NWCCD 2012-13 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]
Courses by Department
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Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 0000 - Any course from the ACCT department
Choose any course from the ACCT department.
ACCT 1005 - Practical Accounting I
This course is for students who need a basic knowledge of accounting procedures. It is not recommended for the potential four-year business major or students who have had a year of high school bookkeeping, but rather for the student who needs a basic working knowledge of accounting.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, ACCT 1005 was listed as ACCT 1050.
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 1006 - Practical Accounting II: Payroll
This is a comprehensive payroll accounting course that covers laws governing payroll, methods of computing wages and salaries, Social Security taxes, federal income tax, withholding, unemployment taxes and journalizing payroll transactions.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, ACCT 1006 was listed as ACCT 1060.
ACCT 1010 - Accounting I
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the role of accounting information in business and the relevance of accounting information in their future careers. It focuses on information communicated by the financial statements and how this information is used in making business decisions across the organization.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, ACCT 1010 was listed as ACCT 2010.
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 1020 - Accounting II
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the role of accounting information in business. It focuses on managerial accounting and the many decisions faced by business in their operations. Students learn various costing tools and the importance of cost analysis in business decision making.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1010 - Accounting I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, ACCT 1020 was listed as ACCT 2020.
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 2110 - QuickBooks
This course covers the major components of a computerized accounting system–general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1050 Practical Accounting I, ACCT 2010 Principles of Accounting I, or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 2410 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 2410 Intermediate Accounting I provides the students with much more in-depth examination of the principles learned in ACCT 1010 Accounting I. Topics include FASB conceptual framework, accounting cycle, net income concepts, ratios, and inventory concepts.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1010 - Accounting I and ACCT 1020 - Accounting II with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Offered Fall semester of even years
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 2420 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 2420 Intermediate Accounting II provides the students with a continuation of topics learned in ACCT 2410 Intermediate Accounting I. Topics include securities, bonds, time value of money, plant assets including depreciate, intangible assets, stocks, and dividends.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 2410 - Intermediate Accounting I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Offered Spring semester of odd years
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 2450 - Cost Accounting
This course is an introductory investigation of fundamental principles of managerial cost accounting, such as accumulation and reporting of accounting information for product costing and standard costing, as well as information and processes useful in planning, decision making and control activities.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1020 - Accounting II with a “C” or better ; CMAP 1755-Spreadsheet Applications II recommended
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Offered Fall semester of odd years
General Education Requirement: None
ACCT 2610 - Managerial Accounting
This course is designed for the student who intends to use accounting data internally as a manager in directing the affairs of organizations. Topics covered include cost accounting departmentalization, budgeting and use of accounting data.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1010-Accounting I and ACCT 1020 - Accounting II with a “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2005, ACCT 2610 was listed as ACCT 2030.
General Education Requirement: NoneAccounting Applications (ACTA)
ACTA 1750 - Income Tax Preparation
This course teaches students how to prepare the basic Federal Income Tax forms, including 1040EZ, 1040A, and the 1040 long form, including itemized deductions such as medical expenses. It is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). It is designed to educate students in teh preparation of the basic and most common Federal Income Tax returns, and to volunteer to prepare those returns in the community.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Agricultural Economics (AGEC)
AGEC 0000 - Any course from the AGEC department
Choose any course from the AGEC department.
AGEC 1000 - Ag Orientation
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the USDA and the services and assistance available to them. In addition, there will be an overview of the U.S. agriculture system and the career opportunities available.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 1005 - Survey of Agri-Management
This course is designed for students who need background in basic agri-business management and records. Topics include business and operations management, agriculture records, and marketing.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 1010 - Introduction to Ag Economics
This course is a general introduction to agribusiness and agriculture economics. The structure of agriculture, basic economic theory, marketing, agriculture policy and international trade are discussed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
AGEC 1100 - Intro to Comp Ag Records Mgmt
This course is an introduction to farm and ranch computerized records management. It covers basic farm/ranch accounting functions including all financial statements: flow of funds, income statement and balance sheet. The course compares cash versus accrual accounting and the benefits of each. The focus of this course is to develop and reinforce accounting and record management principles by utilizing the microcomputer and entering case farm/ranch data.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 2020 - Farm Ranch Business Mgmt
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the business decision making process, financial management and analysis needed in the operation of production agriculture businesses.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 2100 - Advanced Computer Ag Records Management
This course is designed to cover advanced farm/ ranch computerized records management. It includes advanced farm/ranch accounting functions including all financial statements, such as flow of funds, income statement, balance sheet, and change in financial statements will be utilized to evaluate the efficiency of an operation through the use of index and ratio analysis.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 2300 - Agricultural Marketing
This course provides an overview of marketing, market competition and consumer markets as they apply to agriculture. Also included is study of the structure of the marketing system and public policy issues related to marketing.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGEC 2360 - Agriculture Sales
This course presents various aspects of the sales process including: selling success, types of sales questions, creating the selling climate, motivation, attitude, referral prospecting, non-referral prospecting, phone sales, sales presentations and demonstrations, qualifying the prospect, overcoming objections, closing sales documentation and records.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneAgricultural Technology (AGTK)
AGTK 1650 - Farm Power Machines
This course is designed to acquaint students with basic management principles of agricultural machinery. Machine size, horsepower requirements, scheduling, field efficiency, and cost analysis are included.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Agriculture (AGRI)
AGRI 0000 - Any course from the AGRI department
Choose any course from the AGRI department.
AGRI 1010 - Computers in Agriculture
This course is designed to cover basic computer use and terminology for students involved in agriculture. It includes applications of QuickBooks (system software), World (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (data manager), Ranch Vision (projects profits), Perception (agriculture accounting). The class will explore each program and achieve a basic knowledge of computer application in agriculture.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AGRI 2222 - Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture
This course will introduce the most recent advances in, as well as the historical applications of, biotechnology in agriculture. The techniques used to genetically engineer crops to increase crop production and develop novel traits will be explored. Biotechnology applications in animal reproduction, animal genetics, animal nutrition, and animal pathology will be examined. This course also will evaluate the benefits as well as the ethical and environmental ramifications of agriculture biotechnology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2220 - Recombinant DNA and Protein Production
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
Cross-listed: BIOL 2222 - Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture
General Education Requirement: NoneAgriculture Ecology (AECL)
AECL 0000 - Any course from the AECL department
Choose any course from the AECL department.
AECL 1000 - Agroecology
This course is designed to explore the relationships that occur between the soil, the plant community, animals and humans in the process of food production.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
AECL 1100 - Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems
This course introduces student to the food system (production, processing, distribution, retail, and waste) and the concept of sustainability. Class discussions will be based on student reflection of field trips and assigned readings will help students develop their own definition of a sustainable food system.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
AECL 1150 - Perspectives in Sustainable Food Systems
This course introduces students to a variety of perspectives regarding the sustainability of our current food system through viewings of food documentaries and assigned readings. Class discussions will be based on student reflection and comparison of differing perspectives.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
AECL 1470 - Internship in:
The internship course provides students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
Credits: 1 to 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4500 minutes per credit hour
Comments: Instructor consent required
General Education Requirement: None
AECL 1485 - Seminars in Sustainable Food Systems
This course introduces student to businesses and businesspeople that strive toward a more sustainable food system. Invited speakers present seminars on specific aspects of agriculture relating to sustainability.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
AECL 2010 - The Ecological Web: Soils
Soils are a component of all terrestrial ecosystems, and as such influence ecological processes in both agricultural and wild land ecosystems. The focus of the course is on the basic properties of soils such as physical, chemical, and biological which influence our use of soils to grow plants, to support structures, to store wastes, to filter water, and in general to function as a component of our habitat.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AECL 2020 - Ecological Web: Agronomic
A course examining the role of primary plants as primary producers in agro-ecosystems, the application of plant biology to the production of agronomic plants, the management practices that promote sustainable yield of plant products and the concepts of genetic improvement in a lecture as well as laboratory format.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agro-ecology.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AECL 2100 - Integrated Resource Management
Integrated Resource Management is designed to provide a farm and ranch management approach that incorporates evaluating and planning the sustainable use of the natural resource base with human and financial resources for long-term financial stability for agriculture operations.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
AECL 2140 - Food, Ethics, & Sustainability
Students in this course will explore the interconnectedness of food systems and our relationships to them, examine the impact our food choices have on our health, the health of others, and the health of the planet, and consider the ethical and political implications of our current food system and our personal food choices.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
AECL 2160 - Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture
This course integrates the study of theoretical aspects of agricultural sustainability with both field-based laboratory exercises and hands-on learning of sustainable agriculture practices. Students will explore the influence of specific agricultural technologies and land use practices on the productivity of agricultural ecosystems, environmental quality, and human health by examining the environmental science and agronomy of both conventional and alternative agricultural practices.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agroecology
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
AECL 2470 - Sustainable Food Systems Practicum
This course will allow students to apply their academic studies to a coordinated work experience in sustainable food systems. Students will gain hands-on work experience with small scale market gardening or animal production, local food distribution channels, and/or market sales at local farmers’ markets. Students evaluate their knowledge and understanding of sustainable food systems while designing and carrying out an applied research project related to their work experience. This course will culminate with a presentation of their research and work experience as well as the development of a professional resume.
Prerequisites:
AECL 1000 - Agroecology with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 1 - 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2250 minutes per credit hour per semester
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I
This course is designed to give students a broad background in American Sign Language basics. Readiness activities will be conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. The direct experience method, using ASL, is used to enhance the learning process.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lect hrs/ week
General Education Requirement: None
ASL 1510 - Conversational American Sign Language
This course is designed to teach basic functional ASL which can be used in everyday interactions. The grammar and vocabulary of ASL, as well various aspects of Deaf culture, will be learned within the context of communicative activities, role plays, games and class activities. Because this course is designed to teach functional skills for communicating with deaf people, the use of the voice will be restricted.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ASL 1550 - Fingerspelling
This course is designed to allow the student to develop expressive and receptive fingerspelling skill through various classroom drills and activities.
Prerequisites:
ASL 1600 - American Sign Language II or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lect hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ASL 1600 - American Sign Language II
A continuation of ASL I, ASL II is designed for educational interpreting majors and/or foreign language credit. The course provides students an opportunity to develop a stronger grasp if ASL, with increased vocabulary and emphasis on expressive signing skills. The direct experience method, using ASL with no voice, is used to speed language acquisition and to enhance the learning process.
Prerequisites:
ASL 1500 - American Sign Language I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ASL 1700 - American Sign Language III
This course is designed to increase proficiency in understanding and using American Sign Language (ASL), with specific focus on grammatical aspects.
Prerequisites:
ASL 1600 - American Sign Language II, ASL 1550 - Fingerspelling, EIP 1500 - Deaf Culture, and EIP 2510 - Comparative Studies
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneAnimal Science (ANSC)
ANSC 0000 - Any course from the ANSC department
Choose any course from the ANSC department.
ANSC 1005 - Introduction to Equine Studies
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the many horse-related career tracks available and to determine the education needed to be successful in these careers. The course also provides a broad overview of the equine anatomy, nutrition, and management.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ANSC 1010 - Livestock Production
This course introduces students to the principles of breeding and genetics, reproductive physiology, animal health, and nutrition of domestic animals. It studies quality evaluation of livestock product as related to production and marketing where western states beef and sheep production is emphasized.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 1020 - Livestock Production II
This course introduces students to the principles of breeding and genetics, reproductive physiology, animal health, and nutrition of domestic animals. It studies quality evaluation of livestock product as related to production and marketing where western states beef and sheep production is emphasized.
Prerequisites:
ANSC 1010 - Livestock Production
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
ANSC 1040 - Equine Nutrition
This course is designed to give students in-depth knowledge of equine nutrient requirements and how they affect a horse’s performance. This course involves the analysis of equine digestive systems including, metabolic and digestive disorders. The students also evaluate nutritive needs as they relate to feed composition, vitamins and mineral nutrition, and general feeding and management.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ANSC 1100 - Artificial Insemination
This standard, one-week course prepares students for the Wyoming certification exam. Reproductive physiology, nutrition and management are studied. Major emphasis is placed on actual insemination techniques. An additional fee is charged for this course.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 1210 - Livestock Judging I
Scientific methods are introduced for the selection of beef cattle, horses, sheep and swine for the optimum production of livestock in the farm and ranch setting. Livestock form to functional efficiency is stressed throughout the class. Techniques of showmanship, selection criteria and trends in the livestock industry are included, along with trends in consumer demand. Students in this course are expected to be able to discuss the relative merits of each of the animals being evaluated.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 1400 - Equine Anatomy and Locomotion
This course applies the understanding of equine anatomy and physiology to practical horsemanship and farrier science. This course focuses on lower limb anatomy and the interaction of skeleto-muscular systems on locomotion and pathology. Basic farrier theory, including shoe selection and foot and leg care will also be introduced.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hours/week
Comments: $50 course fee
ANSC 1470 - Internship in:
The internship course provides students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
Credits: 1 to 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4500 minutes per credit hour
Comments: Instructor consent required
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 2015 - Livestock Reproduction
This course provides a comprehensive study of livestock reproduction, the single most important economic factor of livestock reproduction. It covers the anatomy, physiology, and endocrine aspects of livestock reproduction. Estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, pregnancy testing, and management systems are covered as well as economic considerations to maximize profits. Emphasis is on cattle reproduction, but other types of livestock are discussed.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2011, ANSC 2015 was listed as ANSC 1015
ANSC 2020 - Feeds & Feeding
This class presents a scientific yet practical approach to the study of feeding farm animals for growth, production, finish, reproduction and work. Elements and constituents of feed stuffs are studied along with the requirements of animals. Students in the course learn to properly balance rations, using a variety of methods. The class emphasizes the use of both home-grown and commercial feed to obtain optimum results.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 2110 - Beef Production
This course provides an in-depth study of the latest techniques of beef production from both a scientific and practical point of view. It includes the economics of production and as well as ways of maximizing profits, using the latest in scientific and management techniques. Financial records, production records and genetic improvement are stressed, including the use of both the animal and the basic production unit. Particular emphasis is placed on Western production conditions, including cow/calf operations, stocker programs and the production of market beef.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 2115 - Applied Techniques in Beef Prod
This course provides students with hands-on laboratories to familiarize students with the principles of beef cattle handling and management.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANSC 2230 - Livestock Judging II
This course is designed to train students to visually evaluate livestock and to verbally justify their conclusions. Participation in local field trips and regional intercollegiate judging contests is required. Participation in national contests is optional and will be limited to qualifying students. The Sheridan College judging team is selected from students enrolled in this course or ANSC 1210 - Livestock Judging I.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
ANSC 2320 - Livestock Health
This course presents a scientific yet practical approach to the study of livestock health. Analysis, diagnosis, and treatment of common livestock diseases are discussed as well as anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is on disease control and prevention primarily in beef cattle; however, other types of livestock are discussed. The course emphasizes common disease problems of livestock in the western U.S. The lab component of this course exposes students to the pathology of live animals. Students observe common diseases, treatments, and disease prevention methods on live animals.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
ANSC 2470 - Internship in:
This internship course provides a means for students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
Credits: 1 to 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4500 minutes per credit hour
Comments: Instructor consent required
General Education Requirement: NoneAnthropology (ANTH)
AIST 2210 - North American Indians
This course is a comparative consideration of North American Indian culture areas at European contact.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
ANTH 1100 - Biological Anthropology
This course covers the basic concepts related to the origin, evolution, and biological nature of the human species. Topics studied include population genetics, related primate species, and basic osteological and odontological principles. Also covered will be interpretation and reconstruction of early hominid lifestyles based on the fossil record.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, ANTH 1100 was listed as Intro to Physical Anthropology.
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ANTH 1200 - Cultural Anthropology
The intricacies, uniqueness and/or universal characteristics of cultures are considered. The history, evolution and comparisons of the sum of mankind’s learned behavior, as opposed to genetically determined behavior, are discussed as well as the relationship of cultural and personal traits.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Global Diversity
ANTH 1300 - Introduction to Archaeology
This introductory course covers the history of archaeological excavation, dating methods and techniques, including a survey of both Old and New World civilizations, major events and sites.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Global Diversity
ANTH 2000 - Linguistic Anthropology
This course provides an introduction to anthropological approaches for understanding language and interpretation within a cultural context, with attention paid to oral languages and preliterate cultures.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a 1000-level ANTH course.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ANTH 2025 - Introduction to World Music
This course explores various aspects of music from a global perspective. The focus is on music styles and traditions from outside the Western canon. Students will actively study music in its cultural context from a variety of geographic areas of the world.
Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: MUSC 2025 - Introduction to World Music
General Education Requirement: Global DiversityArt (ART)
ART 1005 - Drawing I
This course investigates the visual language required in drawing and examines the details of basic formal and procedural means employed in expressive drawing. Black and white media are explored within the drawing assignments.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ART 1005 was listed as ART 1050 - Drawing
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 1010 - Intro Art:Hist & Criticism
Significant trends in the fine and applied arts through the ages are explained and discussed in illustrated lectures, with the intent of broadening students’ views and understanding of art. This course could also serve as an introductory course for art majors.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 1110 - Foundation: 2D
This course concentrates on the basic elements of design with an emphasis on visual communication and problem solving. This course is intended to give the beginning art student an understanding of concepts common to all two-dimensional art forms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ART 1110 was listed as Design I
ART 1115 - Introduction to Digital Photography
This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements are utilized and manipulated in digital photography. In addition, it explores techniques of basic digital image preparation on the computer. Conceptual and compositional problems are assigned and resolved in various software applications.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Cross-listed: CO/M 2400 - Introduction to Digital Photography
General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts (beginning Fall 2013)
ART 1120 - Foundation: 3D
This course concentrates on the basic elements of 3D design with an emphasis on visual communication and problem solving using a wide variety of materials. This course is intended to give the beginning student an understanding of concepts common to all three-dimensional art forms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ART 1120 was listed as ART 1310 - Sculpture I
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 1130 - Foundation: Color
This course concentrates on the basic elements of design with an emphasis on color theory and its use in all aspects of art. This course is intended to give the beginning student an understanding of color as it is common to all two-dimensional art forms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ART 1130 was listed as ART 1120 – Design II
ART 1150 - Photography I
In this course, students become acquainted with the theory and history of photography, the mechanics of camera use, lighting techniques for both studio lighting and existing light sources, photo composition, and all phases of basic darkroom skills including film development and printing.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 1160 - Photography II
This course introduces students to finer, more precise methods of film exposure and printing techniques. Students learn to use the Zone System for black and white photography and study artificial and natural lighting in depth. Color photography is introduced.
Prerequisites:
ART 1150 - Photography I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1178 - Digital Imaging
This course gives an in-depth introduction to the world of “digital” photography and computer imaging with emphasis on developing student understanding and skills with digital image capture and scanning, image manipulation via the PC utilizing Adobe Photoshop software, as well as digital storage and transmission.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1179 - Adobe Photoshop I
This course is an introduction to computer graphics using the program Adobe Photoshop.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1310 - Sculpture I
This course concentrates on a further understanding of three-dimensional design with an emphasis on materials, techniques, and concept used in the many varieties of historical and contemporary sculptural form. Projects are designed to develop conceptual and critical thinking as well as exploring various fabrication techniques.
Prerequisites:
ART 1120 - Foundation: 3D or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, ART 1310 was listed as ART 2320 - Sculpture II
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 1500 - Watercolor I Workshop
Workshop I is suggested for individuals who have never painted or who have not had ample experience in exploring art media, especially watercolor. The course focuses on developing skills in the watercolor media. Students express themselves and their creative potential through styles, media, techniques, materials and practice in transparent watercolor. More advanced exploration may include mixed media and opaque watercolor.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 0.5 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1505 - Watercolor II Workshop
This is a watercolor class for the more experienced painter who would like to achieve more proficiency in the media. Students express themselves and their creative potential through styles, media, techniques, materials and practice in transparent watercolor. More advanced exploration may include mixed media and opaque watercolor.
Prerequisites:
ART 1500 - Watercolor I Workshop
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 0.5 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1515 - Watercolor III Workshop
Prior to fall 2005, ART 1515 was listed as 1520. This is a class for the experienced painter who would like to continue developing media techniques, styles, and concepts related to watercolor. More advanced exploration may include mixed media and opaque watercolor.
Prerequisites:
ART 1500 - Watercolor I Workshop and ART 1505 - Watercolor II Workshop
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lesson hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 1520 - Topics in Studio Art
This course is an examination of a topic in studio Art. The topic is a specific form of expression or technique in Art.
Credits: 1 to 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week or 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2005 - Drawing II
This course, as a continuation of the ART 1005 Drawing I, allows students to further their investigation of fundamental drawing criteria through the use of more complex ideas, materials and techniques. Drawing II is a versatile advanced drawing course which can be integrated into a broad array of artistic disciplines.
Prerequisites:
Prereq: ART 1005 Drawing I with a “C” or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
ART 2010 - Art History Survey I
This is the first semester of a one-year survey which studies ancient, medieval, renaissance, and modern art with special reference to various social, economic and historical factors which motivated and conditioned the early aesthetic forms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II
This is the second semester of a one-year survey which studies renaissance, baroque, cococo, 18th century, 19th century and modern art with special reference to various social, economic, and historical factors which motivated and conditioned the aesthetic forms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 2050 - Life Drawing I
This objective study of the human form, as affected by active and static conditions, concentrates on the use of various black and white media.
Prerequisites:
ART 1050 - Drawing I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2071 - Portraiture I
Students develop accurate skills in portraying a particular person, which is a comprehensive objective study of portraiture using drawing and painting assignments. Anatomic features of the human head are studied for correctness and for what may constitute a “likeness.” A variety of subject matter within the portrait is exercised.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2072 - Portraiture II
This course is a continuation of ART 2071, in which various poses such as three-quarter view, full view, the portraiture in an environment, and the problems involved in these poses are explored. In addition, various exercises in achieving a “likeness” will be a concentration in this semester.
Prerequisites:
ART 2071 - Portraiture I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2090 - Printmaking
This course explores the avenues of image-making afforded by Plano graphic, relief, and intaglio printmaking methods. Students develop ideas and design imagery suited to the unique qualities of the techniques instructed, and are instructed in the historical and contemporary context of the print.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts (beginning spring 2012)
ART 2112 - Graphic Design
This course explores techniques of graphic design preparation from concept, through paste-up and to the printed page, both on and off the computer. This course provides knowledge of basic foundations and principles of graphic design through the solving of conceptual design problems.
Prerequisites:
ART 1110 - Foundations: 2D or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
ART 2122 - Computer Graphics
This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements and text are created and manipulated in current graphic design software programs used in the graphics design field. In addition, it explores techniques of basic graphic design preparation on the computer. Problems are give in various software applications, and graphic design problems are presented as technical examples of production.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Cross-listed: CO/M 2325 - Computer Graphics
ART 2210 - Painting I : Oil
This introduction to painting with watercolor and oil provides students with a basic knowledge of the materials and skills useful for self- expression through painting. Color theory and mixing are stressed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
ART 2220 - Painting II
This course will follow a sequential format of projects that will explore some of the more advanced elements of painting technique. Both direct and indirect painting methods will be explored. In addition, concepts central to how an image is realized from its genesis as an idea to a complete and finished work will be discussed and integrated into the projects.
Prerequisites:
ART 1005 - Drawing I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
Comments: Course serves as a studo core elective for ART AFA program
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2250 - Painting III
Students explore another medium of the series listed under ART 2220- Painting II
Prerequisites:
ART 1050 - Drawing I, ART 2210 - Painting I, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2350 - Metals I: Metalsmithing I
This course is an introduction to fundamental metalsmithing with emphasis on hands-on learning. The student will develop basic skills of forming and finishing silver jewelry, develop sensitivity to the metal and its possibilities as an expressive medium and explore and apply the principles of three dimensional form. Some work with other metals is also included.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2410 - Ceramics I
This course is a studio course which is primarily concerned with the basic elements of ceramic design with an emphasis on visual communication and problem-solving using a wide variety of construction methods including pinch, coil, slab building, and throwing on the wheel. The course relates visual arts content to the social, cultural, and historical context through the examination of ceramic form as found in both contemporary art and design as well as in different cultural and historical contexts. Students will learn the necessary techniques and processes that will prepare them to move on to the next level.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts
ART 2420 - Ceramics II
Development of the basic skills learned in ART 2410 continues, with an emphasis on the potter’s wheel and a further understanding of glaze chemistry and firing techniques.
Prerequisites:
ART 2410 - Ceramics I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2430 - Ceramics III
This is a class for experienced potters, who continue to work on the potter’s wheel, as well as study individual problems with clay, glaze production and firing. Work in raku is included. This course is offered when demand warrants or at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
ART 2420 - Ceramics II or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2440 - Ceramics IV
This class offers students further opportunities to explore the skills and concept in ART 2430- Ceramics III.
Prerequisites:
ART 2430 - Ceramics III
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture studio hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
ART 2500 - Art Portfolio
This course covers the presentation of art works, development of portfolios and resumes, making connections, educational opportunities, exhibiting, art venues, writing about art, and the business aspects of art for the emerging artist.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneAstronomy (ASTR)
ASTR 0000 - Any course from the ASTR department
Choose any course from the ASTR department.
ASTR 1050 - Survey of Astronomy
A one-semester course in descriptive astronomy, composed of three(3) lecture periods and a two- hour laboratory in observational and laboratory astronomy.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Earth Science
ASTR 1150 - Astronomy I: Solar System and Planetology
This course provides an overview of the characteristics and origins of the solar system objects: the sun, the planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Studies also include basic celestial motions, the history of solar system exploration, telescopes, and the nature of light and gravity.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
ASTR 1250 - Astronomy II
This course provides an overview of the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole including cosmology. Studies also include basic celestial motions, a history of astronomy, telescopes, and the nature of light and gravity, and the theories of special and general relativity.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: Earth ScienceAtmospheric Science (ATSC)
ATSC 2000 - Introduction to Meteorology
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of meteorology. Studies include solar radiation, atmospheric structure, global circulation patterns, local winds, stability of air masses, precipitation processes, weather systems and forecasting, severe weather, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric optics, and global climate change.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical ScienceAutomotive Technology (AUTO)
AUTO 1540 - Introduction to Engine Mechanics
This course covers the theory and operation of automotive gasoline engines. Instruction includes classroom activities and applied/hands-on time for proper disassembly/assembly procedures along with correct usage of tools and equipment.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
AUTO 1580 - Basic Auto Maintenance
This course is designed for non-degree students. The class offers students instruction in the basics of automotive maintenance, automotive systems operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and repair, along with the terminology, proper use of tools and procedures required to perform these tasks.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: NoneBanking Studies (BANK)
BANK 1500 - Principles of Banking
This course introduces students who are new to banking to both basic principles and current issues. It takes a practical approach and present an overview of commercial banking from colonial times to the present day, leading students from the fundamentals of negotiable instruments to contemporary issues and developments.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 1700 - Money and Banking
This course covers the topic of money and its basic functions, banking and the economic role banks play, banking regulations, current trends and issues in banking, the role of the Federal government and the application and effects of U.S. and international monetary policies. It will help students understand terminology associated with banking, recognize changes affecting the banking industry, and to understand the role banks play in national economy.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2500 - Law and Banking
This course is a banker’s guide to law and legal issues with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code, bankruptcy, torts and crimes will be covered.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2510 - Law & Banking: Applications
This course is an introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letter of credit, and the bank collection process.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2520 - Supervision
This class is for the supervisor seeking to improve his or her supervisory skills. Students will learn and practice the skills required for success in managing the work of others and effectively handling employee behavior. The differences in being a “boss” and a “subordinate” will be addresses along with common challenges supervisors face.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2560 - Marketing for Bankers
Marketing for bankers looks at what motivates customers to purchase financial services and teaches bankers how to develop a successful marketing plan.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2600 - Consumer Lending
This up-to-date, insider’s view of consumer lending offers essential information about the maze of regulations that govern credit practices and reviews loan processing, cross-selling, and collections.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2610 - Introduction to Commercial Lending
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively service the needs of the financial institution’s corporate clients and contribute to its profitability. The course focuses on the commercial lending process from the initial loan request through collection.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2700 - Economics for Bankers
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of economics. Special emphasis is placed on macroeconomics and topics of importance to you as a banker. The course covers the basics of economic theory and includes examples of the application of economics to banking.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BANK 2930 - Analyzing Financial Statements
This course provides students with a practical understanding of financial statement analysis of a business borrower in order to assess repayment capacity.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneBiology (BIOL)
BIOL 0000 - Any course from the BIOL department
Choose any course from the BIOL department.
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
General Biology is a beginning biology course emphasizing the concepts of the chemical basis of life and its molecular and cellular organization. Nuclear division, heredity, evolution, behavior and ecology are integrated into these concepts.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/wk
Comments: Some instructors may also choose to schedule an hour per week for discussion.
General Education Requirement: Life Science
BIOL 1020 - Life Science
Life Science is an introductory course emphasizing fundamental principles of biology including cell structure and function, genetics, ecology, evolution and organismal biology. The application of these principles to societal issues such as the conservation of biodiversity, overpopulation and global environmental changes, biotechnology and human wellness and disease are also considered. Duplicate credit will not be given for BIOL1010.
Co-requisites:
EDCI 1430 - Life Science Seminar IF an Elementary Education student
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
BIOL 1050 - Medical Terminology for Health Care
This is a variable credit course, which is offered as a one-credit introductory course, a two-credit course, which expands upon the introductory course, or a comprehensive three-credit course. Emphasis is placed upon the ability to identify and synthesize the four word parts (roots, suffixes, etc) as well as analyze, pronounce and spell complex medical terms. The expanded two and three credit course utilizes a specialties approach to enhance the student’s understanding of medical terminology. Additionally, critical thinking skills regarding medical terminology are challenged in a variety of contexts, including the use of various forms of medical reports. Students should consult their advisor to select the appropriate option.
Credits: 1 to 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 to 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 1085 - Field-Based Environmental Science
This course is designed to engage students in the scientific inquiry of environmental problems while gaining experience in field techniques. The course is offered as an entry-level environmental science class for elective credit. Students learn how to design and implement field studies, generate and analyze data, and gain an appreciation of how environmental variables are interrelated on local and global levels.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of high school physical science and biology classes
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hours/week
BIOL 1100 - Introduction to Biotechnology
This course introduces the techniques of basic and applied molecular biology as used to enhance biomedical science, agriculture, and the environment. Applications of the growing field of biotechnology in forensics, paleontology, human gene therapeutics, agriculture, and reclamation are explored.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 1101 - Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures in Biotechnology
This course will introduce the student to the diverse and dynamic field of biotechnology by exploring career opportunities and developing skills in SLOP (Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures). Biotechnology applications, job responsibilities, and bioethical issues will be discussed. Students also will learn how to safely apply common biotechnology laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites:
DVST 0920 - Introductory Algebra with a grade of “C” or a math placement at a higher level.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hours/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 1400 - Project Wet Workshop
Project Wet is a national water education curriculum for teachers. The Project Wet curriculum framework consists of three major areas conceptual, affective, and skills development. The framework is based on current educational research water-related curricula, and national education reform efforts. The Project Wet curriculum crosses many subject areas and focuses on learning about water and the importance of water in our history, in our society today, and in our future. It is designed to be used by K-12 teachers.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2020 - General Biology II
A study of the diversity of life, life cycles, development and evolution of living organisms and their systems is included in this continued introduction to college biology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/wk
Comments: Lab required. Some instructors may also choose to schedule an hour per week for discussion.
General Education Requirement: Life Science
BIOL 2022 - Animal Biology
This course is an integrative course that addresses the evolution, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of animals.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 lab hrs/week
Comments: $30 lab fee
General Education Requirement: Life Science
BIOL 2023 - Plant & Fungal Biology
This course provides an introduction to the diversity of organisms that may be categorized as plants or fungi with explorations of structure and function, genetics and evolution, ecology and conservation, and cultural and technological uses. This course is intended for students who want to gain scientific knowledge about plants and fungi and who may be pursuing careers in biology or agriculture.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: Life Science
BIOL 2050 - Biology of Aging & Human Development
This course provides an overview of cellular, physiological, anatomical, and nutritional aspects of aging, which includes current theories of aging Changes seen with aging for each body system are covered and the distinction of normal versus abnormal aging is made. The interrelationships between biological aging and the psychological, social, and economic factors of aging are discussed.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I or ZOO 1200 - Human Biology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2080 - Biological Psychology
This course introduces biological bases of behavior. It includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. It presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I and PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology
BIOL 2200 - Genetics
The principles of modern genetics are presented with emphasis on the Mendelian basis of inheritance and molecular genetics. Gene structure, regulation and organization are explored along with developmental, population, evolutionary and applied genetics. This course is designed for students in agriculture, behavioral and biological science.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2220 - Recombinant DNA and Protein Production
This course will introduce genetic engineering techniques used in the production of recombinant proteins and novel microbial traits. Students will learn techniques in genetic microbial transformation, DNA manipulation, recombinant protein production, and protein purification. Students will also be introduced to database systems used to organize, track, and share genomic and proteomic information. Issues of quality control, regulation, marketing, and ethical concerns will be explored.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I and BIOL 1101 - Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures in Biotechnology
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
BIOL 2221 - Biotechnology Techniques and Diagnostics in Health & Forensic Sciences
This course will introduce the student to the diverse and dynamic field of biotechnology by exploring career opportunities and developing skills in SLOP (Standard Laboratory Operating Procedures). Biotechnology applications, job responsibilities, and bioethical issues will be discussed. Students also will learn how to safely apply common biotechnology laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2220 - Recombinant DNA and Protein Production
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
BIOL 2222 - Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture
This course will introduce the most recent advances in, as well as the historical applications of, biotechnology in agriculture. The techniques used to genetically engineer crops to increase crop production and develop novel traits will be explored. Biotechnology applications in animal reproduction, animal genetics, animal nutrition, and animal pathology will be examined. This course also will evaluate the benefits as well as the ethical and environmental ramifications of agricultural biotechnology.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2220 - Recombinant DNA and Protein Production
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
Cross-listed: AGRI 2222 - Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2223 - Applications in Plant Biotechnology
This course will examine the past, current, and future plant biotechnological advances and their uses in agriculture, medicine, bioremediation, and energy production. Applications of plant breeding, asexual plant propagation, tissue culture, plant DNA and protein studies, and plant genetic engineering will be explored. Students will learn how to manipulate, propagate, and clone plants and how to produce recombinant products from plants.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2220 - Recombinant DNA and Protein Production
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
BIOL 2320 - Tropical Biology
This variable credit course integrates classroom and on-site instruction to introduce students to the fundamental principles of tropical biology, the natural history of important tropical plants and animals, and their conservation. Students will be introduced to a variety of habitats including several dramatically different types of forest. Field orientation at each site visited includes identification and natural history of the area, area management and history, and cultural considerations necessary for conservation and research in the tropics.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 1 to 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/cred hr
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2400 - Ecology
This introductory course includes general ecological terms and concepts and covers energy flow and cycling in the ecosystem, a comparison of ecosystems, populations, relationships among populations, community structure and succession.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
Co-requisites:
BIOL 2410 - Field Ecology Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2410 - Field Ecology Lab
This introductory course is designed to develop skills of designing a field project, sampling, analyzing data and writing the results in scientific format. Fundamentals of recording field observations are included.
Co-requisites:
BIOL 2400 - Field Ecology
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2465 - Research Problems
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop research skills, identify scientific questions and design a research project in biology.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2470 - Practicum in : Natural Resources Mgmt
This course provides biology, forestry and fish and wildlife majors with practical experience in the management of natural resources. Students are individually placed within the work setting of government agencies and private businesses according to the students’ interests and the availability of projects. Entry into this course is limited to life science majors and requires permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1 to 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 practicum hrs/cred hr
General Education Requirement: None
BIOL 2470 - Practicum in : Veterinary Technology
This course provides pre-veterinary majors and those interested in veterinary technology with practical experience. Students are individually placed with local veterinarians according to the students’ interest and skill level.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 2020 - General Biology II
Credits: 1 to 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 practicum hrs/cred hr
General Education Requirement: NoneBotany (BOT)
BOT 0000 - Any course from the BOT department
Choose any course from the BOT department.
BOT 1150 - Vegetation/Flowers Spring
This course covers the various types of vegetation associated with different geological formations. Within each vegetation type, the different types of flowering plants will be emphasized. The course will emphasize how this information can be used by elementary teachers in their classrooms or by the general public for their enjoyment. This course includes spring to early summer flowers from the foothills to the alpine regions of the Big Horn Mountains.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOT 1160 - Vegetation/Flowers Summer
This course covers the various types of vegetation associated with different geological formations. Within each vegetation type, the different types of flowering plants will be emphasized. The course will emphasize how this information can be used by elementary teachers in their classrooms or by the general public for their enjoyment. This course includes summer flowers in this region.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOT 1165 - Wildflowers of Wyoming
This course provides students with an introduction to wilderness hiking and plant identification. Students explore topics in clothing selection, proper use of outdoor equipment, health and safety, outdoor ethics, plant identification, and habitat classification, as well as the enjoyment of hiking and the outdoors.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
Comments: This course is cross-listed with OEAC 1165.
Business (BUSN)
BUSN 0000 - Any course from the BUSN department
Choose any course from the BUSN department.
BUSN 2000 - International Business
This is a basic course introducing international management, marketing, analysis of international business opportunities and market entry strategies financial operations, the economy and the impact of cultural environments upon decisions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
BUSN 2010 - International Business Practice Firm
Using an international business model, the students work as team members in a simulated business firm in a state-of-the-art facility. The students have the opportunity to perform various business functions (i.e. purchasing, accounting, marketing/sales, finance, human resources) as the firm transacts business with students in other simulated companies both in the US and in other countries. Students are involved in decision making, critical thinking, and team activities.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global DiversityBusiness Administration (BADM)
BADM 0000 - Any course from the BADM department
Choose any course from the BADM department.
BADM 1000 - Introduction to Business
This survey of American business focuses on organization, management, finance, marketing, personnel relations and business regulations, and the inter-relations between business, government and society.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BADM 1005 - Business Mathematics
Students review and develop skills in handling the mathematics of business transactions, including percentages, discounts, interests, profit and loss, payrolls, taxes, and installment buying.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0900 - College Prep Math with a grade of “C” or better OR Pre-Algebra placement score 45-100 and Algebra score 00-39
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: This course meets the Basic Math requirement only for the Administrative Assistant and Hopsitality programs.
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
BADM 2000 - Project Management
This course introduces students to the process involved in planning a project and the tools needed to manage a project. Students explore practical project management techniques consistent with the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK Guide), including key factors that contribute to the success of a project. Upon completion of this class, students will plan, design and assess a business project.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BADM 2010 - Business Law I
The nature, origin, kinds of law and basic principles of the laws concerned with contacts, agency, employment and negotiable instruments are covered.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BADM 2015 - Business Communication & Writing
This course is a study of the principles of effective business communication. Creative, logical, and critical thinking are applied to the planning and preparation of business letters and reports. Emphasis is placed on solving problems through the use of correct and appropriate communication. This Level II writing course (an alternative to ENGL 1020) is designed to prepare students for the real world challenges of communicating successfully in the workplace.
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
BADM 2020 - Business Law II
This course introduces the study of the legal and regulatory environment of business. Course content includes agency, business organizations, government regulation and property law.
Prerequisites:
BADM 2010 - Business Law I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BADM 2030 - Business Ethics
Business ethics comprise the moral standards and principles that guide behavior in businesses and organizations. Business ethics are very important and very often misunderstood. This course will present students with opportunities to investigate, analyze and discuss their own values, organizational culture and ethics, moral decision-making, and professional ethical codes.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
BADM 2100 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
This course is designed for the entrepreneurial person who is interested in starting a business. Emphasis will be on the development of a business plan, including financing, accounting, management, and marketing requirements.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BADM 2470 - Career Internship
The course is intended to provide practical work experience for students seeking careers in all business fields. Students will work as non-paid employees in a local business with supervision by a representative of the business.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 internship hrs/cred hr
General Education Requirement: NoneBusiness Management Information System (BMIS)
BMIS 0000 - Any course from the BMIS department
Choose any course from the BMIS department.
BMIS 2100 - E-Commerce Concepts
This course introduces both theory and practice of doing business over the Internet. This course covers business strategies and the economic foundations that make up the infrastructure of e-commerce dealing with hardware, networks and software. The course also covers the specific technologies and support services needed for typical business applications such as secured payment systems, communications standards and legal issues in the areas of business-to-consumers business-to-business, and intrabusiness. This course describes what E-Commerce is, how it is being conducted and managed, its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1880 - Intro to the Internet OR demonstrate a working knowledge of how to use the Internet
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneBusiness Office Technology (BOTK)
BOTK 1505 - Electronic Calculator
This class covers the operation, skills and applications of printing electronic display calculators.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 arranged lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1540 - Basic Business English
This course is designed to enable the student to write various types of business communications utilizing basic principles of composition, grammar spelling and punctuation. Students will enhance their writing styles by adapting a basic letter style to meet the needs of the reader and the particular situation. Students will learn and use effective editing techniques and use technology to facilitate writing.
Prerequisites:
DVST 0640 - Writing Skills with a grade of “C” or better OR ENGL 0520 - Basic Reading II and ENGL 0610 - Basic Writing II with a grade of “C” or better OR English placement reading score 75-99 and writing score 75-99
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1545 - Business Correspondence
This course covers the basic principles of writing for memos and business communication. Included are a review and applications of punctuation, hyphenation and word division, capitalization, numeration, abbreviations, contractions, misused and confused words and grammar.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1645 - Keyboarding Applications II
This advanced keyboarding course is designed to give students adequate preparation in document formatting for work in office employment. Students will apply previously gained knowledge to office problems on a production basis. Speed and accuracy on production work are emphasized. WordPerfect software and transcription machines are utilized.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1501 - Keyboarding/Word Processing OR 40 wpm keyboarding speed OR instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1900 - Machine Transcription
This course is designed to enable the student to not only operate transcription equipment and to type test, tables, memos, etc., from dictation, but also to develop decision-making and group interaction skills required in a business office.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1501 - Keyboarding/Word Processing OR 45 wpm keyboarding speed
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1955 - Professional Development
This course will enable the student to gain insights into the workplace environment, develop successful communication skills, and develop presentation skills. Students will develop strategies for motivation, time management, and work organization. Students will explore ethical work practices, recognize the importance of customer service, create a professional business image, and develop strategies for career success.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 Microcomputer Applications or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 1965 - Job Search
This course prepares the student to launch an organized job search to maximize employment opportunities for a first-time job seeker or for someone with work experience. Students will navigate the job search process to learn about the workplace and employer expectations, networking and Web resources, the job application process, the interview, and the follow-up process.
Prerequisites:
Keyboarding skills of 20 wpm or better
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hour/week
BOTK 2700 - Shorthand: Notetaking
This course covers notetaking theory and is designed to be beneficial to anyone needing to develop effective skills summarizing, recording and organizing notes effectively for use in a variety of situations. These situations could include taking notes at meetings and lectures, making notes from reading sources and creating outlines for essay exams.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
BOTK 2750 - Records Management
Rules for indexing and filing under alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject systems, and the use of the various systems are discussed. The necessity of efficient and effective record maintenance for a business is emphasized.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 2900 - Office Systems & Procedures
This course is designed to prepare students to perform the operational functions of an administrative assistant, a secretary, a clerk, or any similar position under various names. In addition, the course is to aid students in learning the procedures necessary to function efficiently in today’s offices with their vast array of new equipment, technology, and organizational patterns. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the development of decision making competencies so that office personnel can operate with minimum supervision and exercise good human relations skills.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
BOTK 2970 - Occupational Internship
This course is intended to provide practical work experience for students in the Administrative Assistant Certificate program and A.A.S. program. Applicable business topics will be covered in a classroom setting. Topics include corporate structure, time organization and management, preemployment testing, resumes, portfolios, performance appraisals and business ethics. Students will work at a local business for 12-15 hours per week.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications, CO/M 1030 - Interpersonal Communications and 30 wpm keyboarding speed
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 12-15 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneChemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 0000 - Any course from the CHEM department
Choose any course from the CHEM department.
CHEM 1000 - Introduction to Chemistry
This one-semester course is intended primarily for those who have not had high school chemistry or who feel they need a review. Chemical concepts introduced include atomic theory, chemical bonding, gas laws, stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, as well as a brief introduction to nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1000 Problem Solving with a grade of “C” or better or placement into a higher level mathematics course.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
CHEM 1025 - Chemistry I
The fundamental theories covered are atomic and chemical structure, gaseous matter, bonding and structure, chemical periodicity, solutions, thermochemistry and solid and liquid state properties.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1000 - Introduction to Chemistry OR one year high school chemistry AND MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra OR equivalent math with a grade of “C” or better OR College Algebra placement score 65-100 AND Trig score 00-60.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
CHEM 1028 - Chemistry I Lab
The laboratory experiments introduce basic laboratory techniques along with some quantitative and instrumental techniques. The experiments are designed to supplement and illuminate the principles discussed in CHEM 1025-Chemistry I.
Co-requisites:
CHEM1025 - Chemistry I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
CHEM 1035 - Chemistry II
A continuation of material from CHEM*1025-Chemistry I covering chemical kinetics, heterogeneous and aqueous equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, acids and bases, electrochemistry, coordination and nuclear chemistry and some descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1025 - Chemistry I with a grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisites:
CHEM 1038 - Chemistry II Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
CHEM 1038 - Chemistry II Lab
The laboratory experiments are used to demonstrate some of the principles and concepts discussed in the lecture component (CHEM*1035) of Chemistry II. Introductory qualitative analysis laboratory techniques are developed in the qualitative analysis experiments.
Co-requisites:
CHEM 1035 - Chemistry II
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
CHEM 2300 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry
This course is primarily for non-physical science majors who need an understanding of the basic structures, reactions, properties and synthesis of organic materials, which are associated with everyday life.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1000 - Introduction to Chemistry OR equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I
The first semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. This course emphasizes the chemistry of carbon compounds with particular focus on organic functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Students desiring a one-semester terminal course should take CHEM 2300.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1025 - Chemistry I and CHEM 1028 - Chemistry I Lab
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
Comments: Comments: Prior to spring 2004, CHEM 2420 was listed as CHEM 2320.
General Education Requirement: None
CHEM 2440 - Organic Chemistry II
The second semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. This course continues the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds with particular focus on organic functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Students desiring a one-semester terminal course should take CHEM 2300 - Intro to Organic Chemistry.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
Comments: Comments: Prior to spring 2004, CHEM 2440 was listed as CHEM 2340.
General Education Requirement: None
CHEM 2465 - Research Problems in Chemistry
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop research skills, identify scientific questions and design a research project in chemistry. Course may be repeated for additional credit with instructor consent.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneChinese (CHIN)
CHIN 1010 - 1st Yr Chinese I
This course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The students communicate in Chinese for everyday purposes. The students are introduced to the social and cultural background of China. The course provides an introduction to Pinyin, which is the most-widely used Chinese phonetic system. This courses lays a solid foundation for further study of the language.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language
CHIN 1020 - 1st Yr Chinese II
This course emphasizes the usage of Chinese in a cultural context. This course continues to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The students communicate in the Chinese language for everyday purposes. The students examine various aspects of Chinese culture.
Prerequisites:
Sucessful completion of CHIN 1010 - 1st Yr Chinese I, two years of high school Chinese or instructor consent
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign LanguageCisco (CSCO)
CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1
This is the first of four courses designed to guide the student toward a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. CCNA 1 focuses on networking fundamentals, terminology, protocols, local-area networks (LANSs), wide-area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OIS) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and network standards.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1670 - Local Area Networks
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Summer 2005, CSCO 2000 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking I.
General Education Requirement: None
CSCO 2020 - Cisco: CCNA 2
The second of four courses is designed by CISCO to guide the student toward a CCNA ( Cisco Certified Network Associate ) certification. CCNA 2 focuses on routing fundamentals. Course content will include OSI model, WANs, router components and configuration, IOS and routing protocols.
Prerequisites:
CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2005, CSCO 2020 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking II.
General Education Requirement: None
CSCO 2025 - Cisco: CCNA 3
The third of a four-course series designed by CISCO guides students toward a CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate) certification program. CCNA 3 focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques (Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), intermediate routing protocols (RIP v2, single-area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANS, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN trunking Protocol (VTP).
Prerequisites:
CSCO 2020 - Cisco: CCNA 2
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Summer 2005, CSCO 2025 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking III.
General Education Requirement: None
CSCO 2040 - Cisco: CCNA 4
This is the fourth of four courses leading to the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification. This course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation (PAT), and DHCP. WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, ISDN, Frame Relay Network Management and Otical Networking.
Prerequisites:
CSCO 2025 - Cisco: CCNA 3
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Summer 2005, CSCO 2040 was listed as Cisco: Internetworking IV.
General Education Requirement: None
CSCO 2200 - Wireless Networking Administration
This course offers detailed instruction on the foundation concepts and technologies of wireless data networking. Topics include networking technologies, wireless LAN technologies, implementation issues, basic layers of networking, hardware configuration, and wireless LAN security. Upon completion of this course, students should be prepared to take the Certified Wireless Network Adminsitrator (CWNA) certification exam.
Prerequisites:
CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA 1
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneCommunication (CO/M)
CO/M 1000 - Introduction to Mass Media
This course provides an overview of mass media: newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and film. Students study the historical development of mass media with an emphasis on understanding techniques of expression and the impact on American culture, survey content of mass media, and consider contemporary problems and trends.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Normally offered fall semester
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
CO/M 1010 - Introduction to Public Speaking
This course introduces the material and methods for developing ideas, organizing material, and delivering both formal and informal speeches. The course emphasizes the speaker’s attention to the speaker/audience relationship. It is designed to develop the basic skills needed for making effective oral presentations and for listening effectively.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Communication
CO/M 1030 - Interpersonal Communication
This is an introductory course which presents and applies theories, data and insights into interpersonal relationships, enabling students to make more effective communication choices.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Communication
CO/M 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication
This course is an introduction to the theories of human communication. The foundations of theory, rhetoric, public speaking, as well as the interpersonal, cultural, mass, and organizational contexts are discussed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: offered in spring semester of even years
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
CO/M 2100 - Reporting and News Writing
This course focuses on the development of news sources and the selection and organization of information. This course also includes: types of news, development and trends of journalistic forms, and intensive practice in news-gathering, including primary and secondary research, and writing news.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: offered spring semester
General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing
CO/M 2120 - Small Group Communication
This course is a problem-solving course which involves the investigation of communication behavior in small group situations such as: networks, dynamics, leadership roles, member functions, and decision making behavior. These theoretical aspects of small group are developed through participation in small group activities.
Prerequisites:
CO/M 1030 with a C or better, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: offered spring semester of odd years
General Education Requirement: None
CO/M 2325 - Computer Graphics
This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements and text are created and manipulated in current graphic design software programs used in the graphics design field. In addition, it explores techniques of basic graphic design preparation on the computer. Problems are given in various software applications, and graphic design problems are presented as technical examples of production.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2010, CO/M 2325 was listed as CO/M 2310 Principles of Desktop Publishing
Cross-listed: ART 2122 - Computer Graphics
CO/M 2400 - Introduction to Digital Photography
This course develops a hands-on understanding of how visual elements are utilized and manipulated in digital photography. In addition, it explores techniques of basic digital image preparation on the computer. Conceptual and compositional problems are assigned and resolved in various software applications.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Cross-listed: ART 1115 - Introduction to Digital Photography
General Education Requirement: Visual & Performing Arts (beginning Fall 2013)
CO/M 2471 - Communication Internship
A valuable experience allowing the student to gain professional experience during their academic career. Through working alongside professionals in an area of interest (Public Relations, Journalism, and/or General Communication), the student will gain valuable knowledge and feedback while applying classroom concepts to professional job performance.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required
Credits: 1 to 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 internship hours/week/credit hour
General Education Requirement: NoneComputer Applications (CMAP)
CMAP 0000 - Any course from the CMAP department
Choose any course from the CMAP department.
CMAP 1500 - Computer Keyboarding
This course is designed to teach the student the touch method of typing to learn the alphabetic and numeric keypad on a computer keyboard.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Comments: Prior to Fall 2005, CMAP 1500 was listed as BOTK 1636 Touch Keyboarding.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1501 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy
This course provides students the opportunity to develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding skills that are essential for rapid and efficient means of communicating in both academic and work settings.
Prerequisites:
Keyboarding skills of 20 words per minute
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Comments: Prior to Fall 2011, CMAP 1501 was listed as CMAP 1501 Keyboarding/Word Processing
CMAP 1505 - Introduction to Computers
This is a short course intended to introduce students to elementary computer technology. The course will cover computer terminology, hardware, software, disk management, operating systems, telecommunications, databases and basic word processing.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Comments: Prior to spring 2005, CMAP 1505 was listed as CMAP 1540 Computer and Tech Essentials.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1515 - Document Formatting
This course provides students the opportunity to develop document formatting skills required in both academic and work settings.
Prerequisites:
Keyboarding skills of 30 words per minute
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Comments: Prior to Fall 2011, CMAP 1515 was listed as CMAP 1501 – Keyboarding/Word Processing
CMAP 1610 - Windows I
Windows is intended to expand the student’s knowledge of Windows software. Beginning to advanced features will be explored in this course. Managing a hard drive system, Dynamic data exchange, object linking and embedding, along with optimizing the Windows configuration are included in this course. In addition, running and installing Windows programs and system performance will be explored.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1505 - Intro to Computers or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1615 - Operating Systems
This short course introduces students to the basic functions and operations of modern microcomputer operating systems and the syntax routinely used by the command languages of those operating systems. Fundamentals of disk management, files, directories or folders, batch files, paths, combining files, comparing files, and backing up files, and system tools for disk management will be addressed, along with using Command Line Prompt for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing microcomputer systems.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1670 - Local Area Networks
This course teaches introductory to advanced knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a Local Area Network environment. It is designed to acquaint students with concepts and principles of computer network administration. Concepts include Netware basics, fundamental services, setting users, directory structures, and network security. It also includes server startup and configuration, server protocol support, server memory, print services management, and other related topics.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1615 - Operating Systems
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications
This course covers hands-on application using a suite of software to meet the objectives in industry certification. The major suite applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics) will be presented with a brief introduction to other software package features. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and confidence to work with other microcomputer systems or software packages, and will be prepared for more advanced computer courses.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Recommended 20 WPM or better keyboarding skills
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1682 - Using Computers in Project Management
This course engages students with a hands-on approach to project management software. Students will develop skills to create and administer projects.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 with C or better
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
CMAP 1700 - Word I
This course introduces students to the basic features of a word processing program and familiarizes students with the word processing environment as students plan, create, modify, format and save professional looking documents. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.
Prerequisites:
Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM, test given first day of class.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1701 - Intermediate MS Word
This course introduces students to MS Word’s extensive features as they work with text and illustrations, create Web pages, insert hyperlinks, perform mail merges, work with styles and templates, and share information with other Microsoft Office programs.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1700 - Word Processing I or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1702 - Advanced MS Word
This course introduces the advanced features of MS Word as students work with large documents using the Thumbnail view and Document Map, work with charts and graphs, create and use forms, and customize the MS Word environment.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1701 - Intermediate MS Word or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1705 - Word II
This course is designed to help students become proficient in word processing using a leading word processing package on microcomputers. The course will cover the following word processing applications: headers, footers, printing formats, columns, fonts, windows, line draw capabilities, thesaurus, merging files, mail merge, mailing labels and envelopes, compose, sorting, styles, macros, tables, math and graphics.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications or CMAP 1700 - Word I, or instructor consent.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1710 - Word Process III
Word Processing III continues to build on skills developed in Word Processing I & II. Word Processing III covers advanced features of word processing, focusing on the more complex and complicated functions of a leading word processor including macro programming, advanced usage of styles, sorting, multimedia applications, hypertext and advanced desktop publishing techniques.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1705 - Word Process II
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1715 - Word Processing Applications
This class is designed to give the student general information concerning the hardware associated with computer applications, general information about word processing, and specific information relative to the word processing package. In addition, students do speed drills to improve keyboarding skills and practice basic business correspondence formats and practices.
Prerequisites:
Keyboarding speed of 20 WPM or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1745 - A+ Computer Maintenance
This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, troubleshoot, administer, and repair computer hardware components and operating systems. Topics include system startup, random access memory, hard drives, motherboards, central processing units, power supplies, network cards, printers, form factors, expansion cards, operating systems, viruses, spyware, and diagnostic tools. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take the Comp TIA, A+ Essentials certification exam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1750 - Excel I
This course introduces students to the basic features of a spreadsheet program and familiarizes students with the spreadsheet environment as the students plan, create, modify, format and save workbooks. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel
This course introduces more complex features of MS Excel including ranges, functions and templates, and reinforces skills learned in CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1752 - Advanced MS Excel
This course introduces the student to more advanced features of MS Excel and reinforces skills learned in both CMAP 1750 - Spreadsheet Applications I and CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel, including macros, forms, nesting functions and templates.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1751 - Intermediate MS Excel or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1755 - Excel II
This course helps students become proficient in spreadsheets on microcomputers. This course covers the following applications: mathematical functions, financial functions, logical functions, graphing, data management, and macros.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications or CMAP 1750 - Excel I, or instructor consent.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1800 - Access I
This course introduces students to the basic features of a database management program and familiarizes students with the database environment as they design, create, modify, and format tables and other database objects. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1801 - Intermediate MS Access
This course builds on the basic MS Access skills learning in CMAP 1800 - Database Applications I, including creating advanced queries, complex forms, and complex reports.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1800 - Database Applications I or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1802 - Advanced MS Access
This course introduces advanced MS Access tasks including macros, PivotTables, and using SQL to build and manage queries.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1801 - Intermediate MS Access or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
CMAP 1805 - Access II
This course helps students become proficient in database management. The course covers the following database applications: custom forms, viewing files, queries, file management, catalogs, linking files, and programming.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications, or CMAP 1800 - Access I, or instructor consent
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1810 - Database Applications III: Programming
This course is intended for students to become proficient in programming in database management. The course will cover the following database programming applications: structured query language, using dBase to create applications and creating applications to be used by dBase.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1805 - Database Applications II with a grade of “C” or better OR equivalent knowledge
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1825 - PowerPoint I
This course introduces students to the most popular features of PowerPoint and acquaints the student with the PowerPoint environment as the students design, create, modify, format, and save presentations. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1826 - PowerPoint II
This course covers students’ enhancement of a PowerPoint presentation and integration of PowerPoint with other Microsoft Office applications and the internet. It is designed to allow for flexibility in skill acquisition based on individual needs.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of CMAP 1680 Microcomputer Applications, CMAP 1825 PowerPoint I, or instructor consent.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Average one lecture hour per week.
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1850 - Desktop Publishing I
This course introduces students to the basic features of a desktop publishing program. Students learn how to create documents, newsletters, signs, letterheads, business cards, forms, flyers, and brochures using the helpful wizards. This class also gives students the opportunity to learn more about publication design, including building a design grid using layout guides.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1855 - Desktop Publishing II
This course provides students with background and experience to produce high-quality publications through comprehensive layouts using the desktop publishing program. The study includes formatting text and body copy, designing display headlines, setting up a document, working with the process and non-process color, placing graphics from desktop publishing products, working with tabs and tables, and preparing a design layout for output. By the conclusion, students create professional-looking layouts that incorporate illustrations and bitmap graphics as well as sophisticated presentation of text and typography.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1850 - Desktop Publishing I or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1886 - Outlook
This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Outlook and how it is used to manage personal information. Students learn how to work with and manage e-mail, calendar, appointment scheduling, meeting scheduling, contacts, and “to do” lists that are available in Outlook. It will cover every topic listed in the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist certification.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 1920 - Computer Hardware Maintenance
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to install and troubleshoot hardware devices. Topics include system setup, RAM, hard and floppy drives, data bases, power supplies, I/O cards and diagnostic tools.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1615 - Operating Systems or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 2510 - Multimedia Presentations
This course introduces the technical foundation and general principles that compose multimedia and making effective presentations. Different production techniques for making effective presentations will be covered and multiple delivery platforms will be compared. Students will trace project development from design to implementation and delivery.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1680 - Microcomputer Applications
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 2590 - Maya 3D Modeling and Animation
This course introduces the students to the process of 3D animation, including 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering. Students learn by using an industry-leading 3D tool, Maya.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 2720 - Systems Management
In this course students will learn how information technology provides them with a powerful managerial resource to enable them to make better decisions, manage operations, and gain competitive advantages. Its goal is to help students become managerial end users and participate in developing information systems solutions to business problems. They will make use of case materials in a laboratory setting to reinforce course concepts. This course will provide business students and/or Computer Information students with the background needed to become managers, business leaders and management information specialists.
Prerequisites:
BMIS 2000 - Computer Information Systems or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 2800 - Advanced Web Authoring
This course is designed to enhance a Web site using a variety of authoring tools, scripts, and commands. Topics include creating advanced Web pages, adding client-side script, using dynamic HTML, accessing a database, and publishing a Web site. This course will cover terminology of new techniques and new software available for web authoring. This course will include hands-on applications of web page design and web page authoring, as well as multimedia enhancements to web sites. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to develop, design and implement effective professional quality web sites This course will supply students with the basics and fundamentals to allow them to continue on to industry certification in web page design.
Prerequisites:
INET 1550- Intro to the Internet and CMAP 1885 - World Wide Web Applications or equivalent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CMAP 2970 - Networking Internship
This course is intended to provide practical work experience for students seeking careers in all networking fields. Students will work as paid or nonpaid employees in a local business or other institution with supervision by a representative of those concerns.
Credits: 1 to 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week & 1 internship hr/cred/week
General Education Requirement: NoneComputer Science (COSC)
COSC 0000 - Any course from the COSC department
Choose any course from the COSC department.
COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming from an object oriented perspective. Topics include simple data types, control structures, array and string data structures, algorithm development, and debugging techniques. This course emphasizes good software engineering principles and fundamental programming skill development in the context of a language that supports the object oriented paradigm.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or placement into a higher level mathematics course or instructor consent
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
COSC 1030 - Computer Science I
This course continues the introduction to the methodology of programming from an object-oriented perspective. Through the study of object design, this course introduces the basics of human-computer interfaces, graphics, and the social implications of computing with an emphasis on software engineering.
Prerequisites:
COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I or Instructor Consent
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
COSC 1250 - Fund of Computer Logic & Tech Computations
This course introduces the foundations of logic and computations for computer science. It covers the basics of Boolean logic and circuitry, conversion of number systems, set theory, and Venn diagrams.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2005 - Advanced Visual Basic
This is a course designed to apply the elementary Visual BASIC commands and to develop applications using advanced Visual BASIC programming techniques. These would include file and data management, graphics and animation, menu systems, OLE, Active- X controls and database tools. All of these techniques can and will be demonstrated as Internet applications.
Prerequisites:
COSC 1005 - Intro to Visual BASIC. Lab required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2020 - Linux Fundamentals
This course introduces the student to the Linux operating system. The student will gain actual hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and administering Linux in both a client and server environment, as well as in integrating it with other operating systems. In addition, the student will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to negotiate a Linux/Unixbased computer system by performing a variety of administrative tasks and functions inherent in using any Unix-based operating system.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better; or Algebra placement score 66-100, or College Algebra score 00-64; or higher level math course and complete CMAP*1505-Intro to Computers; or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2025 - Java Programming
This class will teach students interactive programming and applications of the computer language JAVA through lectures of fundamental concepts along with project assignments using object oriented concepts and program structures.
Prerequisites:
Complete or have experience in high-level computer language. Basic Internet knowledge is recommended.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Basic Internet knowledge is recommended.
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2050 - Introduction to SQL
This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology and covers the concepts of relational databases, SQL and SQL programming.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
COSC 2105 - Data Communications
This course introduces the student to the details of data communication. The student will gain knowledge of the relevant terminology related to data communications as well as data communication concepts, hardware, software, LAN and WAN protocols and architectures, and other information necessary to make the student literate in data communication.
Prerequisites:
BMIS 2000 - Computer Information Systems or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2240 - Systems Analysis & Design
This course is a comprehensive explanation of structured analysis and design techniques. Students will use a workbook-style cumulative case that requires them to perform case tasks using structured techniques. The students will use the matrix approach to designing controls when using structured analysis and design.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
COSC 2410 - 3D Java Programming
This course uses Java objects, classes and methods to create 3D models and then manipulate them in a virtual environment. Topics include arrays, nested loops, conditionals, string manipulation, recursion, polymorphism, abstract classes, inheritance, sorting, graphics, sound, and animation.
Credits: 3 credits
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hr/week
Computer Security (CSEC)
CSEC 1500 - Computer Network Security+
This course gives the student foundation-level computer and network security skills and knowledge. The class maps to the Comp TIA Security+ Certification and covers all core domains including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organizational security.
Prerequisites:
CMAP 1745 - A+ Computer Maintenance and/or CSCO 2000 - Cisco: CCNA I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
CSEC 1510 - Hardening Network Infrastructure
This course gives students an awareness of security related issues and essential skills they will need as network administrators in order to provide security for a given computer network. The course deals with protective security technologies including TCP/IP packet analysis, operating system hardening, router security, intrusion detection systems, virus protection, virtual private networks, and disaster recovery.
Prerequisites:
CSEC 1500 - Computer Network Security+ with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
CSEC 1520 - Network Defense and Countermeasures
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of computer network defenses and attacks. Topics include network attacks, defenses, firewall systems, design and configuration, intrusion detection, intrusion signatures, and network security policies and configurations.
Prerequisites:
CSEC 1500 - Computer Network Security+ with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
Construction (CNTK)
CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools
This course provides students with an understanding of safety and planning preventative measurements. The course emphasizes the importance of managing safety, safe tool use, and productivity with equal emphasis. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum certification will be achieved.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1641 - Carpentry Apprenticeship I
This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.
Prerequisites:
Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to fall 2002, CNTK 1641 was listed as 1400.
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1642 - Carpentry Apprenticeship II
This class provides educational components for the Sheridan area State approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.
Prerequisites:
Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1641 - Carpentry Apprenticeship I
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1642 was listed as CNTK 1410.
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1643 - Carpentry Apprenticeship III
This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.
Prerequisites:
Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1642 - Carpentry Apprenticeship II
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1643 was listed as CNTK 1420.
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1644 - Carpentry Apprenticeship IV
This class provides the educational component for the Sheridan area state approved Carpentry Apprenticeship that complements the 2000 hour per year working component needed to meet the yearly requirements set by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming, for apprentices to become eligible to sit for the journeyman’s exam.
Prerequisites:
Students must have the status as a Carpentry Apprentice with an approved Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell County contractor and be registered as a Carpentry Apprentice with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Department of Labor, Cheyenne, Wyoming AND CNTK 1643 - Carpentry Apprenticeship III
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2002, CNTK 1644 was listed as CNTK 1430.
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1705 - Carpentry Lab
This class will run concurrently with all of the major courses of studies in Construction Technology to allow time for students to develop the construction skills necessary to become proficient in the field of construction and to complete the jobs/tasks implemented within the major course studies in Construction Technology.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CNTK 1560 Construction Safety and Use of Tools OR NCCER Core Curriculum Certification, OR instructor consent
Co-requisites:
CNTK 1750 Building Design, Layout, Blueprints
Credits: 3 to 8
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/credit/week
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1750 - Building Design, Layout, Blueprints
This course provides students with an understanding of architectural and construction graphic techniques and written specifications. Emphasis is on residential design/construction and will include site planning, foundations, floor plans, elevations, sections, isometric rendering, lighting/electrical plans, and kitchen plans. Students will learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading and use the blueprint process to generate their own plans. National Center for Construction Education (NCCER) Carpentry Level 2 certification will be achieved upon successful completion of this course.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification or instructor consent.
Co-requisites:
CNTK 1705 - Carpentry Lab
Credits: 3
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1870 - Construction Materials & Methods
This course provides students with a survey of common materials and methods used in building construction. Materials covered include wood, glue, laminated timber, steel, non-ferrous metals, concrete, plastic, and insulations. Emphasis is placed on physical properties, use in construction, and construction techniques for completing the project. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Carpentry Level I certification will be achieved.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 1975 - Materials Handling & Construction Equipment
This course provides students training on moving and storing all types of materials and products in the construction industry including machines, equipment, and systems.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use Tools
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 2510 - Construction Estimating
This course is an introduction to the detailed and challenging profession of construction estimating. Students will learn how the wide range of construction materials, construction methods, and business practices impact the overall cost of a construction project.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use of Tools, OR NCCER Core Curriculum certification, OR instructor consent CNTK 1560 - Construction Safety & Safe Use Tools
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CNTK 2520 - Project Supervision
This course provides students with the leadership skills needed in conjunction with the technical skills already acquired to move into foreman and supervisor roles in the construction industry.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, CNTK 1560-Construction Safety and Use of Tools, core curriculum, or instructor approval.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneCounseling (CNCL)
CNSL 2340 - Theories of Counseling
This course explores the study and critical analysis of the major counseling theories and elements of effective psychotherapy as they apply to the counseling process.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology with a grade of C or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
CRMJ 0000 - Criminal Justice Math Requirement
Choose one of the following:
MATH*1000-Problem Solving
MATH*1500-Applied Math
MATH*1400-Pre-Calculus Algebra
Credits: 3
Comments: Students planning to transfer to Chadron State College should take either MATH*1000-Problem Solving or MATH*1500-Applied Math. Other students may take any math course that fulfills the AAS requirement.
CRMJ 1510 - Law Enforcement Procedures
An in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish law enforcement duties and requirements.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, CRMJ 1510 was listed as Police Procedures I.
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1520 - Law Enforcement Operations
An in-depth examination of the complexity and multi-dimensional aspects of the law enforcement role and career; law enforcement discretion; law enforcement values and culture in modern America. The role and functions of law enforcement in occupational, social, political, and organizational context is examined.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2004, CRMJ 1520 was listed as Police Science II.
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1550 - Community Relations
Students consider community relations problems in law enforcement and learn means of establishing cooperation to solve them.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1560 - Introduction to Security
This course explores the role of private security in America. An overview of the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of private security and its role in a modern society is presented. Details of personnel, document, and physical security in proprietary and governmental institutions will be addressed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1605 - Traffic Accident Investigation
This course will give students a working knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved and expertise required of the professional police officer in motor vehicle traffic investigation in his/her attempt to determine in a professional way if the causes of an accident are related to highway engineering, vehicle design, driver qualifications, training, or physical conditions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I
This introduction to modern firearms considers the moral and legal aspects of weapons use as well as the latest thinking on police arms. The course also provides one-on-one field training in the use of these weapons.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Students are required to pay an ammunition charge.
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 1705 - Advanced Firearms
The first portion of this course gives students further experience in the proper handling and use of a variety of weapons, including shotguns, high-powered rifles and automatic weapons, as well as side-arms. The second segment of the course introduces the fundamentals of combat shooting, including night fire, use of available cover, barricade shooting, reduced target courses, shoot-don’t shoot exercises, and experimental courses of fire.
Prerequisites:
CRMJ 1700 - Firearms I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Students are required to pay an ammunition charge.
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2110 - Judicial Functions
This course examines the criminal court system and criminal process with an analysis of the major judicial decision-makers and courtroom working group, i.e., prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and the discretionary aspects of adjudication.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course is an overview of law enforcement, courts, and correctional agencies within the American criminal justice system. It examines the function, inter-relationship, sub-systems, roles and responsibilities within each component of the system. The nature, theories, and causations of crime are introduced to the student.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: POLS 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2125 - Forensic Psychology
This course focuses on the production and application of psychological knowledge and research findings for the civil and criminal justice systems. The student explores criminal profiling, crime scene investigations, psychology of crimes and delinquency, “victimology” and victim services, psychological assessments, mental disorders, and correctional psychology.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles with a grade of C or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: PSYC*2125
CRMJ 2150 - Introduction to Victimology
This course focuses on the criminal justice system’s treatment of crime victims, victim programs and services, and the impact of victimization on individuals and communities. An overview of victim assistance programs, victim remedies, and victim rights, including civil and criminal solutions, will be presented.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2160 - Domestic Violence
This course examines the theories, issues, legal strategies and intervention applicable to abuse in intimate relationships.
Prerequisites:
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles and SOC/CRMJ 2400 - Criminology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2170 - Violence Against Children
This course is an in-depth study of the various forms of abuse and neglect of children. The focus will be on the legal system, human service agencies, and community responses. Additionally, the identification, interviewing, and treatment of victims of abuse and their families will be explored.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2175 - Sexual Assault
This course addresses theories, issues, legal strategies, and intervention treatment and prevention programs of sexual assault. The myths, statistics, services, treatment, and prevention will be discussed. Both the adult rapist and the adolescent offender will be profiled.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2200 - Constitutional Law
This course examines the powers of the government as they are allocated and defined by the United States Constitution with an intensive analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions as they impact the criminal justice system.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2205 - Constitutional Rights of Inmates
This course is an overview of the constitutional rights of inmates including civil and criminal liabilities, legal services and disciplinary proceedings.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I
An introduction to the law, this course includes causation principles, jurisdiction, capacity, corpus deliciti rule, substantive crimes, crimes against property, defenses and a review of other areas of criminal law.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2250 - Police Administration
Students learn theories of organization and administration for law enforcement agencies, supervisory techniques and police development.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
CRMJ 2280 - Criminal Procedure
An introduction to criminal procedures, this course includes the criminal process system, laws of arrest, exclusionary rule, use of force, extradition, search and seizure, chain of custody and confessions and admissions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
CRMJ 2300 - Counseling Skills
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and skills involved in counseling, defining the counselor’s role and developing counseling skills to be used in the field.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: SOC 2300 - Counseling Skills
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2350 - Introduction to Corrections
The history and evolution of the corrections process covering all aspects of institutional and community-based corrections is covered in this course.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2360 - Community Based Corrections
This course is an analysis of community based correctional programs and procedures with emphasis on environment and the relationship to public safety, rehabilitation, and punishment.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2375 - Class & Treatment of Offenders
This course introduces the student to the process through which the custodial, educational, vocational, and treatment needs of the offender are determined. Topics include interview, case diagnosis, use of testing programs as classification aids, reception and diagnostic centers, principles of the treatment process, and treatment approaches.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2400 - Criminology
This course examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, political, psychological, theoretical perspectives, and generally introduces the nature of crime, statistics of criminal behavior and explanations of criminal sanctions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: SOC 2400 - Criminology
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
CRMJ 2420 - Juvenile Justice
This course provides an overview of the juvenile justice system and a working knowledge of criminal justice procedures by the police, courts, and corrections utilized in the handling of the juvenile offender.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2425 - Workplace Gender Issues
Students will study some history of men and women in the workplace, particularly in the law enforcement profession. History of women in law enforcement, what a law enforcement job entails, issues of office politics, ethics, procedures, discrimination, harassment, and line of authority are covered.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
CRMJ 2445 - Traffic Contacts
Students will obtain a working knowledge of the laws, proper procedures and requirements to make safe/legal contacts with regular and high-risk traffic offenders. A combination of classroom lecture, hands-on training, videos, audiovisuals, projects, research reports, simulation and field lab experiences will be used to present material. Students will also perform simulated stops, searches, seizures, and some pursuit maneuvers.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2550 - Criminal Investigation I
This course is an introduction to the art of criminal investigation. The role of the first responder and detective from the initial report of the crime, the crime scene management process, collection and preservation of evidence, report writing, detection of the suspect through investigative processes, the arrest and subsequent courtroom presentation is discussed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2560 - Criminal Investigation II
This course provides advanced application of crime scene techniques, interrogation skills, and report writing. Students participate in a mock crime scene exercise and apply scientific methods to documentation and management of the crime scene.
Prerequisites:
CRMJ 2550
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
CRMJ 2570 - Criminalistics
This course surveys the applications of forensic sciences within the criminal justice profession. Students learn the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the crime laboratory.
Prerequisites:
CRMJ 2210 - Criminal Law I AND CRMJ 2550 - Criminal Investigation or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2580 - Crisis Intervention
This course explores the application of crisis theories in working with diverse populations from a criminal justice perspective. The role of the interventionist is examined.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CRMJ 2590 - Drugs & Behavior
This course provides an introduction and overview of the various substances the human body is exposed to and how we react to them. Students analyze the interaction between drugs and human behaviors. Students predict the function of the major groups of legal and illicit substances and examine U.S. drug policy. Students also categorize the social effect of drugs on humans as well as evaluate drug activity and its use.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: PSYC*2210
CRMJ 2650 - Crime Prevention
Introductory material, including historical information, is followed by sections on security requirements of various structures and identification and analysis of existing hazards. Electronic surveillance, retail security, armed robbery prevention, security lighting, safes, security surveys, and rape prevention are also covered.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneCrop Science (CROP)
CROP 0000 - Any course from the CROP department
Choose any course from the CROP department.
CROP 1150 - Pest Safety Application
In this course, basic chemical principles are reviewed and applied to an in-depth study of herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers. Students become familiar with selection methods and application methods and rates. They also learn about laws governing purchase and use of insecticides and fertilizers. Particular attention is given to environmental concerns. The integrated pest management approach to total pest control is stressed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CROP 2200 - Forage Crop Science
This course presents production principles and techniques for forage crops commonly grown in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region. The value of forages as pasture and stored feed for livestock will be examined. Major emphasis will be placed on alfalfa production and other for age legumes as well as perennial forage grasses. Selection criteria and forage management will be stressed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneCulinary Arts (CULA)
CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills
This course gives the student an introductory overview of the fundamentals that are required to be a professional culinarian. Topics such as knife skills, stocks, sauces, and soups as well as recipe conversion, costing and product identification are all covered in this course. These are the basic building blocks that are required for future culinary success.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
CULA 1500 - Food Principles
This course covers the basic cooking methods for the culinarian. Several cooking principles are emphasized including, sauté, grilling, frying, braising, searing, and poaching while other styles and techniques are introduced. Students tailor the principles covered to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2011, CULA 1500 was listed as Food Principles I
CULA 1510 - Sanitation
Applied Food Service Sanitation covers the latest developments, procedures, current government standards and emerging issues in Food Service Sanitation. Students will get a head start in understanding Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), a cutting-edge system that is the hospitality industry’s system-of-choice.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery
This course takes a systems approach to sanitation, planning, preparation, and resource management. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered with respect to nutrition and preparing, purchasing, receiving, storing, and serving food. Students adapt the topics covered to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, CULA 1550 was listed as Food Principles II
CULA 1600 - Garde Manger
This course takes a systems approach to the planning and preparation of cold foods as an alternative to other conventional types of food preparation. Cold kitchen principles are thoroughly covered in regards to sanitation, menu planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and storage of cold foods. Students learn how to tailor the guidelines of cold food preparation to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2011, CULA 1600 was listed as Garde Manger I
CULA 1700 - Basic Baking
This course takes a systems approach to the introduction, planning and preparation of baked goods. Beginning baking principles are introduced in the planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and proper storage of basic baked goods. Students tailor the guidelines of learned baking techniques to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, CULA 1700 was listed as Baking I
CULA 1800 - Meat Fabrication for the Culinarian
This course provides overall instruction in the processes and techniques of meat fabrication. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, duck, sole, halibut and salmon are some of the proteins that will be fabricated, packaged, labeled and stored for later use in other labs. This course includes hands-on experiences where several hundreds of pounds of meats are processed for later consumption. All processing is done with strict sanitation and handling procedures practiced.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/week
CULA 2000 - Culinary Production
Culinary Production takes an extensive hands-on approach to the planning and preparation of all types of food production. Overviews and principles of general food production are thoroughly covered in the planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and proper storage of several different types of food. Students will learn how to tailor the guidelines of several learned techniques to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1500 - Food Principles I
Credits: 7
Lecture/Lab Hours: 7 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: CULA 1500 - Food Principles, OR written permission from the Program Director before enrollment is allowed
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2100 - North American Cuisine
North American Cuisine takes a hands-on approach to the planning, development, and the creation of popular food styles from North America. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered including sanitation, preparation, ingredient identification, menu planning, cooking techniques, and plate presentation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2200 - International Cuisine
International Cuisine takes a hands-on approach to the planning, development, and creation of seven (7) known food styles from around the world. Cooking principles are thoroughly covered including sanitation, ethnic ingredients, menu planning, cooking techniques, and plate presentation. Cuisines that will be covered are Indian, Asian, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean Spanish, and French.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2400 - Classical Italian Cuisine
This course prepares the students to be proficient in preparing classical Italian cuisine. Students explore cuisine of the many different regions of Italy and prepare dishes from each region. Students also acquire a competent knowledge base that will enhance their career success in the culinary arts.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1510 - Sanitation, CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills, CULA 1500 - Food Principles, CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery, CULA 1600 - Garde Manger, CULA 2600 - Charcuterie, CULA 1700 - Basic Baking, and CULA 2700 Advanced Baking & Pastry
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2500 - Nutrition for the Culinarian
This course is designed around the nutritional principles used to evaluate and modify menus and recipes to create more nutritional dishes and introduces the students to the nutritional requirements of a variety of potential customers and how to effectively respond to those customers’ needs.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
CULA 2600 - Charcuterie
This course takes a systems approach to the planning and preparation of sausages and other cold food preparation techniques as an alternative to other conventional types of food preparation. Cold kitchen principles are thoroughly covered for sanitation, menu planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and storage of cold foods. Students tailor the guidelines of cold food preparation to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, CULA 2600 was listed as Garde Manger II
CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
This course provides an extensive, hands-on approach to the planning and preparation of advanced baked goods. Advanced baking principles are applied in the planning, purchasing, preparation, presentation, and proper storage of baked goods. Students tailor the guidelines of baking techniques to fit the specific needs of any operation.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1700 - Basic Baking
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, CULA 2700 was listed as Baking II
CULA 2750 - Pastry I
In this advanced course, students learn extensive methods and the utilization of various chocolates as an artistic medium. It covers advanced chocolate topics such as decorations, centerpieces, miniature candies, bonbons, and the proper techniques used to prepare and display them.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1510 - Sanitation, CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills, CULA 1500 - Food Principles, CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery, CULA 1600 - Garde Manger, CULA 2600 - Charcuterie, CULA 1700 - Basic Baking, and CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2775 - Pastry II
This is an advanced course in pastries where students learn the art of safely pouring, blowing, and pulling sugar and its different applications in modern patisserie. Displaying techniques, storage, and setup are extensively covered in this course.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1510 - Sanitation, CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills, CULA 1500 - Food Principles, CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery, CULA 1600 - Garde Manger, CULA 2600 - Charcuterie, CULA 1700 - Basic Baking, and CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2800 - Ice Carving
This is an advanced Garde Manger course focusing on the art of ice carving. Techniques in the safe and proper creation of ice carving for buffet centerpieces and special events are covered along with the proper enhancement of buffets and receptions.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1510 - Sanitation, CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills, CULA 1500 - Food Principles, CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery, CULA 1600 - Garde Manger, CULA 2600 - Charcuterie, CULA 1700 - Basic Baking, and CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: None
CULA 2900 - Classical French Cuisine
Classical French Cuisine is a hands-on approach to the study of the evolution of modern day cuisine. This course covers cuisine of the various regions of France, emphasizing indigenous ingredients and preparation methods. Students will become familiar with the gastronomy of Auguste Escoffier and his contributions to classical French cuisine.
Prerequisites:
CULA 1510 - Sanitation, CULA 1100 - Basic Culinary Skills, CULA 1500 - Food Principles, CULA 1550 - Breakfast & Lunch Cookery, CULA 1600 - Garde Manger, CULA 2600 - Charcuterie, CULA 1700 - Basic Baking, and CULA 2700 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: $50 Course Fee
General Education Requirement: NoneDecision Science (DSCI)
DSCI 0000 - Any course from the DSCI department
Choose any course from the DSCI department.
DSCI 2210 - Production & Operations Management
Production and Operations Management is an introductory course in production and operations management. Typical topics include operations strategy, inventory management, production planning, scheduling, and project management.
Co-requisites:
MATH 2355 - Business Finite Mathematics, IMGT 2400 - Introduction to Information Management, AND STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneDental Hygiene (DHYG)
DHYG 2100 - Dental Health Education
This course studies methods for preventing oral disease, including nutritional and dietary counseling, patient education, and behavior modification techniques. It prepares students to apply preventive dentistry concepts in clinical dental hygiene courses and community dental health.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, DHYG 2100 was listed as DHYG 3100
DHYG 2200 - Pharmacology
This course familiarizes students with the sources, actions, usages, dosages, and toxic effects of drugs commonly used in dental practice.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 2210 - Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy
This course involves the study of basic dental terminology, tooth form, function, notation systems, tooth morphology, eruption, and exfoliation patterns. Course activities include examination of natural teeth, teeth models and skulls. This course also involves the study of histologic structure of the elements in the head and neck region with emphasis on the embryonic development of the orofacial region.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, DHYG 2210 was listed as DHYG 3410 - Oral Histology/Embryology
DHYG 2300 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene
The preclinical lab course prepares students for clinical experience. Topics include preparation of the operatory, assessment of patients’ needs, and implementation of treatment. This course meets for 12 hours per week.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 90 clinical hours
DHYG 2305 - Clinical Dental Technology
This course prepares the dental hygiene student to utilize the dental computer program Eagle Soft required in the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Clinic. Competence in this technology equips graduates to move on to operate similar dental software used by various dental practices.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 2470 Orientation to Dental Hygiene, DHYG 2300 Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hour/week
DHYG 2350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
This course allows dental hygiene students to apply practical skills in patient care and education during supervised clinical experience.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 120 clinical hours
DHYG 2400 - Head, Neck, and Oral Anatomy/Physiology
This course focuses on the structure and function of the head and neck of the human body, including the nomenclature of bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, glands, lymphatic structures, fasciae and spaces. Emphasis is placed on structures associated with the mouth and the masticatory system and their clinical application to the dental hygiene process of care.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 2420 - Clinical Seminar I
This course provides continued preparation for clinical experience through instruction in the interpretation of patient assessment data and designing treatment for specified dental health needs. The course provides preparation through instruction in emergency treatment of the medically-compromised patients and instruction in emergency medical management.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 2350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 2450 - Oral Radiology
This course includes lecture and laboratory materials, consisting of the principles of x-ray production, exposure, processing, and radiation biology. In addition, various techniques for intra- and extra-oral dental radiography will be taught and practiced under laboratory conditions prior to exposure of clinical patients.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
DHYG 2451 - Dental Radiograph Interpretation
This course covers the analysis and interpretation of dental radiographic films. This class includes lectures, discussion, and the identification of general and specific findings on intra and extra-oral radiographs.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
DHYG 2460 - Dental Materials
This course teaches the scientific and application principles of dental materials. The didactic portion of Dental Materials is a study of the composition, properties and other factors which provide the scientific rationale in the selection and use of materials that are employed in the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
DHYG 2470 - Orientation to Dental Hygiene
This lecture course provides and prepares the student dental hygienist for clinical experience with a comprehensive overview of the principles, concepts, and techniques related to the dental hygiene process of care.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 2300 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3100 - Dental Health Education
This course studies methods for preventing oral disease, including nutritional and dietary counseling, patient education, and behavior modification techniques. It prepares students to apply preventive dentistry concepts in clinical dental hygiene courses and community dental health.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3230 - Clinical Seminar II
This course is devoted to the development and nurturing of skills needed for treatment of more advanced periodontal cases including initiation of a periodontal case study. This course also provides an introduction to and preparation for the use of state-of-the-art clinical technologies.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 3300 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3250 - Clinical Seminar III
This course prepares the dental hygiene student to make the transition froman educational setting to private practice. Focus is on applying, synthesizing, and transferring clinical and didactic knowledge to clinical and ethical decision-making. Students will be engaged in problem-based case studies, application of behavioral change theories/models, development of a risk management plan, and analysis of evidence-based research.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 3350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3300 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
Students gain further practical experience in dental hygiene procedures by providing comprehensive patient care in clinical settings. A flexible, self-paced format allows students to meet requirements in procedures for patient recordkeeping, patient education, dental prophylaxis, dental radiography and routine clinical procedures.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 3230 - Clinical Seminar II
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 15 clinic hrs/week
DHYG 3350 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III
Students gain practical experience in clinical procedures requiring greater skill and knowledge than procedures previously undertaken. This course prepares students for the transition to private office practice.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 3250 - Clinical Seminar III
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 15 clinic hrs/week
DHYG 3400 - General and Oral Pathology
This course is designed to teach students the concepts underlying general and oral manifestations of human disease states, manifestations of specific diseases, relationships to body defense mechanisms and potential implications for medical and dental hygiene treatment. Applications to clinical situations in dental hygiene practice will be made.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2010, DHYG 3400 was listed as Oral Pathology
DHYG 3550 - Community Dental Health
This course provides the dental hygiene student with an introduction to basic skills needed to evaluate the dental health community, including research methodology and basic statistical analysis. It provides the student with a basic understanding of the significant social, political, psychological and economic factors influencing the American health system.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3600 - Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts in the analysis of ethical theories, principles, values, the professional code of ethics, and legal aspects associated with the dental hygiene healthcare profession. Contemporary issues are examined in denistry and medicine as a strategy to explore and apply ethical principles in diverse cultures and situations. Students understand thier own approach to ethical decision-making as health professionals within a diverse society.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required. Studetns must successfully complete all first year dental hygiene courses.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3720 - Office Practice
This course teaches the scientific and application principles of dental materials. The didactic portion of Dental Materials is a study of the composition, properties and other factors which provide the scientific rationale in the selection and use of materials that are employed in the fabrication of dental appliances and tooth restorations.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3750 - Periodontology
This course reviews the anatomy and histology of periodontal structures and dental accretions followed by a study of the classifications and etiology of periodontal diseases including both local and systemic factors. A thorough exploration of the hygienist’s role in disease recognition, prevention, therapeutic procedures and maintenance will also be introduced.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3770 - Pain Management
This course provides a comprehensive background for performing field infiltration, nerve block anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Co-requisites:
DHYG 3775 - Pain Management Lab
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
DHYG 3775 - Pain Management Lab
This course provides clinical experience with pain management techniques. It includes the detection of anatomical landmarks in the mouth pertaining to specific injection sites, preparation of armamentarium, maintenance of asepsis, and simulated and real injection of anesthetic agents at predetermined sites. The course will also provide practical application to safely operate and monitor nitrous exide sedation equipment.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2008, DHYG 3775 was listed as Local Anesthesia Lab
DHYG 3800 - Board Review
This course is designed to assist dental hygiene students in preparing for the National Written Board Dental Hygiene Exam, the western and central regional clinical and anesthesia board exams, and state jurisprudence exams. These exams are required for licensure to practice dental hygiene in the United States.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Development Studies (DVST)
DVST 0898 - Arithmetic Skills
This course reviews fundamental math concepts, in preparation for applied math, business math and beginning algebra.
Prerequisites:
Pre-Algebra placement score 0-44.
Credits: 2
General Education Requirement: None
DVST 0910 - Beginning Algebra
This course reviews fundamental algebra concepts in preparation for MATH 1500 - Applied Math, BADM 1005 - Business Math, and MATH 0920 - Introductory Algebra.
Prerequisites:
DVST 0898 - Arithmetic Skills with a grade of “C” or better; or Math Placement Level 0 and instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DVST 0960 - Beginning Computer Skills
This class is designed to be a first class for the novice computer user. The class is workbook oriented with emphasis towards a hands-on learning of the primary applications covering word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Throughout the course, the student will become familiar with the keyboard, handling diskettes, and other basic computer concepts.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: NoneDiesel Technology (DESL)
DESL 0000 - Any course from the DESL department
Choose any course from the DESL department.
DESL 1538 - Mobile Electrical Essentials
This course provides the student with the skills necessary to locate and properly identify components on a vehicle schematic, and to safely apply this knowledge in vehicle troubleshooting and repair.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1539 - Mobile Electrical Maintenance
This course provides the student with the troubleshooting skills required to safely locate and properly identify problems in a vehicle electrical system.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1555 - Refrigerant Recovery
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Rule on Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling is the foundation of this class. The regulations for the equipment, technician and procedures for the use of the equipment will be covered. The technician will also be certified by the ASE examination.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1585 - DOT Vehicle Inspection Certification
This course familiarizes the student with the regulations, forms and procedures for accomplishing the task of vehicle inspection as mandated by the Department of Transportation. Actual vehicle inspections will be done in class for evaluations.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines
This course is intended for students planning a career in the diesel field. It is designed to provide instruction for the students in the theory and operation of diesel engines. Considerable time is spent on proper procedures to disassemble and assemble diesel engines. Component nomenclature, function and analysis are covered, as is the proper usage of hand tools, measuring instruments, and equipment.
Credits: 8
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture, 8 lab hrs/week
Comments: Additional Fee
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1640 - Advanced Engines
This course instructs students in proper tune-up and troubleshooting procedures for diesel engines according to the type of fuel injection system. Proper fuel pump timing along with injector and valve adjustments. Engine braking systems and engine identification will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
DESL 1648 - Fuel Systems Fundamentals
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of fuel injection systems. The course will cover basics of the fuel systems from the tank to the injector. Including the basics of diesel fuel, fuel filters, fuel metering, types of fuel systems and governors.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture/lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1650 - Diesel Fuel Systems
This course covers the theory/operation of mechanical fuel injection systems and is designed to help students become proficient at trouble- shooting diesel fuel systems. Considerable lab time is spent in hands-on activities; disassembling/assembling and adjusting fuel injection components plus working with diesel turbochargers and blowers.
Prerequisites:
DESL 1600 - Diesel Engines OR instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.5 lecture, 2.5 lab hrs/week
Comments: $20 Lab Fee
DESL 1669 - Air Conditioning Essentials
This course provides the student with the knowledge required to safely and properly service air conditioning systems. This course prepares students to sit for the ASE Mobile Equipment certification test for R134a and R-12 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1670 - Heavy Equipment A/C Systems
This course is intended for students planning a career in the Diesel Technology field. It is designed to provide instruction in the Heavy Equipment A/C systems used in today’s equipment. The theory and operation of systems will be presented. Proper handling of the refrigerants according to the EPA regulations set forth will be covered and voluntary certification from the ASE will be offered. Diagnosis and repair of systems will be emphasized.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1710 - Commercial Drive Trains I
This course covers the theory and operation of heavy duty clutches, manual transmissions, planetary geat sets, torque converters and automatic transmissions. Proper installation procedures are covered in hands-on activities working with clutch replacement, manual transmission disassembly, assembly and troubleshooting on both single and double countershaft transmissions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1720 - Commercial Drive Trains II
This course is a continuation of Commercial Drive Trains I. This class covers the theory and operation of drive shafts, heavy-duty axles, steering systems, suspensions and hydraulic brakes. Hands-on time will be spent on disassembly, assembly and troubleshooting of the above components.
Prerequisites:
DESL 1710 - Commercial Drive Trains I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1758 - Mobile Hydraulic Essentials
This course provides the student with the knowledge required to safely and properly use hydraulic test equipment, understand hydraulic schematic symbols and terminology, and apply this information to a mobile hydraulic circuit.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1759 - Mobile Hydraulic Maintenance
This course provides the student with the knowledge required to safely and properly troubleshoot and identify a hydraulic system problem using proper instruments, schematics, and procedures.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1760 - Vehicular Hydraulics
This course is designed to give the student the fundamental knowledge and skills to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot both mobile and industrial hydraulic systems. It includes the latest pressure compensated systems as well as schematics.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1770 - Diesel Skills
This course will allow students, in a laboratory experience, to develop new skills and reinforce old ones. With help from the instructor, students will choose the area they wish to develop and work at their own pace. This course is intended, and its focus is, for students entering the mechanical field.
Credits: 1 to 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Must be enrolled in Diesel Program. Additional fee.
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 1830 - ASE Preparation for Heavy Truck
The course will review the materials necessary for the ASE Certification Examination in the Heavy Duty Truck section. Practice examinations in all areas will be given and post evaluations will be reviewed and weaknesses revealed. The basic understanding of the test format will also be covered.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 2010 - Diesel Electronic Controls
This course covers operating principles of diesel electronic controlled fuel injection systems. Along with theory of all components, the course covers the use of troubleshooting hardware and software tooling for each system.
Prerequisites:
ELTR 1540 - Heavy-Duty Electrical
Co-requisites:
Instructor’s Consent
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 2861 - Engine Electronics
This course provides the student with the knowledge required to properly identify problems and tune components in engine electrical systems using vehicle schematics and a laptop and/or handheld reader.
Prerequisites:
DESL 1640 - Advanced Engines, or instructor’s consent
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: None
DESL 2863 - Advanced Engine Electronics
This course provides the student with the ability to troubleshoot a problem in the vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) using a handheld data recorder/programmer.
Prerequisites:
DESL 2861 - Engine Electronics or instructor consent
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 12 lecture/lab hrs
General Education Requirement: NoneEconomics (ECON)
ECON 0000 - Any course from the ECON department
Choose any course from the ECON department
ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics
This course focuses on national income accounting, aggregate demand and supply, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, Keynesian and supply-side views, international trade and economic growth. Applications are drawn primarily from the United States economy.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 1020 - Microeconomics
This course focuses on model building, production possibilities, scarcity and choices, opportunity costs and trade-offs, the market system, supply and demand, resource allocation in the market, government intervention and its consequences, elasticity, cost, market model (pure competition), monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It explores economic issues including market power, labor, positive and negative externalities and public choice.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 2400 - Economic of the Environment
This course serves as an introduction to the economics of the environment, with an emphasis on examining environmental management and policy from an economic perspective. The course will explore general resource and environmental issues and problems, such as those involving energy, water, agricultural, biodiversity, fisheries and pollution as well as current global concerns such as population growth global climate change and sustainable development.
Students will be introduced to the framework used by economists to evaluate the relationship between the economy and the natural environment. Economic Tools will be developed that provide a means of valuing natural resources. These tools will provide students with the ability to evaluate alternatives for achieving a socially optimum resource allocation and usage and that ensures sustainable economic growth.
Prerequisites:
ECON 1020 with a “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Meets Global Diversity Requirement Education (EDUC)
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: NoneEducation Curriculum & Instruction (EDCI)
EDCI 1410 - Elementary School Math Seminar I
This class will afford elementary education majors the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the Theory of Arithmetic I course in a practical way. Modeling of teaching math in an explanatory hands-on manner is the goal of the course.
Prerequisites:
DVST 0930 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1000 - Problem Solving with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent
Co-requisites:
MATH 1100 - Math for Elementary School Teachers I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 1420 - Elementary School Math Seminar II
This class will afford elementary education majors the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in Theory of Arithmetic II course in a practical way. Modeling of teaching math in an explanatory hands- on manner is the goal of the course.
Prerequisites:
EDCI 1410 - Elementary School Math Seminar I and MATH 1100 - Math for Elementary School Teachers I with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor consent
Co-requisites:
MATH 1105 - Math for Elementary School Teachers II
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 1430 - Life Science Seminar
This course focuses on the teaching strategies, materials and activities appropriate for the elementary school setting that are related to the materials and content encountered in BIOL 1020 - Life Science.
Co-requisites:
BIOL 1020 - Life Science IF an Elementary Education student or BIOL 1010 - General Biology I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 1440 - Physical Science in the Elementary School
This course is designed only for students majoring in elementary education. Students will effectively use problem solving techniques to solve a variety of physical situations. Students will recognize a variety of uses of physics/chemistry/astronomy in everyday life. Students will also develop an effective pedagogy for use in elementary and secondary school classrooms.
Co-requisites:
CHEM 1090 Fundamentals of the Physical Universe
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 Lecture/Lab hours per week
EDCI 1450 - Earth Science in the Elementary School
This course is designed only for students majoring in elementary education. This course covers the application of teaching basic earth science concepts to elementary education students. It parallels the content of GEOL 1070 The Earth: Its Physical Environment. Topics in meteorology, astronomy, geography, and geology will be covered.
Co-requisites:
GEOL 1070 – The Earth: Its Physical Environment
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hours per week
EDCI 2440 - Classroom Management
This course is designed to provide an overview of the best practices in both classroom and school-wide discipline models. The course will help students develop a personal system of discipline tailored to his or her individual philosophy and personality as well as to the needs, traits, and social realities of the school and community.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I, EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education, and EDFD 2040 - Foundations of Learning or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 2505 - Introduction to Disabilities
This course is designed to introduce students to the characteristics of educational disabilities as viewed by the state of Wyoming. Through lectures, guest speakers, video presentations, and hands-on experiences, students will gain knowledge of the disabilities and effective teaching methods. Students will practice strategies for compensating for the different disabilities.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 2526 - Designing and Developing an Online Course
This course is designed for faculty to develop and facilitate an online course. Topics include: analyzing the online learning environment; demonstrating effective use of course management system tools; aligning course outcomes, learning activities, and assessments; creating preliminary documents and activities for online students; providing effective learning resources and activities for the online learner; and incorporating effective learner engagement opportunities for online students.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDCI 2550 - Teacher-ParaEd Working Together
This course will address the changing dynamics to the educational process involving paraeducators. It is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for teachers and paraeducators to work effectively as a team.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
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 ScienceEducation Early Childhood (EDEC)
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
An introduction to the philosophies, goals, and purposes of group settings in early childhood is provided along with an examination of curriculum, facilities, professional opportunities, and teacher competencies and observation in pre-school classes.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDEC 1030 - Infant & Toddler Care
This course provides information on growth and development of children under the age of three along with curriculum implications; defines the interactive role of the caregiver, and explores other components of infant toddler care including implementation of quality programming and adult interactions. The course, along with EDEC 1035 - Infant and Toddler Care Lab, meets the criteria for the Wyoming Infant Toddler Credential.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
EDEC 1035 - Infant & Toddler Care Lab
This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center. The course serves as a bridge between theory and application through student experiences in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1030 - Infant and Toddler Care or concurrent enrollment
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
EDEC 1050 - Early Childhood Experience
This course provides students with an introductory, supervised field experience in early childhood care and education settings. The emphasis is on observing children’s development in physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains, and exploring research-based tools for planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Students will complete 75 hours of guided and supervised experience in that field.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
EDEC 1100 - Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children
This course explores effective methods of observation and guidance of young children to meet children’s needs individually and in groups. Emphasis is placed on promoting a positive and constructive climate in early childhood settings through positive discipline strategies and appropriate classroom management techniques. Students develop and implement skills to plan effective environments, prepare materials and equipment, develop schedules, explore classroom management techniques, utilize assessment tools, and promote parent-teacher communication. This course includes a field component to provide opportunities for students to apply course principles and theories.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecutre hrs/week
EDEC 1105 - Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children Lab
This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1100 - Observation, Guidance, and Assessment of Young Children or concurrent enrollment
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
EDEC 1200 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs
This course provides students with the basic principles and working knowledge of early childhood program operations. Through review of state regulations and national standards of high quality early childhood programming, students with examine procedures for establishing and managing programs including fiscal and human resources, developmentally appropriate planning, and collaborating with families, school districts, and communities. Designed for current and future directors of child care/child development centers, Head Start programs, and community based pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs, this course provides foundational knowledge and opportunities for applications in practice.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDEC 1250 - Creativity in Young Children
This course is designed facilitate the exploration of the creative process on two levels. Students are encouraged to develop their own creative process while studying the methods and theories that support and encourage creative behaviors in classrooms for young children. Emphasis is placed on the development of teaching strategies that will ensure an integrated approach to creative thinking and expression, and will promote a climate conductive to creativity in preschool and early primary classrooms.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: None
EDEC 1300 - Curriculum Planning & Development for Young Children
This course builds knowledge and skills pertaining to planning, implementing and assessing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. All domains of development, child-centered learning, and documenting and communicating growth to parents are key elements.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education, FCSC/EDEC 2122 - Child Development Lab, PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology, or instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
EDEC 1305 - Curriculum Planning & Development for Young Children Lab
This course is designed to supervise experiences in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities at an early childhood center.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education and EDEC 1300 - Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children or concurrent enrollment
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
EDEC 1325 - Early Childhood Science, Math, and Social Science
This course explores the standards, theories, principles, and practices of teaching mathematics, science, and social science to young children ages birth to eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated curriculum that includes developmentally appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices within a play-based approach to curriculum.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education and either 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 1340 - Diversity in Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation for understanding best practices in teaching young children within a complex, diverse society. Theories and current practices are explored with an emphasis on individual student beliefs and biases as students develop into culturally sensitive teachers.
Prerequisites:
EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education AND either 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 1800 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education
This course provides students with an early supervised field experience in a program serving children birth to third grade. Emphasis is placed on reflection and self-awareness of the students’ choice of teaching career and development of their professional identity. Students will begin creating a professional portfolio for use in employment and future study.
Credits: 1
General Education Requirement: None
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: NoneEducation Elementary (EDEL)
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: HumanitiesEducation Exceptional Child (EDEX)
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: NoneEducation Foundations (EDFD)
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: NoneEducational Interpreting (EIP)
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: NoneElectrical Apprenticeship (ELAP)
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.
Electronics (ELTR)
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
Engineering Science (ES)
ES 0000 - Any course from the ES department
Choose any course from the ES department.
ES 1050 - Introduction to GIS
This is an introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course. It introduces the student to current GIS uses, the basic elements of GIS both graphic and data, and use of a GIS software package.
Prerequisites:
Instructor approval
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ES 1060 - Introduction to Engineer Computing
This course is designed to utilize current computer software packages to solve meaningful problems in general science and mathematics and to present solutions in a clear and professional format. The course will center around science, math and engineering problems that can be analyzed with algebra and trigonometry skills. Software content will vary but may include such program areas as spreadsheets, database, equation solvers, presentation graphics, computer algebra systems and word processing.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Complete MATH*1400-Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH*1450-Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a C or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecutre, 2 lab hrs/week
ES 2110 - Statics
This course introduces static equilibrium of forces, force systems, and moments of forces as applied to rigid bodies for engineers. It emphasizes vector analysis in both two- and three-dimensions. Related topics include the analysis of frames, trusses, machines, friction, centroids and moments of inertia.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ES 2120 - Dynamics
Course topics are: kinematics (including linear and angular displacement), velocity, acceleration and simple harmonic motion of particles and rigid bodies, moments of inertia and radii of gyration of masses, the application of principles of force- mass acceleration, work-kinetic energy, impulse and momentum to solution of problems of force systems, actions on moving particles and rigid bodies.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2205 - Calculus II, ES 2110 - Statics, PHYS 1310 - College Physics I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ES 2210 - Electrical Circuit Theory
In this course the basic concepts of electrical engineering, electric fields, electro-magnetic phenomena, circuit parameters and circuit reduction models are discussed.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2205 - Calculus II, PHYS 1310 - College Physics I and ES 2120 - Dynamics with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs, 2 lab hrs/week
ES 2310 - Thermodynamics
This course introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics, including the First and Second Law, real and ideal gases, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy, power and refrigeration cycles and engines.
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1035 - General Chemistry II and PHYS 1310 - General Physics I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
ES 2330 - Fluid Dynamics
In this course incompressible flow of ideal and real fluids, potential and stream functions, and similitude and dimensional analysis are covered.
Prerequisites:
ES 2310 - Thermodynamics with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ES 2410 - Mechanics of Materials
This course introduces the study of mechanics of materials. Students determine the stresses, strains, and displacements in structures and their components due to the loads or constraints acting on them. In addition, students investigate structural integrity by examining various failure mechanisms due to material properties or stability limitations. To help analyze structures, students are introduced to shear and bending moment diagrams, application of singularity functions, work-energy methods, and Mohr’s Circle.
Prerequisites:
ES 2110-Statics AND MATH 2205-Calculus II, both with a “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Engineering Technology (ENTK)
ENTK 1010 - Elements of Surveying
This course is an introduction to the principles and theories of land surveying. Students explore surveying tools including the stadia rod, chaining, automatic levels, theodolite, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Surveying concepts will be introduced in the classroom and applied through hands-on practice in the field. Students will practice error theory for measurements and adjustments as necessary to locate points, determine distances, angles, elevations and areas, and learn to close surveys. Emphasis is placed on the use of GPS units to collect field data. Students are introduced to map features and map reading to supplement their surveying skills.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1000 with “C” or better, or placement at Math Level III
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hours
Comments: ENTK 1010 is designed to fulfill a course requirement within the Mining Technology AAS program
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics
Principles of graphical communication and analysis are presented, via sketching and CAD. Technical drawings present 3-D objects on 2-D media by orthographic projections, isometric drawings, oblique drawings and perspective drawings. The presentations conform to standards which address the necessary views, view placement, orientation, scale, drawing forms, and annotation. The application of the drafting standards are used in the course developing sketching, CAD, and visualization skills.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lect, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 1510 - Civil Drafting
This course offers graphical applications in Civil Engineering projects. A civil 3-D drafting package is the primary tool used for map making, earthwork quantity determination, survey drafting, road plans and profiles, and other topics.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 1520 - Structural Drafting
This course will provide an introduction to the graphical analysis of simple structures along with a basic mathematical approach. Also included will be drafting techniques sufficient to prepare working drawings for construction of small structural projects.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics, MATH 1500 - Applied Math, OR instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 1710 - Architectural Drafting
This course covers the basics of architectural design for residential buildings. Room relationships and sizes, exterior design factors, elements of design, principles of design and application of building codes used in conjunction with an Architectural CAD package are used to generate a new house design with the relevant drawing plans.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 1900 - Engineering Economics
This course emphasizes the basic computational skills required in engineering economics and applies these analytical techniques to evaluate alternatives. Some of the analytical techniques included are present worth, uniform cost and rate return.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 2070 - Engineering Surveying I
This course covers the basic principles of measurement of distances, elevations, angles, and basic error theory. Methods of calculations and applications of error theory are applied to level and traverse surveys. It also introduces methods of surveying for site locations, topographic and construction surveys.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1405 - Pre-calculus Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better, or Trigonometry placement score or higher, or ACT math score of 27 or higher, or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 2074 - Ethics for the Professional Surveyor
This course introduces students to the common ethical and moral issues facing professional surveyors in modern practice.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
ENTK 2075 - Surveying II
This course features advanced studies in applied surveying with special emphasis on boundary, construction, astronomical and control surveys, with an introduction to programmable calculators and least-squares adjustment.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
ENTK 2080 - Public Land Surveys I
This course covers historical factors that lead to the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Basic fundamentals are discussed, including line types, corner types, and the original survey process. Principles of government, dependent and independent resurveys, and the basic keys to regarding General Land Office and Bureau of Land Management survey plats are also discussed.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Survey I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
ENTK 2082 - Public Land Surveys II
The focus of this course is “bono fide rights” and riparian boundaries in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). It also present non-rectangular entities, the process for section subdivision including normal, fractional, and lotted closing corners, and sections lotted for irregularities found in a dependent survey, as well as the proper use of off-line closing corners.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Engineering Surveying I and ENTK 2080 - Public Land Survey I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
ENTK 2084 - Public Land Surveys III
This course covers the importance of and process for records research. The discussion leads into the analysis of corner evidence on the ground and restoring lost corners after years of deterioration and neglect. Also explored is the role of the present day surveyor and the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). and types of complexities that will be faced.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I and ENTK 2082 - Public Land Survey II or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
ENTK 2086 - Advanced Public Land Survey
This course describes the advanced topics, situations, and problems in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), with discussion of major court cases involving the everyday applications to surveyors.
Prerequisites:
Complete ENTK 2084 Public Land Surveys III and ENTK 3740 Boundary Control & Legal Principles or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 2088 - Writing Land Descriptions
This course covers historical and current issues for land description writing and usage for the practicing surveyor. Also covered are the relationship between written descriptions and field survey data, interpretation of old descriptions, and structure principles of written descriptions.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 2090 - GPS, Geodesy & Least Squares
This course covers the practical applications point of view regarding the use of global positioning system (GPS) survey data from U.S. government surveys in a wide variety of conditions and applications.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 7
Lecture/Lab Hours: 10.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
ENTK 2500 - Computer Aided Drafting I
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is used extensively in this class to produce 2-D drawings conforming to the drafting standards. Emphasis is placed on using CAD to draw objects and subsequently create multi-view drawings in good form. In good form means to properly present and annotate the drawings dependent on the drawings context. Architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and welding drawings have some discipline unique symbols which are briefly covered.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 2505 - Computer Aided Drafting II
This course emphasizes 3-D CAD model development, manipulation and visualization. It introduces external references, shading, rendering, linking objects to an external database, and creating multi-view drawings from the 3-D models.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 2525 - Parametric Modeling
Principles of graphical communication and analysis are presented via the application of feature based parametric modeling methods. This entails the use of sketches and the application of geometric, topological, and parametric constraints to define solid models, assemblies, and presentation drawings.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 2601 - Principles of Mechanical Technology
This course provides the student with a hands-on approach to the study of modern mechanical drive systems. Topics covered include basic drive systems, drive device selection, alignment, maintenance and lubrication.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
ENTK 2602 - Principles of Electrical Technology
This course provides the student with a hands-on approach to the study of modern industrial electrical systems. Topics covered include motors, motor control, electrical circuits and programmable logic controller (PLC) integration.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Instructor consent required
ENTK 2603 - Principles of Network Technology
This course provides the student with a hands-on approach to the study of modern industrial network systems. Topics covered include mechanical and electrical data devices, field communications, data acquisition, and system control.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
ENTK 2604 - Principles of Maintenance Technology
This course provides the student with a hands-on approach to the predictive maintenance technology used in modern industrial process systems. Topics covered include fundamentals of equipment commissioning, predictive data acquisition, and data reporting.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
ENTK 2615 - MicroStation Fundamentals
MicroStation (CAD) is used extensively in this class to produce 2-D drawings conforming to the drafting standards. Emphasis is placed on using MicroStation to draw objects and subsequently create multi-view drawings in good form. In good form means to present and annotate the drawings dependent on the drawings context. Architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and welding drawing have some discipline unique symbols which are briefly covered.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
ENTK 2665 - Route Surveying
This course covers the principles of route location and design. Topics include the theory of circular, parabolic and spiral cures, highway and railway geometric design, area and volumes of earthwork and mass diagrams. Both manual and computer methods will be covered with emphasis on various computer programs in use throughout the industry.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I and ENTK 2075 - Surveying II
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 2800 - Engineering Technology Capstone
This course combines digital technology, engineering standards, and scientific methodology to expose students to the hands-on field work used extensively in environmental engineering and CAD-based engineering. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, students acquire, document, illustrate, analyze and report data samples taken from the field to complete a planned project. The course includes an internship or a service learning component with a third party, which must be approved by a participating instructor.
Prerequisites:
COSC 2050 - Introduction to SQL and ES 1050 - Introduction to GIS with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs week
ENTK 2980 - Survey Co-Op
Survey co-op provides a minimum of 240 hours of work experience associated with a broad range of surveying functions. Experience should include, but not be limited to associated calculations, measurements and computations, equipment operations and maintenance, document research, drafting, report writing, surveying techniques associated with boundary, route, construction astronomical and/or control surveys. Co-op work experience many be arranged by the faculty, but it is primarily the responsibility of the students to seek out and secure their own placement with faculty approval.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 practicum hrs/week
ENTK 3710 - Route Surveying
Route surveying covers the principles of route location and design and the use of digital computers.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
ENTK 3720 - Advanced Surveying
This course covers advanced topics in surveying computations and procedures.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/wk
ENTK 3740 - Boundary Control & Legal Principles
This course in basic boundary law addresses the fundamental principles of real property as applied to land surveying and related professions. Discussion and applications center on practical situations and concepts commonly encountered while conducting boundary surveys and the determination of the extent of ownership rights. Students explore the scope of the surveyor’s judiciary role in real property ownership.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
ENTK 3750 - Evidence & Procedures for Boundary Locations
This course is a practical and working guide to understanding survey evidence and the laws of boundary location for efficient, accurate boundary determination. This material aids in the elimination of errors in location of land boundaries. The surveyor’s liability and statutes of limitations are explored in depth. Also included are discussions of the surveyor’s role in court.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 2070 - Surveying I or instructor consent.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
English (ENGL)
BW 0000 - Basic Writing Requirement
The following courses fulfill the Basic Writing requirement:
Minimum number of credits to meet requirements = 3
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
ENGL 2310 - US Literature I
This survey course covers major American authors from 1620-1870. As many authors as possible are covered to provide a solid background for understanding the American cultural heritage. 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
ENGL 2320 - US Literature II
This course concludes the American survey begun in ENGL*2310-US Literature I covering major authors from 1870 to the present. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1020 - English II with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities
ENGL 2340 - Native American Literature
In this introductory course, students learn to critically read Native American literature from oral creation stories to contemporary novels, short stories, and poetry. Students explore the motifs and themes that cross tibal lines as well as stylistic differences relating to geography, economics, and sociology.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global Diversity
ENGL 2370 - Western American Literature
This course examines the form and content of literature dealing with the American West, its reflection of the land and landscape on the inhabitants, and the history around which the literature revolves. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities
ENGL 2420 - Introduction to Short Story/Novel
In this introductory course students will learn to critically read and analyze the short story and the novel and to communicate the results of that analysis orally and in writing. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities
ENGL 2480 - Introduction to Drama & Poetry
This course provides an overview of major English and American poetry and an exploration of the conventions and themes of theatre from ancient Greek forms to the modern era. Course goals are to acquaint the student with great works of poetry and theatre, to develop an appreciation for the intricacies of drama and to improve analytical thinking skills. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities / Visual and Performing ArtsEquine Studies (EQST)
EQST 1210 - Introduction to Farrier Science
This course is an introduction to the theory and skills of horse foot care, shoeing and forge work. Students will apply their knowledge of horse anatomy to proper care and shoeing considerations, including foot trimming, shoe fitting and nailing, and foot finishing. Proper horse and forge safety will be emphasized.
Co-requisites:
ANSC 1400 Equine Anatomy and Locomotion
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hours/week
Comments: $200 course fee
EQST 1520 - Horse Production
This course is designed to give the student an in-depth look into equine evolution, anatomy, physiology, care and management. Some of the topics to be discussed are history and evolution, anatomy, diseases and vaccinations, parasite control, emergency care, lameness and reproduction.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
EQST 1536 - Senior Horse Care
This course is designed to give the student in-depth information regarding the management and nutritional needs of “senior” horses. Topics will include preventative medicine, every day management and the unique nutritional needs of aged equines.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hour/week
EQST 1605 - Equine Facilities Management
This course examines three primary areas of Equine Stable Management to provide a strong knowledge base and critical skill-building opportunities for students interested in entering equine-centered careers. Specific focus areas include general business tools and practices, equine knowledge and care, and equine facilities management. Students receive hands-on learning opportunities in addition to classroom instruction. This course will culminate with a final project emphasizing a holistic approach to managing an equine stable of the students’ design.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hours & 2 lab hours / week
EQST 1835 - Practical Farrier Science
This course provides in-depth training in the skills and techniques of horseshoeing. Students will conduct a comprehensive study of trimming and shoeing to achieve and maintain limb and foot balance as well as explore topics in specialty, remedial and therapeutic shoes. Students will learn to build shoes for specific purposes. Completion of this course and the preceding courses is intended to prepare students as entry level farriers; and students are encouraged to complete the American Farrier Association’s (AFA) Farrier Classification examination.
Prerequisites:
EQST 1210 Introduction to Farrier Science
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 10
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hours & 12 lab hours / week
Comments: $250 course fee
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCSC)
FCSC 0000 - Any course from the FCSC department
Choose any course from the FCSC department.
FCSC 1150 - Scientific Study of Food
An introductory food science course designed to familiarize students with the physical and chemical principles of foods. Laboratory activities will allow hands-on exploration of basic food science concepts and procedures. Other issues of focus include food safety, nutrition, and food preparation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
FCSC 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
General Education Requirement: EDEC 2122 - Child Development LabFinance (FIN)
FIN 0000 - Any course from the FIN department
Choose any course from the FIN department
FIN 1000 - Personal Finance
This business elective is designed to increase students’ awareness of the importance of sound financial planning. Topics covered include personal banking, installment buying, income tax preparation, insurance, budgeting, job applications, will and estate planning, mortgages and investments.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FIN 1010 - Principles of Finance
The basic principles of finance are presented through case studies. Interaction of a firm’s financial structure with its management and environment are discussed.
Prerequisites:
BADM 1005 - Business Math and ECON 1020 - Microeconomics
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FIN 2100 - Managerial Finance
This course is designed to provide the students with a basic knowledge of finance. It provides the principles and tools needed to make important decisions in finance, namely capital budgeting and financing decisions. The major topics include time value of money, stock and bond valuation, investment decision criteria, Capital Asset Pricing Model, and cost of capital. This class provides a broad overview of the field of finance.
Prerequisites:
ACCT 1020, STAT 2050 or equivalent Level IV math
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Food Science (FDSC)
FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition
This introductory course provides students with a basic understanding of the human body’s nutritional needs and how foods from various groups meet these needs. The course explores basic human physiology, nutritional needs at various stages of life, and nutritional issues or disorders.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FDSC 0000 - Any course from the FDSC department
Choose any course from the FDSC department.
FDSC 1050 - Food Safety Certification I
Food Safety Certification I is based on The Food Code and is designed to prepare individuals with a working knowledge of safe food handling, which is an integral element in any food science career. Students will study comprehensive food safety and sanitation and will take a written examination for certification as a food handler, manager, or supervisor.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FDSC 1410 - Food & Your Well Being
This course provides an overview of the food industry and explores the nature and properties of foods, food processing procedures, packaging and distribution.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FDSC 1500 - Lamb Fabrication
Lamb fabrication is designed to acquaint individuals with the processes involved in converting lamb and sheep carcasses into wholesale, retail, and value added meat food products. Areas of instruction will include maintaining a safe work environment, safe food handling, sanitation, and proper equipment operations. A combination of classroom, observation, and hands on activities will be provided to the students.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1550 - Abattoir Procedures
Abattoir Procedures is a course that studies the harvest of animals used for food sources. Areas of study will include function and responsibility of FSIS-USDA meat inspection, methods, and procedures of meat inspection, ante- and post-mortem inspection, operational sanitation, waste disposal control, and facility design. Students will observe operations at a state inspected facility.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1560 - Sausage Manufacturing
Sausage Manufacturing is a course that studies a culinary art as well as the science and modern technology utilized in this portion of the meat industry. The course will introduce students to a vast and comprehensive subject of value-added products that are quick and easy for today’s consumers, relatively safe, and comprise a large part of modern lifestyles. Students will be involved in the art and practice of sausage making in the meat science lab using contemporary equipment and sound basic scientific principles.
Co-requisites:
FDSC 2060 - Fresh Meat Processing
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1570 - Pork Fabrication & Processing
This course is designed to acquaint individuals with the processes involved in converting pork carcasses into wholesale, retail, and value added pork products. Areas of instruction will include maintaining a safe work environment, safe food handling, sanitation, and proper equipment operation. A combination of classroom, observation and hands on activities will be provided to the students.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1580 - Wild Game Processing
Wild game processing will provide a unique opportunity for students to study proper field care, personal and food safety issues, processing techniques and procedures, and freezing and cooking of wild game. This is a required course for the AAS Meat Science Degree and would also be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about care and handling of wild game.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1600 - Retail Operations & Management
Retail Operations and Management will assimilate students into a large number of technical skills and knowledge necessary for managing perishable meat products. The course is designed to provide a detailed step-by-step progression of learning required to successfully manage perishable food. This course will utilize training manuals, trade publications, merchandising, and operational manuals.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FDSC 1610 - Seafood Process/Merchandising
Seafood Processing and Manufacturing is a course designed to train students in seafood buying, handling, and merchandising. Students will study related areas for seafood including management, buying, handling, sanitation, merchandising, and facility design.
Prerequisites:
FDSC 1050 - Food Safety Certification I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 1630 - Quality Control
This course is focused on the study of factors that influence food quality, the management systems applied in the processing and distribution of foods to achieve quality standards, and food safety. Topics presented include: risk assessment, good manufacturing practices and hazard analysis and critical point systems for contol of micro- organisms, design of products and processing operations according to food sanitation principles, methods for quality and safety assurance, food laws and regulations relevant to food quality, and the role of retailers and consumers on food quality.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
FDSC 2020 - Food Safety and Quality
This course offers an overview of food safety and quality “from farm to fork.” Topics include microbiological, chemical, and physical risks associated with food, the use of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) to manage risk, and methods for analyzing the sensory qualities of foods. The role of regulatory agencies, food producers, food handlers, and consumers in ensuring a safe food supply will be discussed.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I or instructor approval
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
FDSC 2040 - Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation
Students in this class will learn to evaluate livestock and carcasses for economically important factors. Learning to evaluate beef, sheep, and swine, both live and their carcasses, is important for student interested in animal science, as it helps them understand the relationships between meat animal growth/development and selection/breeding on carcass value and eating quality of the finished product.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
FDSC 2060 - Fresh Meat Processing
Fresh Meat Processing includes fabrication of carcasses into cuts, associated processing techniques, selection, preparation, and utilization of meat, and concerns and opportunities of the food service producer, packer, processor, and retailer.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab hrs/week
FDSC 2200 - Advanced Meat Processing
Advanced Meat Processing is a continuing in-depth study of retail meat cutting and value-added products in today’s meat industry. Students will be familiarized with advanced retail meat cuts, identify specific carcass muscles in relation to their characteristics, and study methods of cooking cuts of meat generated from these muscles. Innovative retail merchandising and aggressive product development for today’s consumer needs will be the focus. This course will present many approaches to meat merchandising and provide information to the student for making accurate decisions that will bring the greatest profits to producers and retail operations.
Prerequisites:
FDSC 2060 - Fresh Meat Processing
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lab hrs/week
Food Service & Hospitality Management (FSHM)
FSHM 1972 - Hospitality Practicum II
This course is the second of four hands-on practicum classes which allows students to practice the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom in a real-world environment. Students follow set criteria and guidelines in a progressive learning structure to master general practices in the hospitality industry including event management skills.
Prerequisites:
FSHM 1971 - Hospitality Practicum I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 45 practicum hours
FSHM 2600 - Dining Room Management
This course is designed to provide students with the principles and details of managing a dining room as they apply specifically to the hospitality industry. Students also study dining related tasks including proper table setting, scheduling, service styles, training, the organizing, planning, and booking of functions.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
FSHM 2610 - Banquet Management
This course introduces student to the principles and intricacies of banquet management as it applies specifically to the hospitality industry. Students study banquet and catered functions, banquet event order, how to book a function and how to manage a function from inception to completion.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
FSHM 2971 - Hospitality Practicum III
This course is the third of four hands-on practicum classes which allows students to practice the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom in a real-world environment. Students follow set criteria and guidelines in a progressive learning structure to master general practices in the hospitality industry including marketing, set-up, and execution of a catered event and effective mentoring.
Prerequisites:
FSHM 1972 - Hospitality Practicum II with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 45 practicum hours
FSHM 2972 - Hospitality Practicum IV
This course is the fourth of four hands-on practicum classes which allows students to practice the skills and knowledge taught in the classroom in a real-world environment. Students follow set criteria and guidelines in a progressive learning structure to master general practices in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisites:
FSHM 2971-Hospitality Practicum III with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 45 practicum hours
French (FREN)
FREN 1010 - 1st Year French I
This introductory course emphasizes primarily 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
FREN 1020 - 1st Year French II
This introductory course emphasizes primarily listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are also developed.
Prerequisites:
FREN 1010 - 1st Year French I
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign LanguageGeography/Recreation (G&R)
G&R 1010 - Introduction to Physical Geography
In this course information is offered on the local environment and people’s relationship to their environment. Topics include forests, soils, land- forms, wilderness areas, weather, climate, oceanography and human influence on the land and oceans.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
G&R 1030 - Introduction to World Regional Geography
This course introduces the student to the world’s major geographic realms. These realms of the human world possess a special combination of cultural, environmental, historical, economic and organizational qualities. These properties are imprinted on the landscape, giving each region its own identity.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Global Diversity
G&R 1050 - Intro to Environmental & Natural Resources
This introductory conservation course provides an insight into environmental issues for the science or non-science major. Principles underlying the wise use of soils, water, range land, forest and mineral resources and related problems are discussed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences/Global DiversityGeology (GEOL)
GEOL 0000 - Any course from the GEOL department
Choose any course from the GEOL department.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
German (GERM)
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
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 LanguageHealth Education (HLED)
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
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
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
HLED 1300 - Stress Management
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base and the exercises necessary to learn the skills needed for stress management. It will provide a foundation for strategic implementation of controls for mental and environmental stressors and the effect these stressors have on performance.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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
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
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
Health Technology (HLTK)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HLTK 2971 - Massage Therapy Internship
This course is intended to provide practical work experiences for students seeking careers in the field of massage therapy. Students will work as paid or non-paid employees in a local business or institution with supervision by a representative of the business.
Prerequisites:
Certificate of Completion in Masage Therapy
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 100 clock hours
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
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
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
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
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
History (HIST)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 DiversityHome Economics (HOEC)
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
Horticulture (HORT)
HORT 0000 - Any course from the HORT department
Choose any course from the HORT department.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Human Development (HMDV)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Humanities (HUMN)
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
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 StudiesIndustrial Maintenance (INDM)
INDM 0000 - Any course from the INDM department
Choose any course from the INDM department.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Information Management (IMGT)
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
Instructional Technology (ITEC)
ITEC 2360 - Educational Technology Theory & Applications
This course is an introduction to the theories and hands-on applications of appropriate and effective uses of technology for teaching and learning. Course experiences include hardware/software selection and use, distance education, adaptive technology, integrated applications, and multimedia applied to all areas of education.
Prerequisites:
EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hours/week
ITEC 2370 - Creating & Facilitating an Online Course
This is a course designed to facilitate self-regulated learning by faculty to learn how to design, develop, and facilitate an online course. Topics include: academic policies for online courses, finding subject matter resources, necessary technology skills, instructional design skills, how to facilitate student-centered learning, and WebCT tools. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to develop, design, and implement effective online courses. Students will develop actual documents to be used in their own online courses.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Internet Education (INET)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
INET 2000 - Web Programming II
This course takes students beyond basic Web page development. It provides a broad overview of current technologies for dynamic, interactive Web 2.0 and Rich Internet Application development. Topics covered include different scripting languages, Web servers, Web-based database applications and various other Web 2.0 development tools.
Prerequisites:
INET 1650 - Web Programming I with a “C” or better or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
INET 2010 - Data Driven Web Sites
This course provides a general introduction to the basic framework of a database driven Web site. Students will use sample databases and a popular, industry standard software tool for creating site definitions and to plan, develop, and implement a Web database application.
Prerequisites:
COSC 2050 - Introduction to SQL with a “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
INET 2650 - Content Management Systems
This course examines the basics of database-driven websites created using content management systems, an extremely flexible and scalable technology used for making websites that need database functionality and constant content updates. The student will learn through hands on projects how to install, configure, and manage databases connected to content management systems (CMS). In this course students will learn to create rich content for the web that offers both functionality and scalability using a CMS.
Prerequisites:
INET 1890 - Introduction to Web Design or Instructor Consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
INET 2895 - Web Design Capstone Seminar
This course allows students to synthesize the skills and knowledge from all course work in Web Design to showcase and demonstrate those skills. The student will participate in an individual or group class project requiring research, design, construction, and maintenance of a complete interactive Web site. Class activities will involve working with a client from initial interview through presentation of final project.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
Italian (ITAL)
ITAL 1010 - First Year Italian I
This course is designed for English-speaking students with little or no previous experience with the Italian language. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading and writing. “Real-life” activities will expose students to day-to-day contexts likely to be encountered in Italy, thus reinforcing grammatical structures learned in class and increasing functional skills. Students will also be introduced to contemporary Italian life and culture.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
ITAL 1020 - First Year Italian II
This course is designed for English-speaking students with some previous experience with the Italian language. Expand on the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading and writing. “Real-life” activities will expose students to day-to-day contexts likely to be encountered in Italy, thus reinforcing grammatical structures learned in class and increasing functional skills. Students will also be exposed to contemporary Italian life and culture.
Prerequisites:
ITAL 1010 - First Year Italian I, two years of high school Italian, or instructor consent
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Machine Tool Technology (MCHT)
MCHT 0000 - Any course from the MCHT department
Choose any course from the MCHT department.
MCHT 1500 - Introduction to Machining
This one-semester class is designed to help learners become interested in and familiar with basic machine tool practices needed to produce metal parts to specifications. Areas of concentration will be on shop safety, print reading, measuring, layout tools and bench work. Safety, setup and basic operational procedures will be emphasized on pedestal grinders band saws, drill presses, and metal lathes.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 1600 - Machine Tool Skills Lab
This class is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop machining skills through practical experience and repeated performances and to become more proficient in the machine tool trade. The learners, with help from the instructor will develop competencies they wish to accomplish in the machine tool area.
Co-requisites:
Concurrent enrollment in MCHT 1610, MCHT 1620, MCHT 1630 or MCHT 2710.
Credits: 1-2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2-4 lab hrs/week
MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Tech I
This one-semester class introduces learners to the opportunities and personal traits needed to be successful in the trade. Emphasis is placed on general shop safety, measuring tools, layout tools and bench work fundamentals. The course will cover repair, maintenance, setup and basic operational procedures on the pedestal grinder, drill press and the metal lathe. The vertical mill and its operations will be introduced.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 1620 - Machine Tool Tech II
This course is a continuation of MCHT 1610. Emphasis is placed on personal traits needed to be successful in the trade, shop safety, print reading, layout work, accurate measuring and inspection. Safety, repair, maintenance, set-up and advanced operational procedures will be covered on the metal lathe, vertical mill, horizontal mill, metal-cutting saw and pedestal grinder. New cutting tools and procedures to efficiently remove metal will be introduced.
Prerequisites:
MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Technology I
Co-requisites:
Completion of a Machining Safety Test with a 90% or better average score.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 1630 - Tools, Instruments & Machines
This class introduces the technical student to proper care and use of basic tools, measuring instruments and safety procedures. Precision measuring and basic operational procedures on grinders, drill presses, power saws, lathes and mills are covered.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
MCHT 1700 - CNC Program & Operations
This course covers operations on CNC vertical mills and CNC Turning centers using off-line computer generated programs to machine products. Specific areas of study include simple and practical programming techniques using Master Cam software, CNC cutting tools and mass production procedures.
Prerequisites:
MCHT 1610 - Machine Tool Technology I or MCHT 1500 - Introduction to Machining
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 1800 - Interpret Prints & Drawings
This course will focus on accurate print reading and interpretation of drawings, tolerances and symbols used in the machining trade. The basic principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing will be introduced.
Prerequisites:
ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MCHT 2700 - CNC Turning & Machining Centers
This one-semester course is designed for the learner to utilize Auto Cad to make drawings, to generate computer programs using Master Cam software and to operate a CNC turning and machining centers.
Prerequisites:
MCHT 1700 - CNC Program & Operations
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Tech III
This upper-level technical course is designed to give learners advanced knowledge and practical experiences required to be employed in the machining field. Areas covered include the action of cutting tools, cutting fluids, cutting tool materials, precision layout, measuring and inspection, and basic metallurgy. Advanced precision machining techniques are practiced on lathes (tool post grinding), horizontal and vertical mills, and surface grinders.
Prerequisites:
MCHT 1620 - Machine Tool Technology II
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 2720 - Machine Tool Tech IV
This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Tech III. Advanced precision machining and operator efficiency procedures are practiced on lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, and surface grinders. A variety of practical jobs will be machined to meet industry standards.
Prerequisites:
MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Technology III
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 9 lecture/lab hrs/week
MCHT 2820 - Manufacturing Methods
This course is designed to familiarize students with current manufacturing processes needed to convert raw materials into quality parts. Specific areas of study include product research and development, production planning, and computer automation (CAD/CAM),
Prerequisites:
MCHT 2700 - CNC Turning & Machining Centers AND MCHT 2710 - Machine Tool Technology III
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
Management (MGT)
MGT 0000 - Any course from the MGT department
Choose any course from the MGT department.
MGT 1200 - Human Resources Management
This course examines effective practices that help organizations gain a competitive advantage through effective use of human resources. Students examine laws governing employment; methods for recruiting, selecting, and retraining employees; current trends in training and personnel development; best practices in performance evaluation; labor relations; and the partnership between line supervisors / managers and human resource departments.
Prerequisites:
MGT 2100 - Managment and Organization with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MGT 2100 - Management and Organization
The basic principles of organizing and managing a business are introduced, with emphasis on the primary purposes and responsibilities of management, types of organizational structure, personnel relationships and the functions of management.
Prerequisites:
BADM 1005 - Business Math or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to 1998, MGT 2100 was listed as MGT 1100
Marketing (MKT)
MKT 0000 - Any course from the MKT department
Choose any course from the MKT department.
MKT 1000 - Sales
The fundamental principles of selling are covered, including the psychological, initiative, and personality factors involved in the sales process, and a discussion of the value of salesmanship to the individual.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MKT 2100 - Marketing
The principles, methods, and problems of the distribution of consumer goods and services are discussed, with emphasis placed on the importance of marketing in the U. S. economics system. Retailing and wholesaling of both consumer and industrial goods are studied from a managerial point of view incorporating contemporary marketing policies and practices.
Prerequisites:
ECON 1020 - Microeconomics or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 0000 - Any course from the MATH department
Choose any course from the MATH department.
MATH 0001 - Math Requirement for AAS Degree
If a Program of Study does not specify a math requirement, the mathematical skills requirement may be fulfilled by taking one of the courses listed below, or any higher level math course, or by passing the Math Placement Assessment with Algebra score 66-100 or College Algebra 0-64.
- BADM 1005 - Business Mathematics, 3 credits
- MATH 1000 - Problem Solving, 3 credits
- MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra, 4 credits
- MATH 1500 - Applied Math, 3 credits
Minimum number of credits to meet requirement = 3
MATH 0900 - Pre-Algebra
This course reviews fundamental math and algebra concepts in preparation for applied math, business math and algebra concepts in preparation for Applied Math (MATH 1500), Business Math (BADM 1005) and Introductory Algebra (MATH 0920).
Prerequisites:
Pre-Albegra placement score of 0-44
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hours/week
MATH 0920 - Elementary Algebra
This course develops basic concepts and methods of algebra for college students with insufficient high school preparation for college-level math courses.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0900 Pre-Algebra or DVST 0910 Beginning Algebra with a grade of “C” or better OR Pre-Algebra placement score 45-100 or Algebra placement score 0-39
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra
This course covers factoring, fractional expressions, functions, graphs, systems of linear equations, exponents, radicals, quadratics and logarithms to help prepare students for MATH 1400 Pre-Calculas Algebra.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0920 Elementary Algebra with a grade of C or better or Algebra placement score 40-65
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecturs hours/week
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving
This course focuses on methods, processes and strategies used to solve mathematical problems in a wide variety of contexts. It demonstrates the uses and structure of mathematics while developing diverse ways to approach both mathematical and non-mathematical problems. There will be an emphasis placed on George Polya’s four step procedure for problem-solving. Specific topics to be covered are number sequences and patterns, geometry and unit measurements, consumer math, counting principles, and probability. Other optional areas that math be covered could include algebraic modeling, numeration systems, set theory, or descriptive statistics.
Prerequisites:
Math Assessment Exam Level II within the last year, completion of MATH 0920 - Introductory Algebra with a grade of C or better, or ACT score in math of 23 or higher within the last 2 years.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 1005 - Utilizing Graphing Calculators
This course is designed to prepare students to efficiently utilize graphing calculators in mathematics courses. Use of the graphical and computational power of a graphing calculator is emphasized.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
MATH 1050 - Finite Mathematics
This course introduces finite mathematics to majors not requiring Calculus. Topics include set theory, logic, linear equations, matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, counting techniques, probability, and statistics.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving or MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1105 - Math for Elementary School Teachers II with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00- 60 or minimum math ACT score of 26.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 1100 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I: Numbers & Operations
This course prepares prospective elementary school teachers to be competent in teaching the major concepts and practical skills related to the real number system with the four arithmetic operations. Special emphasis is placed on teaching in the context of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Activities involving math manipulatives will be performed in order to reinforce content. Students will also observe math lessons being taught in elementary school classrooms.
Prerequisites:
Grade of “C” or better in MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra, Level 3 on the Math Placement Exam taken within the past year or ACT score of 23 or better in math taken within the past two years.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Course pre-requisites effective Spring 2012
MATH 1105 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability, & Algebra
This course is a continuation of MATH 1100 Mathematics for Elementary School Teacher I: Number & Operations and is for prospective elementary school teachers. Its primary focus is on the process of solving various problems through the use of algebra, the Fundamental Counting Principle, probability, and data analysis, and to prepare students to be competent in teaching these major concepts. Emphasis continues to be placed on the development of problem solving skills and teaching in the context of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1100 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Number & Operations with “C” or better or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
Comments: Revised course to be offered Fall 2010
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra
MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra covers the fundamental operations of algebra, graphs, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, exponents, logarithms, and an introduction to the theory of equations.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or Algebra placement score 66-100 and College Algebra score 00-64, or minimum math ACT score of 23.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
This course provides an introduction to the basic trigonometric functions and application of these functions in the solution of equations, right triangles, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, conics, and graphs. Proofs of trigonometric identities are stressed.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trigonometry score 00-60 or minimum math ACT score of 25.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry
Fundamental operations of algebra, graphs, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, exponents and logarithms, and in introduction to the theory of equations are presented. An introduction to the basic trigonometric functions and applications of these functions in the solution of equations, right triangles, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, conics, and graphs is included. Proofs of trigonometric identities are stressed.
Prerequisites:
DVST 0930 - Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or Algebra placement score 66-100 and College Algebra score 00-64, or minimum math ACT score of 23.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 1500 - Applied Math
Using a problem solving approach, students acquire a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry concepts applied in technical fields.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0920 - Introductory Algebra with a C or better or Algebra placement score 40-65 within the last year, or math ACT score of 23.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: This course only meets the Basic Math requirement for designated AAS degrees.
General Education Requirement: Basic Math
MATH 2120 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers III: Geometry & Measurement
This course is a continuation of MATH 1105 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability & Algebra and is for prospective elementary school teachers. Its primary emphasis is on the development of spatial reasoning skills as they relate to the real world. Explorations focus on the investigations of two- and three-dimensional shapes, including their properties, measurements, constructions, and transformations with the intent of preparing students to be competent in teaching these major concepts.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1105 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II: Data Analysis, Probability & Algebra or its equivalent with a “C” or better
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2200 - Calculus I
This course is intended for students in engineering, physics, chemistry, statistics, agriculture, mathematics and other disciplines requiring a calculus course with an emphasis on physical science applications. Topics covered include plane analytic geometry, differentiation, application of the derivative, differential equations and basic integrals and their applications.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trig or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a C or better or Trig score 61-100, or minimum math ACT score of 27.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2205 - Calculus II
This continuation of MATH 2200 discusses logarithmic and exponential functions, methods of integration, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, infinite series, vectors in the plane and polar coordinates.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2206 - Calculus II Lab
This one-credit lab, offered as an elective adjunct to MATH 2205 Calculus II, joins computer technology and calculus.
Co-requisites:
MATH 2205 - Calculus II
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
MATH 2210 - Calculus III
Vectors, solid analytic geometry, moments and moments of inertia, partial differentiation, multiple integration and differential equations are included in this continuation of the calculus sequence.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2205 - Calculus II with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra
The basic concepts involved in the study of linear algebra are introduced, including the solutions of linear equations using matrices, determinants and their properties, vectors, vector spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. This course is recommended for math majors. The course is offered as needed.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MATH 2310 - Differential Equations
Areas covered include formation of differential equations, methods of solution, the existence and nature of solutions, systems of differential equations, transforms and numerical approximations
Prerequisites:
MATH 2210 - Calculus III, MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2350 - Business Calculus I
This course is designed to provide the tools of calculus for business students. Topics covered include equations and special functions, limits, differentiation and integration techniques, graphing and optimization and numerous applications for business. Graphing calculator T183 required.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00-60, or minimum math ACT score of 25.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
MATH 2355 - Business Finite Mathematics
In Business Finite Mathematics the students will solve business problems using several different mathematical models. Included in these application problems are multiple methods of financial calculations, linear equations and programming as well as some probability, statistics, and game theory. Both graphing calculators and computers are used to solve several of the application activities.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1400 - Pre-Calculus Algebra or MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry or MATH 1450 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00-60, or minimum math ACT score of 25.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
Medical Transcription (MDTR)
MDTR 1501 - Introduction to Medical Transcription Editing
This course is an introduction to the field of medical transcription and medical transcription editing. This course also introduces the technology and word processing software used in the medical transcription field. The course re-introduces students to the keyboard to increase typing speed and accuracy. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program AND Reading and Writing Level 3 AND typing speed of 45 wpm or higher
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Comments: $1,050 fee Prior to Summer 2011, MDTR 1501 was listed as Intro to Medical Transcription
MDTR 1502 - Medical Terminology and Word Building
This course will focus on learning the language of medicine by studying prefixes, suffixes, word roots and their combining forms. This course also includes spelling, usage, comprehension, and pronunciation of medical terms. MDTR 1502 is comprised of English and style essentials for the Medical Transcriptionist. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1503 - Anatomy, Physiology & Disease Processes
This course will introduce the Medical Transcription student to the anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body. All major body systems will be covered. Students will be expected to learn basic anatomical terms and their appropriate spellings, as well as symptoms and disease processes associated with each body system. This class is also a survey of disease processes found in the physiologic systems of the human body, including neurologic, endocrine, reproductive, hematology, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, musculoskeletal, and integumentary. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1504 - Mastering Medical Language
Many medical terms sound alike, and medical transcriptionists are required to differentiate between the spoken word and the proper spellings and meanings of terms. This course teaches the skills needed to memorize many of the most commonly confused terms through exercises and repetition. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1505 - Medical Specialties
This course includes skills in proofreading, editing, spelling, and report writing for physical exams, laboratory data, cardiology, dental, ear nose and throat, radiology, surgery, urology, emergency room, gastroenterology, neurology, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pathology, physical medicine, and radiation therapy. This course is open only to students enrolled in Medical Transcription Editing.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1506 - Transcription Clinic Notes
This course includes actual physician dictation. Scenarios practiced consist of physicians to whom English is a second language and reports containing excessive background noise. Terminology used may be unique to clinical or physician office settings. This course is open only to Medical Transcription Editing students.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1507 - Basic Acute Care
This course includes actual transcription from real patient histories and examination reports. It provides a variety of hands-on training, and includes a variety of reports from several fields of medicine. This course also introduces methods to enhance the transcriptionist productivity. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Medical Transcription Editing Program.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1508 - Advanced Acute Care
In this course students will transcribe and format acute care files with a high level of difficulty. This includes in-depth account instructions, verbatim instructions, radiology, complex account instructions and extremely advanced acute care reports. All dictation is authentic and the full spectrum of dictator accents and dictation style is covered. Files include radiology reports, operative reports, consultations, history and physicals, ER reports, discharge summaries, procedure notes, and progress notes. This course is open only to Medical Transcription Editing students.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1512 - Medical Transcription Editing
This course teaches medical transcription editing theory, techniques and practice. This course also introduces the student to the fundamentals of speech recognition and how to use speech recognition software while editing transcribed records.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
MDTR 1515 - Speech Recognition Technology in Medical Transcription
This course introduces the student to the role of Speech Recognition Technology (SRT) in the health information management industry. Common myths associated with the emergence of SRT, the history of SRT, and how SRT works will also be addressed. This is a conceptual course designed to give the student a working understanding of the speech recognition engine and how medical transcriptionists and medical editors fit into SRT.
Prerequisites:
Admittance to the Medical transcription Editing Program
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: Flexible Learning
Microsoft (MSFT)
MSFT 1520 - Windows Server Networking
This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows network operating systems. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MSFT 1530 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Environment
This course provides students with the skills necessary to implement, manage and maintain a Microsoft Windows server and network environment. This course will cover all necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MSFT 1570 - Designing Security for Windows
This course will introduce students to the process of designing the protection of a secure Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. Students will learn how to assemble the design team, model threats, and analyze security in order to meet business requirements for securing computers in a networked environment. The course encourages decision-making skills through simulated real-life scenarios that students may encounter. Students are given the task of collecting the information and sorting through the details to resolve the given security scenarios.
Prerequisites:
MSFT 2605 - Windows Client Operating System, MSFT 1520 - Windows Server Networking, and MSFT 1530 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Environment, or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
MSFT 1600 - Implementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server
This course provides students with the skills necessary to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Exchange Email Server. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Network Operating System Certification Exam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MSFT 2605 - Windows Client Operating System
This course provides students with the skills necessary to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows operating systems. This course will cover all the necessary material to enable the student to take a Microsoft Client Operating System Certification Exam.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 Lecture hrs/week
Mining Technology (MINE)
MINE 1500 - Introduction to Mining
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of surface mining. Students are exposed to terminology, methods, practices, and case studies in surface mining. Course study will include examination of the coal industry as it relates to the international, national and regional coal markets along with study of the economic impact the coal industry has on our economy. Students will become familiar with fundamental concepts of reserves and resources and the factors that affect them. This course examines the life-cycle of a surface mine, including prospecting, geology, exploration, development, unit operations, extraction, and reclamation. Students examine new trends in surface mining.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 1550 - Supervisor First Aid Training
This course is a Federal Mandatory Requirement for mine supervisor employees and mine contractor employees to work on mine sites and may be repeated if previous certification has lapsed. This course is designed to meet the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57, and requires a minimum of eight or ten hours (10 hours for Part 75 & 77; 8 hours for Part 56 & 57) of class participation and instruction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8-10 lecture hrs
Comments: Class is held one full day.
MINE 1555 - Supervisor First Aid Refresher
This course is a Federal Mandatory Requirement for mine supervisor employees and mine contractor employees to work on mine sites and may be repeated if previous certification has lapsed. This course is designed to meet the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57, and requires a minimum of eight or ten hours (10 hours for Part 75 & 77; 8 hours for Part 56 & 57) of class participation and instruction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training.
Credits: .33
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 - 10 hours
Comments: S/U grading
MINE 1570 - WY Mine Foreman Test Preparation
This course is designed to assist qualified candidates prepare for the WY Mine Foreman Exam required by WS 30-2-309. This certification allows supervisors to meet the criteria of WY Mining Rules and Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 75, 77, 56, and 57 for supervisors to be certified.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 16 lecture hrs
Comments: Class is held two full days.
MINE 1650 - Mine Health, Safety & Law
This course examines state and federal laws, as they pertain to mining health and safety, and provides an overview of effective health and safety management systems. It also demonstrates how to build a health and safety culture at a mine. Pertinent sections of the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the Miner Act of 2006 are covered, including: 30 CFR part 77, “Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Mines” for surface coal mining; 30 CFR Part 56, “Safety and Health Standards - Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines” for non-coal surface mining; 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48, “Training and Retraining of Miners.” Implementation of laws and the implication of these laws on the surface mining industry are explored in this course. Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of health and safety incidents and develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by state and federal laws.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 1725 - Mining Economics
This course is an introduction to basic economic and financial principles used in mining. Using case studies from surface mining business models, students evaluate financial goals, recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies, and evaluate project effectiveness using fixed and variable costs. Students compare preventive and reactive cost control methods for business operations affecting equipment maintenance and production down time. This course explore sustainable business strategies as applicable to the surface mining industry.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 1760 - Mine Electrical Safety
This course introduces students to electrical concepts and systems as they are used in surface mining operations. Students examine electrical safety codes and compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the value of human life and the importance of safeguarding against electrical hazards through regulatory compliance and continuous training.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 1775 - Mine Equipment and Maintenance
This course introduces students to equipment used in surface mining and the maintenance of this equipment. Students examine the purpose, operation, mechanics and maintenance of equipment used in the plant, the field, and the shop. Emphasis is placed on safety processes including lock out/tag out (LOTO), diesel, hydraulics, welding, cutting, conveyor and fire safety. Students participate in hands-on maintenance activities in a simulated maintenance environment and create maintenance management documents to plan, prevent, schedule, budget and predict maintenance for mining equipment.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecutre, 1 lab hr/week
MINE 1855 - Surface Annual Refresher
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements for 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart B, for employees who continue to work at mine sites or 30 CFR Part 46 for employees who continue to work in the construction materials industry. Topics of study will comply wit the appropriate current federal regulations.
Prerequisites:
Certification of completion of Surface New Miner or current Surface Annual Refresher certification. “Current” means a certificate as mentioned above with a date not more than 12 months previous.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 lect hours
Comments: Class is held one full day and has S/U grading.
MINE 1870 - Underground New Miner
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart B, for employees with no previous work experience at mine sites. Topics of study will comply with the appropriate current federal regulations.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 lect hrs
Comments: S/U grading
MINE 1875 - Underground Annual Refresher
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine & Safety Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 49, Subpart B, for employees who continue to work at underground mine sites.
Prerequisites:
Certification of completion of Underground New Miner or current Underground Annual Refresher certification. “Current” means a certificate as mentioned above with a date not more than 12 months previous.
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8 lecture hrs
Comments: Class is held one full day and has S/U grading
MINE 1880 - Principles of Technology
This course in physics for career/technical students covers mechanical properties of solids, force and acceleration, static equilibrium, simple machines, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and heat transfers in a noncalculus approach.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1500 - Applied Math, ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 2500 - Environmental Compliance and Mine Reclamation
This course examines the environmental compliance laws at State and Federal levels as they pertain to surface mining in western states, and it provides an overview of effective surface mine reclamation techniques used at mine sites. Pertinent sections of the Federal Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 and the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (WEQA) of 1973 are covered. Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of environmental compliance and land reclamation incidents, and to develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by State and Federal laws.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 2550 - Coal Mine Electrical Qualification Test Prep
This course is designed to prepare coal mine electrician candidates for the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) electrical qualification exam and meets the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75 and/or Part 77.
Prerequisites:
One year electrical work experience at a qualifying mine.
Credits: 1.5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 24 lecture hrs
Comments: Class is held two full days.
MINE 2555 - Coal Mine Electrical Re-qualification
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 75 and/or Part 77 for Certified coal mine electricians.
Prerequisites:
Current MSHA Electrical Certification
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 8-10 lecture hrs
Comments: Class is held one full day.
MINE 2800 - Mine Management and Systems
This course is an introduction to mine management strategies, operational systems and production systems used in surface mining. Students explore surface mining systems using basic concepts for project and process planning and evaluation. By studying methods of mining, customer needs, production, and people management, this course provides a broad overview of the management techniques and systems used in modern surface mining.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MINE 2850 - Mining Technology Leadership Seminar
This course presents practicing or aspiring leaders and supervisors at surface mining with resources and techniques for effective leadership of mining personnel and processes. Guest speakers present industry models and case studies, and share best practices in their leadership roles and overall responsibilities within the surface mining industry. Students differentiate between the roles of manager, supervisor and field worker, and evaluate personal and professional growth of those whom they supervise. Strategies for the optimization of human and financial resources and compliance with laws, policies and procedures will also be addressed.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture hr/week
Molecular Biology (MOLB)
MOLB 0000 - Any course from the MOLB department
Choose any course from the MOLB department.
MOLB 2210 - General Microbiology
Principles and characteristics of microorganisms are introduced, including relationships to disease normal body flora and the environment. Labs stress methods used to isolate and identify common organisms. This course is recommended for those in health-related fields.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I or ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I or CHEM 1000 - Intro to Chemistry or CHEM 1025 - Chemistry I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
Music (MUSC)
MUSC 0000 - Lesson Elective
See footnotes for more information.
Credits: 2
MUSC 0001 - Ensemble Elective
See footnotes for more information.
Credits: 1
MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music
This class serves as an introduction to “classical” music and is intended for non-music majors. Musical genres will be examined and placed in an historical context. Aesthetics and modern music will also be discussed.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
MUSC 1010 - Music Fundamentals
This course explores the terminology and theoretical concepts of music and music notation. Topics include the basic principles of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. An introduction to aural theory is also presented. Rudimentary piano keyboard skills are developed.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music theory which includes acoustical properties of sound, pitch and rhythmic notation, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads, definitions, structure of tonality, and elementary four-voice part-writing.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I
Students learn to read music at first sight through the aid of the Solfege system and the ability to identify aurally rhythmic patterns, chord types and their inversions, intervals, scale patterns and melodies is developed.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II
This course is a continuation of the concepts and skills learned in MUSC 1030 Music Theory I. Four-voice part writing, non-dominant seventh chords, and secondary dominants are covered.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II
This course offers the students an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC*1035-Aural Theory I.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
MUSC 1070 - Private Lessons: Composition
This course is for students wishing to study music composition in an one-on-one lesson setting. Focus is on the development of an individual creative musical language through the exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques of music composition. Students meet with their instructor for one private thirty-minute lesson each week. Students may continue to enroll in MUSC 1070 Private Lessons: Composition during subsequent semesters for a maximum of 8 credits.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 lession minutes/week plus 120 minutes arranged practice time/week
MUSC 1110 - Clarinet l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in clarinet performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring clarinet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1110 Clarinet I can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1130 - Flute l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in flute performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring flute as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1130 Flute I can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minute lesson plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1150 - Guitar l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1150 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1170 - Oboe l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in oboe performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring oboe as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1170 Oboe I can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1190 - Percussion l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in percussion performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring percussion as their primary instrument focus. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1190 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1200 - Piano l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring piano as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1200 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1210 - Saxophone I
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in saxophone performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring saxophone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1210 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1230 - Trumpet l
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in trumpet performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring trumpet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1230 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1270 - Voice I
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in vocal performance and techniques. It is required for first-year music majors declaring voice as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 1270 can be counted toward a music degree. Non-majors may take this course as an elective.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3o minutes lesson time plus 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 1272 - Techniques of Singing
This course, designed for those interested in a greater knowledge of vocal production and an appreciation for good singing, covers breath control, diction, resonance, tone qualities, phrasing, mood and interpretation.
Prerequisites:
Choral or solo vocal experience
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1273 - General Delivery
The singers meet daily to rehearse works of sufficient difficulty to challenge the vocal music major. A variety of forms is included in the repertoire, from madrigals to modern jazz. The ensemble tours each spring and averages 35-40 performances each year. Students must audition for this group.
Prerequisites:
Choral experience and/or private voice training OR instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/cred hr
MUSC 1300 - Class Piano I
This is a course for music majors with little or no piano experience designed to develop rudimentary keyboard skills through group instruction. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music degree programs. First of a four-semester sequence, MUSC 1300 - Class Piano I covers keyboard basics including music reading, finger control, and hand independence, beginning improvisation, transposition, harmonization, sight-reading, and technical studies.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/cred hr
MUSC 1301 - Class Piano II
Second of a four-semester sequence, MUSC*1301-Class Piano II expands upon keyboard skills and concepts covered in MUSC*1300-Class Piano I. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music degree programs. Non-music majors must have instructor’s permission to enroll.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1300 - Class Piano I or instructors consent.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/cred hr
MUSC 1302 - Class Piano III
Third of a four-semester sequence, MUSC*1302-Class Piano III expands upon keyboard skills and concepts covered in MUSC*1301-Class Piano II. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music degree programs. Non-music majors must have instructor’s permission to enroll.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1301 - Class Piano II or instructors consent.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/cred hr
MUSC 1303 - Class Piano IV
Fourth of a four-semester sequence, MUSC*1303-Class Piano IV expands upon keyboard skills and concepts covered in MUSC*1302-Class Piano III. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for a piano proficiency exam required of most four-year music degree programs. Non-music majors must have instructor’s permission to enroll.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1302 - Class Piano III or instructors consent.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/cred hr
MUSC 1372 - Techniques of Singing II
This course, designed for those interested in a greater knowledge of vocal production and an appreciation for good singing, covers breath control, diction, resonance, tone qualities, phrasing, mood and interpretation.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1272 - Techniques of Singing I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1380 - Wind Ensemble
This course is a performing ensemble, which provides opportunities for the student to study wind ensemble music in an organized group setting.
Credits: .5 - 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hours per week
Comments: Music majors enroll for 1 credit; community members enroll for half credit
MUSC 1385 - Music Technology Ensemble
This ensemble meets two hours per week to create, rehearse, and perform music using handheld electronic devices, laptop computers, synthesizers, and other instruments. Emphasis is placed on group composition and improvisation in a variety of musical styles and genres.
Prerequisites:
none
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hours per week
MUSC 1390 - Jazz Ensemble
This course is a performing ensemble, which provides opportunities for the student to study jazz ensemble music in an organized group setting.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent via audition or conference
Credits: .5 - 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hrs/week
Comments: Music majors enroll for 1 credit; community members enroll for half credit
MUSC 1400 - Collegiate Chorale
This large chorus meets one evening per week to rehearse works in a variety of choral music forms. The Chorus performs at least one concert each semester.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent via audition or conference
Credits: .5 to 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
Comments: Degree-seeking students should enrolled for one credit hour while non-degree seeking students may enrolled for a half credit.
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
MUSC 1410 - Chamber Choir
This course is a select audition choir exposing the student to a variety of challenging educational choral music. This group will do limited touring within the state and surrounding region. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
MUSC 1415 - Introduction to Music Technology
This is a course for students interested in using personal computers to create live, recorded, and engraved music. No specific prior music or computer training is assumed. Emphasis will be placed on common desktop music production techniques that are applicable to a variety of hardware, software programs, and operating systems regardless of manufacturer or developer.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 1425 - History of Rock Music
This course examines the historical, musical, and socioeconomic development of rock music from its origins to today. Major stylistic tends, 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.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: HIST 1425
General Education Requirement: Visual and Perfoming Arts
MUSC 2020 - Music Theater Production
This variable credit summer practicum provides an opportunity for singers, dancers, instrumentalists and technical assistants of all sorts to receive credit for participation in a musical production. Acceptance for stage roles is by audition.
Credits: 1-5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/cred hr/week
MUSC 2025 - Introduction to World Music
This course explores various aspects of music from a global perspective. The focus is on music styles and traditions from outside of the Western canon. Students will actively study music in its cultural context from a variety of geographic areas of the world.
Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: ANTH 2025
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III
Theory III provides further development of concepts presented in MUSC 1040, including modulation, sixth chords, chromatic harmony and analysis.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III
This course offers students an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC*1045-Aural Theory II.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
MUSC 2040 - Music Theory IV
This course is a continuation of MUSC 2030 with topics including use, form and analysis of extended and chromatic harmony. Styles will include impressionism, post-romanticism, atonal and serial music.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV
This course offers students an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and methods related to the skills learned in MUSC*2035-Aural Theory III.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
MUSC 2050 - 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
Co-requisites:
None
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: HIST 2051
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II
This course is similar to MUSC 2050 in its approach, but it covers music from the Romantic period to contemporary compositions. This course is offered at the discretion of the division.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
MUSC 2110 - Clarinet II
his course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in clarinet performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring clarinet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2110 Clarinet II can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credits hours of study in MUSC 1110 Clarinet II
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2130 - Flute ll
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in flute performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring flute as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2130 Flute II can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1130 Flute l
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2150 - Guitar II
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring guitar as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2150 can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1150 Guitar I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2170 - Oboe ll
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in oboe performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring oboe as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2170 can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1170 Oboe I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2190 - Percussion ll
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in percussion performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring percussion as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2190 can be counted toward a music degree.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2200 - Piano ll
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring piano as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2200 Piano II can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1200 Piano I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2210 - Saxophone ll
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in saxophone performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring saxophone as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2210 Saxophone II can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1210 Saxophone I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2230 - Trumpet II
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in trumpet performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring trumpet as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2230 Trumpet II can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1230 Trumpet I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2270 - Voice II
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in vocal performance and techniques. It is required for second-year music majors declaring voice as their primary instrument. A maximum of 4 credit hours in MUSC 2270 can be counted toward a music degree.
Prerequisites:
4 credit hours of study in MUSC 1270 Voice I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 minutes lesson time + 2 hours practice time per week
MUSC 2274 - Applied Voice/Performance
This course involves the study of voice and the performance practices related to that study.
Prerequisites:
Audition: the student must demonstrate vocal prowess above the average
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 hr lesson/week
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency Exam
The piano proficiency exam verifies proficient keyboard reading, technical and music performance skills, and realizes theoretical concepts at the keyboard. Completion of the exam will be included on transcripts as proof of keyboard competency for students transferring to a four-year music program.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent required.
Credits: 0
Comments: Additional fee. S/U grading
MUSC 2410 - Techniques for Live Sound
This course serves as an introduction to the theory, methods, and equipment used in live sound reinforcement, mixing, and recording. Topics include sound theory and acoustics, cables, mixers, amplifiers, signal processors, microphones, and loudspeakers. Common mixing and recording practices are explored. Qualifications and duties of a professional sound operator are also examined.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2011, MUSC 2410 was listed as Sound Reinforcement
MUSC 2430 - Intermediate Music Technology
This course explores further concepts and applications of music technology initially studied in MUSC*1415-Introduction to Music Technology. Topics will focus on intermediate techniques in MIDI sequencing, audio signal processing, multi-track recording, and music engraving.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 1415 - Introduction to Music Technology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2008, MUSC 2430 was listed as Computers and Music
MUSC 2445 - Topics in Music Technology
This course is an examination of current topics in music technology. Topics explored by this course center around tools, techniques, and aesthetic approaches related to the production of music created with the aid of contemporary technology.
Prerequisites:
MUSC 2430 Intermediate Music Technology or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 hour lecture/week
MUSC 2465 - Directed Studies in Music:
This course allows students to investigate a selected topic in music under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 1-3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 to 3 hours/week
MUSC 2500 - Music Portfolio
This course covers the practical matters for the emerging musician including the development of a professional portfolio, resume, and other promotional materials. Areas of specialization within music are investigated. Educational and professional opportunities are explored.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Nursing Studies (NRST)
NRST 1510 - Nursing Assistant
This course prepares students in basic nursing, personal care skills, knowledge of body systems and mental health, social service needs, basic restorative services, residents’ rights, introduction to long-term care and CPR.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 32 hours lecture/16 hours lab/32 hours clinical/course
NRST 1615 - Nursing Theory I
This course introduces first semester nursing students to the concepts of caring, competence, clinical judgment, coordination, and commitment. Students learn basic nursing care and communication skills. Ethical and legal issues in nursing are introduced. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of caring interventions for individual clients in structured health care settings.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required.
Co-requisites:
NRST 1615 Nursing Theory I and NRST 1715 Practicum I must be passed in the same semester with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab hrs/week
NRST 1625 - Nursing Theory II
This course focuses on the concepts of caring, competence, clinical judgment, coordination, and commitment students implement to make decisions and plan caring interventions. Students continue to build basic nursing care and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of decision-making used to individualize and evaluate client care.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 1615 - Nursing Theory I and NRST 1715 - Practicum I
Co-requisites:
NRST 1625 Nursing Theory II and NRST 1725 Practicum II must be passed in the same semester with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
NRST 1680 - Intro to Pharmacology for Nursing Care
This course is designed to give the beginning nursing student a foundation in basic clinical pharmacology. Students are introduced to the foundational concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the mechanisms of drug interactions as they apply to patients in different functional states across the lifespan. These principles are then extended to major drug classes. The student learn about the pharmacologic action of major drug classes and use critical thinking to ensure maximum benefit and minimum harm for patients on specific pharmacotherapy.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the nursing program
Co-requisites:
NRST 1615 Nursing Theory I and NRST 1715 Practicum I must be passed in the same semester. Both co-requisites, as well as NRST 1680 Introduction to Pharmacology, must be passed with a grade of “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 180 hours/semester
NRST 1715 - Practicum I
This course introduces students to basic nursing practice in a clinical or simulated setting. Students provide basic nursing care and communication skills with clients in nursing homes and hospitals. They implement caring interventions to assist adult and geriatric clients. Interventions focus on delivery of competent nursing care for clients with common health problems.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required.
Co-requisites:
NRST 1615 Nursing Theory I and NRST 1715 Practicum I must be passed in the same semester with a ”C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 180 clinical hrs/semester
Comments: $250 program fee
NRST 1725 - Practicum II
This course provides students with opportunities to apply basic nursing practice for clients in a variety of clinical settings. The focus is for students to further enhance competence in nursing care and communication skills through decision-making processes and application of clinical judgements.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 1615 Nursing Theory I and NRST 1715 Practicum I
Co-requisites:
NRST 1625 Nursing Theory II and NRST 1725 Practicum II must be passed in the same semester with a grade of “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 180 clinical hrs/semester
Comments: $250 program fee
NRST 2635 - Nursing Theory III
This course focuses on the application of the following concepts designed to refine caring behaviors: competence, clinical judgment, coordination, and commitment. Students are introduced to advanced nursing care and management skills. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of managing care for individuals and families in structured health care settings and diverse community settings.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 1625 - Nursing Theory II and NRST 1725 - Practicum II
Co-requisites:
NRST 2635 Nursing Theory III and NRST 2735 Practicum III must be passed in the same semester with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
NRST 2645 - Nursing Theory IV
This course focuses on the ability of students to take responsibility for quality nursing practice in diverse clinical settings. Students continue to acquire advanced nursing care and management skills. Emphasis is placed on management of health care outcomes, modification of plans of care, and self-awareness of behaviors which promote professional accountability.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 2635 - Nursing Theory III and NRST - 2735 Practicum III
Co-requisites:
NRST 2645 Nursing Theory IV and NRST 2745 Practicum IV must be passed in the same semester with a ”C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
NRST 2735 - Practicum III
This course provides students with clinical opportunities to apply advanced nursing practice. Nursing care and management skills are employed to coordinate client care in acute and community settings. Management of client care includes recognition of client values. Interventions focus on achieving positive client outcomes across the health care continuum.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 1625 - Nursing Theory II and NRST 1725 - Practicum II
Co-requisites:
NRST 2635 - Nursing Theory III and NRST 2735 - Practicum III must be passed in the same semester with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 clinical hrs/week
Comments: $250 program fee
NRST 2745 - Practicum IV
This course focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge, skill, and judgment. Competence is demonstrated in advanced nursing care and management skills. Students integrate professional behaviors to communicate caring through excellence in practice. They develop the clinical judgment to function as entry level registered nurses.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Nursing program required. NRST 2635 Nursing Theory III and NRST 2735 Practicum III
Co-requisites:
NRST 2645 Nursing Theory IV and NRST 2745 Practicum IV must be passed in the same semester with a “C” or better to meet graduation requirements.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 180 clincal hrs/semester
Comments: $250 program fee
Outdoor Education Activity (OEAC)
OEAC 1165 - Wilderness Hiking
This course provides students with an introduction to wilderness hiking and plant identification. Students explore topics in clothing selection, proper use of outdoor equipment, health and safety, outdoor ethics, plant identification, and habitat classification, as well as the enjoyment of hiking and the outdoors.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
Comments: This course is cross-listed with BOT 1165.
OEAC 1500 - Wilderness Horse Packing
This course introduces students to horse packing, travel, and camping skills necessary for outdoor travel in the wilderness. Students will learn basic planning of menus, equipment, supplies, and packing for the trip. Students will have the opportunity to use and practice the knowledge and skills through weekend trips.
Prerequisites:
Possess basic horse riding skills; Be able to complete moderate to difficult hiking and carry/lift up to 60 pounds of equipment in a high country setting; AND Provide basic camping equipment and proper clothing for safely and comfortably participating in a wilderness excursion.
Credits: 3
Outdoor Education Professional (OEPR)
OEPR 1000 - Foundations of Outdoor Education
This course is designed to introduce students to the theories, principles, and history of outdoor education. Students will develop a theoretical and practical foundation of knowledge of leadership and education in the outdoor setting.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
OEPR 1200 - Winter Survival
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques required for survival and safe winter travel. This course addresses the concepts of risk management, survival skills, shelter construction, avalanche awareness, and general protective and preventative practices.
Credits: 1
OEPR 1470 - Internship in Outdoor Leadership
The internship course provides a means for students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
Prerequisites:
OEPR 1000 Foundations of Outdoor Education
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 75 hours
OEPR 1650 - Fishing Guide Operations
This is a multi-faceted course which introduces the development, acquisition, and application of the skills and competencies necessary to become a successful fishing guide. The course will provide additional technical training for individuals who have already gained basic competence in fly and spin casting. In addition to teaching advanced fishing skills, course instruction will include guiding philosophy; growing a guiding business, knowledge and skills for planning an outing; local and regional laws and regulations, minimal impact and outdoor ethics, aquatic entomology, local and natural history, drift boat operation, wading safety, and use of a variety of tackle.
Prerequisites:
Physically capable of completing moderate to difficult hiking and carrying and lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
OEPR 2200 - Outdoor Programming & Administration
This course is designed to introduce students to the policies and procedures of leading and managing an outdoor education/recreation program. This course offers a consideration of the history, theory, management, and current issues and trends in outdoor adventure based programs. Special attention will be given to developing an understanding of principles and methodologies of outdoor curricula, as well as implementation, risk management, and group dynamics in outdoor programs.
Prerequisites:
OEPR 1000 Foundations of Outdoor Education and OEPR 1470 Internship in Outdoor Leadership
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 Lecture hours/week
OEPR 2470 - Outdoor Education Practicum
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on capstone experience in a variety of settings. Students will participate in a practicum experience in one or more of the following areas: public land management, environmental conservation education, teaching recreational activities, leading expeditions, and wilderness skills.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 75 hours
Comments: Instructor consent required for registration
PE Activities (PEAC)
PEAC 0000 - PE Activity Course
Choose any PEAC activity course.
PEAC 1001 - Physical Activity & Your Health
A course designed to develop and actively pursue individual heath and fitness goals in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Students will examine current health issues and the role of physical fitness in a wellness lifestyle.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Health / Wellness
PEAC 1009 - Recreational Sports
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational games and activities. The games and activities may include activities such as volleyball, softball, and soccer.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
Comments: Prior to Spring 2010, PEAC 1009 was listed as Rec Games
PEAC 1011 - Aquatic Conditioning
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Students will learn various aspects of water cross training and water aerobics that will help them to enhance the physical dimension of wellness. Activities related to this course vary from semester to semester.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1034 - Fitness:
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Students will learn various aspects of cardiorespiratory endurance as well as muscular strength and endurance that will help them to enhance the physical dimension of wellness. Activities related to this course vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1040 - Tai Chi
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop and enhance their canoeing skills specifically on rivers and streams.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1041 - Personal Defense:
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Throughout the semester, students will study self-defense through one martial arts style and develop flexibility, balance, and core strength. Activites related to this course vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1050 - Tennis
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This course will provide students with basic knowledge, understanding, and skill in the game of tennis.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1055 - Golf
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the rules, techniques, and etiquette of golf. Students will be able to practice and demonstrate their skills on the golf course.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
PEAC 1272 - Cardio/Power Circuit Training
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Students will learn various aspects of cardiorespiratory endurance as well as muscular strength and endurance that will help them to enhance the physical dimension of wellness.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1273 - Weight Training
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Students will be introduced to a variety of exercises intended to increase muscular strength and endurance. Activities related to this course vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1274 - Advanced Weight Training
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Students will focus on advanced weight training techniques and methods.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hours/week
General Education Requirement: approved PEAC activity
PEAC 1280 - Fly Tying
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of fly tying. Each student’s level will be evaluated and a program to improve each person’s skills will be outlined. By course end, each student will have a better understanding of tying artificial flies, as well as their own abilities.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab hr/week
PEAC 1281 - Fly Fishing
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of fly fishing. Lessons will include basic knots, casting techniques, and uses of artificial flies. Students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills while experiencing fly fishing as an art. Students will also examine outdoor ethics and licensure requirements.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hr/week
PEAC 1287 - Introduction to Rock Climbing
This course provides students with an introduction to the equipment, methods, techniques, and training necessary for safe, outdoor single-pitch rock climbing. Practical outdoor rock climbing experience will be augmented with classroom instruction.
Prerequisites:
Instructor consent
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 hours
Comments: Instructor consent required for registration
PEAC 1289 - Fitness Center Conditioning
This course is designed for students who wish to continue an estabilshed workout program and because of scheduling conflicts need an arranged time to implement a personal program.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
PEAC 1294 - Yoga
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to enhance their personal wellness through the participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity. This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. The course will give an overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and purpose. The postures (asanas), breath, and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modification for limitations.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1295 - Introduction to Backpacking
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of wilderness backpacking. Students will develop the fundamental knowledge necessary for planning and participating in safe and enjoyable backpacking excursions. Topics for this course includes proper equipment selection and usage; trail selection; menu planning and food preparation; basic backcountry first aid; map, compass and GPS use; and Leave No Trace practices.
Prerequisites:
Students should be able to walk 5 miles/day while carrying a 40 lb. pack.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 hours minimum
PEAC 1298 - Snowshoeing
This course is designed for beginning and intermediate snowshoeing students. The course emphasizes techniques, equipment information, survival strategies, safety, and ethical outdoor recreation practices. It consists of classroom instruction and guided instruction in a variety of snowshoe-able settings. Each field day will consist of a 30 minute guest speaker presentation, practical instruction and snowshoeing practice.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: average 2 hours weekly per 16 weeks
PEAC 1325 - Beginning Canoeing
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of canoeing on still water, including reservoirs and ponds. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to safely enjoy the sport of canoeing for recreation, lifetime enjoyment, and physical activity.
Prerequisites:
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 1540 - Mountain Biking
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills that are necessary to be able to safely and successfully enjoy the sport of mountain biking. Students will become aware of the proper fit of helmets and bikes, gear selection, RPM and frame configuration, single-track techniques of climbing and downhill riding, and environmental concerns.
The students will become knowledgeable about the skills and techniques associated with mountain biking and being able to safely and effectively negotiate the various challenges of off-road trail riding. The class will also address bike care and maintenance.
Prerequisites:
Students should have some experience riding off-terrain and physical ability to ride 5-10 miles on trail.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 hours minimum
PEAC 1560 - Beginning Orienteering
This course introduces the various types of orienteering and proper orienteering techniques. It will provide students with hands-on experience in the fundamentals of map and compass utilization. Emphasis will be placed on topographic map interpretation and field navigation techniques. In addition to the standard orienteering compass, students will learn how to navigate by Global Positioning System (GPS).
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 22.5 hours minimum
PEAC 1600 - Ice Climbing
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of snow and ice climbing. Topics studied include equipment selection and use, safety, climbing techniques, and route selection.
Prerequisites:
Students must possess a level of fitness necessary to hike up to 3 miles in mountainous terrain, while carrying a heavy pack.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 30 hours minimum
PEAC 2051 - Intermediate Canoeing
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop and enhance their canoeing skills specifically on rivers and streams.
Prerequisites:
PEAC 1325 - Beginning Canoeing or instructor consent
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Approved PEAC Activity
PEAC 2059 - Cross Country Skiing
This course is designed for beginning and intermediate cross-country skiing students. The course emphasizes techniques, equipment information, survival strategies, safety, and ethical outdoor recreation practices. It consists of classroom instruction and guided instruction in a variety of skiable settings. Each field day will consist of a 30 minute guest speaker presentation, practical instruction and skiing practice.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: average 2 lab hours weekly per 16 weeks
Pharmacy Technology (PHTK)
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy
Some of the more influential ideas that have shaped the concepts and beliefs of the contemporary Western world are introduced through the study of their historical development and discussion of the ideas themselves.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities
PHIL 2220 - Logic
Formal and informal fallacies, syllogistic reasoning and symbolic logic are studied to improve students’ critical thinking skills.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/wk
General Education Requirement: Humanities
PHIL 2300 - Ethics in Practice
This is an introductory course in moral theory that teaches systems of ethics as they apply to modern life. It focuses on contemporary ethical conflicts in justice, government, medicine, business, the military, civil and criminal law, science and journalism.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: HumanitiesPhysics (PHYS)
PHYS 0000 - Any course from the PHYS department
Choose any course from the PHYS department.
PHYS 1000 - Introduction to Physics
This one-semester algebra-based physics course covers mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity and astrophysics.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1000 - Problem Solving with a grade of “C” or better; or placement into a higher level mathematics course.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics
The primary goal of this course is to develop a qualitative understanding of and methods for clear communication about physical principles. The main domains of classical physics, namely mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics are covered.
Prerequisites:
MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 1000 - Problem Solving with a grade of “C” or better, or placement into a higher level mathematics course.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
PHYS 1110 - General Physics I
This is the first half of a two-semester course in physics for the general liberal arts student. This course covers classical mechanics, elementary heat and thermodynamics, sound and wave motion, and a brief introduction to simple mechanical relativity. The methods of college algebra are used, and the treatment is intended to give a grasp of important fundamental as well as develop facility in the solution of practical problems. This course is offered if student need is sufficient.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1405 - Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trig with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
PHYS 1120 - General Physics II
This continuation of PHYS 1110 covers the topics of light and geometrical optics, electromagnetism and modern physics.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 1110 - General Physics I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
PHYS 1310 - College Physics I
The first of a two-semester sequence in calculus- based physics, this course applies the tools of differential , integral and vector calculus to the analysis of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics It is designed primarily for students of science and engineering who have successfully completed at least one semester of calculus.
Prerequisites:
MATH 2200 - Calculus I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
PHYS 1320 - College Physics II
The second of a two-semester sequence in calculus based physics, this course applies the tools of differential, integral and vector calculus to the analysis of wave motion, optics, electricity and magnetism. It is designed primarily for students of science and engineering who have successfully completed at least two (2) semesters of calculus.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 1310 - College Physics I with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Physical SciencePolitical Science (POLS)
POLS 1000 - American & Wyoming Government
An introduction to the ideas and concepts behind the growth and development of the governments of the U.S. and Wyoming and the political processes associated with them is provided in this course, which fulfills the statutory requirements for instruction in the provisions and principles of the state and national constitutions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: US and Wyoming Constitutions
POLS 2000 - Current Issues of American Government
This course involves an examination of current political topics in the U.S. The focus is on key public policy problems, the policy making process and finally policy choices. Students should be aware of contemporary political events and be able to apply basic concepts of American government to current affairs.
Prerequisites:
POLS 1000 - American & Wyoming Government
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
POLS 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course is an overview of law enforcement, courts, and correctional agencies within the American criminal justice system. It examines the function, inter-relationship, sub-systems, roles and responsibilities within each component of the system. The nature, theories, and causations of crimes are introduced to the student.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2120 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations
The nature of nation-state relations, factors influencing those relations and the causes and consequences of international instability are discussed. The various techniques of diplomacy are stressed and the basic foreign policies of the powers and the workings of the United States are sketched. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Prerequisites:
POLS 1000 - American & Wyoming Government
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Professional PE (PEPR)
PEPR 1004 - Foundations of Physical Education
This course is designed for prospective school-based physical education teachers K-12. This course will also provide students with a contemporary vision/philosophy of the field of physical education. Lectures and discussions will also address the origin, scope, development, content of programs, and professional training necessary to enter the field.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Comments: Prior to Fall 2008, PEPR 1004 was listed as PEPR 1005 - Introduction to Physical Education
PEPR 1035 - Foundations of Exercise Science
This course provides students with an overview of the field of exercise science. Exercise science encompasses a variety of sub-disciplines, each aimed at integrating the unique demands of movement and the basic science associated with the sub-discipline. Students explore the topics of exercise physiology, sports nutrition, health, biomechanics, sports psychology, and motor/neural control of movement.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in, both ENGL 1010 - English I and a course satisfying the Basic Math General Education requirement for the AS degree with a “C” or better.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 1040 - Sports First Aid
This course prepares students in the development of a basic knowledge of sports injuries. Sport First Aid provides the skills necessary to recognize common sports injuries and administer the appropriate sport first aid to the injured or ill athlete. The course is designed to meet Wyoming State Coaches’ certification requirements for sport first aid. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification in Sport Aid for the American Sport Education program and CPR/First Aid from the American Heart Association.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 1052 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. The course includes practical, hands-on lab activities designed to provide the students with an opportunity to developing taping and wrapping techniques.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 1150 - Introduction to Sports and Exercise Nutrition
This course introduces students to the basic principles of nutrition as it relates to health and exercise. Students examine the macro and micronutrients and the role each one play in the body for basic health and optimal performance.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of both ENGL 1010 - English and a course satisfying the Basic Math General Education requirement for the AS degree with a ”C” or better.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 2012 - Physical Education for Elementary Schools
This course introduces the students to the fundamental principles of elementary school physical education. Students examine age appropriate activities, ideal programs, intramural and play days, methods of instruction, and evaluation procedures.
Prerequisites:
EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/week
PEPR 2060 - Methods of Training and Conditioning
This course introduces key principles of resistance training and conditioning based on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor learning. Understanding these key principles is fundamental for students interested in studying exercise science, kinesiology, and other health-related fields. Students learn to apply basic conditioning principles in educational, athletic, and general fitness environments.
Prerequisites:
PEPR 2135 - Personal Trainer Education I with a grade of “C” or better; CPR/First Aid Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/week
PEPR 2069 - History & Philosophy of Sport
This course addresses historical and philosophical aspects in the development of physical education and sports. Students will analyze the contributions of the Greeks, Romans, Scandinavians, and Europeans and the impact these contributions had on world sport. Students will also study influences of early American Sport including Native American Sport. Students will not only review sport in a historical context, but they will also review the dynamics of the philosophy in a changing culture.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 2093 - Sports Officiating
This course is intended to provide the foundation of knowledge for sports officiating. The lecture/ lab course coincides with specific athletic seasons.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
PEPR 2110 - Scientific Foundations of Athletic Coaching
This is a course designed to provide students an introduction to the sport science principles of coaching. Content covered follows objectives of the National Standard of Athletic Coaches and will include coaching philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport management and a realistic perspective of coaching. This class is a requirement set forth by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 2130 - Fitness Leadership Training
This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to become fitness leaders or personal trainers. The course stresses the application of anatomical and physiological concepts related to exercise and fitness. Concepts include proper client screening and evaluation, design and implementation of exercise programs for multiple populations and successful goal attainment; leadership skills, legal issues, and successfully selling and managing personal trainer services. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for national certification examinations including the National Council on Strength and Fitness, American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Council On Exercise.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/wk
PEPR 2135 - Personal Trainer Education I
This course is the first of a two part series designed to prepare students to sit for a national exam offered by any personal training organization fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The course will introduce students to the principles of exercise physiology and client assessment. Students will learn how to properly screen clients for safe participation in an exercise program, utilize different tools for assessing a client’s fitness level, and identify appropriate assessment techniques for a wide variety of clientele.
Prerequisites:
Level III placement in Reading, Writing and Math
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
PEPR 2137 - Personal Trainer Education II
This course is a follow-up to PEPR 2135 - Personal Trainer Education I and bridges the gap between exercise science related coursework and the practical application skills for personal training. Students learn how to design and implement exercise prescriptions and successful goal attainment for multiple populations. It is designed to prepare students to take the National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Trainer Certification exam.
Prerequisites:
PEPR 2135 - Personal Trainer Education I with a grade of “C” or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecutre, 1 lab hr/week
PEPR 2150 - Theory of Coaching:
The theory, fundamentals, skills, and rules of the specific sport will be provided. This class is designed for majors in physical education and/or those individuals interested in applying for a coaching permit.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PEPR 2240 - ACE Group Fitness Instructor
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam and become effective group fitness instructors. This course will also give students an opportunity to participate in hands-on laboratory experiences that will lead to greater skill development in group fitness leadership.
Prerequisites:
Level III placement in reading, writing and math
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture and 2 lab hours/week
PEPR 2250 - ACE Health Coach
This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health coaching. Topics include effective coach-to-client communication techniques; behavioral, nutritional, and physiological sciences (particularly as they relate to the obese client); screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach.
Prerequisites:
Compass Placement at Reading, Writing, and Math Level III
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture and 2 lab hours/week
PEPR 2470 - Internship
The internship course provides an opportunity for students to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students are placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
Credits: 1-6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3000 minutes per credit hour
Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
This course is intended for students who wish to learn the basics of the discipline of psychology. It offers a contemporary view of the human organism through the study of topics concerned with growth and development, motivation, behavior disorders, emotion and adjustment, learning and thinking, perception, individual differences, social adjustments, biological psychology, and research methods.
Prerequisites:
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 1280 - Personal & Career Development
This class is designed to help students develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others and to provide a means for them to explore career options.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2000 - Research Methods in Psychology
This course is a lecture and laboratory course introducing the student to the methods of investigating psychological questions and interpreting statistics commonly found in psychology. The student will become familiar with a variety of research strategies including observation, experimentation, survey and correlation.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I and STAT 2050 - Fundamental of Statistics or STAT 2070 - Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Advanced Writing (beginning spring 2012)
PSYC 2040 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
This course explores the behavior of non-human animals on multiple levels of analysis, including ontogenetic (the developmental origins of behavior), phylogenetic (the evolutionary origins of behavior), proximate (the physiology and neurophysiology of behavior), and functional (the fitness consequences of behavior).
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 General Psychology or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology
This course introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. It presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I and PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: BIOL 2080 - Biological Psychology
PSYC 2125 - Forensic Psychology
This course focuses on the production and application of psychological knowledge and research findings for the civil and criminal justice systems. The student explores criminal profiling, crime scene investigations, psychology of crimes and delinquency, “victimology” and victim services, psychological assessments, mental disorders, and correctional psychology.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles with a grade of C or better
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: CRMJ*2125
PSYC 2210 - Drugs & Behavior
This course provides an introduction and overview of the various substances the human body is exposed to and how we react to them. Students analyze the interaction between drugs and human behaviors. Students predict the function of the major groups of legal and illicit substances and examine U.S. drug policy. Students also categorize the social effect of drugs on humans as well as evaluate drug activity and its use.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: CRMJ*2590
PSYC 2300 - Developmental Psychology
Students undertake a scientific study of the individual from prenatal beginnings through the early stages of adolescent development.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Adjustment
Personality and its relation of healthy adjustment to everyday problems are discussed, along with an inquiry into aspects of behavioral disorders relating to emotional maladjustments. Emphasis is placed on the application of learning, motivation and personality theory to problems of personal adjustment. This course is designed for psychology majors and other interested students.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2340 - Abnormal Psychology
This course presents an introduction to abnormal psychology by focusing on the issues and questions confronting mental health professionals. PSYC 2340, Abnormal Psychology, a three- credit, sophomore-level course that examines human behaviors and mental phenomena that diverge widely from the normal. This is a transferable elective psychology course open to all majors.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (C or better) or consent of the instructor
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2380 - Social Psychology
This course introduces students to the psychology of human interaction. Students will examine socialization, attitudes, group processes, and social influence.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2450 - Myths, Dreams, and Symbols
This course is an exploration of the creative unconscious through individual growth. Myths, dreams, symbols, and their meanings are explored through the use of theory, symbolic work using personal journals, artistic or musical expressions, and group process. Theorists including Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and James Hillman will be examined.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PSYC 2465 - Special Problems in Psychology
This course is a sophomore-level course designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion in areas of special problems in psychology.
Prerequisites:
Complete PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or better, or with instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
General Education Requirement: nonePurchasing Studies (PRCH)
PRCH 2500 - Introduction to Purchasing
This course will begin the study of review of purchase requests, identification and selection of potential sources of supplies, make or buy decisions, determine appropriate order systems and procedures, solicitation of competitive offerings, conducting of supplier visits and site evaluations, the negotiation process, including pre-planning and actual, selection of vendors, preparing and issuing purchase orders and contracts, obtaining legal review and approval of a contract, expediting deliveries, developing following-up procedures, using vendor rating systems, resolving contract differences, utilization of current developments in computerized systems and planning and development of departments and procedures for systematic handling of purchase requests.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PRCH 2600 - Advanced Purchasing
This advanced study of purchasing course covers new and/or alternate sources of materials and equipment for improved cost and quality, researching opportunities and making recommendations for standardized programs, developing and maintaining a cost-reduction program, including value analysis, maintaining relationships with vendors, maintaining effective relationships with other departments, integrating the purchasing function into the organizational structure, organizing the use of materials and surplus into the system, evaluating make and/or buy situations, developing strategy for recommendation of procurement, and barter purchasing.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PRCH 2650 - Introduction to Materials Management
This course will investigate the importance of materials management, the evolution of materials management, market analysis and forecasting, forecasting methods, manufacturing resource planning (MRO) and the closed loop system, types of production/production control, types of inventory control, receiving, stores and traffic, and will bring together and coordinate the theory of materials management.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
PRCH 2680 - Purchasing Law
This course will develop an understanding of the source of law in the United States and in-depth study of the following federal laws and the effect on purchasing policy and practices: (Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Clayton Act, FTC Act, Robinson- Patman Act, Miller-Tydings Act and OSHA), the nature of contractual relationships, the requirements of a valid contract, the agreement with offer and acceptance and what constitutes consideration.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Quick Start Customer Service (QSCS)
QSCS 1550 - Certified Customer Service Specialist
This course prepares students for the service industry. Emphasis will be placed on principles of exceptional customer service, work ethic, personal effectiveness, managing difficult customers, and developing computer skills and writing skills used in the service industry. Students who have credit in QSCS 1551, 1552, 1553 and 1554 may not receive duplicate credit for this course. Credit may not be earned for QSCS 1550 if credit has already been earned in QSCS 1551, 1552, 1553 or 1554.
Prerequisites:
Demonstrate English and math skills at a 10th grade level or higher
Credits: 10
Lecture/Lab Hours: 10 lecture hrs/week
QSCS 1551 - Service Industry Business Env
This course focuses on introducing the student to service industries with an emphasis on the principles of exceptional customer service, quality, work ethic, and personal effectiveness. Credit may not be earned for QSCS 1551 if credit has already been earned in QSCS 1550.
Prerequisites:
Demonstrate English and math skills at a 10th grade level or higher
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
QSCS 1552 - Customer Contact Skills
This course focuses on specific communication skills associated with providing customer service in a business environment. Students learn both face-to-face and telephone contact skills including managing difficult customers, information sharing, and valuing customers with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Credit may not be earned for QSCS 1552 if credit has already been earned in QSCS 1550.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
QSCS 1553 - Customer Service Computer Skills
This course provides the student with an opportunity to perform basic computer skills related to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and e-commerce. Credit may not be earned for QSCS 1553 if credit has already been earned in QSCS 1550.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
QSCS 1554 - Customer Service Business Skills
The focus of this course is to provide students with introductory math skills, correspondence and writing skills, problem solving, and managing changes in the workplace specific to the service industry. Credit may not be earned for QSCS 1554 if credit has already been earned in QSCS 1550.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Range Management (REWM)
REWM 0000 - Any course from the REWM department
Choose any course from the REWM department.
REWM 1005 - Survey of Natural Resource Management
This course exposes students to job opportunities and career paths that are available to student who pursue a degree in Natural Resource and Ranch Land Management. Students will develop basic research, management, and job skills while interacting with experts in resource management disciplines.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecutre, 1.5 lab hrs/week
REWM 2000 - Principles of Range Management
Students learn the basic principles of range management as they apply to various regions and vegetative types. Relationship of range management practices to livestock production, wildlife management, forestry, hydrology and other land uses are studied.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
REWM 2350 - Range & Pasture Monitoring
This course is designed to train students in the fundamental procedures of measuring the response of range and riparian plant communities to browsing and grazing by wildlife and livestock.
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
REWM 2470 - Cornerstone in Natural Resource and Ranch Land Management
This course will allow students to apply their academic studies to a coordinated work experience in natural resource or ranch land management. Students evaluate their knowledge and understanding of the factors that influence resource management while designing and carrying out an applied research project related to their work experience. The course will culminate with the presentation of their research and work experience as well as the development of a professional resume.
Prerequisites:
REWM 2000 - Principles of Range Management or Instructor Consent
Credits: 1-4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2250 min practicum/credit hr
REWM 2500 - Range Plant Identification
Students will learn to recognize on sight the major rangeland plants of North America and understand their distribution within the range ecosystems. Such practical knowledge and skill is essential for rangeland resource managers, and is marketable for both summer jobs while in college and for new employees in the profession.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
Religious Studies (RELI)
RELI 1000 - Introduction to Religion
This course introduces the major world religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto) and the role they play in shaping cultures and societies. It draws on various academic approaches to study religions emphasizing similarities and differences.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Humanities / Global DiversityRussian (RUSS)
RUSS 1010 - 1st Yr Russian I
This course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The students communicate in Russian for everyday purposes. The students are introduced to the social and cultural background of Russian society. This courses lays a solid foundation for further study of the language.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language
RUSS 1020 - 1st Yr Russian II
This course emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The students communicate in the Russian language for everyday purposes. The students are introduced to the social and cultural background of Russian society. This course lays a solid foundation for further study of the language.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of RUSS 1010 - 1st Yr Russian I, two years of high school Russian or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language Safety Education (SAFE)
SAFE 1510 - Fundamental Occupational Health & Safety
This course covers personal protective equipment (PPE), workplace safety, confined space, hot work permits; material safety data sheets (MSDS), OSHA rules and regulations that pertain to the welding and diesel technology areas.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Welding or Diesel program.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lect hrs/week
SAFE 1570 - Safety and Health Technology
This course provides the student with an understanding of field and plant industrial safety principles, practices, and documentation. Topics covered include introduction to back injury prevention, CPR & First Aid certification, methane gas safety, hydrogen sulfide awareness, confined space awareness, and proper form completion and filing.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
Social Work (SOWK)
SOWK 1000 - Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Social Work introduces the student to social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, methods, and fields of practice of the profession. An out-of-class volunteer experience at a social agency is required.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2.5 field hrs/week
SOWK 2000 - Foundation of Social Work
This course introduces the student to social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, methods, and fields of practice of the profession.
Prerequisites:
SOC 1000 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: SOC 2000
Sociology (SOC)
AIST 1350 - Contemporary Issues in American Indian Society
This course examines the lifestyles, social problems, and family structure of American Indians in modern America.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles
This introductory course provides both a survey of the discipline and a foundation for other sociology courses. Major areas of interest, ranging from small groups and families to bureaucracies and movements, are explored. Significant concepts and theories are introduced, along with the tools of social research. Though much attention is given to contemporary American society, comparative and historical materials are included.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC 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, HUMN 1080
General Education Requirement: Social & Behavioral and Global Diversity
SOC 1100 - Social Problems
Students study the causes and methods of treatment of principal American social problems such as crime, racial prejudice and family disorganization.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC 2000 - Foundations of Social Work
This course introduces the student to social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, methods, and fields of practice of the profession.
Prerequisites:
SOC 1000 and completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010, or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hours/week
Cross-listed: sowk 2000
SOC 2140 - African Societies
This course is an examination of African social institutions including, but not limited to, the family, education, and religion. The similarities and differences between African and Western societies will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Global Diversity
SOC 2200 - Sociology of Human Sexuality
This course offers an up-to-date perspective on major aspects of human sexuality, treating it primarily as a personal and social phenomenon, with particular attention to the needs and concerns of young adults.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences
SOC 2300 - Counseling Skills
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and skills involved in counseling, defining the counselor’s role and developing counseling skills to be used in the field.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lect hrs/week
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2300 - Counseling Skills
SOC 2325 - Marriage & Family
A sociological study of the mate selection process and marriage and family relations, this course focuses on contemporary American society. Historical material and comparison of various societies is included. Offered at the discretion of the division.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
SOC 2350 - International Race & 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 hours/week
Cross-listed: HUMN 1060
General Education Requirement: Social & Behavior and Global Studies
SOC 2400 - Criminology
This course examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, political, psychological, theoretical perspectives, and generally introduces the nature of crime, statistics of criminal behavior and explanations of criminal sanctions.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2400 - Criminology
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN 1010 - 1st Year Spanish 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
SPAN 1020 - 1st Year Spanish II
This course further emphasizes listening and speaking skills, while developing reading and writing skills.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 1010 - 1st Year Spanish I with a final grade of “C” or better or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent based on previous language experience.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Foreign Language
SPAN 1050 - Conversational Spanish I
This course is intended to enable people to communicate with people, to understand them, and to make themselves understood in Spanish.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
SPAN 1060 - Conversational Spanish II
This course focuses on speaking and listening skills. The emphasis is on developing comfort in speaking Spanish.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 1050 - Conversational Spanish I or SPAN 1010 - 1st Year Spanish I
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
SPAN 2030 - 2nd Year Spanish I
This course serves as a review and expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 1020 - 1st Year Spanish II or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
SPAN 2040 - 2nd Year Spanish II
This course serves as a comprehensive review and systematic expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills.
Prerequisites:
SPAN 2030 - 2nd Year Spanish I or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture hrs/week
SPAN 2470 - Language Study Tour
A brief trip to a German or Spanish-speaking country exposes students to the culture and helps Them develop an appreciation and understanding of German or Spanish-speaking people.
Credits: 1-3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 credit for participation in trip(S/U Grade); 2 to 3 credits for report or presentation following the trip(letter grade).
Statistics (STAT)
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Students are introduced to the central ideas and applications of statistical inference, including probability, inferences for means, variances and parameters of continuous and discrete distributions, hypothesis testing and the basic of regression and correlation.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving or MATH 1400 - Pre-calculus Algebra or MATH 1450 - Pre-calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or minimum math ACT score of 25; or College Algebra placement score 65-100 and Trig score 00-60; or minimum math ACT score of 25.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs, 1 computer problem session/week
General Education Requirement: Math Reasoning
STAT 2070 - Introduction to Statistics for Social Science
The course presents the central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inferences as applied to the social sciences, including graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. A statistical software package will be introduced. Students cannot receive credit in more than one of the following: STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics or STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences.
Prerequisites:
MATH 1000 - Problem Solving or MATH 1400 - Pre-calculus Algebra or MATH 1450 - Pre-calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or minimum math ACT score of 25.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab hr/week
General Education Requirement: Math ReasoningTechnology (TECH)
TECH 0000 - Any course from the TECH department
Choose any course from the TECH department.
TECH 1500 - Vocational Exploratory I
This is an exploratory course intended to expose students to a variety of different career opportunities in the fields of technology. The course will cover the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed as well as current and projected occupational opportunities.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
TECH 1505 - Vocational Exploratory II
This is an exploratory course designed to expose students to a variety of career opportunities in technology fields. The course covers the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed, and both current and projected occupational opportunities in three different fields. Topics covered are chosen from advanced electrical technology, advanced hydraulics and pneumatics, diesel fundamentals and industrial maintenance technology.
Prerequisites:
TECH 1500 - Vocational Exploratory I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
TECH 2980 - Technical Co-op
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a work experience, preferably paid, related to their major and/or their stated career objective.
Credits: 1-9
Lecture/Lab Hours: 70 hrs/credit hr
Theatre & Dance (THEA)
THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre
This course studies selected major periods in theater history, utilizing a selected play from each period as a basis for study of theater development as an art form from the Golden Age of Greece through the late 19th century.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
THEA 1040 - Production Crew I
This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production, through guided performance assignments that may include but not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and or running crew.
Prerequisites:
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, THEA 2220 Stagecraft or instructor consent
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: average of 2 lab hours per week
THEA 1100 - Beginning Acting
Students learn the fundamentals of acting through exercises, improvisations, and limited scene work. As acting is a process, the emphasis is on the activities more than on polished performances and scenes.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
THEA 1200 - Introduction to Stage Design
This course is an introduction and exploration of the visual and aesthetic principles of design in direct relationship to stage design including, scenery, costumes, and lighting. Studio projects in scene, lighting, and costume design supplement lectures.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 1340 - Musical Theatre Class Voice
This course presents group instruction singing techniques and performance styles associated with Musical Theater. It includes demonstration, brief lecture, discussion, and active participation through singing, analyzing, movement, and scene preparation.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lectur hrs/week
THEA 1360 - Music Fundamentals for Theatre Majors
This course guides the student in acquiring a basic understanding of music notation, terminology, and related music theory concepts, through use of the textbook and related materials in class, through guided and independent written and performance assignments, and through the use of sight reading assignments.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I
Thisfirst semester of a one-year course. It includes study of plays from the major periods of dramatic literature. This course will cover the Greeks through the Restoration.
Prerequisites:
THEA 1000 - Intro to Theatre or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II
The second semester of a one-year course. It includes the study of plays from the major periods of dramatic literature. This course will cover from the 18th century to the present.
Prerequisites:
THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2030 - Introduction to Playwriting / Screenwriting
This course introduces writers to the creative process of playwriting (writing for the stage) or screen-writing (writing for the movies). This course strongly emphasizes character and story development. The process of creating scripts for the stage or screen also provides a unique critical perspective for analyzing the respective art forms.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 - English I or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2040 - Production Crew II
This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production, through guided performance assignments that may include but are not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and/or running crew.
Prerequisites:
THEA 1040 Production Crew II
Credits: .5
Lecture/Lab Hours: average 2 lab hours/week
THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice
This course provides practical experience in the performances and technical aspects of theater through participation in a production. Credit is awarded based on scope of commitment to the production. This class will culminate in a public performance.
Prerequisites:
THEA 1100 or instructor consent
Credits: 1-3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.5 lecture/lab hrs/week
THEA 2100 - Acting II
Acting II builds on the foundation acquired in Acting I. This course will focus on more advanced acting processes which “empower” the actor to become more expressive. This course will focus on scene study and characters. Specific exercises in the areas of voice and movement, interpretation, and improvisation will be included to expand the actors ways of creating characters. Scenes will be selected from various periods and genres as the semester progresses. The student will explore such aspects as given circumstances, objectives and obstacles, strategies and tactics, and beats and structure of a scene.
Prerequisites:
THEA 1100 - Beginning Acting or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2145 - Costume Construction
This course uses a hands-on approach to teach the basic skills and terminologies used for theatrical costume development and construction
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2160 - Stage Makeup
This course is an introduction to theatrical makeup with the stage performer in mind. The course will focus on principles, materials, and techniques while concentrating on problems of designing and executing specific makeup designs and applications for a wide range of ages, types, and styles.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2220 - Stagecraft
This course is a study of the basic skills and procedures to realize a design into a finished stage production. Students will work with design principles and techniques, set construction, color, and stage lighting.
Prerequisites:
THEA 1000 - Intro to Theatre or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
THEA 2800 - Stage Lighting I
This course is an introduction to the principles, equipment, skills, techniques, tools, and terminology used in stage lighting.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Tractor Trailer Driving (TTD)
TTD 1500 - Tractor Trailer Driving I
This class covers the laws and record keeping that govern commercial driving as well as helping students understand safety and health issues for commercial drivers. The material covered prepares students for the written portion of the commercial driving test, helps them to conduct a successful job search, and offers an awareness of self-health and well being.
Credits: 5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lecture hrs/week
TTD 1501 - Tractor Trailer Driving II
This class is the hands-on portion of the Tractor Trailer Driving program for students desiring a Commercial Drivers License.
Prerequisites:
Valid commercial driving permit
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hrs/week
TTD 1502 - Tractor Trailer Driving III
This course is a continuation of the classroom and skills portion of the Tractor Trailer Driving program. Participants will continue to use information relating to all laws and issues for commercial drivers. Participants will train with an experienced driver for 90 hours. Participants must have a valid commerical driver’s license and acceptance by an approved employer for on-the-job training.
Prerequisites:
TTD 1501 - Tractor Trailer Driving II
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: Practicum
Welding (WELD)
WELD 0000 - Any course from the WELD department
Choose any course from the WELD department.
WELD 1555 - Welding Safety
This course covers personal protection equipment (PPE), workplace safety, confined spaces, hot work permits, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and hazards that pertain to welding.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
WELD 1650 - Print Reading & Welding Symbols
This course covers interpretation of welding prints used in industry including welding symbols, sketching, view representation, orthographic projection, measurement, formulas, basic layout and distortion control. This course also builds skills in layout, cutting and assembly of weldments.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecutre/lab hrs/week
WELD 1700 - General Welding
This course provides training for students in the basic skills needed to use welding as a tool. Students of diesel, electrical, agriculture and other skills should enroll in this class to develop welding skills.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 1715 - Thermal Cutting and Oxyfuel Welding
This course is designed to introduce students to the different types of thermal cutting and oxyfuel welding and brazing processes currently used in the welding industry. Course training will utilize the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptance.
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
This course runs concurrently with all of the major course studies in welding to allow time for a student to develop the welding skills necessary to become proficient in the field of welding and to complete the job/tasks implemented within the major course studies in welding.
Credits: 1-5
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab hr/credit hr/week
WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Students will learn and setup, electrodes, and electrode selection used in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce good quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions using filler materials such as low hydrogen, non-low hydrogen, and iron powder electrodes commonly used in industry.
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 1760 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Students learn equipment and setup, electrodes and electrode selection in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce good quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions using larger diameter electrodes of the low hydrogen, non-low hydrogen filler metals commonly used in industry to the structural steel welding code. Joints welded will simulate butt-beam to beam, beam to column splicing, and heavy equipment welding. Students study the skills covered in the AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code with low hydrogen electrodes, unlimited plate thickness, with or without backing in all positions.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding or Instructor Consent
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 1771 - Gas Metal Arc Welding / Flux Cored Arc Welding
Students will learn equipment, setup, electrode selection, and gas selection used in gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and submerged arc welding (SAW) processes. Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce good quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions using solid and flux cored electrode wires with and without shielding gases. Joints welded will simulate butt-beam to beam, beam to column splicing, heavy plate and heavy/mining equipment welding.
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 6
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 1860 - Welding Fabrication
This course provides students with the ability to design and fabricate welding projects. A working print, estimation of cost and time, and a list of materials are required. Visual and non-destructive testing methods are used to evaluate for correct and sound welds.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1650 - Printreading & Welding Symbols and ENTK 1500 - Engineering Graphics
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
WELD 1920 - Basic Pipe Welding
This course is devoted to welding of light and heavy walled pipe in all positions using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW), as well as techniques used for fit-up and layout, utilizing procedures approved by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX and the American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1555 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, WELD 1700 - General Welding, or Instructor Consent
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2200 - Advanced Welding Skills
Students will review the use of equipment and setup as well as electrodes and electrode selection in a variety of welding processes. Course training will utilize the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce good quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions using a variety of filler metals and larger diameter electrodes commonly used in industry to the structural steel welding code. Joints welded will simulate butt-beam to beam, beam to column splicing, and heavy equipment welding.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Welding Program (AAS); WELD 1700 - General Welding, WELD 1650 - Printreading and Welding Symbols; or instructor consent.
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2540 - Pipe Layout & Fabrication
Students will learn fundamentals for laying out and fabricating typical pipe connections.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1920 - Basic Pipe Welding
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2610 - Ornamental Iron Work
This course focuses on welding skills needed to create and fabricate a variety of ornamental iron forms using, forge, anvil, hammers, bending and shaping equipment, oxyfuel welding and cutting, plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding (stick), and gas metal arc welding (wire). Safe work practices are emphasized. Individuals are encouraged to work on skills needed to suit their individual creative ends.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2620 - Creative Welding
This course focuses on welding skills needed to create and fabricate a variety of art forms, using oxyfuel welding and cutting, plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding (stick), and gas metal arc welding (wire). Safe work practices are emphasized. Individuals will be encouraged to work on skills needed to suit their individual creative ends.
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2650 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
This advanced welding course provides complete and thorough coverage of the tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Theory, fundamentals, equipment, and safety information as well as hands on practice with ferrous and non-ferrous metals are provided to develop the proficiencies necessary to satisfactorily complete the course requirements. A high degree of eye-hand coordination is needed to develop the proficiencies necessary to satisfactorily complete the course requirements.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1700 - General Welding, or WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, or Instructor Consent
Co-requisites:
WELD 1720 - Welding Shop
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4 lecture/lab hrs/week
WELD 2670 - Welding Inspection
This course follows the requirements established by the American Welding Society for individuals to work as a Certified Welding Inspector. Working knowledge enables the student to perform visual inspection of groove welds, fillet welds and completed weldments to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, standards or contract documents.
Prerequisites:
WELD 1510 - Welding II, WELD 1650 - Printreading and Symbols, WELD 1800 - Materials Evaluation, WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy
This course helps students develop an understanding of basic metallurgical principles as they apply to fusion welding to improve the quality of workmanship in the field of welding. Welding Metallurgy covers process, physical and mechanical properties, metal identification, carbon equivalency, selection of filler metal based on the parent metal, heat input (Joules), and the effects of heat on the weld zone (HAZ) along with the properties of heat treatment and stress relieving applications within the welding field.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
WELD 2690 - Materials Evaluation
This study of methods for evaluating weldments includes discussions of various welding code requirements, and practice skills in x-ray evaluation, penetrant examination, magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspection.
Prerequisites:
WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
WELD 2800 - Plastic Welding
Learn the theory and proper welding processes needed to repair and fabricate thermoplastics.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lecture/lab hrs/week
Women’s Studies (WMST)
WMST 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 concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 or instructor consent
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
Cross-listed: ENGL 1080, SOC 1080, HUMN 1080
General Education Requirement: Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, and Global DiversityZoology (ZOO)
ZOO 0000 - Any course from the ZOO department
Choose any course from the ZOO department.
ZOO 1200 - Introduction to Human Biology
This course will explore the cell, the chemistry of life, and the structure and function of human organ systems. General biologocal principles such as genetics, homeostasis, and structure/function relationships are emphasized.
Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
This first semester of a two-semester introduction to the body functions includes cellular physiology and histology, and the integument, nervous and endocrine systems. Enrollment in ZOO*2012-Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I and a discussion group is required unless the instructor has excused students.
Prerequisites:
Complete one semester of college Chemistry or Biology.
Co-requisites:
ZOO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ZOO 2012 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
This laboratory approach to the topics discussed in ZOO*2010-Human Anatomy & Physiology I complements the classroom presentations, including both microscopic and gross anatomy study and physiological experiments.
Prerequisites:
Complete one semester of college Chemistry or Biology
Co-requisites:
ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
This second half of the course on the human body covers the skeletal muscle, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems. Enrollment in lab and a discussion group is required unless students are excused by the instructor.
Prerequisites:
ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Co-requisites:
ZOO 2022 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ZOO 2022 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
Students examine both the microscopic and gross structure of the bodily systems discussed in ZOO*2020-Human Anatomy & Physiology II, dissect preserved specimens, and perform physiological experiments illustrating normal bodily functions.
Prerequisites:
ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Co-requisites:
ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits: 1
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lab hrs/week
General Education Requirement: Life Science
ZOO 2030 - Applied Anatomy of Body Movement
This course follows a regional approach to gross anatomy, and focuses on the anatomical relation- ship of muscle, nerves, vascular, and skeletal structures of the body and the underlying visceral organ, as appropriate. Joint structure and range of motion is included as a brief introduction to Kinesiology. The course is a requirement of the Massage Therapy Program, and may be of interest to others in fitness, sports medicine, or athletic training.
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 6 lab hrs/week
ZOO 2150 - General Pathology
This course is designed to teach students the concepts underlying human diseases states, the manifestations of specific diseases, relationship to body defense mechanisms and potential implication of treatment.
Prerequisites:
ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I, ZOO 2012 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I lab, ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II and ZOO 2022 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II lab
Credits: 2
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture hrs/week
ZOO 2450 - Principles of Fish Wildlife Management
This is a course for fish and wildlife majors that emphasize the principles of habitat and population biology and management, as well as the human dimensions of wildlife management, relevant law and policy.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1010 - General Biology I AND BIOL 2020 - General Biology II
Credits: 3
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture hrs/week
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