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SDEV 1000 - Software Development Skills I
This course introduces the basic skills of professional practice and ethics in software development. Students will be introduced to industry standard tools, techniques, and practices for team and software management. Students will learn to use online resources in their work while reflecting on various approaches to problem solving. Students will experience working in teams in the context of realistic software projects.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 1100 - Software Development Skills II
Building on the content in Software Development Skills I, this course further develops a student’s professional software development skills: basic project management, extensive reflection on the notion of code quality – and developing skills and knowledge relating to the use of a range of industry-standard software development tools. It also includes indispensable background technical knowledge which do not fit neatly into other courses. Again, this course builds on the context and experiences of the problems tackled through this semester.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1000 Software Development Skills I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 1200 - Programming Python
This course continues the introduction to the professional practice of programming. Through the study of object design and efficient, comprehensible procedures, this course explores algorithms, graphics, human-computer interfaces, and the social implications of computing. Given a variety of problems, students analyze, design, implement, and test solutions utilizing a contemporary programming language and open-source software components.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of COSC 1010 Intro to Computer Science and SDEV 1000 Software Development Skills I with a grade of “C” or better or instructor consent.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in SDEV 1100 Software Development Skills II or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2100 - Mobile Development
In this course, students develop an understanding of the core fundamentals of how to develop mobile applications (e.g., for the Android platform). In doing so they will build upon their software development skills gained from other classes.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1200 Programming Python and COSC 2050 Intro to SQL with a “C” or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2150 - Agile Project Management
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the techniques of agile project management using common industry frameworks as applied to the delivery of a real-world software project in collaboration with an external client. Students will gain an appreciation of project management with hands-on experience developing user stories; breaking down tasks; managing product and sprint backlogs; and participating in planning, daily scrum, product review, and retrospective meetings to continuously inspect and adapt their working practices. Students will also learn about a range of other agile and non-agile software development methodologies, and how a variety of public and private organizations use agile methods to develop products and services.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1200 Programming Python and SDEV 1100 Software Development Skills II with a” C” or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2200 - Secure Software
This course aims to provide the students with an understanding of the issues and solutions surrounding web-application, database, and network security. The course provides hands-on experience of implementing a wide range of security countermeasures in web-applications, establishing secure connections, securing a database, and conducting penetration testing. Business perspective on security and risk assessment are also addressed in the course, as well as the domain relevant legislation and regulations.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1200 Programming Python and COSC 2050 Intro to SQL with a “C “or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2250 - Web App Client Frameworks
This course aims to provide the students with a deeper understanding of several alternative frameworks, languages, and tools used in the development of web applications. Aspects of commercial software that will be explored include reliability, availability, maintainability, and presenting the user with a rich user interface experience. Students will gain hands-on experience of working with frameworks and be able to compare alternative approaches.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1200 Programming Python and COSC 2050 Intro to SQL with a “C” or better or instructor consent.
Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in INET 2010 Data Driven Sites or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2300 - DevOps (Development and Operational Practices)
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the techniques of continuous integration and continuous delivery as applied to the delivery of a real-world software project in terms of both development and operational practices (DevOps). Students will gain an awareness of CI and CD with hands-on experience of a range of virtualization platforms; and automation will be applied to the compilation, testing, inspection, and deployment of software systems.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of SDEV 1200 Programming Python and COSC 2050 Intro to SQL with a C or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SDEV 2395 - Software Development Capstone
This course allows students to synthesize the skills and knowledge from all coursework in Software Development, and to highlight and demonstrate those skills. Students participate in an individual or group class project requiring problem formulation, requirements gathering, design, implementation, documentation, and delivery of a web/desktop/mobile application that solves a real-world problem. Students working with industry partners will engage with them from initial interview through presentation of final project.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: INET 2010 Data Driven Sites and SDEV 2150 Agile Project Management with a C or better or instructor consent.
Co-requisites: SDEV 2300 DevOps and SDEV 2200 Secure Software or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SOC 0000 - Any course from SOC department
Any course from the Sociology Department
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SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles
This course provides an introduction to sociology, as a survey of the discipline and as a foundation for other sociology courses. Major areas of interest range from small groups, family systems, government bureaucracies, and social movements. Significant theoretical perspectives, central concepts, as well as major contributions to the field are introduced. The research constructions, scientific and social science methodology are explored and compared to the influences of other disciplines on sociology. Though much attention is given to contemporary American society, comparative and historical material within a global context is also included.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English Composition I, or Reading Placement level 3, or instructor consent
General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Grading: Letter
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SOC 1080 - Intro to Women’s Studies
This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide. The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women’s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of, or enrollment in, ENGL 1010 English Composition I, or instructor consent
General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity, Cultural Studies-Humanities, Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Cross-listed: WMST 1080, ENGL 1080, HUMN 1080 Intro to Women’s Studies
Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree. This is a Writing Intensive course.
Grading: Letter
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SOC 1100 - Social Problems
This course introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and feminism as it relates to American society, social policy, contemporary social problems and intervening national or global diversity influences. This course will examine the role of diversity in society, compare the cultural universals with regard to social problems and evaluate the social-cultural structures, processes and within and outside of the United States.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2000 - Introduction to Social Work
This course introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work.
Minimum Credits: 3
Cross-listed: sowk 2000
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2300 - Counseling Skills
This course is designed to examine the concepts and skills of counseling. It defines the role of the counselor. Students analyze appropriate counseling techniques. Students identify appropriate guidance to clients within the criminal justice system. Students differentiate the counselor’s role within the criminal justice field. Students develop counseling skills to be used in the field.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2300 and CNSL 2300 Counseling Skills
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2320 - Domestic Family Violence
This course examines the domestic environment from an interpersonal, physical, emotional and social perspective, evaluating the historical and cultural changes regarding the beliefs, values and norms regarding violence within a domestic environment, among its members and the risk factors for domestic abuse. A review of the components of the criminal justice system will present the evolution of and contemporary foundation for social policy, legal response and enforcement strategies in response to incidents of domestic violence. The unique challenges and responses to the most vulnerable and protected classes of individuals, including the disabled, elderly, LGBTQ family members and children, exposed to domestic violence will be considered. Additionally this course will provide an overview of the differing types of community intervention programs, their techniques and strategies for responding to a domestic violence situation.
Minimum Credits: 3
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2160/ PSYC 2280 Domestic Family Violence
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2325 - Marriage and Family
This course is the sociological study of the pair, bonding or mate selection process, of marriage and of family relationships. This course explores topics of dating, engagement, cohabitation, marriage, family conflict, divorce and remarriage, including heterosexual and same gender perspectives, as well as the introduction of children into the family. The focus is on contemporary American society, however a comparative analysis of the varied diverse cultural and global perspectives of marriage and family. Historical inquiries and current trends are examined and a review of the demonstrated changes which have transpired regarding marriage and family from past to present are conducted.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2350 - Race and Ethnicity Relations
This course explores race and ethnic relations in a global context while covering groups and issues in the United States. The course analyzes the dispositions, traditions, and bodies of knowledge associated with past and contemporary expressions of cultural beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. It emphasizes the interdependence of human societies by identifying the conditions, beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a variety of cultures. The importance and relevance of the growing ethnic diversity in a variety of societies are examined while ethnic conflicts throughout the world and within the United States are compared.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2400 - Criminology
This course examines the study of the biological, sociological and psychological theories of the causes of criminal behavior. It differentiates the practice of criminal justice from the practice of criminology. The causes of crimes against persons, crimes against property, organized crime, white-collar crime, drug crime, cybercrime, and terrorism are examined. Victimology and the social consequences of victimization are discussed. Crime control strategies based upon theoretical causes are developed.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Cross-listed: CRMJ 2400 Criminology
Grading: Letter
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SOC 2460 - Field Studies
This course provides cross-cultural experiences while witnessing traditional ways of life in a foreign country. Students are introduced to local flora, fauna, religious practices, education, healing rituals, architecture, technology, art, music, and dance. Upon completion of this course, students develop an understanding of other cultures and their place in modern society.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity
Cross-listed: PSYC 2460 & HLTK 2960 Field Studies
Comments: This course requires travel to a foreign country. This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
Grading: Letter
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SOIL 2010 - Intro to Soil Science
This course introduces students to the soil resources of the United States to enable a full appreciation of the importance of these resources; presents soil science theory tied to the practice of those that use the soil; and stresses the sustainable management of soil resources. The course focuses on the basic properties of soils such as physical, chemical, and biological which influence our use of soils to grow plants, to support structures, to store wastes, to filter water, and in general to function as a component of our habitat.
Minimum Credits: 4
Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, this course was offered as AECL 2010.
Grading: Letter
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SOWK 2000 - Introduction to Social Work
This course introduces social work and social welfare through an overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, values, methods, and fields of practice to generalist social work.
Minimum Credits: 3
Cross-listed: SOC 2000 Introduction to Social Work
Grading: Letter
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SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I
This course primarily emphasizes listening and speaking skills, although reading and writing skills are developed. The students begin to develop the ability to understand spoken and written Spanish. The students begin to develop the skills to communicate in basic situations.
Minimum Credits: 4
General Education Cultural Studies-Foreign Language
Grading: Letter
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SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II
This course further emphasizes listening and speaking skills, while developing reading and writing skills. This course completes the first year sequence of study of the basic structures of Spanish.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 1010 First Year Spanish I with a final grade of “C” or better or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent based on previous language experience.
General Education Cultural Studies-Foreign Language
Grading: Letter
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SPAN 1050 - Conversational Spanish I
This course is designed to serve those students who need basic communication skills in Spanish. The course content presents everyday situations that students encounter both in dealing with Spanish-speaking people in the United States and while traveling or living in Spanish-speaking countries.
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter
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SPAN 2030 - Second Year Spanish I
This course serves as a review and expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 1020 First Year Spanish II or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II
This course serves as a comprehensive review and systematic expansion of the basic structures of Spanish commonly taught at the introductory level, while providing ample opportunities for students to build vocabulary, communication, and writing skills.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 2030 Second Year Spanish I or adequate score on CLEP exam or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics
This course presents the central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inference, including graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. A statistical software package is introduced. Students cannot receive credit in more than one of the following: STAT 2050, STAT 2070.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 1400 College Algebra OR MATH 1000 Problem Solving OR MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry OR Math Placement Level V with a C grade or better
General Education Math Reasoning
Grading: Letter
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STAT 2070 - Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences
This course presents the central ideas of descriptive statistics and statistical inference as applied to the social sciences, including graphs, averages, sampling, estimation, hypothesis-testing and relationships between variables. A statistical software package is introduced. Students cannot receive credit in more than one of the following: STAT 2050, STAT 2070.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: MATH 1400 College Algebra OR MATH 1000 Problem Solving OR MATH 1450 Algebra and Trigonometry OR Math Placement Level V with a C grade or better
General Education Math Reasoning
Grading: Letter
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TECH 0000 - Any course from the TECH department
Choose any course from the TECH department.
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TECH 1500 - Exploring Technology I
This is an exploratory course designed to expose students to a variety of career opportunities in technology fields. The course covers the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed, and both current and projected occupational opportunities in Career and Technical Education. Students will work with the instructor to design and complete projects that will expose them to many of the CTE industries.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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TECH 1505 - Exploring Technology II
This course is an expansion of TECH 1500 Exploring Technology I. The course covers a more in depth study of the nature of the work, the type and amount of education needed, and both current and projected occupational opportunities in Career and Technical Education. Students will work with the instructor to design and complete projects that help them gain valuable experience in their chosen Career and Technical Education area.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: TECH 1500 Exploring Technology I
Grading: Letter
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TECH 1605 - CTE Professional Skills
This course is a fundamental course intended for all students pursuing careers in techniology related fields and is designed to emphasize the concepts, skills, and attitudes needed for individuals to maintain a successful work-related experience. Topics include resumes, workplace ethics, customer relations, and basic computer skills. This course introduces computer literacy, featuring a hands-on approach to working with the browser-based tools now commonly used in college courses and many jobs. The course will cover the basics of using the college’s current learning management system, email and calendaring systems, word processing, and spreadsheet tools as well as options for file and folder management and backup. Additional topics to be addressed may include web etiquette and consumer safety (how to protect personal and financial information while working online, how to protect yourself from scams and phishing, and how to validate information you find online).
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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TECH 2980 - Technical Co-op
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a work experience, preferably paid, related to their major and/or their stated career objective.
Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 9
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1011 - Intro to Arts Administration
This course provides an overview of arts administration. Topics include organizational structure, arts and cultural policy, fundraising and grant writing in the arts, marketing and audience development, community engagement and arts advocacy. Careers and internships in arts administration will also be explored.
Minimum Credits: 3
Cross-listed: ART 1011/MUSC 1011 Intro to Arts Administration
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1021 - Academic and Professional Issues in Dance
This course is designed to introduce dance-focused students at NWCCD to the academic and professional worlds of dance. This course provides important information to students in their first year so that they can make the best use of their time as a dance student. This course will focus on the discipline of dance, but will also introduce students to key intellectual and literary skills required in academia, including, but not limited to: critical thinking and analysis, knowledge of the discipline, career options, major concerns, ability to reflect and evaluate, and an introduction to the diversity of the discipline in the region and beyond.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1040 - Production Crew I
This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production. In class the student will learn and train in a key area of technical production to prepare them for the performance. They will complete guided performance assignments that may include but not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and/or running crew.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1100 - Beginning Acting
This course covers the fundamentals of acting through exercises, improvisations, and limited scene work. As acting is a process, the emphasis is on the activities more than on polished performances and scenes.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts (AAS Only)
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1200 - Intro to Stage Design
This course is an introduction and exploration of the visual and aesthetic principles of design in direct relationship to stage design including, scenery, costumes, and lighting. Studio projects in scene, lighting, and costume design supplement lectures.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1300 - Music Theater Workshop
This course guides students through the process of rehearsing and mounting music theatre productions such as revues, musicals, and stage shows. Students participate in a wide range of responsibilities involved with staging a musical theatre production. This course culminates with a public performance of a project or production.
Minimum Credits: 3
General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1410 - Ballet I
This course provides students with the basic principles and techniques of classical ballet. It includes the study of the fundamentals of ballet training, terminology, and observation of live and/or video performance. The course also includes a reading and writing component.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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THEA 1420 - Ballet II
This first year, second semester course focuses on expanding the dancers understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of classical ballet. Particular attention will be paid to proper concepts, approach and execution of classical technique. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined. Ballet 2 technique classes will introduce the use of port de bras and epaulement while developing a thorough understanding of body positions and head direction. Introduction of elementary battu actions, grand allegro, and turning vocabulary is broadened. Transition steps are clarified and proper execution of all movements is emphasized while paying particular attention to the finer details of the movements. Proper alignment is of particular focus and appropriate conditioning exercises are also introduced.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1410 Ballet I, or instructor approval
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1430 - Modern Dance I
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Students examine the role of the fine arts in society and in their personal lives through creative and critical activities. Students learn to think flexibly and intuitively, to solve problems in innovative ways, and to connect knowledge with sensations and movement. This course also explores the history, appreciation, and criticism of dance. .
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1440 - Modern Dance II
This first year, second semester course is a continuation of Modern I where students will dive deeper into the principles and techniques of Modern Dance. Students focus on forms of communication and expression central to the arts, and learn the role of the fine arts in society and in life through creative and critical activities. Students appreciate and critique the art of dancing through live and video performance. This course includes a writing component.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1430 Modern Dance I
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance
This course provides the fundamental principles and techniques of tap dance. The course includes rhythmic structure, terminology, introductory improvisation, and tap history. This course includes a reading and writing component.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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THEA 1480 - Beginning Jazz
This course introduces the basic movements, patterns, and vocabulary of jazz dance technique. Individual artistry will be nurtured as well as the development of an enjoyment and appreciation of the art form. Physical movement is the primary focus of this class. Proper alignment and safe execution of movements is also emphasized. Students learn movements at a rate that is comfortable for all students, yet challenge mind and body daily with new concepts and patterns.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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THEA 1700 - Voice for the Actor
This course introduces students to voice work in performance. It emphasizes breath freedom, flexibility, and support for the actor. Current and up-to-date methodologies will be addressed.
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter
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THEA 1950 - Explorations:
This course allows students to learn about a theatre-related topic. Course content will vary according to the specific subject.
Minimum Credits: 1
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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THEA 2010 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore plays from the major historical periods of theatre. Students develop a foundation in the literature and performance practices of world drama from Ancient Greece through the English Restoration. Students read plays and watch performances from the Ancient Greece and Roman, Early Asian Theatres, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, French Neo-Classical, Spanish Golden Age, English Restoration periods and any other relevant world performance practices from this period. Students study historical performance through both oral and written analysis.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2020 - Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II
This course will cover the study of theatre and plays from the 18th century to present day. Students will study the social and historical backgrounds to theatre and consider how theatre shapes society and society shapes theatre in this period. Students develop a foundation in the literature and artistic movements in theatre. They will examine the key issues in world theatre in this period.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: THEA 2010 Theatrical Backgrounds I
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2030 - Beginning Playwriting
This course Introduces writers to the creative process of playwriting (writing for the stage) or screenwriting (writing for the movies). This course strongly emphasizes character and story development. The process of creating scripts for the stage or screen also provides a unique critical perspective for analyzing the respective art forms.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 1010 English Composition I with a C or better or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2040 - Production Crew II
This course guides the student in the practical experience of working backstage on a realized production. In class the student will learn and train in a key area of technical production to prepare them for the performance. They will complete guided performance assignments that may include but not limited to the areas of theatrical lighting, scenic construction, sound operator, properties manager, costumes and/or running crew.
Minimum Credits: 1
Prerequisites: THEA 1040 Production Crew I
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice
This course provides a practical experience in the performance and technical aspects of theatre through participation in a production. This class will culminate in a public performance. Students will develop their acting skills for public performance.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 Beginning Acting or permission of the instructor
General Education Cultural Studies-Visual & Performing Arts
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2100 - Acting II
This course builds on the foundation acquired in Acting I. This course will focus on more advanced acting processes such as scene study and methods of characterization. Specific exercises will be included to expand the actor’s methods for creating characters and establishing relationships with others. 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.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 Beginning Acting or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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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.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2220 - Stagecraft
This course is a study of the basic skills and procedures to realize a design into a finished stage production. Students develop the principles they learned in stage design into a physical design. They are introduced to the rudimentary principles of stagecraft, scenery construction, lighting and sound design and other relevant aspects of construction for a production.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2410 - Ballet III
This second year, first semester course in classical ballet is a continuation of the understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of classical ballet. Particular attention will be paid to proper concepts, approach and execution of classical technique. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined. Ballet 3 technique classes emphasize incorporating use of placement, head direction, port de bras, and epaulement while developing a thorough understanding of body positions. Introduction of intermediate battu actions, grand allegro and turning vocabulary is broadened. Transition steps are clarified and complicated all with proper execution and alignment of the body. Proper alignment is of particular focus as is honing in on the finer details of each movement. Appropriate conditioning exercises are also introduced.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1420 Ballet II, or instructor approval
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2420 - Ballet IV
This is a second year, second semester course in classical ballet is a continuation of the understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of classical ballet. Particular attention will be paid to proper concepts, approach and execution of classical technique. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined. Ballet 4 technique classes emphasize incorporation use of placement, head directions, port de bras, and epaulement while developing a thorough understanding of body positions. Introduction of more advanced battu actions, grand allegro, and turning vocabulary is broadened. Transition steps are clarified and complicated all with proper execution and alignment of the body. Proper alignment is of particular focus as is honing in on the finer details of each movement. Appropriate conditioning exercises are also introduced.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 2410 Ballet III, or instructor approval.
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2430 - Modern III
This second year, first semester course focuses on expanding the dancers understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of modern dance. Broadening skill sets by introducing historical components of the technique while we explore the movement of modern greats such as Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and Merce Cunningham. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined and conditioning exercises are introduced.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 1440 Modern II or instructor approval.
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2440 - Modern IV
This second year, second semester course focuses on expanding the dancers understanding and knowledge of the technique, vocabulary, and principles of modern dance as introduced in 2430. Mastering basic vocabulary and principles will be augmented with a deeper understanding of historical techniques and their application to contemporary modern dance. A greater focus on modern dance partnering and improvisation will play a larger role in class structure. An introduction of Laban Movement Analysis will be present throughout the semester as we study movement from a kinesthetic approach. Previously acquired skills are broadened and refined and more advanced conditioning exercises are introduced.
Minimum Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of THEA 2430 Modern III or instructor approval.
Grading: Letter
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THEA 2470 - Performing Arts Internship, Theater/Dance
This course is designed to allow students to receive credit while working in a professional setting. Internships provide exposure to a workplace environment and offer students the opportunity to connect theory to practice. Students engage in the arts, develop new skills, expand their professional network, and refine their career goals.
Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 3
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
Grading: Letter
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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.
Minimum Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Valid commercial driving permit
Grading: Letter
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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 commercial driver’s license and acceptance by an approved employer for on-the-job training.
Minimum Credits: 2
Prerequisites: TTD 1501 Tractor Trailer Driving II
Grading: Letter
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VP 0000 - Visual & Performing Arts
Courses fulfill the Visual & Performing Arts requirement.
Minimum Credits: 3
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WELD 0000 - Any course from the WELD department
Choose any course from the WELD department.
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WELD 1555 - Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving
This course covers personal protection equipment (PPE), workplace safety, confined spaces, hot work permits; safety data sheets (SDS) and hazards that pertain to welding.
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1650 - Welding Symbols and Print Design
This course covers weld print reading used in industry including, but not limited to: AWS welding symbols, sketching, Solid Works, view representation, orthographic projection, measurement, structural steel materials, weld joint configuration and detailing, basic layout, and pipe system design.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1700 - General Welding
This course provides training for students in the basic skills needed to use welding as a tool. Students in the programs of diesel, machine tool, construction, electrical, agriculture, and members of the community who wish to develop welding skills should enroll in this class.
Minimum Credits: 4
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1715 - Thermal Cutting and Oxyfuel Welding
This course introduces students to different types of thermal cutting and oxyfuel welding and brazing processes currently used in the welding industry. Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptance.
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
This course covers equipment 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 metals such as low hydrogen, non-low hydrogen, and iron powder electrodes commonly used in industry.
Minimum Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in WELD 1715 Thermal Cutting and Oxyfuel Welding and WELD 1555 Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1760 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding
This course covers 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 simulate butt-beam to beam, beam to column splicing, heavy plate 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.
Minimum Credits: 5
Prerequisites: WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1772 - Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
This course covers equipment, set up, electrode selection, and gas selection used in flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process. 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 flux cored electrode wires with and without shielding gases on medium to heavy plate.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WELD 1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding, or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1773 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
This course covers equipment, setup, electrode selection, gas selection and welding techniques used in the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes for short arc, pulse and pulse spray using .035 and .045 wire. Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions on thin, medium plate.
Minimum Credits: 5
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in WELD 1555 Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1780 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
This course covers the gas 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 knowledge and skill.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Successful completion of WELD 1700 General Welding, WELD 1555 Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving, or instructor consent
Comments: Prior to Fall 2021, course was offered as WELD 2650.
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1860 - Welding Fabrication
This course covers design and fabrication of 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.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Weld 1650 Welding Symbols and Print Design OR Weld 1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding OR Weld 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding OR Weld 1780 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.
Grading: Letter
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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) 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 and the American Welding Society (AWS).
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding or instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1970 - Welding Internship
This course is designed to provide practical work experience for students seeking careers in the welding field. Students work as paid or non-paid employees in a local or surrounding area business or other institution with supervision by a representative of those concerned.
Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 4
Prerequisites: Complete the following courses with a grade of C or better: WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, WELD 1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding, WELD 1555 Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving
Grading: Letter
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WELD 1980 - Welding Co-op
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to participate in a work experience related to welding and is an introduction to the work-related experience. It combines related, supervised objectives and qualified employment as arranged by the supervising instructor. The related objectives portion of this course emphasizes those concepts, skills, and attitudes needed by the individual to handle the duties and responsibilities at the training station and to prepare for advancement toward the student’s welding objective.
Minimum Credits: 1 Maximum Credits 4
Prerequisites: WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, WELD 1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding and WELD 1555 Welding Safety
Grading: Letter
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WELD 2540 - Pipe Layout and Fabrication
This course is devoted to welding light and heavy walled pipe in all positions using Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding. Techniques used to fit-up and layout are also covered.
Minimum Credits: 5
Prerequisites: WELD 1920 Basic Pipe Welding
Grading: Letter
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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.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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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 are encouraged to work on skills needed to suit their individual creative ends. For those students who already possess welding skills, the course provides support and advice to hone and channel their creative inclinations in the presence of a supportive group.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
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WELD 2670 - Welding Inspection Technology
This course is a survey of welding inspection and quality control standards and practices intended to broaden students’ understanding of welding in general and to specifically provide students with a fundamental understanding of the many aspects of welding inspection and quality control processes, techniques, standards, and applications, as well as welding inspector certification requirements.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: WELD 1715 Thermal Cutting and Oxyfuel Welding, OR WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, OR WELD 1772 Flux Cored Arc Welding, OR WELD 1920 Basic Pipe Welding, OR WELD 1780 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, OR Instructor consent
Grading: Letter
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WELD 2680 - Welding Metallurgy
WELD 2680 Welding Metallurgy helps students develop an understanding of basic metallurgical principles as they apply to welding.
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter
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WELD 2760 - Manufacturing Welding
This course provides students with training that is specific to local and surrounding area welding manufacturing careers. Students are trained to perform welds on products that are rotated, mounted in jigs to meet acceptable visual standards for production parts.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Complete one of the following courses with a C or better: WELD 1650 Welding Symbols and Print Design, WELD1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding, WELD 1755 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, or WELD 1780 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Comments: Prior to fall 2021, this course was offered as WELD 2750.
Grading: Letter
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WELD 2780 - Automated Welding and Cutting Processes
Weld 2780 Automated Welding and Cutting Processes covers basic Fanuc 100iC or Panasonic programming, welding, Torchmate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) cutting system programming and operation on industry used equipment.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: WELD 1773 Gas Metal Arc Welding and WELD 1650 Welding Symbols and Print Design
Grading: Letter
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WMST 1080 - Intro to Women’s Studies
This course examines the impact of the social construction of gender in societies worldwide. The course covers numerous topics from various feminist perspectives, including concepts of privilege and inequality, how gender is learned, women’s sexuality, work, religion, health, family, violence against women, and activist movements.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1010 English Composition I, or instructor consent
General Education Cultural Studies-Global Diversity, Cultural Studies-Humanities, Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Cross-listed: ENGL 1080/SOC 1080/HUMN 1080 Intro to Women’s Studies
Grading: Letter
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ZOO 0000 - Any course from the ZOO department
Choose any course from the ZOO department.
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ZOO 1200 - Human Biology
This course will explore the cell, the chemistry of life, and the structure and function of human organ systems. General biological principles such as genetics, homeostasis, and structure/function relationships are emphasized.
Minimum Credits: 4
General Education Life Science
Grading: Letter
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ZOO 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is the first semester of a two-semester introduction to the structure and function of the human body. This course will cover cellular physiology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: One semester of college biology or chemistry, or instructor permission.
General Education Life Science
Comments: Students must complete both ZOO 2010 & ZOO 2020 for course equivalency at UW. Otherwise, course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
Grading: Letter
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ZOO 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is the second semester of a two-semester introduction to the structure and function of the human body, this course will cover the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems
Minimum Credits: 4
Prerequisites: ZOO 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or instructor permission
General Education Life Science
Comments: Students must complete both ZOO 2010 & ZOO 2020 for course equivalency at UW. Otherwise, course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
Grading: Letter
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ZOO 2450 - Principles of Fish and Wildlife Management
This course provides an introduction to wildlife values, wildlife communities and habitats, population management, predator control, natural diversity, and issues related to exotic species introductions. The course emphasizes principles of habitat, population biology and management, human dimensions of wildlife management, and law and policy. The biological basis for management is emphasized, and contemporary issues are discussed as they relate to specific aspects of management.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 General Biology I, and BIOL 2020 General Biology II or BIOL 2022 Animal Biology
Grading: Letter
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