NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog 
    
    May 23, 2024  
NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Courses


 
  
  • EDEC 2122 - Child Development Lab


    This course will serve as a bridge between theory and application through experience in the observation of child growth and development from 0-7 years of age.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion, or concurrent enrollment in, PSYC 2300 - Child Psychology.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week

    Cross-listed: FCSC 2122 - Child Development Lab

  
  • EDEC 2200 - Early Childhood Practicum


    This course provides students with a capstone field experience in a program serving children birth to third grade.  Emphasis is also placed on integrating theoretical concepts into practice and developing skills and experiences as reflective and deliberate decision makers.  Students will complete the professional portfolio for use in employment and future study.

    Prerequisites:
    EDEC 1100 & 1105 Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children & Lab; EDEC 1300 & 1305 Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children & Lab

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week

  
  • EDEC 2270 - Language Arts Development: Birth to 8 Years


    This course provides students with a deeper understanding of how listening, speaking, reading, and writing knowledge and skills develop in young children.  This course covers theories and milestones of typical language arts development, disorders and delays in language arts development, language arts curriculum standards, and teaching strategies for creating language-rich learning experiences and environments for diverse learners.

    Prerequisites:
    PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology OR EDFD 2460 - Child Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEC 2275 - Early Childhood Curriculum


    This course explores a variety of curricula and theoretical approaches to teaching young children.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay of state and national regulations and standards and frameworks of developmentally appropriate practices.  Students develop skills to effectively support children’s growth and development in all domains (physical, social, emotional, cognitive) as well as tools and strategies for documenting and sharing children’s progress.  Students will have opportunities to analyze actual practice as well as design learning activities, environments, and assessments which focus on the whole child and address the needs of diverse learners.

    Prerequisites:
    EDEC 1020 - Intro to Early Childhood Education and EDEC 1100 - Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children (or concurrent enrollment in EDEC 1100).

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2008, EDEC 2275 was listed as EDEC 1300 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEC 2300 - Infant and Toddler Development and Programs


    This course is an introduction to the care and teaching of infants and toddlers, with emphasis on the interrelationship between social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.  Developmental theories and milestones of young children aged birth to three are emphasized as the basis for quality care and teaching.  Students explore standards-based infant/toddler curricula, preparation of healthy, safe, and universally designed aesthetic environments, and collaboration with families.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEL 2280 - Literature for Children


    This survey course emphasizes reading and discussion of children’s literature.  The types, requirements and sources for children’s
    literature and techniques for selecting literature for particular age levels are discussed.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1020 - English II OR Instructor consent required.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2008, EDEL 2280 was listed as ENGL 2275 - Literature for Children

    General Education Requirement: Humanities
  
  • EDEX 1010 - Overview of Special Education


    This is an introductory special education course designed to provide a broad view of special education and effective instructional techniques for special needs students.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEX 1040 - Learning How To Read and Write


    This course is an introductory course designed to provide a basic understanding of how children learn to read and write. This course will explore the basic processes that all learners undertake in reading and writing instruction and practice. Based on requirements by the federal government, individuals who work in schools with students in literacy in an auxiliary role, such as para- professionals, aides, etc., must have training that prepares them for their work in literacy. This course will meet those training requirements.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEX 1050 - Introduction to Exceptional Children


    The course will provide a framework for students to examine special education law P.L. 94-142 and others and the learning and behavioral characteristics of exceptional children.

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education


    This course provides an overview of a variety of disabilities and their manifestations and treatments. It also discusses the identification of students with disabilities, the best instructional techniques to assist students with specific disabilities, and laws related to testing and placement of students.

    Prerequisites:
    Complete or concurrent enrollment in EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education and EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education


    Foundations of Education, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, is designed to provide a critical examination of educational thought and practice in the United States for prospective teachers.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 - English I with instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2040 - Foundations of Learning


    Foundations of Learning will provide students with a broad-based perspective of educational psychology.  Three (3) major learning theories, behaviorism, cognitivism, and humanism will be examined and discussed.  Discipline and motivation will be major topics considered.  Students will develop lesson plans using psychological learning principles.  A variety of activities will allow students to analyze psychological principles in action.

    Prerequisites:
    PSYC 1000 - General Psychology with a grade of “C” or better and ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology


    In this course, students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, principles, and research relevant to teaching and learning with emphasis on the school setting.

    Prerequisites:
    PSYC 1000 - General Psychology and ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Spring 2006, EDFD 2100 was listed as EDFD 2040 - Foundations of Learning

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2450 - Human Lifespan Development


    This course offers primarily a psychosocial overview of human change from conception to old age. To understand how and why people function as they do, the course examines the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of being human and inquire into how goals, interests, group dynamics and roles in life change over time.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2451 - Lifespan: Adulthood


    This course will examine major issues, transitions and stages of development in adulthood. It will complete the cycle of study of aging and death. This course will give all students a broad understanding of the stages of development that occur throughout the course of a human lifetime.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDFD 2460 - Child Growth & Development


    This course provides students in the early childhood teacher assistant program basic maturation stages of the young child age 0-8. This course is core and central to the knowledge needed to proceed in the early childhood teacher assistant program.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EDUC 2100 - Practicum in Teaching


    In this course students will participate in an extensive practicum experience for prospective educators in an accredited school under the supervision of a certified teacher. For 3 credits students spend 1 hour per week in the college classroom preparing their portfolios, studying for the Praexis, and writing about their classroom experiences. The balance of time is spent in the classroom under supervision of a teacher.



    Prerequisites:
    EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education and EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology and instructor consent (concurrent enrollment in one of the two prerequisites may be permitted)

    Credits: 2 to 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 practicum hrs/cred hr

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2006, EDUC 2100 was listed as Public School Practicum

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 1500 - Deaf Culture/Community


    Students will explore the history, culture, values and traditions, as well as the identity and membership in the deaf community. It will also investigate the manner in which American Sign Language (ASL) influences the deaf culture.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 1510 - Aspects of Interpreting


    This course defines what interpreting involves and the professional requirements for being an interpreter. The student is introduced to the history of interpreting, the interpreter’s code of ethics, situational assessment required for effective interpreting, repetitive motion injury and prevention, and certification of interpreters.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 1520 - Educational Interpreting


    This course is designed to explore the roles and responsibilities of the interpreter in various educational settings including primary grades, elementary and middle-school, high school, vocational, and higher education as well as aspects of administration, methods of evaluation, professional development, ethics and certification.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2500 - Consecutive Interpretation


    Consecutive Interpretation is a “hands-up” course to introduce students to the foundational skills needed to interpret. Students will learn and practice visual receptive skills, memorization techniques, prediction and other skills needed to perform multiple mental tasks simultaneously. Interpretations will be performed from ASL to English and English to ASL with delays. As the students progress, the delays will be shortened. Students will work with speeches but most of the course will focus on interactive communication events such as conversations, interviews and telephone discourse.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1700 - American Sign Language III and EIP 1500 - Deaf Culture/ Community

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2510 - Comparative Studies


    Comparative studies will compare linguistic variations among deaf and hearing communities in the United States. Included are American Sign Language (ASL), spoken/written English, and Pidgin Signed English (PSE). PSE, also known as “Contact Signing”, is the most widely used form of communication between deaf and hearing signers.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I, ASL 1550 - Fingerspelling, and EIP 1500 - Deaf Culture/Community

    Credits: 2 to 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/cred hr

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2520 - Specialized Vocabulary


    Previously acquired sign language vocabulary is expanded in this course to include those specific to the academic/education environment.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I, ASL 1550 - Fingerspelling, EIP 1500 - Deaf Culture/Community, EIP 2510 - Comparative Studies

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2530 - English Sign Systems


    This course is designed to provide an overview of Manually Coded English (MCE) sign systems, with specific focus on those most commonly utilized in mainstream education.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I and ASL 1550 - Fingerspelling

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2540 - English to ASL


    The course will focus on “voice to sign” interpreting/transliterating, with an emphasis on the development of processing skills necessary for both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting/ transliterating.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1700 - American Sign Language II and EIP 2500 - Consecutive Interpretation

    Co-requisites:
    EIP 2550 - ASL to English

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2550 - ASL to English


    Students will focus on ‘sign to voice” interpreting/transliterating, with an emphasis on the development of processing skills necessary for both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting/ transliterating.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1700 - American Sign Language II and EIP 2500 - Consecutive Interpretation

    Co-requisites:
    EIP 2540 - English to ASL

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2560 - Transliteration


    This course will focus on practical skills development associated with simultaneous signed language transliteration. Students will study transliteration theory and the national standards for transliterators. Students will work with both monologic and dialogic texts including speeches, telephone calls, interviews, group discussions and other situations which may arise in educational settings.

    Prerequisites:
    EIP 2540 - English to ASL AND EIP 2550 - ASL to English

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2620 - Advanced Interpreting


    Units of study on oral and tactile (deaf/blind) interpreting, telephone interpreting, and cued speech are included. There will be continued focus on development and refinement of voice to sign and sign to voice interpretation and transliteration. In preparation for employment, students will do a job market analysis and prepare a resume.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1700 - American Sign Language III, EIP 1510 - Aspcects of Interpreting, EIP 1520 - Educational Interpreting, EIP 2520 - Specialized Vocabulary, EIP 2530 - English Sign Systems, EIP 2540 - English to ASL and EIP 2550 - ASL to English

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2630 - EIP Practicum


    Educational Interpreting Practicum provides the student an opportunity for gradual transition into a working environment. Field experience is gained in an educational setting where students will be placed under the supervision of an experienced interpreter/transliterator until ready to assume some or all of the interpreting duties. Possible placements include elementary, middle, secondary, or post-secondary settings.

    Credits: 10

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 practicum hrs/cred hr

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • EIP 2640 - Seminar


    Students are provided an opportunity to discuss situations arising from practicum assignments, to ask questions, and request feedback from instructors and fellow practicum students. With an emphasis on ethics, students share personal experiences and problem solving. Working relationships between the interpreter, student(s) and teaching staff at the practicum site will also be discussed. Confidentiality is strictly maintained.

    Prerequisites:
    ASL 1700 - American Sign Language III, EIP 1510 - Aspcects of Interpreting, EIP 1520 - Educational Interpreting, EIP 2520 - Specialized Vocabulary, EIP 2530 - English Sign Systems, EIP 2540 - English to ASL and EIP 2550 - ASL to English

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELAP 1510 - Electrical Apprenticeship I


    This course provides the beginning electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include safe work practices, introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrician’s math, basic electric theory and introductory wiring methods. The application of the NEC is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    none

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1520 - Electrical Apprenticeship II


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include electrical materials, circuit theory, residential installations, basic electrical drawings, and electrical test equipment. The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1510 Electrical Apprenticeship I with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1530 - Electrical Apprenticeship III


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician.  Topics include AC circuit theory, three phase circuit theory, branch circuits, feeders, and services.  The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1520 Electrical Apprenticeship II with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1540 - Electrical Apprenticeship IV


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include equipment grounding, transformers, load calculations and commercial installations. The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1530 Electrical Apprenticeship III with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1550 - Electrical Apprenticeship V


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include over current protection, switches, panel-boards, bonding, grounding, and advanced plan interpretation. The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1520 Electrical Apprenticeship II with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1560 - Electrical Apprenticeship VI


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include lighting, appliances, heating, motors and industrial installations. The application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is incorporated throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1550 Electrical Apprenticeship V with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1570 - Electrical Apprenticeship VII


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include motor installations, motor control, special motors and industrial installations. Preparation for the Journeyman written exam, utilizing the National Electric Code (NEC), is stressed throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1560 Electrical Apprenticeship VI with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1580 - Electrical Apprenticeship VIII


    This course provides the electrical apprentice foundational knowledge needed for a career as a Journeyman electrician. Topics include special locations, conditions, and equipment including communication circuits. Preparation for the Journeyman written exam, utilizing the National Electrical Code (NEC), is stressed throughout the course.

    Prerequisites:
    ELAP 1570 Electrical Apprenticeship VII with C or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELAP 1650 - Electrical Codeology


    This course provides students in-depth study of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and associated topics required for electrical installations. The students perform all common calculations employed by the NEC and explore subjects necessary for performing electrical work safely. The students also utilize new NEC updates as well as perform electrical calculations necessary for becoming a Journeyman Electrician.

    Co-requisites:
    Any additional 3 credit course from ELAP or ELTR department

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: ELAP 1650 provides 2 credits of the 6 required credits per semester to meet federal and state requirements.

  
  • ELEC 0001 - General Elective


    General Elective for 1 credit

    Credits: 1

  
  • ELEC 0002 - General Elective


    General Elective for 2 credits

    Credits: 2

  
  • ELTR 0000 - Any course from the ELTR department


    Choose any course from the ELTR department.

  
  • ELTR 1510 - Electrical Skills


    This course provides students extensive experience with the symbols and devices used in modern industrial blueprints to create the foundation for good electrical troubleshooting procedures. Other topics covered include the correlation between prints, schedules, part lists, and the uses of those items in maintenance planning and scheduling.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1515 - Electrical Skills and Practices


    This course introduces students to the skills and practices of an industrial electrician. Students will learn safe work practices and methods, proper electrical measurement equipment use, blueprint and diagram reading, project planning and preventive maintenance. The skills introduced include conduit bending and installation, wire pulling, termination, testing, troubleshooting, print reading, and electrical component installation.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 hour lecture and 4 lab hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 1521 - Basic Electricity - Direct Current for Industry


    This course provides the student with the theory and application of direct current electrical concepts necessary for a successful career in the industrial maintenance field.  Topics covered include basic electrical circuits and Ohm’s Law.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1531 - Basic Electricity - Alternating Current for Industry


    This course provides the student with the theory and application of alternating current electrical concepts necessary for a successful career in the industrial maintenance field.  Topics covered include vectors, inductive and capacitive circuits, and filters.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1521 - Basic Electricity - Direct Current for Industry

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1540 - Heavy Duty Electrical Systems


    This is an entry level course for a student who desires to be in the diesel or automotive field. The class will cover the principles of electrical systems (batteries, starting and starting systems, wiring diagrams, and many other electrical components) used in the latest automotive and heavy-duty diesel applications.

    Credits: 4

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

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1595 - National Electrical Code Chapters 1 and 5


    This course provides an introduction and overview of the current National Electrical Code Chapter One and Chapter Five.  Topics covered include an introduction to the National Electrical Code, structure of the National Electrical Code and hazardous areas.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 7.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1596 - National Electrical Code Chapter 2


    This course provides an introduction and overview of the current National Electrical Code Chapter Two.  Topics covered include grounding, circuit wiring and protective devices.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 7.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1598 - National Electrical Code Chapter 4


    This course provides instruction on the requirements of the National Electrical Code Chapter Four concerning equipment for general use.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 7.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1599 - National Electrical Code Chapters 6, 7, and 8


    This course provides instruction on the National Electrical Code Chapters 6, 7, and 8.  Topics covered include special equipment, special conditions and communications systems.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 7.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1600 - National Electrical Code I


    This course introduces the student to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Using knowledge of the NEC, students read and interpret the Code and find information on correct electrical systems.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1601 - National electrical Code Revisions


    This course provides an overview of changes to the current National Electrical Code.

    Credits: .5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 7.5 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1655 - Solar Electric Systems I


    This course provides an overview of the three basic photovoltaic (PV) system applications with primary focus on the grid-direct systems.  Students study the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including system components, site analysis, PV module specifications, mounting systems, electrical energy audits/assessments, safety, and commissioning.  This course also covers the basics of residential grid-direct PV system sizing including wire sizing, over-current protection, and National Electrical Code (NEC) compliant grounding.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 1731 - Programmable Logic Controller Essentials


    This course is an introduction to programmable logic controller (PLC) theory, hardware design, PLC function, programming languages and electrical component integration and wiring.  The PLC group used in this course will be from the small PLC classification.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1732 - Programmable Logic Controller Troubleshooting


    This course is a technician level course designed to acquaint the student in the techniques and sequence of steps used in efficient and effective troubleshooting of programmable logic controller (PLC) controlled systems.  The PLC group used in this course will be from the small PLC classification.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1731 - Programmable Logic Controller Essentials or instructor consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

    General Education Requirement: None
  
  • ELTR 1733 - Programmable Logic Controller Controlling


    This course provides the student with an understanding of the theory and processes used to properly program a programmable logic controller (PLC) controlled electrical system.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1732 - Programmable Logic Controller Troubleshooting or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 1734 - Programmable Logic Controller Advanced Programming


    This course provides the student with an opportunity to write, download, and troubleshoot an instructor approved complex program as a capstone to the programmable logic controller (PLC) series of courses.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1732 - Programmable Logic Controller Troubleshooting or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 1800 - National Electrical Code II / CFR 30


    This course continues the study of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and introduces students to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 30 (CFR 30). Using knowledge of the NEC and CFR 30, students will read and interpret the Codes and locate information for installation of compliant electrical systems.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1600 - National Electrical Code I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 2550 - AC/DC Electric Circuit Theory


    This course gives students an introduction to and experience working with AC and DC electrical theory including circuit analysis. These theoretical principles form the foundation of all higher level electrical course work.  The course also introduces the theory of operation of motors and transformers.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in any MATH class with course number 1400 or higher (including MATH 1500 - Applied Math).

    Credits: 6

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs plus 6 lab hrs per week

  
  • ELTR 2560 - Power Electronics Theory


    This course provides students with an introduction to power electronic circuits and electronic devices that are utilized in the electrical industry. This course prepares students for ELTR 2880 Solid State Motor Controls by providing the theories of operation of the various components used in electronic motor control systems. In the lab portion of the course, students will assemble, test, troubleshoot and operate electronic components and circuits.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2550 - AC/DC Electric Circuit Theory with a  “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hours plus 3 lab hours per week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ELTR 2560 was listed as Solid State Circuit

  
  • ELTR 2580 - Motors, Generators and Transformers


    This course provides an in-depth study of AC and DC electric motors, generators and transformers.  Students study theories of operation and how to install, operate, maintain and trouble-shoot these devices.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2550 - AC/DC Electric Circuit Theory with a “C” or better

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hours plus 4 lab hours per week

    Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ELTR 2580 was listed as Motors and Generators

  
  • ELTR 2655 - Solar Electric Systems II


    This course expands on the concepts introduced in ELTR 1655 - Solar Electric Systems I as they relate to grid-direct photovoltaic (PV) systems.  The applications of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to grid interface load calculations, grounding and component layout and specifications are examined in depth.  Students investigate methods of system performance evaluation and optimal component layout under varying operating conditions through completion of exercises simulating multiple design considerations.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1655 - Solar Electricity Systems I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 2751 - Programmable Logic Controller Network Systems


    This course provides the student with an understanding of networking arrangements used in programmable logic controlled industrial process systems.  Topics covered include hardware and software descriptions, common problems encountered and troubleshooting hints.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1731 - Programmable Logic Controller Network Systems

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hours

  
  • ELTR 2752 - Human Machine Inerface system Essentials


    This course provides the student with an understanding of the human machine interface devices and software used in programmable logic controlled industrial process systems.  Topics covered include device and software descriptions, limited programming and system familiarization.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1571 - Programmable Logic Controller Essentials or instructor’s consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 2815 - Programmable Logic Controllers


    This course introduces students to the uses of the programmable logic controller (PLC) and the logic required for programming.  Students will program, install, and troubleshoot PLCs.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2550 - AC/DC Electric Circuit Theory with a “C” or better

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hours plus 3 lab hours per week

  
  • ELTR 2840 - Industrial Controls I


    This course provides students with an extensive introduction to industrial electro-mechanical control devices.  Students use hands on experiences to form a good foundation for good electrical troubleshooting procedures. Topics covered include proper selection and installation of electrical components.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2550 - AC/DC Electric Circuit Theory with a “C” or better

    Co-requisites:
    ELTR 1515 - Electrical Concepts

    Credits: 4

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hours plus 4 lab hours per week

  
  • ELTR 2852 - Intermediate programmable Logic Controller Essentials


    This course provides the student with a basic overview of programmable logic controller system components, software, and system operation.
    Topics covered include basic programming, downloading/uploading, and program editing.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 2857 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controller Essentials


    This course provides the student with a basic overview of open architecture programmable logic controller system components, software, and system operation.  Topics covered include basic programming, downloading/uploading, and program editing.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1731 - Programmable Logic Controller Network Systems or instructor consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hours

  
  • ELTR 2858 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controller Troubleshooting


    In this course students will identify fault symptoms in open-architecture programmable logic controller systems (PLCs), troubleshoot PLCs to identify problems, and repair PLCs in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.  Students will design a basic program, download the program, troubleshoot given problems and identify repair procedures.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 1731 - Programmable Logic Controller Network Systems or instructor consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hours

  
  • ELTR 2861 - Electrical Principles


    This course provides the student with an understanding of basic electrical principles as applied to mining industry equipment.  Topics covered include impedance, real power, apparent power, proper test equipment application, proper test result interpretation and the identification of acceptable results.

    Prerequisites:
    Previous basic electrical training, proven industrial electrical experience, or instructor approval.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 2862 - DC Equipment


    This course provides students with a continuation of the mine application courses that began with ELTR*2861-Electrical Principles.  Topics covered in this course include torque, force angular speed, friction, power in in direct current (DC) circuits, horse power and kilowatts, single and three phase power, DC motor construction, theory, operation, and DC motor maintenance.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2861 - Electrical Principles or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 2863 - AC Equipment and Power Systems


    This course provides students with an overview of low and medium voltage squirrel-cage induction motors in the 300-5000 horsepower range.  Topics also include transformer calculations, power system protection, utility electric service and one line diagrams.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2861 - Electrical Principles or instructor consent.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 2864 - Electrical Machine Controls: (specific machine)


    This course provides students with an understanding of an electrical machine’s control system.  The course focuses on one specific electrical machine such as excavators (dragline, shovels, etc.), rolling equipment (trains, haul-trucks, etc.) or industrial systems (conveyors, mills, etc.). The course introduces control system design, operation and maintenance.  Students may take this course multiple times so long as the specific electrical machine varies each time.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2880 - Solid State Motor COntrol OR ELTR 2865 Intermediate Drive Systems, OR instructor approval based on relevant industrial experience.

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week

    Comments: Prior to Summer 2011, ELTR 2864 was listed as Excavator Controls

  
  • ELTR 2865 - Intermediate Drive Systems


    This course is designed to provide mine electrical technicians with an understanding of basic concepts of electric drive systems.  An emphasis is put on system analysis and application.  Topics include: DC machine control, variable frequency operation of induction and synchronous machines, unbalanced operation, scaling laws, adjustable speed drives, and adjustable torque drives.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2861 - Electrical Principles or instructor consent

    Credits: 1

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week

  
  • ELTR 2880 - Solid State Motor Control


    This course provides the student with an understanding of AC and DC solid state motor drive principles. Topics covered include various AC and DC motor drive circuits, installation, programming, and troubleshooting. In the lab portion of the course, students will connect, program, test, troubleshoot and operate AC and DC motor drives.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2560 - Power Electronics Theory with a grade of “C” or better and ELTR 2840 - Industrial Controls I with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor consent

    Co-requisites:
    ELTR 2940 - Advanced PLC Programming

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hours plus 3 lab hours per week

  
  • ELTR 2935 - High Voltage Systems


    This course provides the student with an understanding of high voltage systems and safe work practices.  High voltage systems including substations, power transformers, and protective devices are covered. Safe work practices as presented in the class, are based on nationally recognized standards such as NFPA 70E.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2840 - Industrial Controls I with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hours plus 2 lab hours per week

  
  • ELTR 2940 - Advanced PLC Programming


    ELTR 2940 Advanced PLC Programming provides the student with advanced skills in programmable logic controller (PLC) troubleshooting, networking, and programming and will provide students with a foundation in advanced PLC applications.  Topics include ControlNet, DeviceNet, troubleshooting, and programming.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2815 - Programmable Logic Controllers and ELTR 2840 - Industrial Controls I with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3

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

  
  • ELTR 2965 - Technical Research I


    ELTR 2965 Technical Research I develops independent research and product development skills as applied to the electrical or related industry.  Students utilize organizational abilities and apply knowledge of the electrical industry to develop or improve products, processes, or technology.

    Prerequisites:
    Successful completion of the first three semester of the Industrial Electricity/Electronics program

    Co-requisites:
    TECH 2980 - Technical Co-op and  concurrent enrollment in OR successful completion of ENGL 1010 - English I with a “C” or better

    Credits: 2

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lesson hrs/week

  
  • ELTR 2975 - Technical Research II


    ELTR 2975 Technical Research II provides the student with an understanding of the critical thinking processes and work skills that are used to identify a project, organize a solution, identify and obtain materials, and complete a project.

    Prerequisites:
    ELTR 2965 - Technical Research I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.

    Co-requisites:
    Concurrent enrollment in OR Successful completion of ENGL 2010-Technical Writing

    Credits: 5

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture/lab hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 0100 - English for International Students


    This is a preliminary course for students who need additional preparation before entering the ENGL 1210 / ENGL 1220 sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    TOEFL placement exam score into Level 2

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 0510 - Basic Reading I


    This course is designed to help the student learn and apply active reading strategies, improve reading comprehension, read in several content areas, demonstrate comprehension by writing summaries, use critical thinking skills to write effective responses to reading selections and improve study skills and test taking skills.

    Prerequisites:
    COMPASS score of Level 0 or Level 1 (0-58).

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 0520 - Basic Reading II


    This course is designed to help the student improve reading comprehension and critical thinking, read narrative, expository, and persuasive texts, write appropriate summaries of reading selections, write effective responses to reading selections using analysis and interpretation and employ library resources to research information.

    Prerequisites:
    COMPASS score of Level 2 (59-74)

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 0600 - Basic Writing I


    This course is designed to provide instruction in basic writing and includes study of the writing process and the conventions of written and spoken language. The course covers the understanding and development of clear paragraphs that demonstrate correct sentence structure and use a variety of sentence types including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Students will learn to create clear topic sentences that can be developed into concise paragraphs.

    Prerequisites:
    COMPASS score of Level 0 or Level 1 (0-58) on the writing portion of the exam

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 0610 - Basic Writing II


    This course is designed to follow ENGL 0600 Basic Writing I. This course helps the student learn to apply skills learned in Basic Writing I, to write clear paragraphs, to use appropriate third-person voice for academic writing, and to learn to write a simple essay that uses a multi-paragraph structure to develop a clear argument. 

    Prerequisites:
    COMPASS score of level 2 (59-74) or a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0600

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 1010 - English I


    Students learn college-level essay writing that employs logical and critical thinking, strong organization, and the expression of ideas through academic language.

    Prerequisites:
    English Placement Exam score of Level 3 or a “C” or better in ENGL 0610

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    Comments: Course must be completed with a grade of C or better

    General Education Requirement: Basic Writing
  
  • ENGL 1020 - English II


    This continuation of ENGL 1010 emphasizes studying and writing about literature. Students learn to use the library, to do research, to analyze literature and to write literary and critical essays.

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

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
  
  • ENGL 1050 - Introduction to Film Studies


    This is a humanities course that covers major concepts of film study through films, discussions, lectures, and readings. The intersections between film and literature will also be explored.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of, or enrollment in, ENGL 1010 or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Humanities / Visual and Performing Arts
  
  • ENGL 1080 - Introduction 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.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of, or enrollment in, ENGL 1010 English I or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hours/week

    Cross-listed: WMST 1080, SOC 1080, HUMN 1080

    General Education Requirement: Social & Behavioral and Global Diversity
  
  • ENGL 1210 - English I for International Students


    Designed for students whose native language is not English, this course emphasizes development of oral proficiency, oral patterns, oral and silent reading skills and writing. The course fulfills ENGL 1010 requirements for ESL students.

    Prerequisites:
    Passing score on Placement Exam

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 1220 - English II for International Students


    Developing self-sufficiency in English pattern recognition and creation, vocabulary and in reading and writing skills are the objectives of this advanced course for those whose native language is not English. This course fulfills ENGL 1020 requirements for ESL students.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1210 - English I for International Students with a grade of “C” or better.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 2010 - Technical Writing


    Technical Writing I is a lower-division college-level composition course designed to apply the principles of writing in a technical/industrial/ scientific context. The course will also fulfill the English II requirement. In certain programs of study, students will concentrate on their specific fields of study or interest. The course stresses writing, research methods and documentation. English 2010 fulfills the requirement for a WB writing course for Universities Studies at the University of Wyoming.

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

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
  
  • ENGL 2030 - Critical Reading & Writing


    Critical Reading & Writing provides students practice and guidance in applying critical reading strategies to various types of expository texts. In addition to analyzing material, students also will appropriate rhetorical features for writing tasks such as proposals and position papers. English 2030 fulfills the requirement for a WB writing course for Universities Studies at the University of Wyoming.

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

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
  
  • ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Fiction


    This course is an English elective that provides students with an introduction to the techniques for writing fiction. It covers narrative, flash fiction, dialogue, character development, plotting and description,  among others.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 2060 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction


    This course provides opportunities for learning the techniques of creative non-fiction.

    Prerequisites:
    Students must be cncurrently enrolled in, or have already taken ENGL 1010.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 2080 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry


    This course analyzes forms of poetry and stresses the practice of creative writing, especially poetry, at an introductory level.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1010 - English I or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

  
  • ENGL 2130 - Literature and the Fine Arts


    This course is a Humanities course that centers on literature with analogous examples drawn from painting, sculpture, architecture and music. This course focuses on the variety of ways in which people perceive, evaluate and interpret reality. 


    Prerequisites:
    Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 or instructor consent

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Humanities / Visual and Performing Arts
  
  • ENGL 2150 - World Literature II: Masterpieces of Modern Lit.


    This study of representative classics in Russian, European and American literature from the beginning of the realistic period to the present emphasizes analysis and critical thinking to achieve an overview of the major philosophical, historical and social changes of the period. Offered at the discretion of the division.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1020 - English II or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity
  
  • ENGL 2200 - Literature of the Holocaust


    This course focuses on literature about the Holocaust of World War II.  The literature represents various individual experiences and recall of this historic event.  Attention in given to an understanding of the historical background, the events of the Holocaust, the impact of those events, contemporary issues involved with the Holocaust, and critical responses to the readings.

    Prerequisites:
    ENGL 1020 - English II, ENGL 2010 - Technical Writing, or ENGL 2030 - Critical Reading & Writing with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity
  
  • ENGL 2250 - Women in Literature I


    This course will explore themes, patterns, literary conventions and topics in work by female writers and will examine women’s motivation for writing. Through reading, writing and discussion the student will gain insights into what women wrote, why they wrote and how their writings have been influenced by society. Offered at the discretion of the division.

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

    Credits: 3

    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week

    General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
 

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