures I.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1520 - Law Enforcement Operations


    An in-depth examination of the complexity and multi-dimensional aspects of the law enforcement role and career; law enforcement discretion; law enforcement values and culture in modern America.  The role and functions of law enforcement in occupational, social, political, and organizational context is examined.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, CRMJ 1520 was listed as Police Science II.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1550 - Community Relations


    Students consider community relations problems in law enforcement and learn means of establishing cooperation to solve them.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1560 - Introduction to Security


    This course explores the role of private security in America. An overview of the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of private security and its role in a modern society is presented. Details of personnel, document, and physical security in proprietary and governmental institutions will be addressed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1605 - Traffic Accident Investigation


    This course will give students a working knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved and expertise required of the professional police officer in motor vehicle traffic investigation in his/her attempt to determine in a professional way if the causes of an accident are related to highway engineering, vehicle design, driver qualifications, training, or physical conditions.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I


    This introduction to modern firearms considers the moral and legal aspects of weapons use as well as the latest thinking on police arms. The course also provides one-on-one field training in the use of these weapons.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Students are required to pay an ammunition charge.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 1705 - Advanced Firearms


    The first portion of this course gives students further experience in the proper handling and use of a variety of weapons, including shotguns, high-powered rifles and automatic weapons, as well as side-arms. The second segment of the course introduces the fundamentals of combat shooting, including night fire, use of available cover, barricade shooting, reduced target courses, shoot-don’t shoot exercises, and experimental courses of fire.

    Prerequisites:
    CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Students are required to pay an ammunition charge.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2110 - Judicial Functions


    This course examines the criminal court system and criminal process with an analysis of the major judicial decision-makers and courtroom working group, i.e., prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and the discretionary aspects of adjudication.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    This course is an overview of law enforcement, courts, and correctional agencies within the American criminal justice system.  It examines the function, inter-relationship, sub-systems, roles and responsibilities within each component of the system.  The nature, theories, and causations of crime are introduced to the student.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Cross-listed: POLS 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2125 - Forensic Psychology


    This course focuses on the production and application of psychological knowledge and research findings for the civil and criminal justice systems. The student explores criminal profiling, crime scene investigations, psychology of crimes and delinquency, “victimology” and victim services, psychological assessments, mental disorders, and correctional psychology.

    Prerequisites:
    Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles with a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week

    Cross-listed: PSYC*2125

  
  • CRMJ 2150 - Introduction to Victimology


    This course focuses on the criminal justice system’s treatment of crime victims, victim programs and services, and the impact of victimization on individuals and communities. An overview of victim assistance programs, victim remedies, and victim rights, including civil and criminal solutions, will be presented.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2160 - Domestic Violence


    This course examines the theories, issues, legal strategies and intervention applicable to abuse in intimate relationships.

    Prerequisites:
    SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles and SOC/CRMJ  2400 - Criminology

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2170 - Violence Against Children


    This course is an in-depth study of the various forms of abuse and neglect of children. The focus will be on the legal system, human service agencies, and community responses. Additionally, the identification, interviewing, and treatment of victims of abuse and their families will be explored.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2175 - Sexual Assault


    This course addresses theories, issues, legal strategies, and intervention treatment and prevention programs of sexual assault. The myths, statistics, services, treatment, and prevention will be discussed. Both the adult rapist and the adolescent offender will be profiled.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2200 - Constitutional Law


    This course examines the powers of the government as they are allocated and defined by the United States Constitution with an intensive analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions as they impact the criminal justice system.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2205 - Constitutional Rights of Inmates


    This course is an overview of the constitutional rights of inmates including civil and criminal liabilities, legal services and disciplinary proceedings.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I


    An introduction to the law, this course includes causation principles, jurisdiction, capacity, corpus deliciti rule, substantive crimes, crimes against property, defenses and a review of other areas of criminal law.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2250 - Police Administration


    Students learn theories of organization and administration for law enforcement agencies, supervisory techniques and police development.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • CRMJ 2280 - Criminal Procedure


    An introduction to criminal procedures, this course includes the criminal process system, laws of arrest, exclusionary rule, use of force, extradition, search and seizure, chain of custody and confessions and admissions.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • CRMJ 2300 - Counseling Skills


    This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and skills involved in counseling, defining the counselor’s role and developing counseling skills to be used in the field.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Cross-listed: SOC 2300 - Counseling Skills

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2350 - Introduction to Corrections


    The history and evolution of the corrections process covering all aspects of institutional and community-based corrections is covered in this course.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2360 - Community Based Corrections


    This course is an analysis of community based correctional programs and procedures with emphasis on environment and the relationship to public safety, rehabilitation, and punishment.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2375 - Class & Treatment of Offenders


    This course introduces the student to the process through which the custodial, educational, vocational, and treatment needs of the offender are determined. Topics include interview, case diagnosis, use of testing programs as classification aids, reception and diagnostic centers, principles of the treatment process, and treatment approaches.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2400 - Criminology


    This course examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, political, psychological, theoretical perspectives, and generally introduces the nature of crime, statistics of criminal behavior and explanations of criminal sanctions.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Cross-listed: SOC 2400 - Criminology

    General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
  
  • CRMJ 2420 - Juvenile Justice


    This course provides an overview of the juvenile justice system and a working knowledge of criminal justice procedures by the police, courts, and corrections utilized in the handling of the juvenile offender.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2425 - Workplace Gender Issues


    Students will study some history of men and women in the workplace, particularly in the law enforcement profession. History of women in law enforcement, what a law enforcement job entails, issues of office politics, ethics, procedures, discrimination, harassment, and line of authority are covered.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • CRMJ 2445 - Traffic Contacts


    Students will obtain a working knowledge of the laws, proper procedures and requirements to make safe/legal contacts with regular and high-risk traffic offenders. A combination of classroom lecture, hands-on training, videos, audiovisuals, projects, research reports, simulation and field lab experiences will be used to present material. Students will also perform simulated stops, searches, seizures, and some pursuit maneuvers.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2550 - Criminal Investigation I


    This course is an introduction to the art of criminal investigation. The role of the first responder and detective from the initial report of the crime, the crime scene management process, collection and preservation of evidence, report writing, detection of the suspect through investigative processes, the arrest and subsequent courtroom presentation is discussed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2560 - Criminal Investigation II


    This course provides advanced application of crime scene techniques, interrogation skills, and report writing. Students participate in a mock crime scene exercise and apply scientific methods to documentation and management of the crime scene.

    Prerequisites:
    CRMJ 2550

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • CRMJ 2570 - Criminalistics


    This course surveys the applications of forensic sciences within the criminal justice profession. Students learn the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the crime laboratory.

    Prerequisites:
    CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I AND CRMJ 2550 - Criminal Investigation or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2580 - Crisis Intervention


    This course explores the application of crisis theories in working with diverse populations from a criminal justice perspective. The role of the interventionist is examined.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CRMJ 2590 - Drugs & 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.

    Prerequisites:
    Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles, or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week

    Cross-listed: PSYC*2210

  
  • CRMJ 2650 - Crime Prevention


    Introductory material, including historical information, is followed by sections on security requirements of various structures and identification and analysis of existing hazards. Electronic surveillance, retail security, armed robbery prevention, security lighting, safes, security surveys, and rape prevention are also covered.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CROP 0000 - Any course from the CROP department


    Choose any course from the CROP department.

  
  • CROP 1150 - Pest Safety Application


    In this course, basic chemical principles are reviewed and applied to an in-depth study of herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers. Students become familiar with selection methods and application methods and rates. They also learn about laws governing purchase and use of insecticides and fertilizers. Particular attention is given to environmental concerns. The integrated pest management approach to total pest control is stressed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CROP 2200 - Forage Crop Science


    This course presents production principles and techniques for forage crops commonly grown in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region. The value of forages as pasture and stored feed for livestock will be examined. Major emphasis will be placed on alfalfa production and other for age legumes as well as perennial forage grasses. Selection criteria and forage management will be stressed.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1


    This is the first of four courses designed to guide the student toward a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. CCNA 1 focuses on networking fundamentals, terminology, protocols, local-area networks (LANSs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OIS) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and network standards.

    Prerequisites:
    CMAP 1670 - Local Area Networks

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Summer 2005, CSCO 2000 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking I.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CSCO 2020 - Cisco: CCNA 2


    The second of four courses is designed by CISCO to guide the student toward a CCNA ( Cisco Certified Network Associate ) certification. CCNA 2 focuses on routing fundamentals. Course content will include OSI model, WANs, router components and configuration, IOS and routing protocols.

    Prerequisites:
    CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2005, CSCO 2020 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking II.

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • CSCO 2025 - Cisco: CCNA 3


    The third of a four-course series designed by CISCO guides students toward a CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate) certification program. CCNA 3 focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANS, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN trunking Protocol (VTP).

    Prerequisites:
    CSCO 2020 - Cisco: CCNA 2

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Summer 2005, CSCO 2025 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking III.

    General Education Requirement: None
 

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