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GEL 0000 - General Electives
1000 and 2000 level courses
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GEOL 0000 - Any course from the GEOL department
Choose any course from the GEOL department.
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GEOL 1038 - Cave Geology and Exploration
This course provides students with practical experience exploring and mapping carbonate cave systems. Topics will also include the origin and development of karst landforms, karst caverns, and speleothems, identification of carbonate rock types and associated fossils, and an overview of the scientific research that has been conducted on these caves. Participants will gain knowledge and experience in techniques used to navigate and map complex cave systems as well as rope systems used to safely and effortlessly descend into and ascend out of a vertical cave system.
Prerequisites:
instructor consent required
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 lecture/lab hours
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GEOL 1070 - The Earth: Its Physical Environment
This course discusses selected topics from geology, astronomy and meteorology illustrating fundamental concepts, processes, products and the interrelationships among them. Emphasizes nature of science and relationship between selected topics and society. Primarily for elementary education majors (who should also enroll in EDCI 1450 concurrently), this course may be used as a laboratory earth science course for other non-science majors and general studies students.
Co-requisites:
EDCI 1450 – Earth Science for Elementary Education
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours + 2 lab hours per week
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
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GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology
An introduction to the nature of the Earth and its land forms, this class includes study of minerals, rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics. Field studies of local geologic forms will complement classroom work.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab/disc hr/week plus at least 15 hrs arranged field trips
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
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GEOL 1200 - Historical Geology
The course covers the basic concepts of interpreting earth history and surveys the sequence of life records by the fossil record, and the physical evolution of North America.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab/disc hr/week plus at least 15 hrs arranged field trips
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
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GEOL 1470 - Environmental Geology
This course provides a geologic perspective of mankind’s interaction with Earth. Topics include a detailed assessment of the major environmental health and safety hazards associated with natural geologic processes and materials, mankind’s exploitation of soil, water, energy and mineral resources, and hazardous and sanitary waste disposal. Solutions to these major environmental health and safety hazards will be explored. Laboratory sessions will build skills in the identification and description of geologic materials, map reading and interpretation, project-based soil and water data collection techniques for field and laboratory, and local field trips.
Prerequisites:
GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology with a grade of “C” or better AND MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra or math placement exam score of Algebra 66 or higher.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
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GEOL 2002 - Field Methods in Paleontology
This course provides field instruction of basic techniques in paleontology. The course includes exploration, excavation and documentation of vertebrate fossils in Northern Wyoming with special emphasis on late Jurassic dinosaurs. Students will participate in reconnaissance to locate new sites, learn techniques in excavation of dinosaur bones in a large bone quarry and learn how to document such specimens. Summers only.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs, 25 field hrs
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GEOL 2080 - General Field Geology
This introduction to the principles of geologic field studies includes lecture/discussion, lab work and field trips. The major emphasis is upon examination, description, and interpretation of outcrops, geologic structures, and landforms. Preparation of topographic and geologic maps and reports is included. Labs involve a variety of structural problems in the Rocky Mountain West. This course is designed to give the student field experience in geology. Offered summers only.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs, 16 field hrs
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
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GEOL 2330 - Evolution & Extinction of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs reigned as the dominant group of terrestrial animals for nearly 150 million years - an unimaginably long time by human standards. The extinction of most dinosaurs 65 million years ago allowed the radiation of mammalian lineages. What are dinosaurs? Why did they prosper so long and why did they become extinct? This course will examine current ideas and controversies regarding dinosaur evolution, extinction, paleoenvironments, and physiology.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
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GEOL 2460 - Field Studies: Dinosaurs
This course is an introductory summer field course on dinosaurs. Students are provided field studies of dinosaurs with classroom lectures on up-to-date study of topics concerned with classification, evolution, phylogeny and field methods of paleobioenvironments. Other topics covered in this time, paleobiogeography, field methods and excavation skills.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 2 field hrs/week
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GERM 1010 - 1st Yr German I
This introductory course primarily emphasizes listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are also developed.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language
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GERM 1020 - 1st Yr German II
This course further emphasizes listening and speaking skills, while developing reading and writing skills.
Prerequisites:
GERM 1010 - 1st Year German I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language
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HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I
This course is an introductory study of Western Civilization that includes a study of Greek and Roman Civilizations, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance and Reformation. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which those civilizations have influenced and contributed to the world today. The class studies the ways in which human societies share common ethical, moral, and political choices and the consequences of the options each civilization chooses. We will focus on understanding the zeitgeist (spirit of general feeling) of “Western” peoples from Pre-history through the Reformation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity
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HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II
This course is an introduction to Western Civilization including a study of the rise of European nation states and the English, French, American, and Russian Revolutions. The class explores the major shifts that occur as a result of the Industrial Revolution and European colonialism. The class ends up with an exploration of the causes and consequences of the Great War and World War II.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity
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HIST 1210 - US History I
This course is a lecture/discussion course beginning with the European discovery of the America’s through the U.S. Civil War.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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HIST 1211 - US to 1865
This course examines the historical development of the United States from the earliest explorations through the Civil War. The course identifies the impact migration has had in the formation of the society of the United States. The course investigates the events and individuals that have impacted the history of the United States during this time period. It summarizes how the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural forces influence history and international affairs. It explores the major principles of the US and Wyoming Constitutions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: WY & US Constitutions
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HIST 1220 - US History II
Major developments in the growth of modern America from the Civil War to the late 20th century are covered. These themes include: constitutional changes, immigration and labor issues, reform movements as well as intellectual and social movements, major wars and foreign policy. This class explores the development of the United States from the Civil War period to the present. It emphasizes social and civil rights movements, immigration and the causes and consequences of emerging U.S. foreign policy from 1890 through the war in Vietnam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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HIST 1221 - US from 1865
This course surveys United States history from the Civil War to the present. It meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing for instruction in the provisions and principles of the constitutions of the United States and of Wyoming. Students cannot receive credit for both HIST 1220 and HIST 1221.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: US and Wyoming Constitutions Requirement
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HIST 1251 - History of Wyoming
A survey course that encourages an understanding of Wyoming history and Wyoming’s relationship with the West, as well as to the rest of the nation. The class will begin with a study of the first people in Wyoming and then move on through the 20th Century. This broad survey will include a discussion of the various ethnic groups that influenced Wyoming’s history, as well as discussion of Wyoming’s unique environment, economy, culture, social structure and self-image. An important component of the class will be a discussion of the Wyoming and the U.S. Constitutions, and how those documents have influenced Wyoming history.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: US and Wyoming Constitutions
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HIST 1330 - World Civilization II
This course is an introductory study of world civilizations from the Age of Discovery until the present. It is concerned with each major region of the world, people as well as nations, culture, religion, politics, philosophy and science. The overall context is one in which the connection between people and places is highlighted.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
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HIST 1425 - History of Rock Music
This course examines the historical, musical, and socioeconomic development of rock music from its origins to today. Major stylistic trends, performers, producers, and songwriters are studied. Emphasis is on the development of tools for critical thinking and intelligent listening. No prior musical experience is assumed.
Prerequisites:
None
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture credits/week
Cross-listed: MUSC 1425
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HIST 2051 - Music History Survey I
This course examines the music and aesthetics of Western art music from Antiquity through the Baroque era. Major composers and their works are put into historical context. Critical listening, thinking and analytical skills are developed.
Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: MUSC 2050
General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts
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HIST 2290 - History of North American Indians
This class studies Native American history from the late 19th century through the 20th century. During the semester, the class will consider Indian political, social, legal, and economic continuity and change. The class will also consider the ways in which Indian people have experienced and responded to times of dramatic change.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
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HLED 1006 - Personal & Community Health
This course is designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of personal and community health issues. Topics covered include mental health, dietary practices, physical wellness, prevention strategies, and disease risk reduction and control.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HLED 1221 - Std 1st Aid & Safety
Students learn examination procedures and first aid care for victims of accidents or sudden illness when medical assistance is not immediately available. Accident prevention is also covered. Completion leads to CPR certification.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
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HLED 1270 - Personal Wellness
This course provides an introduction to wellness concepts. Students will have the opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge that will help them actively pursue a wellness lifestyle. The combination of this lecture course and an activity course provides a balance between the development of wellness concepts and physical activity. Students gain an understanding of the impact physical inactivity has on health. This course provides the information and experience that will enable students to make informed decisions about their personal health as it relates to quality of life and longevity.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Comments: Students wishing to satisfy the Health and Wellness requirement must also successfully complete an approved physical activity.
General Education Requirement: Health / Wellness
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HLED 2000 - Fitness Assessment & Testing Specialist
Students will receive necessary instruction to satisfy YMCA certification requirements in Health and Fitness Leadership, Exercise Instruction, and Fitness Specialist. The course will introduce students to the principles of fitness and the methods used in assessing differing levels of individual’s fitness. Students will also implement appropriate assessment tools in a practical setting.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HLED 2020 - Health Promotion
Fundamental health promotion principles for living a healthy life are examined in this course. Concepts include holistic health; philosophy of health promotion, protection and disease prevention; national public health issues and initiatives; self-leadership and self-management; principles of change; action plan process; life and health coaching. Best practices are emphasized. The focus is on personal wellness, with applications to other individuals, families, groups, and communities. This course addresses ethical, cultural, rural, and inter-profession factors. Theory acquisition and application activities are provided.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
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HLED 2820 - Applied Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
This course examines common principles of Pathophysiology which can be generalized to different systems and disease processes. Pharmacologic management of disease is addressed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of the therapeutic as well as adverse effects of major drug categories. Clinical aspects of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology are emphasized. This course is designed to provide a foundation for students pursuing health science degrees.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1050 - Medical Terminology, ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and ZOO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab or instructor consent.
Co-requisites:
ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and ZOO 2022 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2009, HLED 2820 was listed as HLTK 1820 - Applied Pharmacology / Pathophysiology
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HLTK 1000 - Calculations for Health Care
Calculations for Health Care is a comprehensive review of basic arithmetic, an introduction to the metric and apothecary systems and to computation of medication dosages.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
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HLTK 1560 - Introduction to Health Professions
This course introduces health profession fundamentals. United States health care systems and health profession career pathways are explored. Competencies and standards for providing client/patient-centered care include leadership, professional characteristics, roles, responsibilities and wellness; ethical and legal issues; effective communication and interprofessional collaboration; medical terminology and math; safety and quality improvement measures; health informatics, the scientific process and evidence-based practice. A health profession portfolio is developed.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
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HLTK 1570 - Therapeutic Massage
This course will teach the student how to give a general massage with specific areas of the body accentuated, such as head, back and feet and their related maladies as well as treatment protocol.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HLTK 1630 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This basic life support course ensures that participants accurately learn the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This course includes a review of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on respiratory and cardiac functions. Successful completion leads to certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
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HLTK 1670 - Emergency Medical Responder
This course provides fundamentals and training for the pre-hospital emergency care provider. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive Wyoming State certification from the Department of Health Emergency Medical Services as a First Responder. The purpose of this course is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care on scene of illness or injury.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
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HLTK 1690 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic
HLTK 1690 offers a rigorous approach to emergency care. The course follows the State of Wyoming Emergency Medical Services Guidelines for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Successful completion of the course also leads to certification by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 hours lecture/lab per week; 25 hours practicum per semester
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HLTK 1720 - Massage Therapy Techniques I
This course, the first of two-semester hands- on technique series, provides the foundation skills for Massage Therapy (MT). It comprehensively covers techniques and sequencing for Swedish Massage (a basic approach to massage) and introduces Neuromuscular Massage (a more technical and thorough form of MT) Appropriate documentation of clients’ histories, therapy sessions and post-session assessments is covered.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1730 - Massage Therapy Principles, Ethics & Business
This course focuses on theory and standards important in the practice of Massage Therapy (MT). The course presents the history of MT around the world as well as its current forms. The course provides instruction in potential pathologies (injuries, traumas, and cumulative/chronic stress conditions), their indications/contraindications in terms of appropriate MT modalities, and the therapies’ effects on the pathologies. Therapist client ethics and the legalities of practicing MT are also discussed. A comprehensive business plan is developed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1740 - Massage Therapy Ergonomics
This course focuses on adapting working conditions and techniques to protect the massage therapist from somatic dysfunction due to incorrect repetitive movements and postures. Some discussion of teaching rudimentary ergonomics to clients is also included.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
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HLTK 1750 - Massage Therapy Techniques II
This course, the second of a two-semester hands-on technique series, offers comprehensive coverage of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. In addition to systematic assessments, protocols and sequencing for all parts of the body, the course will cover breathing dynamics, detailed postural assessment, introductory kinesiology, sports massage techniques, lymphatic drainage, and integration of different modalities in a client centered MT setting.
Prerequisites:
HLTK 1720 - Massage Therapy Tech I and HLTK 1730 - Massage Therapy Principles & Ethics
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1760 - Relaxation Techniques
This course covers several types of relaxation methods (breathing, meditation, visualization, and movement) and how they can be integrated. It includes practicing these stress-management techniques as well as learning to instruct others in them.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1780 - Supplemental Modalities
This course will expose students to various supplemental therapies available in the field of massage therapy and cover the fundamentals of these modalities. It is also designed to appeal to professional massage therapists in the community who may need to maintain their certification status. However, enrollment priority will be given to students in the certificate program. Examples of some current modalities are: T’ai Chi, aromatherapy, reflexology, canine massage, and infant / pregnancy massage.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1785 - Supplemental Modalities II
This course will expose students to a particular modality of therapy available in the field of bodywork. One modality will be emphasized for the semester. It will cover the fundamentals, applications, and contraindications of the modality. This course will also be available to certified massage professionals that would like to learn a new skill or need additional training to maintain their certification status. Enrollment priority will be given to students in the program. Each semester will focus on one modality, with subsequent semesters offering a new modality. Examples are: advanced neuromuscular technique, Asian bodywork and Reiki.
Prerequisites:
Certification of Completion in Massage Therapy or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/week
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HLTK 1820 - Applied Pharmacology/Pathophysiology
This is a semester course designed to give massage therapy students a foundation in pharmacology and pathophysiology and to apply that information to the discipline of massage therapy. This course is required for the AAS degree in Massage Therapy.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HLTK 1970 - Massage Therapy Clinical
This practicum provides exposure and experience in applying Massage Therapy (MT) principles, protocols and techniques in a professional MT setting.
Prerequisites:
HLTK 1730 Massage Therapy Principles, Ethics & Business, HLTK 1720 Massage Therapy Techniques I AND HLTK 1740 Massage Therapy Ergonomics
Co-requisites:
HLTK 1750 - Massage Therapy Techniques II
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 lab hrs/week
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HLTK 2970 - Supplemental Modalities II Clinical
This course implements the principles and techniques of the specialty modality learned in HLTK 1785 - Supplemental Modalities II.
Prerequisites:
HTLK 1785 - Supplemental Modalities II
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1010 - Gateway to Student Success
This course is designed to increase students’ success in college by assisting them in obtaining skills necessary to reach their education objectives. Topics include study skills, personal learning style, goal setting, test taking, academic and student services available on campus, time management techniques, career and educational planning, financial planning and money management, relationship development and effective communication, physical and mental health, and self-adjustment concerns.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
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HMDV 1025 - Introduction to Online Learning
This course is designed for students new to online learning or NWCCD’s learning management system. Topics include: assessing ones ability to succeed in the online learning environment; ensuring adequate knowledge of and access to technology necessary for successful online learning; and demonstrating effective use of learning management system tools such as logging into a course, navigating an online course, communicating with instructors and other students, locating and submitting assignments, completing quizzes, and checking grades.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
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HMDV 1050 - Study Skills
This course is designed to provide students with study skills information and assist them with college-level work. Students learn and practice techniques in note taking, testing preparation, organizational and other related skills.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1090 - College Reading/Vocabulary
This course may include reading or vocabulary programs or both. A placement test may be required. The course(s) enable students to proceed at their own pace through workbooks, computer-assisted instruction and other material. Students meet with the instructor to decide program(s) will be used.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent AND/OR College Placement test
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1100 - Speed Reading
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to increase their pace of reading without sacrificing understanding. The course is designed for students who have good comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Comments: S/U grading
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HMDV 1105 - Improving Reading Skills
This course is designed to help students develop and strengthen fundamental reading skills in the areas of vocabulary, comprehension, reading rate, study skills and content area.
Prerequisites:
College Placement Test
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1450 - Leadership Through Group Dynamics
This course provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and assists the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s own ability and style of leadership. The course provides the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through study and observation of the application of these skills. The course encourages students to develop their leadership potentials and to engage in productive leadership behavior.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HMDV 1470 - Learning Center Practicum I
These courses acquaint students with the procedures, techniques and flexibility needed in working with adults (16 and over) in an open entry/ open exit adult education and tutorial career.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1471 - Learning Center Practicum II
These courses acquaint students with the procedures, techniques and flexibility needed in working with adults (16 and over) in an open entry/ open exit adult education and tutorial teaching career.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1472 - Learning Center Practicum III
These courses acquaint students with the procedures, techniques and flexibility needed in working with adults (16 and over) in an open entry/ open exit adult education and tutorial teaching career.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
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HMDV 1520 - Job Seeking Skills
This course will give students the necessary knowledge to secure employment. Students will become acquainted with filling out applications, preparing a cover letter, creating a professional portfolio, creating a resume, locating a job, writing a letter of thanks and participating in an interview.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
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HOEC 1146 - Nutrition for Health Care
Intended as a basic course in nutrition for students in health care fields having some knowledge for human biology and chemistry, this course deals with six classes of nutrients, their structure, function and metabolism in the body as well as the recommended dietary intakes and common food sources. Public health and consumer aspects of nutrition will be discussed. This may not be used as a Natural Science elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 0000 - Any course from the HORT department
Choose any course from the HORT department.
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HORT 1200 - Herbaceous Perennials
Flowers, grasses, and other ornamental perennials are an integral part of any natural or man-made landscape. Proper identification of these plant species is a vital tool used by nursery workers, land managers, homeowners, landscape designers, etc. The focus of this course is on the basic principles and hands-on practices needed by a student to properly identify herbaceous perennials growing throughout the United States.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
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HORT 1210 - Woody Ornamentals
Trees and shrubs are an integral part of any natural or man-made landscape. Proper identification of these plant species is a vital tool used by nursery workers, land managers, homeowners, landscape designers, etc. The focus of this course is on the basic principle and hands-on practices needed by a student to properly identify woody ornamentals growing throughout the United States.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
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HORT 2000 - Landscape Management
Landscape management is a 2000-level course designed primarily for students with some background in plant science. The course will integrate theoretical concepts with practical procedures for establishing and maintaining a landscape planting suitable for northern climates in general and Wyoming in particular.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agroecology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 2010 - Greenhouse Management
This course is the study of commercial greenhouse production techniques and facility management.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
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HORT 2020 - Weed & Seed Identification
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of weed and seed identification practices involved in the production of various horticultural and agronomic crops.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
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HORT 2025 - Horticulture Science
The primary goal of this class is to develop understanding and appreciation for the growth, development, production, and utilization of plants.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agroecology
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2008, HORT 2025 was listed as HORT 1100 - Introduction to Horticulture
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HORT 2030 - Landscape Design
This course is designed for students interested in learning the steps and methodology of landscape design. Topics covered will include: landscape inventories, site planning, hardscaping, circulation systems, and the design and drawing process.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 2040 - Turfgrass Management
This course examines the culture of turf with emphasis on establishment, turf varieties, pest identification, and control. Turf cultural practices common to golf courses, recreational fields, lawns, and sod farms will be examined.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 2060 - Turfgrass Management II
This course is a study of the relationship between turfgrass physiology and modern turfgrass management practices. It includes an investigation of the interrelationships among turfgrass species, environmental stresses, and mechanical, cultural, chemical, and biological turfgrass management practices.
Prerequisites:
HORT 2040 - Turfgrass Management I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 2070 - Introduction to Temperate-Zone Pomology
This course provides students with an overview of fruit and nut crop production in temperate zones. Emphasis is placed on scientific and common names, plant adaptation, basic morphology, major cultivars, and markets.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agroecology or instructor approval
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HORT 2080 - Irrigation Technologies
This course involves the study of the sources, measurement, and efficient use of irrigation water and includes selection of pumping plants and power units. Layout and management of surface and sprinkler systems are addressed as well as the study of soil, plant, and water as related to the horticultural and agricultural industries.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1400 - Pre-calculus Algebra
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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HU 0000 - Humanities Requirement
The following courses fulfill the Humanities requirement:
- BADM 2030 Business Ethics, 3 cr.
- CO/M 2150 Argumentation, 3 cr.
- ENGL 1050 Introduction to Film Studies, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2130 Literature and the Fine Arts, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2150 World Literature II: Masterpieces of Modern Lit., 3 cr.
- ENGL 2200 Literature of the Holocaust, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2275 or EDEL 2280 Literature for Children, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2310 U.S. Literature I, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2320 U.S. Literature II, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2340 Native American Literature, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2370 Western American Literature, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2420 Introduction to Short Story/Novel, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2480 Introduction to Drama & Poetry, 3 cr.
- ENGL 2492 Literary Topics, 3 cr.
- HIST 1110 Western Civilization I, 3 cr.
- HIST 1120 Western Civilization II, 3 cr.
- HUMN 1010 Introduction to Humanities I, 5 cr.
- HUMN 1020 Introduction to Humanities II, 5 cr.
- MUSC 2030 Written Theory III, 3 cr.
- PHIL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy, 3 cr.
- PHIL 2220 Logic, 3 cr.
- PHIL 2300 Ethics in Practice, 3 cr.
- RELI 1000 Intro to Religion, 3 cr.
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HUMN 1060 - International Race and Ethnicity
This course explores race and ethnic relations in a global context while covering groups and issues in the United States. The course analyzes the dispositions, traditions, and bodies of knowledge associated with past and contemporary expressions of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. It emphasizes the interdependence of human societies by identifying the conditions, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a variety of cultures. The importance and relevance of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies are examined while ethnic conflicts throughout the world are compared.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: SOC*2350
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences / Global Diversity
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HUMN 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, ENGL 1080, SOC 1080
General Education Requirement: Social & Behaviral and Global Studies
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HVAC 1520 - HVAC Apprenticeship I
This course is the first in a series of four classes required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of heating ventilation and air conditioning, specifically construction and safety. These principles are the foundation of all National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) courses. Topics include safety, math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students a foundation for more technical areas of study.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
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HVAC 1540 - HVAC Apprenticeship II
This course is the second in a series of four classes required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principles are the foundation of all higher level HVAC courses. Topics include commercial air systems, vents, flues, introduction to hydronics, air quality equipment, refrigerant handling, alternating current, basic electronics, intro to control circuit troubleshooting, equipment troubleshooting, heat pumps, installation and maintenance, and duct systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide students a foundation for more technical areas of study.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1520 - HVAC Apprenticeship I
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
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HVAC 1560 - HVAC Apprenticeship III
This course is the third in a series of four classes, required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principals are the foundation for all higher level HVAC courses. Topics include refrigerants and oils, compressors, metering devices commercial systems and trouble shooting of components including electrical systems. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and will provide a foundation for more technical areas of study.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1540 - HVAC Apprenticeship II
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
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HVAC 1580 - HVAC Apprenticeship IV
This course is the fourth in a series of four classes, required for the State Supervised Apprenticeship program. This course provides students with an understanding of basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These principals are the foundation for all higher level HVAC courses. Topics include construction drawings, air balancing, air quality, energy conservation, start up and shut down, alternative heating and cooling systems and supervisory skills. This course emphasizes safe work procedures and provides students a foundation for more technical areas of study.
Prerequisites:
HVAC 1560 - HVAC Apprenticeship III
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
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IMGT 2400 - Introduction to Information Management
This course is intended to introduce the business student to the fundamentals of Management Information Systems. The course covers the role of information systems in managing organizations to make them more competitive and efficient. Specifically the course looks at the organizational and technical foundations of information systems and building and managing systems.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications with a grade of “C” or better or pass a skills assessment at 70% or higher.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2008, IMGT 2400 was listed as BMIS 2000 - Computer Information Systems
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INDM 0000 - Any course from the INDM department
Choose any course from the INDM department.
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INDM 1500 - Fluid Power Essentials
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of hydraulic control and power systems. Topics covered include power units, circuits, cylinders, and valves.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1501 - Advanced Fluid Power
This course provides the student with an opportunity to design, document, construct, and test a fluid power system. Topics covered include schematic development, device construction and proper use, system development, and proper documentation of the project.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1502 - Fluid Power Troubleshooting
This course provides the student with an opportunity to develop the skills required to maintain the maximum operating efficiency of fluid control systems. Topics covered include schematics, device operation and fault description, proper troubleshooting techniques and the safe repair of faulty equipment.
Prerequisites:
INDM 1500 - Fluid Power Essentials or insturctor consent.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1541 - Mechanical Drives I
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical drive systems used in mining, agriculture, industrial and mobile applications. Topics covered include a description of mechanical drive systems such as v-belts, chain drives, spur gears, and multiple shaft drives.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1543 - Mechanical Drives II
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of heavy duty mechanical drive systems used in mining, agriculture, industrial and mobile applications. Topics covered include heavy duty v-belt drives, v-belt inspection and maintenance, synchronous belt drives, lubrication concepts, precision shaft alignment, couplings and heavy duty chain drives.
Prerequisites:
INDM 1541 - Mechanical Drives I or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1544 - Mechanical Drives III
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of bearings used in mining, agriculture, industrial and mobile mechanical drive systems. Topics covered include plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing selection and maintenance, gasket and seals, and advanced gear drives.
Prerequisites:
INDM 1543 - Mechanical Drives II or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INDM 1590 - Fluid Power I
The topics covered in this course are basic theories of hydraulics, hydraulic components, how they work, graphic symbols, hydraulic oils and their filtration, and the basic physics principals of force, flow, inertia, torque and work. Hydraulic systems troubleshooting is also covered.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture/lab hrs/week
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INDM 1591 - Instrumentation Essentials
This course familiarizes students with a variety of sensors, transmitters, and calibration equipment used in modern instrumentation systems. Topics covered include proper setup, calibration techniques and troubleshooting procedures for efficient and effective operation.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
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INET 1550 - Introduction to the Internet
Introduction to the Internet serves as a foundation and framework for learning how businesses and individuals make effective use of the Internet and Internet resources including newsgroups, lists, research, e-commerce, and FTP. The course will include on-line exploration and electronic communication.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1580 - Web Page Authoring
This course teaches Web design using current authoring software programs. Topics include basic Web page development and deployment using scripts, tables, forms, and multimedia. This course involves hands-on Web page creation giving students sufficient knowledge and confidence to design, develop, implement, and analyze professional quality Web sites.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
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INET 1590 - Web Page Design: HTML
The student will learn the importance of learning hypertext markup language (HTML) to create pages and Web sites. The student will use various tags that make up HTML including document tags, basic formatting tags, lists, tables, and graphics tags. The student will also learn to create hyperlinks.
Prerequisites:
INET 1550 - Introduction to the Internet or instructor consent
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1610 - Dynamic Web Graphics: Flash
This fundamental course examines and demonstrates essential elements in creating vector-based interactive and non-interactive Web animation. The topics include keyframing vs. motion-tweening, vector vs. bitmap images, timelines, special effects, and use of plug-ins vs. HTML-only Web pages. The emphasis of this course will be on the principles and practices of traditional animation and how they are adapted to digital animation for the web. Students will be required to make effective animations that can be marketed and delivered through a variety of vehicles, but are most often utilized on the Web. Students will explore the effects that vector based motion graphics have had on internet design, e-commerce, multimedia, and computer interactivity.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications or equivalent courses or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1611 - Photoshop
This course explores the fundamentals of digital image manipulation and its application on the Web as well as in print. Students will use image manipulation/creation software to create images for a variety of purposes and applications. Some of the topics covered in the course are working with layers, making selections, color techniques, working with type, bitmap versus vector images, alpha channels and masks, optimizing file compression for the web, slicing images for the web, and document automation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/ week
Comments: Prior to Summer 2010, INET 1611 was listed as Dynamic Web Graphics: Digital Imaging
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INET 1650 - Web Programming I
This course covers the essential concepts of HTML, XHTM, and XML. Students will begin by developing a basic Web page and move on to developing a basic Web site. Topics include: working with page design, tables, and frames; creating Web page forms; working with cascading style sheets using multimedia on the Web; XHTML and elementary JavaScript; working with objects special effects, windows and frames, and forms.
Co-requisites:
INET 1890 - Introduction to Web Design or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1750 - Cyber Ethics
This course examines the ethical issues citizens face in using technology, particularly the Web. It examines the issues we face as cyber citizens in the information age and the ethical dilemma in our decisions and actions. It is a study of ethics and moral philosophy as a means to provide a framework for ethically grounded decision-making in the information age.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1800 - Web Game Programming
This foundation level course teaches the essential elements in computer game programming. The class utilizes an interpreted computer language, or scripting language, as a web development tool for web-based game creation. The students program computer games that incorporate graphics, sound, and user interactivity for deployment on the web.
Prerequisites:
INET 1610 - Dynamic Web Graphics: Flash or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1850 - Adv Multiplayer Game Programming
This course teaches the essential elements in multiplayer computer game programming. The class utilizes an interpreted computer language, or scripting language, as a web development tool and a multiplayer java socket server for web-based game creation. The students program multiplayer computer games that incorporate graphics, sound, and user interactivity for deployment on the web.
Prerequisites:
INET 1800 - Web Game Programming or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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INET 1890 - Introduction to Web Design
This course explores the design theory and principles of creating quality Web pages. Topics include: Web constraints and advantages, Web versus print, design basics, site purpose, site content, matrix design, accessibility, usability, style, look and feel, fixed versus liquid, liabilities, copyrights, inspiration and trends, and navigation techniques. Students will explore the definitions of good versus bad web design. Students will put theory into practice by designing their own web site.
Co-requisites:
INET 1650 - Web Programming I or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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