Jun 25, 2024  
2018-2019 Archived Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Respiratory Therapy

  
  • RTAD-231 Respiratory Seminar

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-221 , RTAD-222 , RTAD-223 , RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 . Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-232  and RTAD-233  
    A discussion of more sophisticated and advanced areas of respiratory care. Computerized clinical simulations will provide a basis for developing information gathering and decision making skills. Evaluation of current respiratory care research.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the key elements related to research in respiratory therapy 2. Present a research paper in an approved written format 3. Provide an oral presentation of a selected research topic utilizing a computer based presentation program 4. Critically evaluate research articles in a medical journal 5. Discuss current issues and trends in the field of respiratory therapy 6, conduct a health education or health promotion program in the local community 7. Renew a health provider CPR card in accordance with the American heart Association (AHA) guidelines
  
  • RTAD-232 Respiratory Exam Preparation

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-221 RTAD-222 RTAD-223 RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 . Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-231  and RTAD-233  
    This course is designed to prepare a student to pass the credentialing respiratory therapy examinations which are administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The course will prepare individuals for the entry-level examination (CRT) the advanced practitioner examination (WRRT) and the clinical simulation examination (CSE). On-line testing and computerized simulations will enhance the student understanding and provide realistic preparation for these exams.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop a plan of study for passing the NBRC credentialing examinations 2. Understand the design and purpose of the NBRC credentialing exams 3. Pass an NBRC style entry-level, advanced practitioner, and clinical simulation exam
  

Russian

  
  • RUSN-111 Beginning Russian

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    Basic structure of the Russian language and Cyrillic alphabet. Oral and written components with readings based on Russian life and culture.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Read aloud adapted texts of different genres in Russian (dialogues, monologues, descriptions) with understandable pronunciation 2. Ask and answer simple questions in Russian 3. Follow simple commands in Russian
  
  • RUSN-112 Beginning Russian II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: RUSN-111  
    Continued study of the Russian language through readings based on Russian life and culture.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Mastering about 500 Russian words and basic grammar (forms and constructions) with which students can build Russian phrases and sentences 2. Understanding spoken Russia and speaking and reading within the limits of the topics dealt with in the lessons
  
  • RUSN-185 Conversational Russian

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite:Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: RUSN-112  
    This course is designed to help the student develop a high level of verbal ability in Russian by increasing vocabulary and expanding communications skills in Russian. This course places more emphasis on speaking skills.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To develop the verbal capacity by increasing vocabulary to express ideas in Russian 2. To put in practice the grammatical concepts learned in prior courses 3. To be able to communicate freely
  
  • RUSN-211 Intermediate Russian I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.  Pre-requisite: RUSN-112  
    This course is a continuation of the basic structure and patterns needed to understand written and spoken Russian. Readings with emphasis on life and culture of Russia. Emphasis is given on building vocabulary and understanding advanced grammatical structures of the language.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Answer questions in Russian, both orally and written in complete sentences 2. Read aloud in Russian with understandable pronunciation 3. Understand the passages that are read and respond to questions in Russian following passages 4. Follow commands given in Russian 5. Write Russian from dictation 6. Follow simple conversation in Russian 7. Have some familiarity with Russian holidays, culture and custom
  
  • RUSN-212 Intermediate Russian II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: RUSN-211  
    This course is a continuation of the basic structure and patterns needed to understand written and spoken Russian. The goal of this course is to develop writing and speaking skills to a point where a student would be comfortable carrying a conversation about everyday life. Longer readings (both fiction and non-fiction) with emphasis on life and culture. Emphasis is given on building vocabulary and understanding more advanced grammatical structures of Russian.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Answer questions in Russian, both orally and written in complete sentences 2. Read aloud in Russian with understandable pronunciation 3. Understand the passages that are read and respond to questions in Russian following passages 4. Follow commands given in Russian 5. Write Russian from dictation 6. Follow simple conversation in Russian 7. Have some familiarity with Russian holidays, culture and custom

Scientific Inquiry

  
  • SCI.-101 Scientific Inquiry

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); MATH-021 with a grade of “S” or 2.0 or higher, or placement into MATH-082 or higher.
    A discovery-based integrated science course providing a macroscopic examination of the natural world. Scientific inquiry will examine key concepts from biology chemistry earth sciences and physics. This course is designed for education and other non-science majors.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Enhance a positive student attitude toward the sciences 2. Increase the confidence of students when presented with scientific concepts 3. Determine the characteristics of life 4. Describe the scientific method and design an experiment utilizing its principles 5. Describe methods to measure the natural world - mass and density 6. Describe the properties of water which enable it to be the universal solvent for life 7. Describe the hydrologic cycle and the relationship to matter recycling 8. Determine physical properties of pure water and water solutions 9. Describe the relationship between temperature and heat capacity 10. Describe the first and second law of thermodynamics 11. Explain how the seasons occur from the relationship of the earth to the sun 12. Describe the energy of the sun and the concept of energy flow through a system 13. Describe photosynthesis and respiration in plants 14. Explain the life cycle of plants and identify reproductive adaptations that have evolved 14. Describe the characteristics of remote sensing and the physical properties detected 15. Describe the characteristics of the major global biomes and what adaptations plants evolved to survive these climatic conditions 16. Explain the process of succession and evolution and what type of organisms appear early and late in the succession

Sign Language Interpreter Ed

  
  • SLIE-103 American Sign Language III

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); ASL.-102 with minimum grade of 3.0 or higher.
    Course designed to mentally and physically prepare students comtemplating careers in the field of interpreting. Intense exposure to the field of interpreting. Intense exposure to ASL building upon the vocabulary and linguistics learned in ASL.-101 American Sign Language I  and ASL.-102 American Sign Language II . Class relies on student participation and interaction to increase sign production skills.

    Course Outcomes
    After successful completion of this course, students will… 1. Engage in an intermediate level conversation in ASL as measured by Discourse Assessments and/or ASL Quizzes 2. Prepare and present ASL reports at an intermediate level on assigned topics as measured by ASL Presentations (in class and/or on video) 3. Comprehend intermediate level passages (narratives, presentations, dialogues) conducted by native ASL users as measured by ASL Quizzes and Content Comprehension Checks.. 4. Apply use of ASL Deaf cultural norms in classrooms and ASL-Deaf Spaces as measured by participation in Discussion Board Forums, Deaf Events, and ASL Open Lab Hours.
  
  • SLIE-104 Selected Features of ASL

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); 3.0 or higher in ASL.-102 . Pre- or Co-requisite: SLIE 103  
    This course provides students with advanced instruction and practice in producing and comprehending fingerspelling numbers multiple meaning words and non-manual markers. This course is designed for students intending to become interpreters. Suggested co-requisite SLIE-103 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop precise ASL fingerspelling and number productions 2. Study finger spelled and number recognition strategies 3. Transliterate finger spelled and number texts into written English 4. Study and create own texts with various ASL multiple meaning words 5. Study various non-manual markers and create own texts 6. Transliterate ASL texts with non-manual markers into written English
  
  • SLIE-203 ASL Discourse

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: 3.0 or higher in SLIE-103  and SLIE-104  
    Students in this course will do feature analysis and application of ASL discourse. Students will study ASL and English expansion and compression techniques ASL prosody eye gaze discourse pauses advanced use of classifiers idiomatic language and ASL semantics. Suggested co-requisite SLIE-204 .

    Course Outcomes
    1. Study and apply various ASL/English expansion and compression techniques 2. Understand concept of ASL Prosody 3. Study and apply use of eye gaze and discourse pauses in ASL 4. Increase use of idiomatic language for both ASL and English 5. Be able to identify and label various classifier types
  
  • SLIE-204 American Sign Language IV

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. SLIE-103 with minimum grade of 3.0 or higher. 
    Course designed to concentrate on applying skills learned in SLIE-103 American Sign Language III  while increasing usage of vocabulary idioms gestures facial expressions visual reception and body language. Skills in expressing and receiving signs will be refined while subtleties and distinction are cultivated. Students will also study ASL Literature.

    Course Outcomes
    After successful completion of this course, students will… 1. Engage in an intermediate to advanced level conversation in ASL as measured by Discourse Assessments and/or ASL Quizzes 2. Prepare and present ASL reports at an intermediate to advanced level on assigned topics as measured by ASL Presentations (in class and/or on video) 3. Translate intermediate to advanced level passages between ASL and English as measured by ASL Quizzes and Content Comprehension Checks.. 4. Apply use of ASL Deaf cultural norms in classrooms and ASL-Deaf Spaces as measured by participation in Discussion Board Forums, Deaf Events, and ASL Open Lab Hours.
  
  • SLIE-205 American Sign Language V

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016  ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Pre-requisite: SLIE-204  
    Course concentrates on applying skills learned in SLIE-204 American Sign Language IV  while again increasing usage of vocabulary idioms facial expressions visual reception and body language.

    Course Outcomes
    After successful completion of this course, students will… 1. Recreate English fables/fairytales into ASL as measured by Discourse Assessments and/or ASL Presentations. 2. Prepare and present detailed ASL reports on specialized topics as measured by ASL Presentations (in class and/or on video) 3. Translate advanced level passages between ASL and English as measured by ASL Quizzes and Content Comprehension Checks. 4. Apply use of ASL Deaf cultural norms in classrooms and ASL-Deaf Spaces as measured by participation in Discussion Board Forums, Deaf Events, and ASL Open Lab Hours.
  
  • SLIE-206 Intro to ASL Linguistics

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. 

    Pre-requisite: SLIE-103 with a minimum grade of 3.0.

    Recommended Co-requisite: SLIE-204. Recommended Co-Requisite: SLIE-204. 
    Course focuses on the fundamentals of phonology morphology syntax semantics and the use of language as related to ASL. Study the evolutionary nature of all laguages including ASL.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the basic characteristics of any language spoken or signed 2. Understand what linguistics is and what linguists do 3. Introduce the concept that signs have parts, that signs have internal structure 4. Discuss why sequentially a key concept in the description of signs 5. Discuss the principles of ASL phonology 6. Discuss and explain the various functions of ASL morphology 7. Understand the meaning of syntax 8. Analyze various ASL syntax 9. Gain a basic understanding of the semantics of signs 10. Gain a basic understanding of sociolinguistic variations in ASL 11. Gain a basic understanding of ASL discourse

  
  • SLIE-215 Professional Responsibility

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 .

      Pre- or Co-requisite: ASL. 102  
    Introduction to the interpreting process code of ethics history of intrepreting terminology roles and etiquette of the professional interpreter. Different aspects of interpreting in the educational setting will be investigated including the roles and responsibilities of the educational interpreter working conditions and certification criteria.

    Course Outcomes
    1. State the Code of ethics as defined by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf 2. Apply the Code of ethics to hypothetical and real interpreting situations 3. Discuss history of interpreting, the different settings and certifications 4. Role play the role of the interpreter in various setting with consideration for the technical requirements for each setting 5. Assess language preferences and capabilities of consumers 6. Identify reasonable, ethical professional boundaries 7. Explained the function of RID, MIRID, and other agencies/organizations relevant to the itnerpsting profession 8. Describe the meaning and intent of different legislative laws and its impact on the interpreting profession 9. Identify roles of various members of an educational team and explain how the interpreter fits into the concept of an IEPC team

  
  • SLIE-220 Processing Skills Development

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SLIE-103  with minimum grade of 3.0 or higher. 
    Course focuses on various processing skills interpreters must master in order to become a competent interpreter. Most of the drills will work on processing information from English to English. Some of the drills will include visualization listening shadowing abstracting dual tasking paraphrasing and sight translation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To develop skills in utilizing and maximizing processing skills for expressing and receptive sign language interpretation/transliteration
  
  • SLIE-230 ASL to English I

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 SLIE-204  with a minimum grade of 3.0, SLIE-215  with a minimum grade of 3.0 SLIE-220  with a minimum grade of 3.0 and a MCC ASLRI Score of at least 2.75.
    Information and knowledge gathered in prerequisite classes will be utilized to begin interpreting sign to voice. Role play situations assist in rehearsing the ethics interpersonal skills and proper protocol of the interpreter.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Students will gain knowledge about the process of interpreting from ASL to English and apply that knowledge to classroom activities and evaluated hands-on performance tasks 2. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply such background knowledge as consumer perspectives and needs, the role(s) of the interpreter, and cultural adjustment issues to hypothetical and simulated interpreting situations through classroom dialogue, quizzes and activities/performance opportunities 3. Students will study common challenges to ASL to English interpretation and develop strategies for successfully navigating the challenges through  focuses analysis of  language features (such as finger spelling and ASL expansion) that give rise to specific interpreting strategies 4. Students will demonstrate ASL to English interpretation development by practicing appropriate English language prosody, conceptual accuracy, appropriate register choices, idiomatic and grammatical English language production, and professional interpreting teaming skills such as learning and asking for clarification. Students will analyze taped performance activities and provide written critique of their performance based on course goals
  
  • SLIE-231 ASL to English II

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; Minimum 3.0 in SLIE-230  and SLIE 205  

     
    Course continues to develop interpreting skills in the area of sign to voice. Intensified instruction is provided on style vocabularly usage and adapting to the variety of communication needs. The skill level required for a variety of settings will be analyzed as students develop an increased ability to receive complex information through sign language.

    Course Outcomes
    • Students will construct spoken English interpretations of ASL source messages with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by video projects and in class interpreting practice. • Students will construct native sounding spoken English that matches the ASL speaker in prosody, intent, and register as measured by video projects and in class interpreting practice. • Students will apply appropriate cultural mediation techniques between Deaf and hearing cultures by exhibiting appropriate mediative abilities in their ASL to English interpreting practice as measured by video projects and in class interpreting practice. Students will apply their understanding of the ASL to English interpretation process to their developing interpreting practice for the purpose of current and future skill development as measured by self-analysis and reflection of samples of their interpreting practice. • Students will exhibit interpreting professionalism, decision making, and teaming competency in their ASL to English interpreting practice as measured by and in class interpreting practice.

  
  • SLIE-240 Interpreting and Transliterating I

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SLIE 204  with a minimum grade 3.0 SLIE 215  with a minimum grade 3.0 SLIE 220  with a minimum grade 3.0. MCC ASLRI Score of at least 2.75.

     
    Information and knowledge gathered in prerequisite classes will be utilized to begin interpreting and translitering voice to sign. Role play situations assist in rehearsing the ethics interpersonal skills and proper protocol of the interpreter.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Students will gain knowledge about the process of interpreting and transliterating from English to appropriate target language or mode and apply that knowledge to classroom activities and evaluated hands-on performance tasks 2. Students will demonstrate their ability to apply such background knowledge as consumer perspectives and needs, the role(s) of the interpreter, and cultural adjustment issues to hypothetical and simulated interpreting situations through classroom dialogue, quizzes and activities/performance opportunities 3. Students will study common challenges of interpreting and transliterating and develop strategies for successfully navigating the challenges through focuses analysis of language features that give rise to specific interpreting and transliterating strategies 4. Students will demonstrate ASL and transliterated English development by practicing appropriate language prosody, conceptual accuracy, appropriate register choices, idiomatic and grammatical ASL language production, and focus on the similarities and differences inherent in ASL interpretation versus transliterated English sign. 6. Students will demonstrate professional interpreting skills such as teaming and asking for clarification, and appropriate dress. Students will analyze taped performance activities and provide written critique of their performance based on course goals

  
  • SLIE-241 Interpreting and Transliterating II

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; Minimum 3.0 in SLIE-240  and SLIE 205 .
    Continues to develop interpreting skills in the area of voice to sign. Intensified instruction is provided on style vocabulary usage and adapting to a variety of communication needs. The skill level required for a variety of settings will be analyzed as students develop an increased ability to utilize consumer-appropriate facial expressions eye gaze body position and sign space when interpreting.

    Course Outcomes
    • Students will construct Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) transliterating of English source messages with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by video projects and in class transliterating practice. • Students will construct CASE transliterated messages that match the English speaker in prosody, intent, and register as measured by video projects and in class transliterating practice. • Students will apply appropriate cultural mediation techniques between Deaf and hearing cultures by exhibiting appropriate meditative abilities in their English to CASE transliterating practice as measured by video projects and in class transliterating practice. • Students will apply their understanding English to CASE Transliterating process to their developing transliterating practice for the purpose of current and future skill development as measured by self-analysis and reflection of samples of their transliterating practice. • Students will exhibit interpreting professionalism, decision making, and teaming competency in their English to CASE transliterating practice as measure by in class transliterating practice.
  
  • SLIE-242 Advanced Skill Development Interpreting

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SLIE-231  with a minimum grade 3.0 and SLIE-241  with a minimum grade 3.0.
    Continues to develop interpreting transliterating and voicing skills. Focus will be placed on interactive interpreting settings including but not limited to: parent teacher conferences meetings with loan officers doctor and mental health counseling sessions and sales pitches. Intensified instruction is provided on increasing English and ASL technical vocabulary for situations listed above and adapting to a variety of situations.

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Students will continue to develop overall interpreting skills and demonstrate their progress through live evaluation of hands-on performance 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and critique their own work based on appropriate professional goals through written critiques of their own, peer, and professional interpreting/transliterating samples. Students will also study basic interpreting mistakes and solutions in order to develop self, peer, and professional evaluation/critiquing skills
  
  • SLIE-243 Summer Practicum

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; Minimum grade of 3.0 in SLIE-240 and SLIE-230 or Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from any state of Michigan recognized ITP program. Note: Student must provide their own earbuds and transportation.
    During Summer Practicum, student interns are able to take advantage of mentoring through their internship placements, mock interpreting, observation of professionals in the field, and
    potentially authentic hands - on interpreting practice in accordance with Michigan Law regarding student interpreters. Curriculum will focus on interpreting skills and professional conduct.  Students will study and practice the application of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct (CPC). Classroom discussions and assignments will focus on the CPC and Demand and Control Schema for problem solving, preparation, and professionalism in general. Students will also engage in skill building activities in the classroom. 

    Course Outcomes
    1.  Increase and improve upon skills required for success in professional Sign Language Interpreting and attainment of certification (voice a signed message into standard, grammatically correct spoken, English Interpret a message delivered in spoken English into grammatically correct ASL, Transliterate a message delivered in spoken English into Conceptually Accurate Signed English) 2. Enhance and develop understanding of strategies and approaches for ethical decision making in a variety of interpreter scenario situations as guided by the Professional Code of Conduct and the Demand and Control Schema approach 3. Increase development of English and ASL vocabulary
  
  • SLIE-245 Intro to Deaf Blind Interpreting

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 in SLIE-103  and SLIE-215 .
    Course focuses on the interpreting needs of the Deaf-Blind Community. Various eye conditions related to deaf-blindness will be explored. An overview of the hearing process will be discussed. Practical hands-on experiences will be used to develop awareness of the special needs of the Deaf-Blind.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Gain a basic understanding of various types of Deaf Blindness 2. Gain a basic understanding of the role of Deaf Blind persons within the Deaf community 3. Gain a basic understanding of various kinds of Deaf Blind individuals 4. Exposure to Def Blind community through guest speakers 5. Experience what it is like to be Deaf Blind through use of simulators 6. Participate in hands-on activities interpreting for and working with deaf blind individuals
  
  • SLIE-250 Educational Interpreting

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisites: Minimum 3.0 in SLIE-103  and SLIE-215  
    Course covers different aspects of educational interpreting. Students will identify and demonstrate other sign language modalities typically used in the educational system; explain and demonstrate appropriate professional behavior in the educational system; learn how to adapt modalities to fit the age group level of the student; demonstrate increase in ASL and spoken English academic related technical terms; demonstrate knowledge of the IEP process; demonstate knowledge of typical child development stages.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify and demonstrate other sign language modalities typically used in the educational system 2. Explain and demonstrate appropriate professional behavior in the educational system 3. Interpret/transliterate academic subject matter which is appropriate for different age groups level of the students 4. Demonstrate increase in American Sign Language and spoke English vocabulary as it is related to academic subjects 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the IEP process and his/her role in the IEP 6. Demonstrate knowledge of typical child development stages
  
  • SLIE-255 Interpreters Certification Prep.

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076; 3.0 or higher in SLIE-230 and SLIE-240. 
    This course provides students with simulated interpretation transliteration and sight translation practice with the purpose of developing skills and knowledge necessary for interpreter certification. Designed for students intending to become interpreters this course will provide information and practice in preparation for current state of Michigan interpreting certification current K-12 state required certification and current national level certification with an emphasis on the current state of Michigan certification exam.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop an understanding of the state level interpreting certification exam - procedures, expectations, rating and results 2. Develop an understanding of the state required K-12 interpreting certification exam 3. Develop an understanding of the national level interpreting certification exam 4. Practice and develop skills necessary for the written components of the state level interpreting certification exam 5. Practice and develop skills necessary for the performance components of the state level interpreting certification exam 6. Practice and develop skills necessary for the state required K-12 interpreting certification exam 7. Practice and develop skills necessary for the national level interpreting certification exam
  
  • SLIE-290 Practicum I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: SLIE-231  or SLIE-241  Note: Additional hours to be completed in the field. NOTE: Instructor signature required to register in this course.
    Introduces students to observation of interpreters in authentic interpreting situations and allows the student hands-on interpreting experience while being observed by a practical interpreter.

    Course Outcomes
    • Students will construct ASL interpreting messages with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by video projects, in class interpretation practice, and the Practicum video assessment. • Students will construct ASL to English interpreted messages with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by video projects, in class interpretation practice, and the Practicum video assessment. • Students will construct Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) Transliterating interpreted messages with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by video projects, in class transliteration practice, and the Practicum video assessment. • Students will construct Sight Translations in ASL with an intermediate level of accuracy as measured by instructor assessments. • Students will demonstrate understanding of the RID/NAD CPC as measured by applying the CPC to ethical scenarios using demand and control schema in homework assignments and classroom discussion. • Students will evaluate interpretation/transliteration/voicing skills of self, peers and professional interpreters as measured by completion of hours for course, observation notes, mentoring, mock/feedback. • Students will create a professional portfolio in preparation for transitioning to their professional careers as assigned and assessed by instructor.
  
  • SLIE-291 Practicum II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SLIE-290  with a minimum grade of “S”. Additional hours to be completed in the field.
    Provides students the opportunity to interpret under supervision in various interpreting settings.

    Course Outcomes
    • Students will construct ASL interpreting messages with an intermediate to advanced level of accuracy as measured by video projects and in class interpreting practice. • Students will construct ASL to English interpreted messages with an intermediate to advanced level of accuracy as measured by video projects and in class interpreting practice. • Students will construct Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) Transliterated messages with an intermediate to advanced level of accuracy as measured by video projects and guest speakers interpreting practice. • Students will construct Sight Translations in ASL with an intermediate to advanced level of accuracy as measured by instructor assessments. • Students will demonstrate understanding of the RID/NAD CPC as measured by applying the CPC to ethical scenarios using demand and control schema in homework assignments and classroom discussion. • Students will evaluate interpretation/transliteration/voicing skills of self, peers and professional interpreters as measured by completion of hours for course, observation notes, mentoring, mock/feedback.

Social Work

  
  • SOCW-131 Introduction to Social Work

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    A basic overview and introduction to the profession of Social Work. Topics include basic concepts historical overview of social welfare and the primary areas in which social workers concentrate to prevent or reduce social dysfunction.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly 2. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice 3. Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgements 4. Engage diversity and difference in practice 5. Advance human rights and social and economic justice 6. Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research 7. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment 8. Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services 9. Respond to contexts that shape practice 10. Engage, assess, intervene and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
  
  • SOCW-132 Programs of Community Welfare

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Introduces students to agencies and services in our community. Students learn to assess client problems and make accurate referrals to organized services to meet individual group and community needs. Provides historical overview and current issues of social work as a profession. Ethnic and cultural issues are stressed.

  
  • SOCW-133 Child Welfare

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The study of historic and current programs and laws which aim to protect children. Services geared to children and neglect and abuse are examined.

  
  • SOCW-134 Social Work Practicum

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); SOCW-131, minimum 2.0 

     
    Student will learn basic casework skills and how to interview clients with an array of personal and social problems in various settings. Students use role playing and video recording to develop professional techniques. Students learn how to prepare case records.

  
  • SOCW-135 Agency Experience-Social Work

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016); SOCW-131 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or take SOCW-131 as a co-requisite; ENGL-101 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or take ENGL-101 as a co-requisite.
    Entry level experience in a social agency prior to field work placement. Students will be placed in an agency as a volunteer for fifty hours. Placements are selected by the instructor. Students will be expected to be available during daytime hours to complete this placement.

  
  • SOCW-136 An Introduction to the Study of Substance Abuse

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); SOCW 131  , minimum 2.0 

     
    This course surveys the issues surrounding substance abuse i.e. alcohol drugs etc. Explores usage consequences of abuse and agency response to substance abuse. This course may apply to State certification in substance abuse.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Differentiate between misuse and abuse of substances 2. Differentiate between drug, alcoholic, and cross addiction 3. Categorize various drugs according to depressants, stimulants, psychedelics, and marijuana 4. Recognize aide effects of drugs 5. Recognize the “street names” as well as the generic names of drugs 6. Explain the theories of addiction (psychological, socio-cultural, physiological) 7. Understand the uses of alcohol within the U.S. and compare it to other countries 8. Understand the state and federal legislation as it relates to chemical dependency 9. Know the similarities and differences between various types of addictions

  
  • SOCW-137 Substance Abuse Services and Policy

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-131 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or take SOCW-131 as a co-requisite.
    This course addresses the paraprofessional and professional activities in the treatment of substance abuse. Substance abuse legislation and its impact on local and state programs in Michigan substance abuse treatment delivery systems are compared with those of other states.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define paraprofessional and professional 2. Compare and contrast characteristics of paraprofessional and professional in substance abuse agencies 3. Discuss the effectiveness of paraprofessionals and professionals in agency work 4. Cite the advantages/disadvantages of para-professionalism 5. Demonstrate understanding of competing interests of paraprofessionals and professionals in substance abuse agencies 6. Identify and explain the impact of major state legislation as it affects local programs and staff 7. Identify and evaluate agency characteristics necessary for students to be successful 8. Identify and evaluate student characteristics necessary to be successful in agency settings
  
  • SOCW-138 Social Work With the Aged

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.

     
    This is a general overview course of aging looking at numbers in the population at biological and psychosocial changes of aging socioemotional problems neglect/abuse and financial exploitation social work interventions with the elderly and their support system and the course adresses end of life issues.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Familiarize students with the process of aging 2. Orient students to the numbers, positions and role of elders in the U.S. 3, Familiarize students with coping mechanisms of aging people and their support system 4. Teach students how to assess healthy/unhealthy coping 5. Familiarize students with interventions and community resources and referrals

  
  • SOCW-139 Overview of Substance Abuse

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-136 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or higher.

     

     
    Students will be introduced to the assessment and treatment approaches for addictive disorders: theories of addiction and treatment; and social dimensions of addiction and sobriety support. This class is appropriate for both students engaged in a course of study and beginning substance abuse workers in the field. It will apply toward the beginning substance abuse workers in the field. It will apply toward the educational requirements for the MCC certificate in Substance Abuse Treatment Services and certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the fundamental theories of addiction and the treatment of addictive disorders 2. Identify the fundamental aspects of the assessment of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders 3. Identify the social. Cultural and medical factors relevant to addiction and the treatment and prevention of addictive disorders 4. Describe the methods to successfully engage clients and support continued sobriety 5. Describe the credentialing process for addictions counselors 6. Identify the 12 core functions for a Certified Addictions and Drug Counselor

  
  • SOCW-230 Social Work Practice With Groups

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. SOCW 134  with a minumum grade of 2.0.
    Students will be introduced to the basic techniques of group dynamics as used in the treatment modalities of the mental health fields, education and social work fields. Students will design a group and lead a group during the semester.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of group work and practice related to strengths, capacities and resources of individuals within groups 2. Demonstrate leadership skills with groups in order to help alleviate critical social problems and enhance group well-being 3. Demonstrate skills in identifying group member’s issues, problems, needs, resources, and assets within a framework of group processes, dynamics, and developmental stages 4. Apply basic concepts of task-oriented group work, including recruiting and selecting members, leadership, group decision-making and problem solving, running an effective meetings and evaluation of group tasks 5. Apply basic concepts of treatment groups, including group formation, facilitation and termination (assessment, intervention and evaluation) 6. Demonstrate skills in identifying, analyzing and implementing empirically-based group interventions and evaluating group effectiveness 7. Demonstrate tools and techniques for understanding, affirming and respective group members from diverse backgrounds, distinguished by characteristics including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age and national origin 8. Explain what is involved in making real-life ethical choices, establishing a professional self, applying social work values and utilizing the ethical decision making process, as illuminated by the NASW Code of Ethics to social work groups 9. Demonstrate an understanding of the pursuit of social and economic justice including group/community strategies to combat discrimination, oppression, and economic deprivation for individuals and families
  
  • SOCW-235 Co-Occuring disorders in Substance Abuse

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0 or placement into RDNG-030; Successful completion of ENGL-095 or placement into ENGL-098; Minimum 2.0 GPA in SOCW-136.
    The course will provide participants the understanding of how substances use disorders and mental health disorders impact one another; knowledge of treatment approaches for co-occurring disorders; fundamental differences between integrated care and parallel care; theories of addiction and mental health treatment; and social dimensions of co-occurring support. This class is appropriate for both students engaged in course of study, and beginning substance abuse workers in the field.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the link between Psychiatric and Substance Disorders 2. Identify evidence-based practices for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders 3. Describe the social, cultural, and medical factors relevant to co-occurring disorders 4. Describe the impact of emotional regulation on co-occurring disorder treatment 5. Identify the fundamentals of the recovery process for those with co-occurring disorders 6. Describe the process for intervening during crisis and after a relapse
  
  • SOCW-236 Introduction to Social Welfare

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-131 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or take SOCW-131 as a co-requisite.

     
    The study of the history and development of social welfare policies from the earlier stages to the present. Topics include the roles of broad-based federal and state programs and their impact on society.

  
  • SOCW-238 Introduction to Community Development

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-131 with a minimum grade of 2.0; ENGL-101 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

     

     
    This course is designed to study community organization as a method of social development. The role of groups of concerned citizens seeking to make social changes will be explored. The focus will be on making changes to benefit large segments of the community.

  
  • SOCW-240 Field Work in Social Work I

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-134 with a minimum grade of 2.0; ENGL-102 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

     
    Provide practical experiences in social agencies in the community. Students will apply academic concepts and acquired skills to a work situation under supervision of a qualified agency representative. Students can expect placements during daytime hours. Only the placement site selected by the coordinator will be honored. The agency has the final right to screen accept reject and/or terminate student participants. Students are expected to follow the accepted code of ethics of the profession and adhere to policies of the placement agency.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Translate social work theory to performance in social work 2. Demonstrate work habits appropriate for professional employment 3. Demonstrate beginning level research skills as they relate to social problems and service functions 4. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to agency use 5. Demonstrate growth in identity and professional behaviors and attitudes 6. Demonstrate professional knowledge, values, skills and ethics 7. Demonstrate skills necessary for employment 8. Demonstrate ability to work with a group 9. Identify professional standards 10. Demonstrate ability to use supervision effectively 11. Demonstrate ability to socialize professionally with agency staff, college personnel, administrators and fellow students

  
  • SOCW-250 Field Work in Social Work II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; SOCW-240 with a minimum grade of 2.0.

     
    Continuing in the field placement agency from SOCW-240  this course will provide practical experiences in social agencies in the community. Students will apply academic concepts and acquired skills to a work situation under supervision of a qualified agency representative. Students can expect placements during daytime hours. Only the placement site selected by the coordinator will be honored. The agency has the final right to screen accept reject and/or terminate student participants. Students are expected to follow the accepted code of ethics of the profession and adhere to policies of the placement agency.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Translate social work theory to performance in social work 2. Demonstrate work habits appropriate for professional employment 3. Demonstrate beginning level research skills as they relate to social problems and service functions 4. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to agency use 5. Demonstrate growth in identity and professional behaviors and attitudes 6. Demonstrate professional knowledge, values, skills and ethics 7. Demonstrate skills necessary for employment 8. Demonstrate ability to work with a group 9. Identify professional standards 10. Demonstrate ability to use supervision effectively 11. Demonstrate ability to socialize professionally with agency staff, college personnel, administrators and fellow students


Sociology

  
  • SOCY-191 Introductory Sociology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    A systematic study of human behavior in groups; the socialization of individuals into their culture; the formation and functioning of different kinds of social groups; and the processes of stability deviance and change in society.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain the history of Sociology, important thinkers in the discipline and the importance of the Sociological Imagination 2. Differentiate between Functional, Conflict and Symbolic Interaction theoretical models. 3. Demonstrate the research methods and analytic processes used in Sociology 4. Summarize the purpose and significance of culture in human societies 5. Summarize the process of socialization in society 6. Analyze social interaction in everyday life 7. Summarize how social groups and organizations form the basis of society 8. Analyze Deviance and Conformity in Society 9. Explain Social Stratification in society 10. Summarize the dynamics of race & ethnicity in society 11. Summarize the dynamics of gender stratification in society 12. Explain the function and diversity of family as a social institution 13. Summarize the functions and dysfunctions of education as a social institution 14. Explain the function and diversity of religion as an institution in all societies 15. Discuss Politics as a social institution concerned with the exercise of power in society 16. Explain the dynamics of population and urbanization on modern societies 17. Analyze social action and the dynamics that lead to social change in society
  
  • SOCY-193 Marriage and the Family

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    This course addresses the relationships of partners through courtships marriage and parenthood with emphasis on attitudes and social adjustments which make for successful marriage.

    Course Outcomes
    Explain Sociology and how sociologists study family Discuss diverse definitions of family today and summarize the theoretical perspectives sociologists use to avoid bias when studying families. Trace the history of the American family from the Colonial to the Post-modern era. Discuss the diversity in Native American, African American, Latino, Asian and Immigrant families. Explain the impact of social class position in American families. Summarize gender socialization in family and its relationship to the educational and occupational segregation of men and women. Analyze the diversity of sexual attitudes and changing behaviors in the United States. Summarize the diverse variables that play a role in mate selection in the post-modern era. Analyze current trends in marriage and cohabitation using the sociological themes of diversity, inequality and social change. Analyze the social construction of parenting and childhood using the sociological themes of diversity, inequality and social change. Discuss the dynamics of divorce and remarriage today and how both are creating diversity, inequality and social change. Explain how the struggle to integrate work and family is creating changes in the structure and day-to-day operations of families. Discuss family violence focusing on intimate partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse. Analyze the impact of the diverse social changes the family faces in the post-modern era.
  
  • SOCY-194 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    This course teaches the understanding of accurate cognitive information and understanding of human sexuality. An integrated view of sex which includes in its scope the biological psychological and socio-cultural as well as existential aspects of sex. Draws information from various life sciences and social sciences even though the majority of the content has sociological orientation.

    Course Outcomes
    Competencies (Content and transferable skills you must master this term to become competent in this subject and therefore pass the course)

    Unit One: Sexual History, Sexual Inquiry, Gender, and Sexual Anatomy • Evaluate the history of sexuality in human social life • Evaluate biological, cognitive, cultural, feminist, and sociological theories on human sexuality • Conceptualize research methods in human sexuality • Assess distinctions of masculinity, femininity, and androgyny in gender • Distinguish internal and external sexual and reproductive organs by sex • Assess the role of puberty in both sexes • Determine sexual response in both sexes • Assess sexual and reproductive health by sex

    Unit Two: Relationships and Sexual Development • Evaluate child psychosexual development and sexual behavior • Conceptualize adult sexual relationships • Assess the affect of ethnicity on sexual expression • Distinguish research on sexual arousal response • Identify common patterns in sexual expression • Evaluate models of sexual orientation • Contrast current and historical values concerning same-sex relationships • Discuss communication patterns in relationships • Evaluate historical depictions of love • Conceptualize theoretical perspectives on love

    Unit Three: Challenges in Human Sexuality • Discuss the history and the future of contraception • Explain the function, advantages, and disadvantages of contraceptives • Describe the historical development of abortion • Identify the social-psychological factors associated with abortion • Distinguish types of sexual dysfunction • Evaluate sexual dysfunction according to physical and psychological condition • Distinguish types of sexually transmitted infections • Identify sexually transmitted diseases • Conceptualize cross-cultural factors of sexually transmitted disease • Assess paraphillic behaviors • Identify unique patterns in cross-cultural sexual expression

  
  • SOCY-292 Social Problems

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    A sociological analysis of major social problems with some cross-cultural and global perspective. Crime and juvenile delinquency population and ecology terrorism and war and race relations an aging population and physical and mental health; potential programs for the prevention and amelioration of these problems.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the social forces that shape social problems 2. Analyze social problems from the three main sociological perspectives 3. Evaluate competing points of view regarding social problems 4. Link sociological social problems from class with current events 5. Appraise the factors that have shaped one’s view of social problems 6. Distinguish the factors that contribute to a population’s health, including those within a country and at the international level, and describe how these factors are measured 7. Examine patterns of drug usage and drug laws from a sociological perspective. 8. Explore the definition of crime in the United States, incorporating how the criminal justice system controls crime and deals with its effects. 9. Summarize problems related to the family, including child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, and divorce, as well as prevention and mediation strategies. 10. Distinguish between absolute and relative poverty using global examples. 11. Explain problems related to education in the United States, including how education contributes to social inequality and efforts being made to improve education. 12. Appreciate historical patterns of interactions between various race and ethnic groups, applying this knowledge to current racial inequalities today. 13. Appreciate sexual orientation diversity in the United States, including laws and prejudices that have lead to a heterosexist dominant culture. 14. Summarize the changing role of the economic institution. 15. Examine population patterns and processes, including the context of urbanization, movements toward Smart Growth and planned shrinkage of communities, and the impact of population growth on the environment. 16. Synthesize population growth and environmental problems with the benefits and problems of science and technology.
  
  • SOCY-294 Race and Ethnic Relations

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030  ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SOCY-191  
    A study of racial and ethnic minorities and their subcultures and specific problems. Concentration on the United States as a cultural unit. Emphasis on the different effects of socializations as related to personality development within minorities.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Analyze the dynamics of Intergroup relations 2. Summarize the ways in which prejudice impacts society 3. Analyze the various dimensions of institutional discrimination in the United States 4. Trace the history of immigration and immigration policy in the US noting connections to world wide immigration today 5. Discuss the assimilation patterns of white ethnics in the United States and the continued importance of both ethnicity and religious pluralism on individual identity in the U. S. today 6. Explain the complex interaction between Native Americans and non-Natives from contact to today. 7. Trace the history, leadership and emergence of African Americans in a white America. 8. Assess African Americans today using the variables of education, economy, family life, housing, criminal, justice, health care and political power. 9. Analyze the growing presence of Latinos in American society and the impact of Cuban, Central and South American immigration on the United States. 10. Summarize the history and current dynamics of Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans in the United States. 11. Summarize the diverse history of both Arab Americans and Muslim Americans and the current experiences of prejudice and discrimination being experienced by both groups 12. Analyze the growth and diversity of the Asian American population in the United States 13. Summarize the immigration patterns and experiences of Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans from before the Exclusion Act to the present 14. Summarize the history and current dynamics of Jewish Americans in the US 15. Analyze the subordination of people in other nations on racial, linguistic, religious, national and ethnic variables
  
  • SOCY-296 Urban Sociology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; SOCY-191  
    This course provides a survey of the development of the urban community with emphasis on its form demographic character and organizational life and the relationship of urban societies to the larger society.

    Course Outcomes
    Competencies (Content and transferable skills you must master this term to become competent in this subject and therefore pass the course)

    Unit One: Perceptions, History, Theory, and Development of Cities • Explore Common Perceptions of Cities • Consider factors integral in the development and persistence of cities. • Discuss the political economy perspective on cities. • Analyze contemporary urban issues using the political economy perspective. • Evaluate the process of theory implementation in research on cities. • Articulate classical and contemporary theories in urban sociology. • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of urban sociological theory. • Describe the origins of cities. • Discuss the features of early cities. • Evaluate the nature of institutions in cities. • Assess the impact of economic systems on cities. • Examine the functioning of cities throughout U.S. history. • Explore the periods of economic stages and their impact on U.S. cities. • Explain urban development patterns using urban ecology and urban political economy theory. • Articulate regional differences in the nature of U.S. cities. • Examine post war patterns of urban growth. • Explore the urban effects of national political and economic trends. • Assess corporate decisions and their impact on U.S. cities. • Examine contemporary urban development patterns. • Explore common explanations of urban transformation.

    Unit Two: Cities: Culture, Race, Class, and Gender • Contrast western European cities with cities in North America. • Examine factors affecting western European cities. • Discuss emerging problems in European cities. • Explain experiences within central and eastern European cities. • Articulate globalization and global cities. • Explore the development of African-American neighborhoods in cities. • Discuss current racial patterns in metropolitan areas. • Assess social class patterns in African-American neighborhoods. • Process contemporary issues of race and residential patterns in cities. • Describe the process of social class emergence in cities. • Assess social class stratification in cities. • Discuss the impact of social class on housing patterns in cities. • Contrast male and female experiences in city living. • Explore sociodemographic differences among urban women. • Assess how cities (fail to) meet the needs of women.

    Unit Three: Economics, Politics, Urban Planning, and Urban Unrest • Describe recent changes in world economic systems and their impact on cities. • Examine policies relevant to urban economic development. • Explore progressive economic development initiatives used in cities. • Articulate politics of economic development programming. • Process local government and municipal political power. • Describe the process of financing local government. • Discuss urban politics and urban reform. • Assess regionalism and metropolitan government. • Conceptualize the impact of federal policy on U.S. cities. • Discuss the emergence of urban policy. • Explore changes in urban policy. • Distinguish the strategies used to reinvent urban policy. • Articulate sociological views of social order in cities. • Consider types of urban unrest. • Evaluate the role of social movements in cities. • Examine the causes of urban disruption. • Discuss approaches to reducing urban disruption. • Examine the history of urban planning. • Distinguish ideas and realities of urban planning. • Explore the relationship between urban planning and politics. • Describe the nature of social justice in the city.

  
  • SOCY-297 Introduction to Criminology Correction

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    An analysis of the history and contemporary causes of crime. A review of a broad spectrum of subjects involving the criminal justice system through lectures and current readings and research.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Examine the history, organization, and application of the field of criminology 2. Analyze the process by which crime trends and patterns are measured 3. Identify the functions and definitions of criminal law 4. Apply sociological theories explaining criminal behavior 5. Relate social structure and social process theories to social policy 6. Summarize social conflict theories and the contributions of theorists responsible for their development 7. Distinguish between the dynamics and forms of violent crime and property crime 8. Relate white collar and organized crime to the criminal justice system 9. Evaluate the victim’s role in the criminal justice system

Spanish

  
  • SPAN-160 Intro to Spanish for Business

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    This introductory course is designed for students and professionals with no prior knowledge of Spanish who wish to learn and use business Spanish. The amount of material presented has been limited to the most common business situations. This course has a practical approach that will help students develop communicative competence by involving them in real-life situations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To provide the student with the basic and useful vocabulary that can be used in business situations 2. The student will be able to speak and act accurately in situations such as changing money at the bank, changing money at the currency exchange stand, making travel arrangements and using proper telephone etiquette 3. To identify cultural differences in the Hispanic business world
  
  • SPAN-181 Elementary Spanish

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    Study the basic structure of the Spanish language with constant oral and written practice. Readings emphasize the life and culture of Spain and Latin America.

    Course Outcomes
    • Pronounce words correctly in the target language with proper intonation and inflection. • Ask and answer questions to acquire or give information using the interrogatives: what, when, where, why, how much, who, etc. in the target language • Build/Construct simple sentences in the target language. • Conjugate verbs in the present tense to communicate activities currently going on and/or habitual actions in the target language. • Use numbers 0 to 100 correctly and in real-world scenarios in the target language. • Demonstrate understanding of short sentence-length utterances in the target language on a number of topics • Tell about oneself and one’s family in the target language and compare the concept of family in their own culture to that of the target culture. • Tell time and describe at what time an event place in the target language. • Express likes, dislikes and preferences in relationship to activities and objects in the target language. • Distinguish and use appropriately the formal and informal speech in the target language. • Identify cultural differences in daily activities and social intercourse in the target language.
  
  • SPAN-182 Elementary Spanish II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: SPAN-160  or SPAN-181 . One year of High School
    Continuation of the basic structure of the Spanish language with constant oral and written practice. Reading emphasize the life and culture of Spain and Spanish America.

    Course Outcomes
    • Build/Construct compound sentences in the target language. • Conjugate verbs in the simple past tenses in the target language. • Use large numbers (100+) correctly and in real-world scenarios in the target language. • Demonstrate understanding of short paragraph-length utterances in the target language on a number of topics. • Use comparisons of equality and inequality to compare different people and situations in the target language • Distinguish the differences between the simple past tenses and use them appropriately in real-world scenarios in the target language. • Describe and compare cities and places; characteristics, services, weather, problems, etc. in the target language. • Narrate historical events in the target language. • Ask and answer complex questions about one’s own culture and that of cultures related to the target language. • Conjugate reflexive verbs in the simple present and simple past tenses in the target language. • Tell about food, drinks, and restaurants and one’s own preferences for each in the target language. • Demonstrate proficiency in the target language to perform real-world tasks such as making purchases, discussing the weather, talking about activities of daily living, etc. in the target language.
  
  • SPAN-281 Intermediate Spanish

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requistie: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: SPAN-182  two years of High School or equivalent proficiency.
    Grammar review with oral and written drills. Conversation and composition. Readings emphasize the history culture and literature of Spain and Spanish America.

    Course Outcomes
    • Converse in a clearly participatory fashion by initiating, sustaining, and bringing to closure a variety of communicative tasks in the target language. • Write predominantly descriptive and narrative texts of a few paragraphs in length on familiar topics demonstrating the ability to integrate grammar, vocabulary, style, content, and organization in the target language. • Demonstrate an acute awareness of the cultural meaning of language. • Narrate stories and situate events in time in the target language. • Read short stories in the target language. • Integrate common expressions in conversation in the target language. • Talk about the future and express future conditions in the target language. • Talk about current world issues in the target language. • Express opinions, probability, and doubt using the subjunctive in the target language. • Debate issues and justify opinions with arguments in the target language. • Write an argumentative letter in the target language. • Talk about feelings and emotions using target grammatical structures such as reflexive verbs in the target language. • Give advice using advanced grammatical structures using the target language. • Develop new insights into the nature of language and culture that will allow them to establish comparisons not only between languages, but also between the Hispanic cultures and their own.
  
  • SPAN-282 Intermediate Spanish II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: SPAN-281  or equivalent proficiency. Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    A continuation of SPAN-182 . Includes practice in conversation and composition. Introduction to Spanish poetry. Readings emphasize history culture and literature of Spain and Spanish America.

    Course Outcomes
    • Express actions or situations that are going on at the present time, general truths, habitual actions, and actions that will take place in the near future in the target language. • Narrate past events and describe past actions and states using the past tense structures in the target language. • Express will and exert influence using the target language. • Express doubt and denial using the target language. • Give advice using both formal and informal commands in the target language. • Describe objects and people using relative clauses with indicative and subjunctive verb forms in the target language. • Talk about the future in the target language. • Express conjecture or probability using the future and the conditional. • Talk about future and past hypothetical events and situations in the target language. • Make polite requests in the target language. • Demonstrate a deeper knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the target language and become more acquainted with the places where that language is spoken. • Demonstrate an increased awareness of the variety of communities that utilize the target language, through readings, videos, and classroom discussions. • Explore some of the main cultural, social, and historical events of the world which makes up the target language. • Read, analyze, and discuss short stories and poems from some of the most well-known authors in/of the target language • Make comparisons and express superlatives in the target language. • Demonstrate the ability to refer to recently completed actions, or past actions that still bear relevance in the present, using the indicative and subjunctive present perfect in the target language. • Demonstrate the ability to refer to actions that had been done or had been occurred before another action in the past using the indicative and subjunctive past perfect in the target language. • Express what will have happened at a certain point using the future perfect in the target language. • Express supposition or probability regarding a past action using the future perfect in the target language. • Express what would have occurred but did not using the conditional perfect in the target language. • Express probability or conjecture about the past using the conditional perfect in the target language. • Tell a hypothetical statement about a possible or likely to occur event, an improbable or contrary-to-fact event, a contrary-to-fact situation in the past, or a habitual, not contrary-to-fact, past action in the target language. • Tell a passive statement using the passive voice in the target language
  
  • SPAN-295 Spanish for Business Communication

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Two years of college Spanish with a 2.0 or better each semester. A study abroad program in Spain. Student must contact instructor before enrolling. Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    Enables students to acquire the adequate terminology and the language structures appropriate to a field in constant evolution. Students develop oral and written skills to communicate effectively in situations where accuracy is essential and to understand the business world in the Spanish way.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the demographics of the Spanish-speaking countries 2. Discuss the various business practices of the Spanish-speaking countries discussed in this class 3. Identify the basic business vocabulary 4. Identify the basic cultural differences between the mentioned Spanish-speaking countries 5. Write a business letter in Spanish
  
  • SPAN-298 Intro to Span/Amer Literature

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    This course is an overview of Spanish American Literature. Introduces the forms of literary expressions in Spanish. Reading in Spanish of selections form literary masterpieces by major Spanish-American writers including short story drama and poetry.

    Course Outcomes
    • Demonstrate intercultural competence through discussion of literary texts, analyzing in a critical and analytic way in Spanish. • Demonstrate the ability to express the ways in which Latin American artistic communities creatively decolonize and represent themselves under different and continuous processes of colonization. • Demonstrate a sensitivity for literary language in Spanish. • Tell about various literary terms and concepts and be able to use them in explicating and interpreting literary texts in Spanish. • Show understanding of a diverse range of literary genres, trends, schools, and groups in Spanish. • Analyze and interpret literary texts in Spanish. • Demonstrate understanding of the historical, social, and political context of literary works in Spanish and apply that knowledge to a literary analysis of those works.

Technical Mathematics

  
  • MATT-121 Technical Mathematics II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: MATH-128  
    This course covers logarithms trigonometric functions vectors rectangular and polar coordinates oblique triangles law of sines and cosines trigonometric formulas identities equations and graphing functional variation simultaneous quadratics and calculator operations involving logarithmeic and trigonometric functions.


Technology

  
  • TECH-101 Survey of Technology Careers

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ACLT-074 or RDNG-016. 
    This course introduces a range of technology careers and the requirements for them. In addition to learning about the careers, students also learn job search skills for those particular careers and advancement pathways after entering the field. 

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe occupations in the technology field 2. Describe common safety practices and compliance in technology fields 3. Specify educational opportunities in technology degree programs 4. Participate in exploratory activities within a variety of technology fields 5. Create a technology-based life/work portfolio
  
  • TECH-102 Industrial & Construction Safety

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This class covers OSHA and MIOSHA regulations and common hazards in the workplace. It is appropriate for both new students and those who are employed in companies that have a safety program in place. In addition to classroom presentations and student participation students will access a web-based program. Upon successful completion of the course and successful completion of both online OSHA safety exams the student will receive a passing grade and will be awarded both official OSHA 10 hour cards for both General Industry Safety and Construction Safety.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain the importance of OSHA in providing a safe workplace 2. Identify a variety of job sites hazards and determine proper practices to prevent accidents and injuries 3. Identify electrical hazards in the workplace and practices to avoid accidents and injuries 4. Interpret emergency evacuation exit routes and emergency action plans 5. Demonstrate proper fire extinguishing techniques 6. Select various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and explain how to use them in different work situations 7. List the elements of hazard communication and outline a written hazard communication program 8. Using MSDS sheet and product label, student will interpret the safety level of a specified product 9. Identify strategies to protect against exposure to blood borne pathogens
  
  • TECH-108 Electronics & Electrical Tech Internship

    Credits 1 / 0 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 4

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Permission of instructor.
    This is an internship designed for students in the Electronics & Electrical Technology program. The internship is to be arranged with the course instructor and a specific cooperating business. This course defines specific responsibilities to be carried out by the student. Assessments taking multiple forms are completed by the student the business and the course instructor in cooperation The student is required to take primary responsibility for these internship course requirements and communicate regularly with the course instructor.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Practice acquired technical skills in a work environment 2. Acquire new technical skills 3. Demonstrate competency in specific skills required by the work site 4. Complete a field experience journal to specified criteria 5. Demonstrate a set of “life skills” such as reliability, punctuality and following directions 6. Participate in field experience evaluation
  
  • TECH-110 Introduction to Renewable Energy Tech. Technology

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This is an introductory course on renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Technologies include wind solar building construction vehicle and geothermal as well as special topics on emerging fields. Students will critically analyze the benefits and viability of each technology as it pertains to commercial and residential applications. This course will aid students in all disciplines including automotive electrical building construction computer-aided drafting and design heating and air conditioning and general sciences.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Analyze the evolution drive behind renewable/”green” movement 2. Analyze solar thermal storage systems 3. Analyze photovoltaic (PV) systems 4.examine how wind turbine works 5. Analyze residential and light commercial wind energy systems 6. Analyze large-scale wind energy systems 7. Select sustainable technologies for retrofitting existing homes 8. Outline new technologies available for new homes 9. Analyze geothermal systems 10. Investigate sustainable vehicle technologies 11. Investigate emerging areas of renewable/sustainable energy technology
  
  • TECH-120 Introduction to Fab Lab

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Students must provide: Safety Glasses USB Drive (aka:Jump Drive) 3-Ring Binder.
    This is an introduction to personal fabrication and is modeled on Neil Gershenfelds fab labs concept at MIT and around the world. Students will learn to use commercially available technologies to conceptualize design develop fabricate and test objects. This course will cover the computer software and contemporary tools needed for cutting milling engraving electrical and rapid prototype development. The fab lab is designed to explore interests in graphic design visual arts business computer-assisted design physical and natural science and mathematics as well as engineering and other advanced technologies.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the term “fab lab” 2. Explain the role and purpose of fab labs in the US and worldwide 3. Comply to the safety requirements of the lab 4. Follow lab equipment and material checkout procedures 5. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (laser cutter/etcher) 6.Utilize software design tools and prepare image/artwork for export to cutter 7. Set up laser cutter/etcher based on material type and desired effect 8. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (vinyl cutter) 9. Utilize software design tools and prepare image/artwork for export to cutter 10. Set up vinyl cutter based on material type and desired effect 11. Access and modify part files 12. Process job file 13. Process prototype and conduct build 14. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (electronics bench) 15. Construct basic electronic circuit 16. Measure electrical parameters 17. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (ShopBot) 18. Assist with the basic operation of machine and understand station constraints 19. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (TorchMate) 20. Assist with the basic operation of machine and understand station constraints 21. Follow proper safety procedure to insure safety of self and machine (CNC Routing/Prototype Mill) 22. Assist with the basic operation of machine and understand station constraints
  
  • TECH-121A Intro to STEM Applications - Guitar

    Credits 2 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must provide a Travel Drive.
    STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) concepts using an electric guitar production platform. This course will focus on STEM topics embedded in the guitar design and highlight critical elements related to the production of a quality instrument. Elements will include math concepts used to design the fret board and position components sustainability and reliability principles introduction to computer aided design and electronics and design for assembly and manufacturability to ensure the guitar can be accurately tuned and played. Each student will demonstrate understanding of these concepts by producing a custom solid body electric guitar.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Work safely with components and equipment 2. Demonstrate science outcomes 3. Demonstrate technology outcomes 4. Demonstrate engineering outcomes 5. Apply cross functional math skills 6. Apply STEM principles to the development of a product

Theater

  
  • THTR-110 Theatre Appreciation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    An introduction to the elements and structure of live theatre.  Topics include the historical development, terminology, and production aspects of live theatre; play structure and storytelling; and the role of theatre in society and as a
    reflection of its culture.  Students are required to attend a performance outside of class. 

  
  • THTR-120 Acting I - Fundamentals of Acting

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Pantomime stage movement characterization and motivation. Presentation of scenes from plays used as classroom exercises.

  
  • THTR-151 Theatre Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Numerous evening rehearsals will also be required.
    Training and experience in many aspects of theatrical productions. Additional hours may be necessary for rehearsal periods.

  
  • THTR-152 Theatre Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Numerous evening rehearsals will also be required. Pre-requisite: THTR-151  
    Training and experience in many aspects of theatrical productions. Additional hours may be necessary for rehearsal periods.

  
  • THTR-220 Acting II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: THTR-120  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    This course will build on the foundational aspects of theatrical performance explored in Fundamentals of Acting. Focus will be placed on text analysis character development and scene study for acting on stage.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Student will be able to analyze a script, develop a character and perform a scene with the character on stage 2. Development of these skills will entail exploration of the working of the actor’s body through breathing, vocal and movement exercises, script analysis and a variety of acting exercises
  
  • THTR-251 Theatre Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: THTR-152  Note: Numerous evening rehearsals will also be required.
    Training and experience in many aspects of theatrical productions. Additional hours may be necessary for rehearsal periods.

  
  • THTR-252 Theatre Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: THTR-251  Note: Numerous evening rehearsals will also be required.
    Training and experience in many aspects of theatrical productions. Additional hours may be necessary for rehearsal periods.


Video Production

  
  • COMV-141 Digital Video Production

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) is required Prerequisite: COMG-153  or PHOT-180 .
    This course will introduce the student to the digital video/audio production process and digital video/audio non-linear editing. The course will explore all aspects of video production in both lecture and lab based hands-on learning emphasizing real world projects. (Note: COMV-141  is equivalent to MAET-100 . Students who have taken MAET-100  should not take COMV-141 )

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of video production and the various elements including usage of terms, techniques and technological processes associated with producing effective video programming 2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of video production personnel 3. Operate and demonstrate knowledge of basic television equipment 4, identify aesthetic principles of the medium, its basic structures, including the usage of video production as an effective communication tool 5. Write, produce, and direct short video productions for a portfolio 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of non-linear editing and the various elements including usage of terms, techniques and technological processes associated with producing effective video programming with a non-linear editing system

Web Development

  
  • COMW-100 Introduction to Web Page Creation

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMG-150  or COMG-153 .
    Introduction to web page design using HTML JavaScript and other Internet development tools. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of formatting of pages establishing links HTML and inclusion of JavaScript with images graphics and sound. Students will use an editing program as well as create pages from HTML code. Web pages will be uploaded to the Internet and available on the World Wide Web.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of Internet terminology 2. Illustrate how data moves across the Internet 3. Demonstrate the ability to use search engines and directories to perform web research 4. Identify the different types of web sites 5. Identify HTML code in a source document 6. Apply HTML code to create a web page 7. Incorporate an HTML link in a web page 8. Use a development application to create a web page using tables 9. Add color, lines and images 10. Create remote links 11. Develop content for the Web 12. Display alternative text tags 13. Develop a frames page using HTML 14. Create pages within frames site using a development tool 15. Use metatag information 16. Add images to enhance the visual appeal of a web page 17. Use HTML to include an external file in a page 18. Review Internet sites to find a free downloadable web layout 19. Alter a web layout for your use 20. Incorporate given JavaScript code to create a dynamic web page 21. Modify JavaScript code to customize a dynamic web page 22. Compare different web development tools available on the Internet 23. Select and download a development tool different than one you have been using 24. Develop a web site using the downloaded development tool
  
  • COMW-163 Design Concepts for the Web

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: COMW-100 .
    This course introduces students how to develop appealing websites by using elements of good design. Topics covered include website layouts typography color theory web accessibility and multimedia design. Students will become familiar with design theories as well as application.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain what makes a website good or bad and why 2. Describe how to apply objective rules to subjective matters 3. Break down the elements of a web page 4. Explain how to design for the audience 5. Describe the different types of website layouts 6. Discuss the fundamentals of web design 7. Demonstrate the importance of typography in web design 8. Defend the best fonts for web print and why they are the best 9. Explain how text is a graphic element 10. Explain the principles of color 11. Evaluate different color schemes 12. Acquaint self with the need to design for the color blind 13. Describe the meaning and importance of accessibility 14. Describe how to make a site usable for everyone 15. Explain the many different ways people access the Internet 16. Identify and eliminate interruptions in your creative flow 17. Create your ideal work environment 18. Explain your personal creative process 19. Develop a portfolio 20. Explain why multimedia is becoming so prevalent on the web 21. Describe the various technologies that make multimedia possible
  
  • COMW-176 Web Page Creation: Topics & Issues

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course introduces students to special issues in web page creation. Specific topics will vary as new developments arise in the computer field.

  
  • COMW-241 Interactive Web Page Design

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre-requisite: COMW-100  or COMS-176 Pre- or Co-requisite: COMS-170  
    Internet web pages are created using a category of programming language called a mark up language. Students in this introductory level programming course will learn to create web pages using the current mark-up languages such as HTML as well as more advanced scripting and style languages. Topics include introductions to each of: HTML Cascading Style Sheets JavaScript DHTML and XML.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create web pages and standardized documents using raw code (rather than a software editor or processor) 2. Use mark-up languages to create web pages and documents 3. Use scripting languages to enhance web page appearance, functionality, and interactivity
  
  • COMW-282 Dynamic Web Applications

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016; COMS-170 and COMW-100. Pre or Co-requisite COMI-261;
    This course enables students to create dynamic web pages using client side and server side scripting languages. Topics covered include the object-oriented programming method, control structures, server-side scripting, and database interaction. Completed web pages will be uploaded to the Internet and available on the World Wide Web.


Welding

  
  • WELD-143 Welding Processes

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG- 016  (ACSR-016) Students must provide their own safety glasses gloves boots welding jacket and welding beanie for lab activities.
    This course includes arc oxy-acetylene soldering brazing resistance welding MIG welding TIG welding production welding techniques and cutting techniques. Emphasizes welding technology along with techniques. Laboratory includes safety and set-up procedures oxy-acetylene and arc welding MIG and TIG welding flame and plasma cutting.

  
  • WELD-164 Base Metal Preparation

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); 

     

    Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses, gloves, boots, welding jacket, and welding beanie for lab activities.
    . Pre- or Co-requisite: WELD 143  
    In this course students perform minor external repairs to cutting equipment and accessories. Students will set up and perform layout and cutting activities with oxy-fuel and plasma equipment in all positions within a limited thickness range on  carbon steel. In addition, (plasma) cutting in limited positions within a limited thickness range of austenitic stainless steel and aluminum.

  
  • WELD-166 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: WELD-143 . Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses gloves boots welding jacket and welding beanie for lab activities.
    Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 students perform minor external repairs to SMAW equipment and accessories. Students will set up and perform SMAW operations making fillet and groove welds in all positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Performs safety inspections of SMAW equipment and accessories 2. Makes minor external repairs to SMAW equipment and accessories 3. Sets up SMAW operations on carbon steel 4. Operates SMAW equipment on carbon steel 5. Makes SMAW fillet welds, in all positions, on carbon steel 6. Makes SMAW groove welds, in all positions, on carbon steel 7. Passes SMAW welder performance qualifications test (2G and 3G, uphill, limited thickness test plates) on carbon steel
  
  • WELD-168 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: WELD-143  Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses gloves boots welding jacket and welding beanie for lab activities
    Students perform minor external repairs to GTAW equipment and accessories. Students will set up and perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 operations making fillet and groove welds in all positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel and in limited positions within a limited thickness range of austenitic stainless steel and aluminum.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Performs safety inspections of equipment and accessories 2. Makes minor external repairs to GTAW equipment and accessories 3. Sets up GTAW operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel 4. Operates GTAW equipment 5. Makes fillet welds, in all positions, on carbon steel, using the GTAW process 6. Makes groove welds, in all positions, on carbon steel, using the GTAW process 7. Make 1F2F fillet welds, on aluminum, using the GTAW process 8. Make 1G groove welds, on aluminum, using the GTAW process 9. Make 1F 2F fillet welds, on stainless steel, using the GTAW 10. Make 1G-2G groove welds, on stainless steel, using the GTAW process
  
  • WELD-170 Gas Metal Arc Welding I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Pre- or Co-requisite: WELD-143 . Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses gloves boots welding jacket and welding beanie for lab activities.
    Gas Metal Arc Welding I students perform minor external repairs to equipment and accessories. Set up and perform (short circuit transfer) operations making fillet and grove welds in all positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel. Also (spray transfer) operations making fillet and groove welds in limited positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Performs safety inspections of equipment and accessories 2. Makes minor external repairs to GMAW equipment and accessories 3. Sets up for gas metal operations on plain carbon steel 4. Operates GMAW equipment 5. Makes fillet welds, in all positions, on carbon steel, using the GMAW process with short circuit transfer 6. Makes groove welds, in all positions, on plain carbon steel, using the GMAW process with short circuit transfer 7. Make 1F 2F fillet, on plain carbon steel, using the GMAW process with spray transfer 8. Make 1G (flat) groove welds, on carbon steel, using the GMAW process with process with spray transfer
  
  • WELD-174 Flux Cored Arc Welding I

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite or corequisite: WELD-143 . Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses gloves boots welding jacket and welding beanie for lab activities.
    Flux Cored Arc Welding I students perform minor external repairs to equipment and accessories. Set up and perform (self-shielding) operations making fillet and grove welds in all positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel. In addition (gas-shielded) operations making fillet and groove weld in limited positions within a limited thickness range on carbon steel.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Performs safety inspections of equipment and accessories 2. Makes minor external repairs to flux cored arc welding equipment and accessories 3. Sets up for flux cored arc welding operations on plain carbon steel 4. Operates flux cored arc welding equipment 5. Makes fillet welds, in all positions, on plain carbon steel, using the FCAW process with self-shielding electrodes 6. Makes groove welds, in all positions, on plain carbon steel, using the FCAW process with self-shielding electrodes 7. Makes fillet welds, in all positions, on plain carbon steel, using the FCAW process with gas-shielded electrodes 8. Makes groove welds, in all positions, on plain carbon steel, using the FCAW process with gas-shielded electrodes
  
  • WELD-264 Base Metal Preparation for Pipe

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); WELD 164  
    Students will perform measurements using occupational principles and practices with select tools for geometric construction of pipe. Students will perform layout and fit-up preparations of plate and pipe using cutting and forming methods. Students will perform welding code and standards on qualifications inspection for certification using visual inspection and testing principles and practices.  

  
  • WELD-266 Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Pipe

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement intoRDNG 016   (ACSR-016); WELD 143  , WELD 164  , and WELD 166  ;
    Students will perform inspection, repair, set-up and operation of shielded metal arc welding equipment.  Students will build fillet and groove welds using stainless steel electrodes on carbon steel plate.  Students will perform fillet welds in all  positions on carbon steel pipe. Students will weld in all positions on carbon base using stainless steel electrodes on plate and 6G unlimited thickness qualification tests for carbon base steel pipe.  

  
  • WELD-268 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Pipe

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); WELD 143  , WELD 164 , and WELD 168  .  
    Students will perform safety, repairs and set-up operations, using gas tungsten arc welding equipment.  Students will also create fillet and groove welds on aluminum sheet and groove welds on stainless steel sheets which will produce fillet and groove in all positions on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel round tubing.  Students will be expected to perform combination qualifications test on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel round tubing and sheet metal.  

  
  • WELD-270 Gas Metal Arc Welding for Pipe

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); WELD 143  , WELD 164  , and WELD 170  .
    Students will perform safety, repair and set-up for operating gas metal arc welding equipment on carbon steel and aluminum metals. Students will create fillet and groove welds on aluminum plate using spray transfer.  Students will make fillet
    and groove welds in all positions using spray and short circuit transfer on carbon steel pipe. Students will weld on aluminum plate, carbon steel pipe, and plate for qualification testing. 

  
  • WELD-274 Flux Cored Arc Welding for Pipe

    Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG 016   (ACSR-016); WELD 143   WELD 164  , and WELD 174 .
    Students will be learning safety, repair and set-up for operating flux cored arc welding equipment.  Students will also create fillet welds in all positions and groove welds on carbon steel pipe using self-shielded and gas shielded electrodes. Students will combine carbon steel pipe and plate for qualification testing. 

 

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