Students will work with the instructor to develop a personalized workout comprised of a combination of cardiovascular work and weight training. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce student to Hatha Yoga physical exercise. The yoga postures exercise every part of the body; stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. Postures also work on the internal organs, glands, and nerves. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy as well as maintaining the balance between the mind and body. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce student to Hatha Yoga physical exercise. The yoga postures exercise every part of the body; stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. Postures also work on the internal organs, glands, and nerves. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy as well as maintaining the balance between the mind and body. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce student to Hatha Yoga physical exercise. The yoga postures exercise every part of the body; stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. Postures also work on the internal organs, glands, and nerves. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy as well as maintaining the balance between the mind and body. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This is an introductory course in the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido. By using basic techniques of centering, grounding, and balance (in mind and body), one learns that the non-violent approach to conflict is the safest and most effective approach. The principles of Aikido are transferable to personal and professional effectiveness for daily life. In addition, the physical training in Aikido naturally leads to improved general health, flexibility, core strength, and awareness. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid office before repeating this course.

This cardio-strength class offers basic moves with lots of intensity! Interval and strength training with speed and agility drills, power and plyometric drills and calisthenics. Step, jump ropes and weights will be used. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course explores the principles, philosophy, history, and practices of yoga. Students will learn how to use yoga as a transformative tool by applying yoga principles to life experiences. Topics include the origins of different practices, principles of alignment and energetic actions, and asana poses used to facilitate the process of self-reflection. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this class.

This course explores the principles, philosophy, history, and practices of yoga. Students will learn how to use yoga as a transformative tool by applying yoga principles to life experiences. Topics include the origins of different practices, principles of alignment and energetic actions, and asana poses used to facilitate the process of self-reflection. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this class.

This course introduces the safe and proper use of crosscut saws, axes, and chain saws as they are used in intercollegiate Logger Sports competition. Emphasis is placed on equipment maintenance, safety of use and proper techniques for competition. The last third of the term, students will compete in Logger Sports contests throughout the Northwest. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

A practical course in the foundations of accounting, this course emphasizes the complete accounting cycle for a sole-proprietorship service business as well as the cycle for a merchandising firm. This covers receivables and payables as well as banking transactions and payroll.

An introduction to the theory and application of accounting, this course covers double entry accounting, the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, control accounts and subsidiary ledgers, internal control, cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets, current liabilities,long-term liabilities, payroll, financial statement disclosures and partnership accounting.

An introduction to the theory and application of accounting, this course covers double entry accounting, the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, control accounts and subsidiary ledgers, internal control, cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets, current liabilities,long-term liabilities, payroll, financial statement disclosures and partnership accounting.

An introduction to the theory and application of accounting, this course covers double entry accounting, the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, control accounts and subsidiary ledgers, internal control, cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets, current liabilities,long-term liabilities, payroll, financial statement disclosures and partnership accounting.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACTG 201. A continuation of Accounting 201, this course includes corporate organization, dividends, retained earnings, earnings per share, long-term liabilities, long-term investments and consolidations, statement of cash flows,analysis and interpretation of financial statements, accounting for manufacturing operations, job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, business segments and departmental reporting, planning and budgeting.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACTG 201. A continuation of Accounting 201, this course includes corporate organization, dividends, retained earnings, earnings per share, long-term liabilities, long-term investments and consolidations, statement of cash flows,analysis and interpretation of financial statements, accounting for manufacturing operations, job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, business segments and departmental reporting, planning and budgeting.

Prerequisites: ACTG 202, BMIS 211, CAPP 156, or instructor's consent.This course provides the students with knowledge in the use of spreadsheets in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports. Advanced features of spreadsheets will be covered.

Prerequisite: ACTG 201. This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of federal taxation for the sole proprietor, partnership or corporation. It includes income determination, deductions, sales of properties, depreciation and its recapture, nontaxable exchanges, dividends, corporate liquidations and S Corporations.

Prerequisite: ACTG 101 or ACTG 201. This course applies terminology, concepts and techniques learned in accounting to computerized accounting software packages. It also covers setting up inventory, creating invoices, customizing forms, creating reports and graphs, payroll, processing payments and using all other accounts.

Prerequisite: ACTG 202. This course is aimed at those students wishing to pursue accounting: environmental and conceptual framework of financial accounting, review of the accounting process and financial statements, time value of money, cash and receivables, advanced inventory issues, advanced problems in long-term assets, and intangible assets.

Prerequisite: ACTG 202. This course is aimed at those students wishing to pursue accounting: environmental and conceptual framework of financial accounting, review of the accounting process and financial statements, time value of money, cash and receivables, advanced inventory issues, advanced problems in long-term assets, and intangible assets.

Prerequisites: ACTG 180, ACTG 202, ACTG 211, ACTG 241, and completion of 30 credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Submission of an internship application. This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per one credit of lecture. Additionally, students participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site.

Prerequisite: ENSC 245NL.Covers the principles of soil nutrient management as they relate to crop production. The role of soil physical, biological and chemical processes in soil quality will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to a variety of cultural and chemical soil management practices, and will learn practical soil management techniques in the laboratory.

This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of organic vegetable and herb production in the fall months. Students will work in greenhouse and field settings, applying crop production principles on the campus farm. Topics covered will include pest management, harvesting, fall seeding, marketing, planning, decision-making, and record keeping.

This special topics course will explore the role and contributions of women in agriculture in selected agriculture occupational pathways: research, extension, marketing, production, and administration. It will also explore the rewards, demands, and conditions for success in the 21st century. Students will study specific examples of women working in agricultural professions locally, nationally, and internationally. The course will provide students with a broad picture of agriculture, including providing food for growing populations and employment possibilities.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program.A course designed to allow the student to begin to develop a basic knowledge of medical assistant skills required for completing the Medical Assistant CAS program. The student will learn how to perform vital signs, use electronic medical records, prepare exam room, patients and assist during an exam. The student will learn skills that apply to pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, as they apply to the medical office. This course will prepare the student to achieve a high standard of ethical principles, confidentiality and professionalism in order to progress to AHMA 203.

Corequisite(s): AHMA 201.This course is a continuation of AHMA 201 with an emphasis on performing medical assistant clinical skills.

Prerequisite: a grade of "B-"(2.7)or above in AHMA 201, AHMA 202,and AHMA 205.This course is designed to allow the student to advance the knowledge and skills required for completing the Medical Assistant CAS program. The student is trained in urinalysis, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, handling specimens, and principles of radiology. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on courteous treatment of the patient, professionalism in the medical office, attention to detail, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Corequisite: AHMA 203This course is a continuation of AHMA 203 with an emphasis on performing medical assistant clinical skills.

Corequisites: AHMA 201, AHMA 202.This course will present clinically related case studies to students to encourage development of critical thinking skills. The cases will be based on patient information related to material covered in AHMA 201. Online resources will be utilized to identify appropriate patient preparation for procedures. (Online course only.)

Prerequisite: AHMA 201, AHMA 202, AHMA 205.Corequisites: AHMA 203, AHMA 204.This online course is intended to reinforce student preparation for on-site clinical experiences by researching case studies and applying critical thinking skills. Case studies will be based on patient information related to material covered in AHMA 203. (Internet course only)

Prerequisites: Medical Lab Technology department consent.The profession of phlebotomy is taught through lecture, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will learn the theory and principles of CLIA-waived laboratory tests. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours classroom/lab training. Clinical hours will be completed via AHMA 221.

Prerequisites: Medical Lab Technology department consent.The profession of phlebotomy is taught through lecture, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will learn the theory and principles of CLIA-waived laboratory tests. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours classroom/lab training. Clinical hours will be completed via AHMA 221.

Prerequisite(s): AHMA 220 "C" or better within past three semesters, application process, and department consent.This course includes 100 hours of clinical practice in specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting. Students must perform a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 8 successful skin punctures. Students who successfully complete AHMA 220 and AHMA 221 will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician national examination.

Prerequisite(s): AHMA 220 "C" or better within past three semesters, application process, and department consent.This course includes 100 hours of clinical practice in specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting. Students must perform a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 8 successful skin punctures. Students who successfully complete AHMA 220 and AHMA 221 will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician national examination.

Prerequisite(s): AHMS 220.An advanced course intended to train medical assisting students in the administrative procedures currently used in medical offices including, but not limited to, coding, processing of insurance claims, and EMR. Students will also be taught introductory skills of becoming a medical scribe while using current technology.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the history and development of today's health care system in the United States. The lessons will provide an overview of the development of different types of facilities, the "continuum of care" concept that is the basis for modern health care, and examine the quality management process. Reimbursement mechanisms and managed care concepts that affect health care delivery are also included.

This course is designed for healthcare workers to understand the importance of professionalism and the need to perform in a professional, ethical, legal and competent manner in a medical office setting.

Career Essentials for Health Sciences focuses on the foundation knowledge and skills students will need prior to entry into their desired health science program. It also provides the basics to best understand and work as an employee in healthcare settings. Emphasis is on types of healthcare delivery systems and regulations, communication skills, patient-centered care, teamwork, worker behaviors and attitudes, legal and ethical responsibilities, self-care, and safe quality practice.

This course will provide a basic introduction to the history, theory, and potential benefits of electronic health records. This course will provide a hands-on experience using an EHR that can be applied directly to the health care workplace.

A systematic approach to scientific terminology, this course prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

A systematic approach to scientific terminology, this course prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

A systematic approach to scientific terminology, this course prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

The most common commercial, managed care and federal health insurance plans in the US will be discussed. Billing processes and procedures as well as legal, regulatory, and ethical issues in health insurance will also be covered.

This course is designed to prepare the medical office assistant for a variety of legal situations that arise in the medical office setting. This course will stress the importance of medical office personnel having knowledge of the law, personal protection, patient protection, physician protection, the duties of the physician, responsibility and standard of care. The course will also examine the difference between civil and criminal law, contracts, malpractice, and the economic impacts. This course will also offer a comprehensive vocabulary of legal terms. Case law will be examined in groups.

Prerequisite: students must have passed AHMS 210 Basic Medical Coding with a grade of "C-" or better.This course is a continuation of AHMS 210. Students will continue coding using the current Diagnosis and Procedures manuals applying to medical cases and simulations.

Prerequisites: sophomore standing in the Health Care Office Management or Medical Assistant program or instructor's consent. This course is designed for students pursuing medical field careers. A comprehensive course in administrative office procedures, telephone skills, medical law, employment law, appointment scheduling, office facilities, communication and electronic medical records.

Prerequisites: CAPP 154, TASK 113, completion of 30 semester credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Must have consent of internship coordinator and advisor.This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students will receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning and gain exposure to the workplace. Prior to placement at an internship site, students will attend an internship orientation to learn the application and internship process.

Prerequisites: admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program.Corequisites: AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 215, AHMT 295-Clinical/Medical Laboratory I.This course presents the origin of the various types of blood cells with emphasis on the red and white cells. Students will learn about human hematological disorders and classify these based on clinical laboratory findings. This course also provides an overview of the coagulation process, disorders, and laboratory evaluations associated with the disorders. Laboratory experiences will emphasize the morphology and identification of common human blood cells and various procedures used in the hematology and hemostasis departments.

Prerequisites: admission to the MLT Program.Corequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 295- Clinical/Medical Laboratory I.This course introduces various properties and constituents or urine and body fluid other than blood. It emphasizes the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine and body fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid, serous and synovial fluids, semen, and feces. Students will interpret the results and correlate these clinical values to health and disease states.

Prerequisite: admission to the MLT program.Corequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 215, AHMT 295-Clinical/Medical Laboratory I. This course introduces the basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions. It compares and contrasts the different immunological procedures and describes the mechanisms that protect the body from disease and infection. Students will study the principles of serological procedures used in the identification of plasma proteins and the diagnosis of blood borne diseases.

Prerequisite: admission to the MLT program. Corequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 295- Clinical/Medical Laboratory I. The course concentrates on blood coagulation with emphases on the theory, procedures, and practical applications. Laboratory activities will include both manual and semi-automated methods of assessing blood clotting.

Prerequisite: admission to the MLT Program.Corequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 215.This course allows students to apply information and skills learned in AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, and AHMT 215 in a clinical setting in order to develop professionalism and proficiency.

Prerequisite: AHPT 105.Corequisites: AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.This is the first of two sequential skills and procedures courses in the PTA program. The following topics are covered: basic principles and procedures of physical therapy; basic care skills and application techniques; use of assistive devices; architectural and environment barriers; wound care and debridement techniques; definition and measurement of vital signs and application to emergency situations; documentation; incorporation of medical terminology and abbreviations; basic principles of tissue inflammation and edema management; introduction to pain theories, conditions, and assessment; physiological principles, indications/contraindications, and application of physical agents discussed in lecture; and the PTA's role in discharge planning and the importance of communication with the PT.

Prerequisite: AHPT 105.Corequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the human musculoskeletal system relative to the biomechanical elements of normal and abnormal human motion as well as osteology and arthrology in relation to muscle action and joint mechanics. The study and skills of goniometry, manual muscle testing, and palpation will also be covered.

Prerequisite: AHPT 105.Corequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 205, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.This course introduces students to the pathophysiology; etiology; clinical signs and symptoms; and management of selected pathological and injury-related disorders treated in physical therapy. Pathologies discussed include disorders of the following systems: immune, endocrine, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, musculoskeletal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal and urologic, and nervous. The course includes student presentations on disorders pertinent to physical therapy as well as discussions on specific case studies applying the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and how they apply to the treatment of certain diseases.

Prerequisite: AHPT 105.Corequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, and AHPT 218.The purpose of this clinical affiliation is to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills and techniques learned in AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, and AHPT 218 under the appropriate supervision of the clinical instructor. This course will include a four-week clinical rotation at an approved site.

Prerequisite: AHPT 105.Corequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, and AHPT 210.This course introduces the physical therapist assistant student to topics such as exercise physiology, exercise prescription tailored to the individual, general therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, relaxation techniques, exercise and establishing a home exercise program. Current health practices and theory will be addressed in relation to nutrition/wellness within special populations emphasizing preventative practice. Students will become familiar with contraindications for exercise training in persons with various system or musculoskeletal disabilities and will understand how to progress an individual through a therapeutic exercise program established by a physical therapist.

This course provides an introduction to the field of surgical technology. Emphasis on history, roles, education of the surgical technologist, work environment, career opportunities, attributes for success, legal and ethical concerns, hospital administration and organization, professional behaviors including utilizing the therapeutic-self, engaging in effective interpersonal relations and interactions. Students will be introduced to the importance of obtaining certification and joining the national organization.

Prerequisite: AHST 201.Corequisites: AHST 216, AHST 250, and BIOL 170.This course emphasizes procedures in ophthalmic, plastic/reconstructive, genitourinary, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular and neurosurgery.

Prerequisites: AHST 116, AHST 201. Corequisites: AHST 202, AHST 250, BIOL 170.A continuation of AHST 116, this course presents a study of basic patient care and advocacy in the peri-operative setting as performed by the surgical technologist. It emphasizes medical terminology, pharmacological and anesthesia applications, environmental and workplace safety, basic math, weights and measurements, robotics, electricity, and physics, syringes/hypodermic needles, and sterilization methods. In addition, students will present a PowerPoint presentation on a surgical procedure.

Prerequisites: AHST 116, AHST 201.Corequisites: AHST 202, AHST 216, BIOL 170.This first clinical course provides prearranged scheduled experiences in the operating room for the student surgical technologist. Experiences will begin observational, progressing to hands-on as skills develop.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of the radiologic profession. Topics covered include equipment operation/manipulation, introduction into the clinical environment, and information pertaining to patient care and applicable ethical and legal considerations. Department policies and procedures are also presented so the students will have optimum resources to be successful through their training. Presented in lecture format supported by clinical orientation.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to the anatomy, positioning protocols, and techniques used for routine imaging of the chest, abdomen, extremities and spine. It also includes overview of related pathology.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to the operation of imaging equipment, with a focus on the design of an x-ray tube and x-ray production based on technical factors. It also covers image quality characteristics with film review and critique.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent. This first clinical course provides orientation to the imaging department, with concentration on department dynamics and workflow. Students have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom as they rotate through pre-assigned areas. Roles progress from observational to more hands-on as skills increase.

Prerequisite: AHXR 110. This course is designed to prepare the student for observation and supervised participation in correlative modalities within the Imaging department. Material includes circulatory and nervous system anatomy and physiology pertinent to the additional modalities, as well as the basic concepts of image production and evaluation in CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, interventional radiography and the cardiac lab.

Prerequisite: AHXR 116. This course provides a comprehensive background on the interaction of x-radiation with matter, including biological effects at the molecular, cellular and organ system levels. Students are taught radiation protection to ensure safe use of x-rays during diagnostic imaging procedures, along with radiation quantities and units, monitoring methods, and regulatory limits for exposure.

Prerequisite: AHXR 295-Radiographic Clinical: III. The fourth semester clinical is designed to complement AHXR 210, Radiographic Procedures III with rotation of students through the modalities studied in lecture. Initially students observe and receive instruction, then gradually begin to participate in the performance of exams under the direct supervision of staff technologists. When not assigned to these specialized modalities, students continue to perform exams in the diagnostic imaging area and other clinical rotations with limited supervision and increased independence.

Review customer service skills including answering questions, solving problems, soothing irate customers and reassuring the timid ones. This course covers all aspects of customer service and is necessary for any employee.

A course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and terms used in the study of man as a cultural and physical being. It addresses the basic divisions of anthropology - physical and cultural anthropology, including ethnology, linguistics and prehistoric archaeology.

This class is a survey of the history of painting, architecture, sculpture, and other arts of Western Civilization - Ancient to Middle Ages.

This class is a survey of the history of painting, architecture, sculpture, and other arts of Western Civilization - Ancient to Middle Ages.

This course aims to introduce students to the development of style and meaning in Italian 14th century art. Painting, sculpture and architecture will be the main disciplines explored.

An introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith with emphasis on the design and production of jewelry objects.

An introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith with emphasis on the design and production of jewelry objects.

A jewelry foundational course designed to teach the student how to design in a 3D CAD/CAM software environment and to further take those designs and create finished wax models on prototyping CNC mills. Manufacturing issues and techniques that will be found in a production setting will be explored.

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools".

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools".

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools".

A foundational course designed to present basic concepts, this course studies organization, structure, and composition of form through the use of basic design elements, such as line, shape, and value, and emphasizes design development, which is related to two-dimensional art.

A foundational course designed to present basic concepts, this course studies organization, structure, and composition of form through the use of basic design elements, such as line, shape, and value, and emphasizes design development, which is related to two-dimensional art.

This introductory short course is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing and trimming clay, as well as glazing pottery. The course is designed for students who are not sure they can commit to a full semester course. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This introductory short course is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing and trimming clay, as well as glazing pottery. The course is designed for students who are not sure they can commit to a full semester course. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This introductory short course is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing and trimming clay, as well as glazing pottery. The course is designed for students who are not sure they can commit to a full semester course. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 105.This is a course designed for the more advanced student. It is expected that prospective students will understand and be capable of demonstrating basic techniques and applications of media. The course is committed to the drawing of the human figure. The first sessions are dedicated to the physiology of the body, the skeletal structure first and then the muscular organization. It is a course aimed at encouraging the student to develop his or her own way of assimilating previous drafting knowledge with the intricacies of the human form. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This elementary painting course seeks to acquaint students with the basic tools of the painter, focusing on technique and materials. Each assignment is tailored to both satisfy the need for individual expression and to present a vehicle for the practice of new techniques.

A continuation of study for the aspiring painter, this course allows time for practical experience with brush at the easel, combined with periods of open discussion, lecture sharing and critique. The focus of this class is help and direction for the individual student in developing a unique and personal expression. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

A study of the history, materials, techniques and presentation of transparent watercolor, this course considers a variety of subject matter. Summer classes will be conducted "en plein air" (outdoors) weather permitting.

A study of the history, materials, techniques and presentation of transparent watercolor, this course considers a variety of subject matter. Summer classes will be conducted "en plein air" (outdoors) weather permitting.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 224 or instructor's consent.An in-depth continuation of ARTZ 224, this course is a study of the history, materials, techniques, and presentation of transparent watercolor with a variety of subject matter considered. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 224 or instructor's consent.An in-depth continuation of ARTZ 224, this course is a study of the history, materials, techniques, and presentation of transparent watercolor with a variety of subject matter considered. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This is an introductory ceramics course which will include the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Students will learn basic technical aspects of building clay, working with glazes, and the firing of ceramic objects. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and the development of ideas.

This is an introductory ceramics course which will include the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Students will learn basic technical aspects of building clay, working with glazes, and the firing of ceramic objects. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and the development of ideas.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to sculptural ceramic processes and equipment. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in developing pottery throwing skills including wheel throwing, trimming clay and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course is an introduction to the history of astronomy, tools of the astronomer, the solar system, stellar bodies and phenomena, and the origin and evolution of the universe.

This is an introductory course in personal finance and will expose the student to the issues and importance of personal finance. This course introduces the concepts and applications of personal finance and the importance of personal finance in both business and everyday living. The focus is on explaining the process of financial planning and the logic behind it and why it is important to the potential small business person or to the individual.

Prerequisites: CAPP 106, M 065 or instructor's consent.This course reviews the use of basic mathematical concepts as they apply to business and health fields. Spreadsheets will be used to calculate cash reconciliations, payroll, discounts, interest, taxes, depreciation, inventory, time value of money, systems of measurement, and performing conversions in measurement, temperature, and time.

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success.

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success.

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success.

This course provides an introduction to law and its role in the business environment. The course will introduce the court system, litigation and arbitration, law of agency, contracts and torts, product liability, forms of domestic and international businesses and the related liabilities, employee rights, consumer protection, principles of anti-trust and debtor/creditor relationships. Where appropriate, references to Montana law will be made.

This course provides an introduction to law and its role in the business environment. The course will introduce the court system, litigation and arbitration, law of agency, contracts and torts, product liability, forms of domestic and international businesses and the related liabilities, employee rights, consumer protection, principles of anti-trust and debtor/creditor relationships. Where appropriate, references to Montana law will be made.

Prerequisites: completion of 30 semester credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Submission of an internship application. This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per one credit of lecture. Additionally, students participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site.

This course, designed for non-biology majors, is a survey of organization and complexity of living organisms, including biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism and nutrition, reproduction, development, heredity, and the diversity of living organisms and their ecological relationships. General education credit can be earned for either BIOB 101 or BIOB 160, but not both. Laboratory work is included.

This course, designed for non-biology majors, is a survey of organization and complexity of living organisms, including biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism and nutrition, reproduction, development, heredity, and the diversity of living organisms and their ecological relationships. General education credit can be earned for either BIOB 101 or BIOB 160, but not both. Laboratory work is included.

An introduction to the rapidly-expanding field of biotechnology and its applications to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, biofuels, bioremediation, and bioinformatics. Laboratory exercises will include basic laboratory safety, measurement methods, microbial cell culture, bacterial transformation, and other core skills used in the biotechnology laboratory. Laboratory included.

The course introduces basic plant science principles including anatomy, physiology, growth, and the response of plants to their environment. The history, role, and importance of cultivated plants in society will be examined throughout.

This course explores topics in biological and earth sciences for prospective elementary school teachers and non-scientists. Topics are presented through lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or Biology Department consent.This course covers principles and mechanisms of inheritance and evolution and includes analysis of variability at individual and population levels, chromosomal changes, population genetics, macroevolution, speciation, extinction and molecular evolution.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or Biology Department consent. This course covers principles and mechanisms of inheritance and gene expression, analysis of variability at individual and population levels and chromosomal changes and speciation.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent.This course will provide educators with an introduction to biotechnology and its application to medicine, infectious diseases, agriculture, bioenergy, and molecular biology research. Hands-on experiences with current biotechnology methods will be included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or equivalent or instructor's consent. Corequisite: BIOE 173 is advised. A study of the principles of ecology with emphasis on ecosystems, this course considers the impact of human activities on the ecosystem.

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: BIOH 104, or BIOH 201 and BIOH 211.Pathophysiology (the study of disease) is a close examination of the disease process in the human body. The course will build on the topics explored in the prerequisite courses (BIOH 104, BIOH 201 and BIOH 211.) Body systems will be covered in greater depth, and the focus will be on the interrelationships between systems. Topics in this course include how the body's normal structure and function can be altered, how the body responds to these disruptions in structure and function (i.e. cause and effect), and current approaches to the treatment of these disruptions.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

This course gives an introduction to fermentation and fermented products. Topics include products and basic methodologies used in fermentation. Ingredients, techniques, fermentation management, storage and sanitation are discussed.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or BIOH 201 or instructor's consent. This course introduces the causative agents, epidemiology, prevention, and treatments of infectious diseases. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or BIOH 201 or instructor's consent. This course introduces the causative agents, epidemiology, prevention, and treatments of infectious diseases. Laboratory included.

This course is an introduction to plant associations, including identification of plants emphasizing native flora with consideration of their environment. Field work may include hiking up to two miles on rugged, steep terrain.

This course offers a thorough overview of the fundamental principles of plant biology from evolutionary, morphological, and physiological perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on comparative morphology, anatomy, reproduction and physiology as we survey the major groups of land plants.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving Financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving Financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving Financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.TASK 110 and TASK 111 are recommended.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.TASK 110 and TASK 111 are recommended.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.TASK 110 and TASK 111 are recommended.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.TASK 110 and TASK 111 are recommended.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.TASK 110 and TASK 111 are recommended.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

This course is a practical, down-to-earth approach to planning, organizing, and managing a small business. While based on current research, theory, and practice, the material is presented from a "how-to" perspective, with many practical examples and applications from the business world.

This course is a practical, down-to-earth approach to planning, organizing, and managing a small business. While based on current research, theory, and practice, the material is presented from a "how-to" perspective, with many practical examples and applications from the business world.

This course explores human resources in a globally competitive business environment, the legal context of employment decisions, diversity, securing human resources, developing human resources, compensation, labor management relations, and protecting and evaluating human resources. The class is designed to familiarize participants with current human resource practices and laws that apply to human resource careers regardless of their field.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to management theory, research and practice. It integrates classical and modern concepts of management for a solid grounding in management principles which is essential to successfully guiding today's small or large, profit or not-for-profit organizations in a rapidly changing environment.

An introduction to the human side of organizations and to people in the world at work, this course will examines such elements as leadership, organizational behavior, and the future of organizations. Discrimination, communications, and organizational change will be covered as well.

A project and problem-solving course,the focus is on the implementation of spreadsheets and databases to solve common business problems. Other topics discussed will include operating systems and word processing.

A project and problem-solving course,the focus is on the implementation of spreadsheets and databases to solve common business problems. Other topics discussed will include operating systems and word processing.

This course is an introduction to the structure and function of marketing inclusive of the analysis of consumer and industrial markets. Students study the four primary elements of marketing - product, place, price and promotion, and use these to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The material also includes consideration of ethics and social responsibility as related to the marketing function.

Prerequisites: admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent.Corequisite: CHMY 121. This course provides an overview of the brewing process and best practices within the brewery, with an emphasis on safety, sanitation, and the transformations of raw materials required for brewing--namely malt, hops, water and yeast.

Prerequisites: admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent.Corequisite: CHMY 121. This course provides an overview of the brewing process and best practices within the brewery, with an emphasis on safety, sanitation, and the transformations of raw materials required for brewing--namely malt, hops, water and yeast.

Prerequisites: admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent; a grade of "C" or better in BREW 102 and BREW 150.This course provides an introduction to the range of established and emerging brew styles. Students will learn about each style and sub-category, and analyze the methods used to create them. This course also provides an introduction to the critical evaluation and judging of a beer's sensory properties. Students will learn the vocabulary associated with judging, and will develop their ability to detect defects in beer and identify a wide range of beer flavors.

Prerequisites: a grade of "C" or better in BREW 102 and BREW 150, and admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent.This course provides an overview of cellar operations including yeast pitching, fermentation, dry hopping, maturation, clarification, carbonation, and stabilization. Topics include methods of secondary fermentation and aging, different filters and their operation, carbonation methods, and physical stability techniques.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in BREW 102 and BREW 150 and admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consentCorequisites: BREW 151In this third-level brewing and first-level Capstone course, students will use their knowledge of chemistry and microbiology while gaining experience in quality assurance and control. They will use skills obtained in their previous year of classroom and laboratory learning to operate the campus brewery.

Prerequisites: admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent.This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved brewery. Students will receive training in brewery operations, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Prior to placement at an internship site, students will attend an internship orientation to learn the application and internship process. This course may be taken for one to two credits a semester and repeated once for up to a total of four credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating the course.

This course is intended to help develop the skills necessary to work with spreadsheets. Topics include entering and manipulating different types of data, formatting basics, using functions to analyze information, making decisions with IF functions and formulas, sorting and filtering information and creating charts, Microsoft's Excel for Windows will be used as the teaching tool.

This course takes as its starting point the proposition that technology is central to the modern world as one of the primary tools impacting communication, learning, and advancement. Students will learn the driving principles behind computer systems, become familiar with influencing computer hardware, software, and network technology. Students will examine the management of information and material in word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, as well as the implication and safeguards for that information. The ethical implications of computing, such as security, privacy, patriot act, identity theft, and the social implications of information sharing will be given particular consideration.

A course designed to introduce people with little computer experience to the expanding world of computing. Beginning and intermediate concepts in word processing, database, spreadsheets, and presentation software will be explored utilizing a hands-on approach.

As a comprehensive look at the features and processing capabilities of spreadsheet software, topics in this course include developing and editing spreadsheets, creating efficient formulas, applying proper formatting, using "what if" functions and tools, macro development, and spreadsheet management.

Prerequisite: PSYX 100 or PSYX 150 or instructor's consent. This course is an introduction to the field of addiction counseling. It focuses on current therapeutic trends, strategies, and modalities used in the treatment of addictions. Relapse and prevention strategies, along with treatment of special populations, will also be covered.

Prerequisites: CAS 242 or PSYX 100 or instructor's consent.This course will introduce the student to gambling and gaming addictions. Content will include etiology, subtypes, stages, diagnostic criteria, theories associated with gambling and gaming addiction, and methods for assessment and treatment. Prevention and the impact on work and family relationships will also be considered.

Prerequisites: CAS 242, or PSYX 100, or PSYX 240 or instructor's consent.This course will examine the presence of both addiction and mental illnesses in individuals needing mental health and substance abuse treatment. Content will include an understanding of the most common co-occurring disorders, as well as assessment and treatment planning.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL or CHMY 141NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent. An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Covers major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent.Intended for science majors, this is the first of a two-semester course sequence of the general principles of modern chemistry, emphasizing the experimental nature of the science of chemistry and a more mathematical intensive approach, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought. Topics covered include stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, and chemical reactivity. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent.Intended for science majors, this is the first of a two-semester course sequence of the general principles of modern chemistry, emphasizing the experimental nature of the science of chemistry and a more mathematical intensive approach, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought. Topics covered include stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, and chemical reactivity. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 123 and admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program or Chemistry Department consent.This course examines applications of chemistry to all steps of beer production, including malting, mashing, wort boiling, fermentation and post-fermentation conditioning. Water quality, pH, enzymes, temperature, pressure, and properties of gases and liquids as applied to beer production processes and beer quality will be examined. Course includes laboratory covering monitoring and analysis techniques of the beer production process.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 143.First semester of a one-year sequence with emphasis on fundamental concepts of structure, nomenclature, properties and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds and an introduction to biochemical molecules. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 090 or M 094; and appropriate placement test score in writing or grade of "C" or better in WRIT 095. A presentation of the techniques, skills, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory, including ancillary services, this course covers topics such as crime scene processing, pathology, anthropology, odontology, types of physical evidence, trace evidence (glass, soil, hair, paint), impression evidence (tools, tires, shoes, bite marks, serial numbers), friction ridge examination, firearms, and questioned documents. Laboratory work included.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course introduces the student to the functions and practices of the agencies that make up the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. The various stages in the criminal justice process are the focus. Ideological and organizational factors influencing decision-making throughout the criminal justice system are examined.

This course introduces the student to the functions and practices of the agencies that make up the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. The various stages in the criminal justice process are the focus. Ideological and organizational factors influencing decision-making throughout the criminal justice system are examined.

Corequisite: CJUS 231.The structure and organization of local, state and federal court systems and the roles and responsibilities of the key figures in the trial process are explored. Various problems faced by the judiciary are also addressed.

This course is an introduction to substantive criminal law, with appropriate examples from particular crimes. Historical development of substantive criminal law and its role in society is also covered.

This course is an introduction to substantive criminal law, with appropriate examples from particular crimes. Historical development of substantive criminal law and its role in society is also covered.

Corequisite: CJUS 171.A practical approach to criminal procedure that emphasizes the relationship between law and procedure is the focus. Up-to-date analysis of U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting criminal procedures is reviewed.

Prerequisites: completion of 30 semester credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Submission of an internship application.This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students will receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students will receive assistance in developing application materials and finding worksites meeting learning and legal criteria from the Career Development Coordinator.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This introductory course will focus on concepts, skills, and strategies for effective resolution of conflicts through negotiation. Emphasis will be placed on the application of concepts learned through the use of simulated exercises and case studies which allow students to apply, practice, and evaluate negotiation skills.

This introductory writers' workshop focuses on the critique and revision of students' short fiction. Contemporary literary short stories, short shorts, and parables will be emphasized. Students will study fiction elements and techniques, including character sketches, beginnings, dialogue, point of view, plot, authorial distance, significant detail, scene, characterization, and endings.

This course focuses on the reading and writing of poetry with emphasis on the techniques of imaginative writing and critical appraisal.

This intermediate course focuses on critique and revision of students' short fiction or on chapters of students' novels. Students will be expected to finish three stories of literary quality.

Prerequisite: CRWR 111 or instructor's consent.An advanced course in the writing of poetry, this course considers special problems in this area as well as refinement of the student's skill.

Prerequisite: basic keyboarding skills (30 WPM) is recommended.This is a foundation course in computer science using the high-level, object-oriented concepts in programming using Java. Topics covered are data types, arrays, basic programming constructs, iteration, decision statements, sequences, methods, exception handling, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism.

Prerequisite: basic keyboarding skills (30 WPM) is recommended.This is a foundation course in computer science using the high-level, object-oriented concepts in programming using Java. Topics covered are data types, arrays, basic programming constructs, iteration, decision statements, sequences, methods, exception handling, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism.

Prerequisite: CSCI 111.An examination of advanced Java and basic data structures and their application in problem solving. Data structures include stacks, queues and lists. An introduction to algorithms employing the data structures to solve various problems including searching and sorting, and recursion. Understanding and using Java class libraries. The laboratory uses Java. Introduces Big-O Notation.

Prerequisites: CSCI 100 or CSCI 111.This course covers advanced desktop and web application features of the .NET framework. Students will learn Exception Handling, Collections, Linq, Generics, Multithreading, .NET ADO.NET, ADO.NET Entity Framework, ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC, and Object Oriented Programming. Students will use C# language and Microsoft SQL Server for all projects.

Prerequisite: CSCI 111.This is an introductory course in game programing. The course introduces physics engines, sound engines, graphic engines, creating and editing primitives, textures and meshes, lighting concepts, properties and techniques, and creating terrain and other related topics through the use of the Unreal Gaming Engine or other production platform.

Prereequisite: CSCI 211.This course uses PHP to create dynamic data-driven web pages. The emphasis will be on fundamentals of PHP and its syntax for the purpose of linking site pages to databases for queries, data manipulation, and updates. Topics include design and creation of server side databases for interactive use by web pages; the use of SQL to search, filter, and add data driven by the user; and creation and population of forms and reports with query results.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course provides a thorough understanding of sanitation as it relates to the production, service, and management of a food service facility. It covers microorganisms, food borne illness, their causes and preventions, and food service workers' responsibilities in maintaining safety and public health. This class meets the necessary requirements of the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Sanitation Certification.

Corequisite: CULA 105.This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques in basic cookery. Students focus on ingredients and the preparation of stocks, broths, glazes, soups, and sauces. Basic cooking techniques for vegetables, starches, meats, fish, and poultry are introduced.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CULA 105, CULA 110.This course provides practical work experience in catering for both on and off-premise college sanctioned events during the Fall semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management.

Corequisite(s):CULA 105.This course is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands on production to provide an introduction to baking and pastry techniques. Special focus is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification, and weights and measures as applied to baking and pastry techniques. Instruction is provided on the preparation of yeast-raised dough mixing methods, roll-in dough's, pie dough's, basic cake mixing methods, fillings, icings, pastry cream, and finishing techniques.

Prerequisite(s)or Corequisite(s): CULA 105Students are introduced in the operation of a foodservice business. Students apply culinary skills, gaining experience to enter and become successful in the foodservice industry. Students gain practical, hands-on experience in a restaurant setting. Students focus on food preparation and timing to prepare for restaurant and hotel employment.

Prerequisite: CULA 220, CULA 240.Corequisite: BMGT 210.This course stresses the importance of personal assessment, self-expression, and individual outcomes. Weekly assessments include creativity, skill strengths, and competency values. This course will be taken in the student's final semester of their respective program and will include the graduate practical culinary examination and Portfolio Review.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This course presents the fundamental skills and concepts to build parametric model parts and assemblies and how to make simple drawings of those parts and assemblies. This course is designed around a process-based training approach emphasizing the processes and procedures necessary to complete a particular task. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, the student learns the necessary commands, options, and menus in the context of completing a design task within SOLIDWORKS. An introduction to the transferability and compatibility of SOLIDWORKS, MASTERCAM, GIBSCAM, and Pro-Engineer software is provided. This course also includes an introduction to 3D printing.

A critical study of social issues using the constructs of incentives and the role of markets and government policy. This course provides a framework of analytical tools useful in the analysis of contemporary social issues. The normative ramifications of government regulation and deregulation, market power, welfare policies, changing economic structures both in the U.S. and globally, and the implications of reliance on free markets to determine resource allocation and pricing are discussed in the context of economic analysis.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of individual, business, and government behavior, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences, and supply and demand. Additional analysis of the costs of production and theories of business firm output and pricing decisions, labor and wage determination, income distribution, politics, health care and environmental issues will be addressed.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of individual, business, and government behavior, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences, and supply and demand. Additional analysis of the costs of production and theories of business firm output and pricing decisions, labor and wage determination, income distribution, politics, health care and environmental issues will be addressed.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of national economies, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences and supply and demand. The problems and proposed solutions of national economies are addressed, including unemployment and inflation, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycle theories and international trade.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of national economies, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences and supply and demand. The problems and proposed solutions of national economies are addressed, including unemployment and inflation, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycle theories and international trade.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of national economies, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences and supply and demand. The problems and proposed solutions of national economies are addressed, including unemployment and inflation, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycle theories and international trade.

Procedures and techniques of immediate emergency care for injury or sudden illness are learned. This includes first aid for minor injuries, rescue breathing, CPR and other life-saving techniques. CPR certification is available.

EMR is considered the desired level of medical training by many first responder agencies. The course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder, who bring emergency medical care to victims of emergencies and to stabilize their condition prior to transport to an appropriate facility. This course is a combination of classroom work and skills lab. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examinations. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student.

EMT is considered the desired level of medical training by many EMS transport agencies. The course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician, which are to bring emergency medical care to victims of emergencies, to stabilize their condition, and to transport them safely and expeditiously to an appropriate facility. The course is a combination of classroom work, skills lab and practical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examinations. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an opportunity for the EMT to start learning the cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral differences between an EMT and paramedic. Topics covered include roles and responsibilities of the paramedic; EMS systems; licensure/recertification requirements; medical/legal issues; communications and documentation; anatomy and physiology review; pharmacology and emergency medications, and the current issues that impact the EMS profession.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student in the basic knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. Topics covered include initial patient assessment and management; airway management and ventilation; pathophysiology of shock; emergency pharmacology and respiratory emergencies.

Prerequisites: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student in the psychomotor skills and assists them in gaining the manipulative skill necessary to effectively manage the tasks in ECP 201.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an in-depth study in the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular disease and related emergencies. Students will also study obstetrical emergencies, neonatal emergencies and pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisite: program director consent. This course provides the psychomotor skills in the management of cardiovascular disease and related emergencies. Students will also develop the psychomotor skills to manage obstetrical emergencies, neonatal emergencies and pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an opportunity to study and manage trauma and medical emergencies from a case study perspective. Trauma topics include shock, head, spinal, thoracic and abdominal trauma, burns and environmental emergencies. Medical topics include respiratory and cardiac emergencies, neurologic emergencies, endocrine, hematology, infectious diseases, and anaphylaxis.

Prerequisits: program director's consent.This course provides the opportunity to apply, in a clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. This course serves as the first stage in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider. Clinical skills addressed include patient assessment and evaluation, vital signs management, development of airway management skills, development of communication skills, introduction to various skills necessary for patient care and development of safety practices.

Prerequisite: program director's consent. This course prepares the paramedic student for the national registry paramedic exam. It is a review of the cognitive and affective behaviors taught throughout the fall and spring semesters of the paramedic program.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student for the national registry paramedic psychomotor exam. It is a review of the psychomotor skills taught throughout the fall and spring semesters of the paramedicine program.

Prerequisites: program director consent.This course provides the opportunity to apply, in the field, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. This course serves as the final field experience in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider. Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective evaluation skills addressed include patient assessment, history gathering, treatment prioritizing, diagnostic impression, protocol knowledge, radio communication, written documentation, airway management, fluid/drug management, cardiac management, trauma and medical emergencies management, attitude, professionalism, assertiveness, and team leader qualities.

This course provides an overview of early childhood history, practice and relevant issues. It will focus on program philosophies and the importance of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood settings. Students will learn of the unique needs of young children and families. Students will also learn about the professional opportunities in the field of early childhood education.

Prerequisites: EDEC 108.This course will explore when and how to use books and language to meet specific needs, and how to create an environment that encourages and promotes the emergence of literacy in young children.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108, EDEC 245, or instructor's consent.Corequisite: EDEC 230This course focuses on developing skills in using positive guidance techniques such as I messages, reflecting feelings, natural and logical consequences, providing choices, conflict resolution, developing positive behavioral interventions, self-concept development and enhancement, as well as children's pro-social skills.

Corequisites: EDEC 230 This course emphasizes practical application of guidance strategies for promoting pro-social behaviors with individuals and groups of children through direct participation with children in a supervised lab setting.

This course will explore themes in early childhood; attachment, separation, autonomy, accomplishment and failure provide a foundation in which individual developmental needs of children can be assessed by parents and teachers. Early childhood themes will be looked at in the context of the dominant culture child, the bi-cultural child and the child with disabilities. Students will be introduced to the techniques of observing, recording and interpreting the behavior of children. Students will examine research, theories, issues and stages in a social/political context. Students will learn the importance of parents as children's first and most important teachers.

This course provides students with the developmental foundation to apply theories, issues, and research in program planning for infants and toddlers. Students will be required to observe (at consistent intervals) and document infants and toddlers in group settings, utilizing the FVCC Early Childhood Center. Students will plan inclusive environments for infants and toddlers and learn about the importance of understanding families in a cultural context.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108 or instructor's consent. This course provides close supervision at approved, quality early childhood education sites. Students will apply child development, curriculum and guidance knowledge while implementing and evaluating learning experiences in all areas of learning. Conducting group times, handling routines of the classroom and responding to the individual and group needs will be required.

A critical analysis of public education and the role of classroom teachers in today's public schools. This course examines how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers' roles have evolved accordingly. Current challenges facing teachers, societal expectations of teachers and public schools, as well as the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers are discussed.

A critical analysis of public education and the role of classroom teachers in today's public schools. This course examines how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers' roles have evolved accordingly. Current challenges facing teachers, societal expectations of teachers and public schools, as well as the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers are discussed.

A critical analysis of public education and the role of classroom teachers in today's public schools. This course examines how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers' roles have evolved accordingly. Current challenges facing teachers, societal expectations of teachers and public schools, as well as the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers are discussed.

A critical analysis of public education and the role of classroom teachers in today's public schools. This course examines how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers' roles have evolved accordingly. Current challenges facing teachers, societal expectations of teachers and public schools, as well as the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers are discussed.

This is an introductory course covering the Montessori philosophy of education and child development. Human growth and development and educational theories will be emphasized as they pertain to children ages two and one half (2 1/2) to six (6) years. This course applies to Montessori Early Childhood and Elementary Certifications.

An introduction to public education and its place in society. This course is a preview of the teaching profession, preparation, rewards, development, structure, support and control of schools in America. Numerous educational topics will be introduced including Effective Schools Research, A Nation at Risk, America 2000, philosophies of education, career goals, and Gallup Poll results. Forty-five hours of classroom observation are required.

This course will examine the classroom practices that impact elementary aged children's learning motivation and development within an educational, familial and societal context. Topics included will be developmental growth of children, including physical, cognitive and psychosocial.

The purpose of this course is to teach pre-service educators how to use and manage technology in educational settings and communicate methods and reasons for using technology. This course focuses on the computer and its educational applications for pre-service teachers. An emphasis is placed on integrating computer tools into class instruction.

Special Topics are courses that can appear in any curriculum and are taught on a one-time or trial basis.

Special Topics are courses that can appear in any curriculum and are taught on a one-time or trial basis.

Special Topics are courses that can appear in any curriculum and are taught on a one-time or trial basis.

This course is designed for elementary education students only. The course will acquaint (or reacquaint) students with music fundamentals, music theory, and methods for teaching or supervising music in the elementary classroom.

Prerequisite(s): M 152.This course introduces the concepts of classical digital logic design including number systems, interfacing, Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, and finite state machines. This course also covers Hardware Description Languages for the structural design and simulation of digital systems. Modern digital design of combinational logic and state machines is covered using VHDL and a logic synthesizer. This course contains a laboratory experience where students design and implement logic circuits using discrete parts and programmable logic devices.

Prerequisite: M 171.This course introduces engineering students to some of the computer tools that they can use in analyzing problems that arise in the various fields of engineering. Excel spreadsheets help engineers solve their problems quickly and easily. MathCAD and MATLAB are mathematics software that incorporate numeric computation, symbolic computation and scientific visualization.