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2019-2020 Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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SOCW-137 Substance Abuse Services and Policy Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: 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
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SOCW-138 Social Work With the Aged Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
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SOCW-139 Overview of Substance Abuse Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: 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
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SOCW-230 Social Work Practice With Groups Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: 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
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SOCW-235 Co-Occuring disorders in Substance Abuse Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; 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
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SOCW-236 Introduction to Social Welfare Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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SOCW-238 Introduction to Community Development Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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SOCW-240 Field Work in Social Work I Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
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SOCW-250 Field Work in Social Work II Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: 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
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SOCY-191 Introductory Sociology Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
- Explain the history of Sociology, important thinkers in the discipline and the importance of the Sociological Imagination
- Differentiate between Functional, Conflict and Symbolic Interaction theoretical models.
- Demonstrate the research methods and analytic processes used in Sociology
- Summarize the purpose and significance of culture in human societies
- Summarize the process of socialization in society
- Analyze social interaction in everyday life
- Summarize how social groups and organizations form the basis of society
- Analyze Deviance and Conformity in Society
- Explain Social Stratification in society
- Summarize the dynamics of race & ethnicity in society
- Summarize the dynamics of gender stratification in society
- Explain the function and diversity of family as a social institution
- Summarize the functions and dysfunctions of education as a social institution
- Explain the function and diversity of religion as an institution in all societies
- Discuss Politics as a social institution concerned with the exercise of power in society
- Explain the dynamics of population and urbanization on modern societies
- Analyze social action and the dynamics that lead to social change in society
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SOCY-193 Marriage and the Family Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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Explain Sociology and how sociologists study family
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Discuss diverse definitions of family today and summarize the theoretical perspectives sociologists use to avoid bias when studying families.
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Trace the history of the American family from the Colonial to the Post-modern era.
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Discuss the diversity in Native American, African American, Latino, Asian and Immigrant families.
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Explain the impact of social class position in American families.
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Summarize gender socialization in family and its relationship to the educational and occupational segregation of men and women.
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Analyze the diversity of sexual attitudes and changing behaviors in the United States.
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Summarize the diverse variables that play a role in mate selection in the post-modern era.
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Analyze current trends in marriage and cohabitation using the sociological themes of diversity, inequality and social change.
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Analyze the social construction of parenting and childhood using the sociological themes of diversity, inequality and social change.
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Discuss the dynamics of divorce and remarriage today and how both are creating diversity, inequality and social change.
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Explain how the struggle to integrate work and family is creating changes in the structure and day-to-day operations of families.
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Discuss family violence focusing on intimate partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse.
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Analyze the impact of the diverse social changes the family faces in the post-modern era.
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SOCY-194 Fundamentals of Human Sexuality Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
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SOCY-292 Social Problems Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
- Identify the social forces that shape social problems
- Analyze social problems from the three main sociological perspectives
- Evaluate competing points of view regarding social problems
- Link sociological social problems from class with current events
- Appraise the factors that have shaped one’s view of social problems
- 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
- Examine patterns of drug usage and drug laws from a sociological perspective.
- Explore the definition of crime in the United States, incorporating how the criminal justice system controls crime and deals with its effects.
- Summarize problems related to the family, including child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, and divorce, as well as prevention and mediation strategies.
- Distinguish between absolute and relative poverty using global examples.
- Explain problems related to education in the United States, including how education contributes to social inequality and efforts being made to improve education.
- Appreciate historical patterns of interactions between various race and ethnic groups, applying this knowledge to current racial inequalities today.
- Appreciate sexual orientation diversity in the United States, including laws and prejudices that have lead to a heterosexist dominant culture.
- Summarize the changing role of the economic institution.
- 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.
- Synthesize population growth and environmental problems with the benefits and problems of science and technology.
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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.
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Analyze the dynamics of Intergroup relations
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Summarize the ways in which prejudice impacts society
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Analyze the various dimensions of institutional discrimination in the United States
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Trace the history of immigration and immigration policy in the US noting connections to world wide immigration today
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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
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Explain the complex interaction between Native Americans and non-Natives from contact to today.
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Trace the history, leadership and emergence of African Americans in a white America.
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Assess African Americans today using the variables of education, economy, family life, housing, criminal, justice, health care and political power.
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Analyze the growing presence of Latinos in American society and the impact of Cuban, Central and South American immigration on the United States.
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Summarize the history and current dynamics of Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans in the United States.
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Summarize the diverse history of both Arab Americans and Muslim Americans and the current experiences of prejudice and discrimination being experienced by both groups
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Analyze the growth and diversity of the Asian American population in the United States
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Summarize the immigration patterns and experiences of Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans from before the Exclusion Act to the present
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Summarize the history and current dynamics of Jewish Americans in the US
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Analyze the subordination of people in other nations on racial, linguistic, religious, national and ethnic variables
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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.
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SOCY-297 Introduction to Criminology Correction Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
- Examine the history, organization, and application of the field of criminology
- Analyze the process by which crime trends and patterns are measured
- Identify the functions and definitions of criminal law
- Apply sociological theories explaining criminal behavior
- Relate social structure and social process theories to social policy
- Summarize social conflict theories and the contributions of theorists responsible for their development
- Distinguish between the dynamics and forms of violent crime and property crime
- Relate white collar and organized crime to the criminal justice system
- Evaluate the victim’s role in the criminal justice system
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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
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SPAN-181 Elementary Spanish Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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SPAN-182 Elementary Spanish II Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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SPAN-281 Intermediate Spanish Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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SPAN-282 Intermediate Spanish II Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Pre-requisite: SPAN-281 or equivalent proficiency.
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
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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
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SPAN-298 Intro to Span/Amer Literature Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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.
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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
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TECH-108 Electronics & Electrical Tech Internship Credits 1 / 0 Contact Hours
Maximum Credits 4
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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WELD-251 Welding Metallurgy Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: WELD-143.
This course will cover the weldability of carbon steel, low alloy steel, high strength low alloy steel, and related tool steels along with filler metal chemistry. The impact that welding variables have on the microstructure of the weld joint and changes in thermal cycle, flux composition, contamination, and chemical reactions in the molten weld pool will be addressed. Students will be exposed to how the microstructures of the weld and the heat affected zone are defined by these changes and how these variables can determine the mechanical properties of a weldment.
Course Outcomes
Discuss how steel is made and how it is affected during the welding process.
- Discuss how steel is made.
- Discuss the effects of the welding arc.
- Discuss how and why the welds are stronger then the base metal.
Identify the properties of metals.
- Discuss the fundamentals of crystals and importance of crystalline structure.
- Identify mechanical properties of metals.
- Discuss the fracture of metals and fracture toughness.
Explore the effects of alloying elements.
- Identify steels based on alloying elements.
- Discuss the chemical and mechanical properties of steel.
- Discuss steel specifications and standard industry accepted practices.
- Discuss carbon and alloy steel used in welded construction.
Explore different welding methods and processes.
- Identify cutting and welding processes as related to a AWS standard.
- Identify the heat sources for welding and cutting.
- Discuss the application of different welding processes.
Identify filler metal compositions and specifications.
- Identify filler metal specifications from AWS standards.
- Identify chemical composition and how they are related to different weld processes.
- Identify the correct filler metal composition for a selected base metal.
Investigate the uses of fluxes, slags, and gasses for welding.
- Discuss the oxidation of molten steel.
- Discuss the prevention of oxidation of steel while welding.
- Discuss shielding of the welding process from air.
Discuss the weldability of iron and steel.
- Discuss the transformations in weld metal.
- Discuss a typical fusion weld in steel.
- Discuss the predictions of microstructures in the heat affected zones of welds.
- Discuss weld dilution due to joint design.
Discuss temperature changes in welding.
- Evaluate the effects of the temperature and time in welding.
- Discuss control of temperature in fusion welding.
- Discuss preheat and post heat of metals.
Demonstrate destructive and non-destructive test methods.
- Discuss non-destructive testing methods used in the welding industry.
- Discuss destructive testing methods use in the welding industry.
- Preform destructive and non-destructive tests on weld samples.
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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.
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WELD-272 Advanced Welding Processes Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: WELD-168 and WELD-170. Note: Students must provide their own safety glasses, gloves, boots, welding jacket, and welding beanie for lab activities.
This course will examine the uses, operational characteristics, and power supply requirements of pulse welding equipment. The information will enable students to enhance their welding skills and techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various qualifying positions using GMAW and GTAW processes.
Course Outcomes
Choose the proper PPE to safely use the equipment needed for GTAW.
Learning Objectives
- Identify any safety precautions that may be necessary for this process.
- Determine what PPE is required for this process.
- Determine what helmet shade setting is needed for this process.
Set up GTAW equipment properly to pulse weld stainless steel.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the proper shielding gas for the process.
- Determine the best settings for the base metal used.
- Identify the proper polarity for the process.
Choose the proper consumables to weld steel and stainless steel using the GTAW process.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct filler material for the base metal.
- Identify the correct tungsten and tip shape to use.
- Identify the correct collet, collet body, and gas cup to match the tungsten.
Make groove and fillet welds in all positions on steel and stainless steel plate.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare the base metal for the weld that is required.
- Make groove in all positions on steel or stainless steel plate.
- Make fillet welds in all positions on steel or stainless steel plate.
Make groove and fillet welds in limited positions on tube.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare the base metal for the weld that is required.
- Make groove welds in limited positions on mild steel tube.
- Make fillet welds in limited positions on mild steel tube.
Choose the proper PPE to safely use the equipment needed for GMAW.
Learning Objectives
- Identify any safety precautions that may be necessary for this process.
- Determine what PPE is required for this process.
- Determine what helmet shade setting is needed for this process.
Set up GMAW equipment for pulse welding steel and stainless steel.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the proper shielding gas for the process.
- Determine the best settings for the base metal used.
- Identify the proper polarity for the process.
Choose the proper consumables to weld mild steel and stainless steel using the GMAW process
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct filler wire for the base metal.
- Choose the proper drive rolls for the wire used.
- Choose the correct contact tip for the filler wire used.
Make groove and fillet welds in all positions on mild steel plate using pulsed GMAW.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare the base metal for the weld that is required.
- Make groove welds in all positions on mild steel plate.
- Make fillet welds in all positions on mild steel plate.
Make groove and fillet welds in all positions using stainless steel filler wire.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare the base metal for the weld that is required.
- Make groove welds in all positions using stainless filler wire.
- Make fillet welds in all positions using stainless filler wire.
Set up GMAW equipment for pulse welding aluminum.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the proper shielding gas for the process.
- Determine the best settings for the base metal used.
- Identify the proper polarity for the process.
Choose the proper consumables to weld aluminum with the GMAW process.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct filler wire for the base metal.
- Choose the proper drive rolls for the wire used.
- Choose the correct contact tip for the filler wire used.
Make groove and fillet welds on aluminum plate in limited positions using GMAW.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare the base metal for the weld that is required.
- Make groove welds in limited positions on aluminum plate.
- Make fillet welds in limited positions on aluminum.
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WELD-276 Welding Fabrication Credits 4 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016). Pre-requisite: WELD-164 and take WELD-166 OR WELD-170.
This course will focus on welded products and the basic documents that govern or guide the welding activities while addressing distinguishing features of various processes, including
attributes and limitations. Students will be subject to experiencing all aspects of a welding project while taking a blueprint to a finished project which will include material and time estimation, code compliance, and inspection.
Course Outcomes
Choosing materials based on print specifications
Learning Objectives
- Determine what materials meet the requirements on the print.
- Verify that the material specified is proper for the required application.
Estimate a job
Learning Objectives
- Estimating the cost of materials.
- Estimating the cost of welding.
- Investigate ways to control welding costs.
Layout a job
Learning Objectives
- Discuss cutting process techniques to reduce scrap loss.
- Choose the proper method to mark and cut material to length.
- Discuss bend and radius calculations.
Discuss fixtures and positioners
Learning Objectives
- Discuss uses and benefits of fixtures in production welding.
- Discuss uses and benefits of positioners in production welding.
Discuss automation and control
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the fundamentals of welding automation.
- Discuss procurement scheduling.
- Identify the benefits of welding automation.
- Identify problems with automation.
Explore fabrication fundamentals
Learning Objectives
- Determine the best technique for tacking.
- Discuss methods used to square large objects.
- Discuss the effects of distortion in fabrication.
Apply codes and standards
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the definitions of codes and standards.
- Discuss the application of codes and standards.
Inspect weld quality
Learning Objectives
- Discuss weld terminology.
- Discuss the significance of weld discontinuities.
- Discuss the causes and remedies for fusion weld discontinuities.
Determine project qualification, certification, and inspection
Learning Objectives
- Discuss procedure specifications.
- Discuss qualification of a WPS and PQR.
- Review welder qualification.
- Determine an inspection plan and related NDE methods.
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