2012-13 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course offerings are subject to change.
The courses in this section are grouped by subjects that are listed alphabetically. Within each subject group, the courses are listed in numerical order, the lowest first and the highest last.
Courses with numbers 099 and below are noncredit courses. Courses with numbers in the 100-199 range are considered first-year courses. Courses numbered 200 or higher are considered second-year courses.
The semester in which a course is generally offered is indicated by the codes: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring and Su = Summer. Students and their advisors may use these designations in determining course selection for any particular semester.
Electives - Within an academic program, courses are either required or elective. Elective courses fall into broad subject areas of study in the liberal arts and sciences. These broad subject areas are the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Courses may also be business electives or may be undesignated.
General Education Requirements - In addition, all degree programs have specific general education requirements. General education requirements assure that students have exposure to a range of courses in specific areas of the curriculum. The general education requirements are grouped into six modes. The general education modes and courses can be found in the catalog here .
When choosing courses, it is important to choose the type of elective or general education mode specified within the program of study. Students should seek the advice of a academic counselor or faculty member when choosing courses.
A complete list of courses being offered is available online at http://my.commnet.edu. A list of current Continuing Education courses is available online as well. Course offerings are subject to change. |
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE* 224: Advanced Early Childhood Curriculum 3 Credits
(Formerly ED 217)
This course focuses on the teaching strategies necessary to design and implement a high quality early childhood program and will address topics of previous curriculum courses in greater depth. Study topics will include observation and planning for individual and groups of children, working with families, and ethics.
Prerequisites: ECE* 101 .
Offered: Spring
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ECE* 231: Early Language and Literacy Development 3 Credits
(Formerly ED 123)
This course is an introduction to the language and literacy development of children from birth through age eight. It explores ways that adults can promote growth in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ECE* 241: Methods and Techniques for Infants and Toddlers 3 Credits
This course is a study of the growth and development of infants and toddlers across all domains. Specific attention will be placed on the critical importance of purposeful learning environments, language development, communication and supporting infants’ and toddlers’ social and emotional development. There will be discussion and exploration of significant research to support our understanding of the importance of healthy development. We will also explore the importance of establishing warm, responsive, nurturing relationships with young children.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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ECE* 290: Student Teaching I 3 Credits
(Formerly ED 200)
The student participates in 300 hours of training in an early childhood education program where he/she assumes responsibilities appropriate to his/her skills, knowledge and experience.
Prerequisites: Interview with CDA Coordinator and/or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring
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ECE* 291: Student Teaching II 3 Credits
(Formerly ED 200)
The student participates in 300 hours of training in an early childhood education program where he/she assumes responsibilities appropriate to his/her skills, knowledge and experience.
Prerequisites: Interview with CDA Coordinator and/or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall
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ECE* 295: Student Teaching Practicum 6 Credits
(Formerly ED 295)
The student participates in 225 hours of training in a NAEYC accredited early childhood education program. The student will assume responsibilities appropriate to his/her skills, knowledge and experience. Attendance is required at seminars as well as completion of the 225 hour practicum requirement.
Prerequisites: 40 hours of approved course work and permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 114: Children’s Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 118)
This course offers an overview of children’s literature including its history, genres, and leading authors and illustrators. The selection and critical study of books for children, including folklore, poetry, fiction and nonfiction will be addressed. Issues related to children’s literature and literature extension activities will also be explored.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Cross listed as: ECE* 131
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Earth Science |
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EAS* 102: Earth Science 3 Credits
(Formerly ERSC 110)
This course is an introductory survey of selected topics in geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. Earthquakes, space probes, sea explorations, plate tectonics, volcanoes, climate change and severe weather are among the topics treated in depth.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EAS* 106: Natural Disasters 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the causes, occurrence and consequences of natural disasters. Students will analyze the physical causes as well as the distribution and frequency of disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods and extraterrestrial impacts. Case studies will include local and regional examples of historical and recent disasters. The course will focus on naturally-occurring disasters, but will also consider the role of human activities in both contributing to and mitigating natural disasters.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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Economics |
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ECN* 101: Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
(Formerly ECON 101)
This course covers determinants of the level of national economic activity, employment and prices, fiscal and monetary policies, international economics, and payment mechanisms.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ECN* 102: Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
(Formerly ECON 102)
Demand and supply, principles of the market mechanisms, pricing and output determination under competitive and noncompetitive market behavior, factor productivity, prices and international economics will be taught.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Education |
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EDU* 102: Educational Paraprofessional 3 Credits
(Formerly EDU 101)
This course addresses the knowledge and skill base needed by the effective educational paraprofessional. Topics studied include roles and responsibilities, relevant laws, confidentiality and ethics, effective collaboration and problem solving, and supporting students in the classroom. This course is appropriate for preservice and veteran educational paraprofessionals alike.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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EDU* 104: Pathways to Education 1 Credits
This course is an introduction to the road to becoming a teacher, including professional responsibilities and certification requirements for various levels of educators. Federal and state requirements, including those contained in the No Child Left Behind Act, will be discussed. It will also include a discussion of ethical responsibilities. Preparation for the Praxis 1 is included in this course.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EDU* 110: Teaching in the Twenty-First Century 3 Credits
This course is designed for students considering education as a major and teaching as a profession. Students will have an opportunity to experience primary, middle and secondary education through field placements. Students will obtain a systematic body of knowledge from which they can develop a repertoire of teaching practices to meet the learning needs of students with diverse learning styles, developmental needs, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 eligibility, MAT* 138 eligibility.
Offered: Occasionally
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Electrical Engineering Technology |
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EET* 108: AC/DC Circuit Analysis 4 Credits
(Formerly ELT 120)
An introductory course in DC and AC circuit fundamentals with emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and test equipment operation. Topics include: DC/AC circuit principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment fundamentals, circuit simulation software, and other related topics. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to interpret circuit schematics, design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits and use electrical test equipment. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Co-requisite MAT* 185 or MAT* 186 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EET* 118: Electrical Power Systems 3 Credits
(Formerly ELT 113)
This course covers the basic principles and major components used in energy conversion systems. Topics include: DC motor/generators, AC motor generators, AC squirrel cage induction motors and transformers and their control systems.
Prerequisites: PHY* 122 , EET* 108 .
Offered: Occasionally
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EET* 132: Electronics 4 Credits
(Formerly ELT 122)
The course includes semiconductor -based devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, FET’s, thyristors, and related electronic components. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications in power supplies, small signal amplifiers, and switching and control circuits. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: EET* 108 .
Offered: Occasionally
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EET* 252: Digital Electronics 4 Credits
(Formerly ELT 220)
This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include: number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC converters, and other related topics. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to construct, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: CSC* 125 , MAT* 185 or MAT* 186 .
Offered: Fall
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EET* 268: Control Systems 4 Credits
(Formerly ELT 213)
This course introduces students to electronic controls systems. Topics include: complex algebra, phasors, impedance, transfer functions, open and closed loop systems and sequential control including pneumatic and relay logic. Students will study pneumatic control elements, ladder diagrams, interfacing techniques, stepper motor controls and servo motor controls, the use of microcomputer controls in industrial applications such as robotics, application of data conversion electronics and the applications of program controllers. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: EET* 108 , MAT* 254 (formerly MAT* 250).
Offered: Occasionally
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PHO* 101: Introduction To Photonics 4 Credits
This course explores optics as a science underlying many new “photonics” technologies such as laser manufacturing, arthroscopic surgery, CD and DVD technology, and fiber optic telecommunications. The course will focus on the nature, production, and behavior of light and cover common optical devices such as lenses and prisms. Throughout the course, we will emphasize optics application in medicine, communications, manufacturing and nature. The lab that accompanies this course will illustrate and reinforce concepts by duplicating the classic experiments in optics and photonics. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Offered: Occasionally
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Engineering Science (General) |
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EGR* 101: Engineering Experience 3 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 110)
This course is designed for students that think they may have an interest in science, engineering and technology. It will cover design and safety principles, illustrate why you can drive your car across a bridge, explain how a hair dryer really works, why airplanes fly and a curve ball curves. Students will be exposed to a wide range of engineering problems and solutions and the best part is mathematics will not be needed.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 111: Introduction to Engineering 3 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 111)
Students will be introduced to the fields of engineering through design and graphics and comprehensive engineering projects. Topics include: sketching, charts, graphs, forces, energy, electrical circuits, mechanisms, robotics, manufacturing technologies, and fundamentals of engineering economics.
Prerequisites: MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 or satisfactory score in the mathematics assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EGR* 112: Engineering Drawing
Interpretations 3 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 101)
An introduction to the interpretation of engineering drawings beginning with the basics of orthographic projection. Topics include: working drawings, lines, linear and angular dimensioning, sectional views, tolerances and allowances, thread representation, arrowless and tabular dimensioning, steel specifications, auxiliary views, point-to-point and datum dimensioning conforming to ANSI Y14.5M and ISO standards.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 117: Mechanics 4 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 121)
A basic course in the fundamentals of classical mechanics. Topics include: vectors, kinematics, translational and rotational equilibrium, torque, Newton’s laws of motion, gravitation, work, power, energy, impulse, momentum, rotary motion and elasticity. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT* 186
Offered: Occasionally
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EGR* 211: Engineering Statics 3 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 211)
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Prerequisites: MAT* 256 (which may be taken concurrently) and EGR* 111 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 212: Engineering Dynamics 3 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 212)
Engineering applications of Newtonian mechanics to dynamic forces, translational motion, work, impulse and momentum will be taught. Topics included: kinematics, kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, vibrations, energy and momentum conservation.
Prerequisites: EGR* 211 and MAT* 256 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 214: Engineering Thermodynamics 3 Credits
This course covers energy concepts and balances; basic definitions including the first and second laws of thermodynamics; ideal and real gases; thermodynamic properties; and introductory cycle analysis.
Prerequisites: PHY* 221 and MAT* 254 (formerly MAT* 250) or MAT* 186 grade C or better, or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 221: Introduction to Electric Circuit Analysis 4 Credits
(Formerly ENGR 221)
Linear electric circuit analysis using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws: includes loop and nodal analysis; transients in electric circuits; behavior of operational amplifiers and nonlinear devices; design, operation and use of electric instruments; basic meter movements; and simple filter circuits. TI-85 graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY* 222 and MAT* 256 . Co-requisite: MAT* 285 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EGR* 230: C++ For Engineers 3 Credits
This course approaches the C++ programming language using structured and object-oriented programming methods to examine and solve a variety of engineering problems. The course will include the use of abstract data types in solving classical engineering problems.
Prerequisites: MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 , or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EGR* 240: Current Topics in Sustainable Engineering 1 Credits
This course will include review and discussion of a wide range of current topics related to sustainable energy and engineering including new technologies, regulations, legal issues, employment opportunities, professional organizations and certifications, global issues and ethics. Case studies will be used to evaluate integration of sustainable energy technologies into residential and commercial facilities. The financial impact of implementation of a sustainable engineering project will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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EGR* 241: Sustainable Electrical Systems 4 Credits
This course integrates theory and laboratory work to investigate the fundamentals of electrical circuitry, and the design and function of the residential electrical energy distribution system. The principles of performance and efficiency of lighting systems and common appliances are presented, along with strategies for improving household electrical energy efficiency. Students will investigate how electricity is produced and transmitted, with a focus on alternative energy sources.
Prerequisites: EVS* 130 , EVS* 131 , and MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 , (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Offered: Occasionally
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EGR* 242: Sustainable Building Systems 4 Credits
This course integrates theory and laboratory work to investigate the fundamentals of sustainable energy in commercial and residential settings. The performance and efficiency of the Building Shell, Air Flow, Insulation, Heating, Air Conditioning, Doors and Windows and Hot Water Systems will be studied along with strategies for improving energy efficiency. Health and Safety issues will be also be addressed.
Prerequisites: EVS* 130 , EVS* 131 , and MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 , (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor.
Offered: Occasionally
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English |
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ENG* 003: Foundations of Reading 0 Credits
This course is designed for students who need a semester of reading and study skills experiences necessary for college level work and before continuing on to English 066. This course will engage students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities with an emphasis on vocabulary, comprehension, and whole class and small group discussion. Placement into this course is via the assessment test. A grade of C or better is required for students to take ENG* 066 .
Prerequisites: Placement into this course is via the assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 064: Foundations for College English 0 Credits
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability to read and write with a basic level of competence, but who are not ready to read and write on a college level. The course focuses on reading and writing as processes, and is designed to lead students to producing college-level work. Students will interact with various types of texts through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They will have the opportunity to create meaningful pieces of writing for real purposes and real audiences. As a result of this course, students will form a set of personal strategies for reading and writing. Note: A grade of “C” or better in ENG* 064 is required to take ENG* 093 .
Prerequisites: ENG* 003 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 066: Foundation for College Study/Reading/Writing 0 Credits
(Formerly ENG 097)
This course focuses on reading and writing as processes. Students will interact with various types of texts through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They will have the opportunity to create meaningful pieces for real purposes and real audiences. This course will prepare students to understand, interpret, and respond to course content at the college level. As a result of this course, students will form a set of personal strategies for reading and writing. Note: A grade of “C” or better in ENG* 066 is required to take ENG* 093 . Class: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG* 003 or ENG* 043 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 093: Introduction to College Reading and Writing 0 Credits
(Formerly ENG 098)
This course is designed for students who need to develop further their capabilities in language use—reading, writing, thinking, and speaking—to prepare them for the kinds of assignments they will be asked to complete in ENG* 101 and beyond. Students will read, discuss, think, and write about a number of topics. Note: A grade of “C” or better in ENG* 093 is required to take ENG* 101
Prerequisites: ENG 096 (pre-fall 2003) or ENG* 066 (fall 2003 and after) with a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 111)
This course is designed to introduce students to “the language of the academy” — that is, to the complex literacies of reading, writing, thinking, and speaking required of college students regardless of their area of specialization. ENG* 101 also introduces students to the specific requirements and standards of academic writing, including essay format, voice, and organizational strategies. Note: A grade of “C” or better in ENG* 101 is required to take ENG* 110 or ENG* 200 .
Prerequisites: ENG* 093 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement via assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG* 101H: Honors Composition 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 111H)
The honors section of ENG* 101 , while meeting the requirements of the standard course, provides an opportunity for highly motivated students who welcome an increased level of challenge. The instructor’s expectations for student motivation and preparedness for class discussion and completion of assignments are significant. Students will read a number of demanding texts typically focused on a single, semester-long question.
Prerequisites: There is no formal prerequisite for the Honors section of ENG* 101 . Students who are eligible for ENG* 101 and who welcome an increased level of challenge should sign up for the Honors section.
Offered: Fall
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ENG* 104: Reading Dynamics and Study Skills 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 103)
This course enhances reading and study skills on an individualized and group basis. The course includes the following areas: reading comprehension, note taking, memory training, time management, outlining procedures, library skills, study skills, and strategies for taking essay and objective examinations.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 093 .
Offered: Occasionally
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ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 120)
This course is an introduction to the thematic and formal elements of literatures of diverse cultures, with an emphasis on fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay, with the aim of developing interpretive reading and writing skills.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG* 110H: Honors Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
The honors section of ENG* 110 , while meeting the requirements of the standard course, provides an opportunity for highly motivated students who welcome an increased level of challenge. The instructor’s expectations for student motivation and preparedness for class discussion and completion of assignments are significant. Students will read a number of texts focused on a single, semester-long question.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better, plus 12 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 OR a grade of B+ or higher in ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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ENG* 190: Basic Study Skills 1 Credits
(Formerly ENG 100)
This course is designed for and required of all students enrolled in the Adults in Transition program. Taken just before their first semester, this course introduces students to fundamental study skills. It presents these skills as processes and shows how they relate to and reinforce one another. Class: 15 hours. Open only to students in the Adults in Transition Program.
Prerequisites: Open only to students in the Adults in Transition Program.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 200: Advanced Composition 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 112)
This course is designed to develop and refine the advanced skills learned in ENG* 101 that are essential for both academic and professional writing. Emphasis will be on research and writing from data (outside sources). The main areas covered will be exposition, argumentation, and the research paper.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENG* 202: Technical Writing 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 114)
This course focuses on the researching, writing, and editing of documents commonly found in the fields of science, technology, and business. Major topics covered include memo reports, instructions, proposals, progress reports, abstracts, document design, and documentation styles for technical reports.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 203: Grammar, Usage and Style 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 203)
This course helps students develop a command of standards and conventions of written English. It is also an advanced course designed to hone communication skills, including editing and proofreading documents.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor
Offered: Fall, Spring
Cross listed as: BOT* 139
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ENG* 214: Drama 3 Credits
Literary survey of drama from Ancient Greece to the present including discussion of theatrical terms, stagecraft and classic critical statements. Students will study different dramatic genres like comedy and tragedy, and will approach plays in their historical context.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 221: American Literature I 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 245)
This course examines writings from the era spanning the arrival of Columbus to the Civil War. Topics covered include Native American tales and oratories, slave folklore, and both the popular and “classic” works of writers from the Puritan period, the eighteenth century, and the American Renaissance.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall
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ENG* 222: American Literature II 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 246)
This course examines major American writers from the late 19th century to the present day, with a focus on their contributions to the rapid and unique changes in style, form, and content that mark the literary tradition of 20th century America
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring
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ENG* 232: British Literature II 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 202)
This course examines representative figures and concerns in British literature from 1799 to the Modern Period.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Occasionally
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ENG* 245: Early Western Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 251)
This course introduces students to Western World literature from the Classical age to the Renaissance. Students will read works by authors such as Homer, Sophocles, the Biblical writers, Virgil, St. Augustine, Chaucer, Dante, and Shakespeare. Students will examine narrative and poetic strategies and discuss such lasting issues as the nature of good and evil, love and war, heroism and cowardice, salvation and damnation.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall
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ENG* 246: Modern Western Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 252)
This course introduces students to Western literature from the Age of Reason through the Modern Period and (for purposes of comparison) to a variety of so-called “non-canonical” texts from writers who until very recently were not studied in college classrooms. Students will examine the poetic and narrative strategies of writers from a variety of classes and cultures.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 250: Studies in Ethnic Literature 3 Credits
This course surveys writing by authors of various ethnicities and races in American culture, including but not limited to Native Americans, European immigrants, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. This course examines how ethnic writing enables and resists assimilation, and how the literature of individual ethnicities underlies mainstream American literature and, at times, becomes part of the mainstream. The course also explores the history and sociology of immigration and multiculturalism.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring
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ENG* 251: African American Literature 3 Credits
This course considers a wide range of literature, examining slave narratives, novels, short stories, plays, poetry, essays, and lyrics. Students will explore aspects of the African American experience from its origin in folklore through contemporary cultural expressions such as rap and hip hop.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of instructor
Offered: Spring
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ENG* 262: Women in Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 271)
This course explores the nature, roles, relationships, and feelings of women as expressed by women writers in various literary genres (essays, short stories, personal reflections, poems, plays and novels). Students will read the works of women writers of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries who share their ideas and understanding of what it is to be human and, particularly, to be female.
Prerequisites: ENG* 110 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall
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ENG* 263: Women in Poetry 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 220)
This course is a seminar on the lives and work of women poets from 1950 to the present. Students will read, discuss, and analyze poems and explore how they reflect the life and times of the author. Students will keep a journal to record their understanding of the poems and to explore how the poems reflect their own experience.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring
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ENG* 271: Film and Literature 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 140)
This course explores what happens when classic (and not-so-classic) works of fiction and drama are brought to the screen. In studying specific literature-to-film adaptations, students examine the elements of both media (metaphor, narration, symbol, shot, sound, editing) and debate what differences, if any, exist between so-called serious art and entertainment.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENG* 282: Creative Writing: Poetry 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 222)
This course is a workshop in which students write and polish poems and study the poems of published writers and fellow students.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring
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ENG* 283: Creative Writing: Fiction 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 221)
This course is a workshop experience in which students write a polished story (or stories) and study the short stories of published writers and fellow students.
Prerequisites: ENG* 101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall
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ENG* 294: English Practicum 3 Credits
(Formerly ENG 294)
This course is designed to offer motivated students a practicum experience in the college English classroom based on the assumption that “the best way to learn a subject is to teach it.” There are four Practicum options for students: Writing Practicum; Literature Practicum; Tutoring Practicum; Research Practicum. Class: 3 semester hours, to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Students will need the permission of the instructor of record to register. To be eligible, students should have completed 24 credits at MCC, should have completed ENG* 101 and either ENG* 110 or ENG* 200 , and should have a GPA of at least 3.0. Interested students should submit one letter of recommendation from an MCC faculty member, a 250-word application essay detailing why they are interested in pursuing this Practicum, and a writing sample (which must be a paper they have submitted for a class at MCC) to the instructor of record who is chairing the selection committee. The deadline for submission of application portfolios is two weeks before the start of each semester. Contact professor of note for more information.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ESL* 163: ESL Structure I 4 Credits
(Formerly ENG106)
ESL* 163 is a content-based grammar course for the high beginning ESL student. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills integrated with interactive grammar will provide the focus for this course.
Prerequisites: Placement via assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ESL* 164: ESL Structure II 4 Credits
(Formerly ENG 107)
ESL* 164 is a content-based grammar for theintermediate ESL student. Students will practice grammatical patterns as well as pronunciation, stress, and intonation. Sentance writing skills will supplement readings and journal writing.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in ESL* 163 or appropriate assessment test score or permission of instructor. ESL* 164 may be taken concurrently with ESL* 165 ; however, permission of the instructor is required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ESL* 165: ESL Writing & Reading I 4 Credits
(Formerly ENG 116)
ESL* 165 is a content-based reading and writing for the high intermediate ESL student. Intensive writing of paragraphs will correspond to reading selections that model various paragraph styles.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in ESL* 164 or appropriate assessment test score or permission of instructor. ESL* 165 may be taken concurrently with ESL* 164 ; however, permission of the instructor is required.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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ESL* 166: ESL Writing & Reading II 4 Credits
(Formerly ENG 117)
ESL*166 is an advanced writing and reading course that emphasized essay development and writing, critical response to readings, and reading comprehension skills.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in ESL* 165 or appropriate assessment test score or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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EVS* 100: Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credits
(Formerly EVSC 100)
An introduction to the problems of physical resources management and aspects of ecological concern in our natural environment, with emphasis on our demand for energy, the consumption of our natural resources, resource pollution, climate changes, land use planning, and waste management. Alternate sources of energy are explored.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EVS* 130: Sustainable Energy and the Environment 3 Credits
An introduction to the study of energy for electrical power generation and transportation, including sustainable and non-sustainable energy sources. This course investigates the relationship between population and consequences of increased energy demand, reliance on fossil fuels, global warming and other impacts. Work in this class includes an examination of energy types including fossil fuels and nuclear power, as well as sustainable and renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, biofuels, fuel cells, and others. Electrical conservation and efficiency will be investigated. The social, economic and environmental impacts and effectiveness of these alternatives will be evaluated.
Prerequisites: MAT* 095 or placement by mathematics assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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EVS* 131: Sustainable Energy for Your Community 3 Credits
An investigation of sustainable energy for residences and businesses through the use of energy conservation and renewable energy options. LEED Building standards and certification will be investigated. Energy options including hydroelectric, wind power, biofuels, passive solar, solar thermal, photovoltaics, hydrogen fuel cells and others will be studied. Energy conservation and efficiency in the use of window, insulation, electrical equipment, lighting, heating and cooling will be investigated. Research and evaluation of renewable energy’s economic and social feasibilities, environmental benefits and impacts, as well as state and national energy policies, will be addressed. Cost-benefit analyses will be completed for the implementation of various systems.
Prerequisites: MAT* 095 or placement by mathematics assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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French |
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FRE* 111: Elementary French I 4 Credits
(Formerly FREN 101)
An introduction to spoken and written French and Francophone culture. Emphasis is on communication through development of skills in conversation, reading and writing based upon the principles of French grammar and pronunciation. No previous knowledge of French is required. Transfer schools may not award credit for this course if the student has already completed two or more years of French at the high school level.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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FRE* 112: Elementary French II 4 Credits
(Formerly FREN 102)
The second half of Elementary French. Practice in conversation, reading and writing, and the study of French grammar and culture as an aid to communication.
Prerequisites: FRE* 111 or one year of high school French, or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring
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FRE* 211: Intermediate French I 4 Credits
(Formerly FREN 201)
An intermediate level study of the principles of French grammar and basic vocabulary as a means of developing skills of conversation, reading and writing. The course includes the study of Francophone culture. Students may choose the honors option for this course.
Prerequisites: FRE* 111 and FRE* 112 , FRE* 108 ,or two years of high school French; and eligibilty for , or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall
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FRE* 212: Intermediate French II 4 Credits
(Formerly FREN 202)
This course is the second half of Intermediate French. The course will work to continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, including reading from selections on Francophone culture. Students may choose the honors option for this course.
Prerequisites: or three years of high school French, and eligibility for , or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring
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Geography |
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GEO* 101: Introduction to Geography 3 Credits
(Formerly GEOG 101)
This course introduces some of the many topics geographers examine to explain the relationship between people and place. Topics include the physical earth, i.e. how mountains and lakes form, cultural patterns such as how languages in neighboring countries are related, population analysis, like human migration trends, and economic analysis including growth and decline of regions. Geographic factors that underlie current political, social and economic problems will also be explored.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO* 111: World Regional Geography 3 Credits
(Formerly GEOG 111)
This course provides the student with a survey of the lands, peoples, and places in the world’s major cultural regions. Students explore the interaction between the physical environment and cultural, political and economic conditions in regions such as Asia, Africa, Middle and South America and Europe. This course provides a background for understanding world events.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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GEO* 201: Urban Geography 3 Credits
(Formerly GEOG 201)
Introduction to the history, nature and function of urban settlements will be considered. Particular stress on those problems pertinent to the dynamics of the central city and surrounding suburbs will be examined using census data, aerial photos, satellite imagery and GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Study of the development patterns and associated problems within the state will be included.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Spring
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GEO* 203: This Fragile Planet: Toward an Environmentally Responsible World 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the global environmental dilemma facing the world today. Its aim is to enhance awareness and understanding of the state of our natural environment, the rise of environmental consciousness in this country and abroad, and some of the major initiatives underway to secure a path toward a sustainable accommodation and development of the world’s growing population. This course draws upon the disciplines of geography, history, political science, and economics, stressing their interrelatedness when dealing with ecological issues. Alternative pathways to remedial action will be discussed, and important policy documents analyzed. Case studies of environmental action will be introduced.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall
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GEO* 204: Geography and Tourism Development 3 Credits
The course introduces the tourism field, enumerates the goals of the profession and provides a guideline for building individual and collective successes within it. Need/want satisfiers and motivators associated with travel, intrinsic and extrinsic influences of the buying process, geography, travel modes, accommodations, support industries, resorts, tourism planning, regulation, development, and marketing will be covered. The comprehensive view outline in this course brings to the forefront the immense proportions of world tourism
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Spring
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GEO* 246: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 Credits
(Formerly GEOG 246)
Students will learn the basic principles of Geographic Information Systems and explore and evaluate the various data models and structures used in the input management, analysis and output of geographic data. We will develop hands-on experience through use of a microcomputer based vector system (ArcView GIS), and examine how the nature and character of spatial data can be used in studies of natural and socio-economic environments.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Spring
Cross listed as: CSA* 246
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Geology |
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GLG* 121: Introduction to Physical Geology 4 Credits
(Formerly GEOL 110)
An introduction to the composition and structure of the Earth’s crust, and the study of land forms and dynamic geological processes. Topics include minerals, rocks, fossils, glaciers and climate change, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and mountain building. Students will investigate the geologic history of Connecticut. Field trips will be included as a component of the laboratory. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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Gerontology |
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GERN 161: Aging America: Issues and Dilemmas 3 Credits
This course will introduce a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging. Students will learn how to separate the facts from the stereotypes about aging and to examine basic sociological, psychological and physiological factors that affect the aging process.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Spring
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Graphic Design |
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GRA* 151: Graphic Design I 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 205)
An introduction to communication design and basic studio skills with an emphasis on developing the ability to convert creative concepts into a visual medium. The course covers design layout, typography, the development of graphic identity, portfolio development and mechanical preparation. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 221: Illustration I 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 201)
A studio course designed to develop fundamental graphic rendering skills. The course explores a variety of materials and media through the creation of images. The emphasis is on the translation of concepts into visuals. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 222: Illustration II 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 202)
These studio courses expand the skills and techniques of translating concepts into visual form that were learned in GRA* 221 , with a greater emphasis on project development and professional presentation. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 221 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 223: Illustration III 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 203)
These studio courses expand the skills and techniques of translating concepts into visual form that were learned in GRA* 221 , with a greater emphasis on project development and professional presentation. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 221 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 224: Illustration IV 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 204)
These studio courses expand the skills and techniques of translating concepts into visual form that were learned in GRA* 221 , with a greater emphasis on project development and professional presentation. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 221 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 252: Graphic Design II 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 206)
Subsequent semesters of graphic design build on fundamentals covered in GRA* 151 but place a greater emphasis on professional design presentation through the development of more complex projects. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 151 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 253: Graphic Design III 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 207)
Subsequent semesters of graphic design build on fundamentals covered in GRA* 151 but place a greater emphasis on professional design presentation through the development of more complex projects. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 151 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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GRA* 254: Graphic Design IV 3 Credits
(Formerly FA 208)
Subsequent semesters of graphic design build on fundamentals covered in GRA* 151 but place a greater emphasis on professional design presentation through the development of more complex projects. Studio: 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: GRA* 151 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
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Health |
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HLT* 090: Allied Health Study Skills 0 Credits
(Formerly AH 090)
A pass/fail study skills course for students planning to enroll, or who are currently enrolled, in an allied health program. Learn how to effectively study using various learning strategies. Required prior to beginning Allied Health Program courses. Exception granted for those who have a grade point average of 3.2 or better, or have taken ENG* 104 or equivalent study skills course. Class: 15 hours.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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HLT* 103: Investigations in Health Careers 3 Credits
This course is designed to assist students in meeting the expectations of a health care curriculum and career. The students will become familiar with the rigors of higher education and the specific skills needed to maximize their opportunity for academic and clinical success. The course will include a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities associated with clinical competency. Interdisciplinary learning strategies, correlating clinical and didactic education, life management skills, work ethics, and critical thinking skills necessary for all health providers will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 , or placement by assessment test.
Offered: Spring
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HLT* 151: Health and Wellness Promotion 3 Credits
(Formerly SSC 110)
A survey of contemporary health concepts and concerns that affect life style. Students will learn to apply these concepts by assessing their own level of fitness. Topics include: disease in the United States, health models, fitness, nutrition, stress, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, alternative medicine and the concept of self care.
Prerequisites: ENG* 066
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HLT* 295: Allied Health Coop Work Experience 3 Credits
(Formerly AH 270)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as related to their program of study including hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories.
Prerequisites: 15 completed credit hours in Allied Health programs.
Offered: Fall,Spring
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Health, Physical Education |
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HPE* 102: Human Performance and Fitness 3 Credits
(Formerly HPE* 102)
This course is designed to provide the background information concerning exercise prescription, development and follow through. Students will be trained in exercise testing, theory and ethics, and practical exercise programs for the beginning exerciser. They will receive a practical understanding of all aspects of fitness center operations from both a fitness specialist and management point of view.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 104: Adventure Based Dynamics 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 158)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and ability to: increase mutual support within diverse groups; develop leadership skills; increase skills in cooperative learning; develop team building skills; improve agility and interactive skills through hands-on experiences. Students will participate in problem solving situations and exercises to assist in the development of these skills.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 110: Aerobics 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 114)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 116: Weight Training 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 115)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 119: Fitness Walking 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 116)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 147: Self Defense 1 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 164: Bowling 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 132)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 191: Basketball 1 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 192: Softball 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 130)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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HPE* 193: Soccer 1 Credits
(Formerly HPE 131)
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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