Course Descriptions



EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)



ECD 100 Providing a Healthy Environment 1 cr.

Procedures to protect the health of young children and promote the development of lifelong health habits and attitudes for children in early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 101 The Child's Total Learning Environment 1 cr.

Planning and organizing the physical environment into functional learning areas, stressing the importance of a planned arrangement for classroom furniture, equipment and materials. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 102 Ensuring a Safe Environment 1 cr.

Safety concerns and procedures for children in an Early Childhood Program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 103 Planned Arrangements and Schedules 1 cr.

Methods of lesson planning and classroom scheduling to meet the needs of young children. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 104 Cooperative Planning: Adults and Children Working Together 1 cr.

Emphasis on the need to allow children and staff an active role in the classroom rules and limits. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 105 Guidance Principles for Encouraging Self-Discipline 1 cr.

Designed to encourage the child to take responsibility for his/her own actions. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 106 Large and Small Group Activities 1 cr.

Effective grouping patterns, and developing techniques needed for transitions with young children. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 107 Collecting, Organizing and Using Teaching Aids

Acquiring, maintaining, and using effective teaching tools. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 108 Techniques for Observing Children 1 cr.

Effectively observing and recording child characteristics and behavior. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 109 A Child Tracking System 1 cr.

Methods of maintaining individual children's progress through use of observations and comparisons with developmental norms. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 110 Building Relationships with Parents Through Communication 1 cr.

Parent-teacher relationships by developing effective communication and cooperation between parents and the early childhood setting. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 111 Supporting the Growth and Education of Parents 1 cr.

Awareness of parents values for their children by helping the parents gain more understanding about their children's needs. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 112 Enhancing Family Involvement 1 cr.

Emphasis on involving parents and community in the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 113 Fostering Communication and Language Skills 1 cr.

Assessing, understanding and fostering the development of communication skills of young children. Techniques for helping children develop communication skills in their primary language. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 114 Beginning Mathematical Concepts 1 cr.

Presents math concepts and activities to help children develop an understanding of relationships. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 115 Nutrition in Early Childhood 1 cr.

Introduction to nutrition, methods of using nutrition experiences in the classroom, and structuring and implementing the education of nutrition into the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 116 Sciencing and Discovery 1 cr.

Techniques for helping children increase their awareness and appreciation of their natural environment. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 117 Enhancing Questions and Problem-Solving Abilities 1 cr.

Problem solving processes used by young children and methods to develop observation, classification and prediction skills in young children. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 118 Blocks in Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Block play in the early childhood curriculum and techniques that encourage and enhance block activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 119 Field Trips 1 cr.

Planning and methods of evaluating field trips. Techniques for enhancing the field trip experience. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 120 Enhancing a Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.

Roles a child's self-image play in development and learning processes. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 121 Individual Differences 1 cr.

Recognizing each child as an individual. Methods for providing activities, challenges and growth experiences appropriate for the individual child. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 122 Encouraging Open Expression 1 cr.

Encouraging children to express their feelings openly as an effective way to foster positive personality development. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 123 Music and Creative Movement 1 cr.

Use of music and creative movement in the early childhood curriculum and methods for providing a variety of musical experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 124 Dramatic Play in the Early Childhood Setting 1 cr.

Techniques to encourage child participation in role-playing activities. Methods for using dramatic play and the construction and storage of materials are stressed. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 125 Creative Media 1 cr.

Values and skills needed to implement a creative media program and selecting materials for creative experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 126 Large Muscle Development 1 cr.

Physical maturation process of young children, the value of gross motor activities, and techniques for providing a variety of spontaneous and teaching directed activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 127 Small Muscle Development 1 cr.

Physical maturation process, the value of small muscle activities, development of eye-hand coordination and techniques for providing a variety of fine motor activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 128 Incorporating the Children's Culture 1 cr.

Importance of cultural factors and methods of incorporating elements of a child's culture into the classroom. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 129 Planning and Implementing a Bilingual Program 1 cr.

Providing young children with communication skills in their primary language with exposure to a basic vocabulary of a second language. (This course will be made language specific for the group of children with which the student is involved). One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 130 Woodworking 1 cr.

Woodworking experiences and techniques for providing young children with a variety of woodworking activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 131 Sewing in the Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Sewing experiences for young children, methods of supervision, guidelines for presentation and practical ideas for sewing activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 132 Clay in the Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Clay activities, types of clay, materials to use with clay and ideas for successful clay activities in the preschool classroom. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 133 Tactile Activities 1 cr.

Tactile expression for young children. Messy media experiences include water, mud and sand play. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 134 Participating in Program Evaluation 1 cr.

Skills necessary to formulate program objectives and program evaluation with respect to the goals established for children, staff, parents and the community. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 135 Management Functions for Early Childhood Teachers 1 cr.

Skills necessary to keep an early childhood learning center functioning smoothly, including ordering, storing and inventory of supplies, utilizing community resources and reporting techniques. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 136 Understanding How Children Learn 1 cr.

Special skills which young children bring to the classroom and how to use those skills to help each child expand his/her world. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 137 Literature for Preschool Children 1 cr.

Children's literature and methods to enhance story telling experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 138 Sex Equity for Preschool Children 1 cr.

Approaches to non-sex biased education in childhood learning centers. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 140 Using Found Objects 1 cr.

Teacher generated materials and techniques for acquiring classroom materials at a minimal cost or for free. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 143 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs 2 cr.

An overview of the concepts of quality inclusion of children with special needs, including information on laws which govern services to children with disabilities, knowledge of individualized plans, a review of typical and atypical child development, developmentally appropriate activities for children, working collaboratively with families, service providers and multidisciplinary teams. One lecture, two lab.

ECD 147 Prenatal and Infant Development 1 cr.

Development of an infant from conception through infancy. Includes theories of development and the birth process. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 148 Toddler Development 1 cr.

Development of toddlers from twelve months to thirty-six months of age. Prerequisite: ECD 147. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 149 Development of the Preschool Child 1 cr.

Development of children from three to five years of age. Prerequisites: ECD 148. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 150 Middle Childhood Years 1 cr.

Theories, trends and research in the development of the middle childhood years, including the principles of physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Prerequisites: ECD 149. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 151 Math for School Agers 1 cr.

Theories, research and concrete experiences related to mathematical reasoning and skills of the school age child. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 152 Learning Environment for School Agers 1 cr.

The school-age environment for the care and education of children and youth includes both the indoor and outdoor space as well as the materials available and the management of activities in the program. One-half lecture, one lab.

ECD 153 Guidance Principles for School Agers 1 cr.

A study of positive guidance and discipline techniques that can be used to encourage children and youth to develop self-disci-pline and take responsibility for their actions. One-half lecture, one lab.

ECD 154 Environments for Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

A composite of practical theories and principles for the arrangement of a safe, healthy environment for infants and toddlers with emphasis on indoor/outdoor environments and material selection and usage based on observation and participation in an infant/toddler care setting. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 155 Curriculum and Learning Materials for Infants 1 cr.

Practical theories and principles for the infant curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for infant exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.

ECD 156 Curriculum and Learning Materials for Toddlers 1 cr.

Practical theories and principles for the toddler curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for toddler exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.

ECD 158 Developing and Utilizing Observations Skills in Infant and Toddler Programs 1 cr.

Techniques and skills to effectively observe and record characteristics and developmental stages of infants and toddlers, record keeping procedures, and overview of a variety of care giving settings, and observation and participation in an infant/ toddler program. One-half lecture, one lab.

ECD 159 Recordkeeping Skills for Infant/ Toddler Care 1 cr.

Assists with the setting up and maintaining of records needed by caregivers to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the infant/toddler program and to provide accountability to regulating agencies, funding agencies and consumers. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 163 Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Theories, trends and principles of cognitive growth and development of infants and toddlers, and examination of development stages and norms through observation and participation in an infant/toddler care program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 164 Practical Applications of Cognitive Development 1 cr.

Stages of growth of young children, including appropriate toys and activities that support their cognitive growth as they move through the stages. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 165 Language Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Infant and toddler's normal developing language skills, including activities to foster language development and help identify language delays. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 166 Encouraging Autonomy and Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.

Defines trust and autonomy and identifies the type of care which fosters the development of autonomy and positive self-concept in infants and toddlers. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 167 Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Appropriate guidance techniques for various developmental levels without impeding infants and toddlers needs to explore and experiment. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 168 Enhancing Social Competence of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Skills and techniques to enhance the social competence of infants and toddlers by providing an appropriate environment, by providing for positive interaction between caregiver and child and by providing opportunities for interactions with peers. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 169 Sensorimotor Learning in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.

Sensorimotor period of development of young children in their first two years of life. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 172 Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.

The normal sequence of physical development in infants and toddlers, utilizing observations and participation in infant and toddler care activities to individualize the program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 175 Professionalism 1 cr.

Components of professionalism of the early childhood profession, including ethical behavior, advocacy and commitment of professional growth. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 180 Introduction to Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.

Child care settings with an emphasis on family day care. Also includes a curriculum review of family day care as it relates to the Child Development Associate Program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 181 Recordkeeping for the Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.

Fundamentals of a recordkeeping system in a family day care setting, including recording income and expenses, tax consideration and maintaining program records. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 182 Family Day Care as a Small Business 1 cr.

The multifaceted aspects of the business of providing family child care such as zoning, certification, insurance, hours of care, fees, advertising, program and parent/provider agreements. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 183 Balancing Work and Family in a Family Day Care Setting 1 cr.

Principles of achieving balance in work and family life while operating a family day care business. Includes components of being self-employed and home-based, communication techniques, time management skills, conflict resolution and components of self-care. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 cr.

Teaching the young child. A course which covers the total early childhood field: types, objectives, philosophy, curriculum and the history of such programs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ECD 201 Exploring Early Childhood Program Philosophies 1 cr.

Variety and complexity of early childhood programs leading to the development of a personal program philosophy. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 211 Providing Food and Nutrition Services 1 cr.

Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition and food services for early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 216 Transitions 1 cr.

Study and application of transitions of children in varied early childhood settings including the nature of transitions and the use of transitional activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 217 Early Literacy 1 cr.

Development of reading and writing skills for young children. Includes the process of reading and writing and appropriate environments and adult responses. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 218 An Introduction to Mainstreaming and Remediation in the Preschool 3 cr.

Mainstreaming and remediation of the physically handicapped child in the early childhood/preschool setting. Three lecture.

ECD 219 Early Childhood Remediation 3 cr.

Mainstreaming special needs children into the early childhood setting with an emphasis on visual and hearing impaired children. Three lecture.

ECD 220 Preschool Behavior Problems 3 cr.

Step-by-step approach in dealing effectively with behavior problems of preschool children. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ECD 221 Stress Management for Educators 2 cr.

Strategies for managing time, space and people in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture.

ECD 222 Young Children With Special Needs 3 cr.

Focuses on the holistic view of the field of early childhood special education, including assessment, range of services, intervention, and the prevention of the emergence of future problems or disabilities. Three lecture.

ECD 224 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Classroom 3 cr.

Designed to familiarize students with stages of cognitive development. This information will help student to meet the needs of different children in the classroom environment by developing appropriate activities and procedures that meet the needs of the individual. Three lecture.

ECD 225 Head Start: Looking at Life 2 cr.

Educational experience for preschool parents with a focus on family and self improvement. Topics include an emphasis on promoting parents' confidence in their roles as prime educators of their children. Two lecture.

ECD 231 Planning and Managing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

Designing, planning, implementing and managing an early childhood program based upon needs assessment and program philosophy. One lecture; two lab.

ECD 232 Designing Indoor and Outdoor Environments 2 cr.

Focus on the arrangement of the indoor and outdoor play and work spaces in early childhood environments in accordance with the program's philosophy, goals, objectives and needs of children, staff and families. One lecture; two lab.

ECD 233 Developing Policies and Procedures for Early Childhood Programs 2 cr.

An Internet course leading to the development and/or revision of written policies and procedures for an early childhood setting based upon applicable state, local and/or federal regulations. Two lecture.

ECD 234 Staffing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

An overview of the skills essential for personnel management in an early childhood program, including staffing selection and patterns, record keeping, employee compensation, assessing, evaluating and training of staff. One lecture; two lab. Planning, developing and implementing an accounting and financial system for use in an early childhood program setting. One lecture; two lab.

ECD 236 Marketing the Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

Developing skills to market the early childhood program to parents and community, including recruitment and enrollment. One lecture; two lab.

ECD 237 Evaluating an Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Development and implementation of an evaluation system for an early childhood program, including: children's program, staff and overall program. One-half lecture; one lab.

ECD 250 Child Development I 3 cr.

The child from conception through the preschool years. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ECD 251 Child Development II 2 cr.

The child from the middle childhood years through adolescence. Prerequisite: ECD 250. Two lecture.

ECD 270 CDA Assessment Preparation 2 cr.

Assists the student in preparation for successfully completing direct CDA assessment process for receiving the national CDA Credential. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Two lecture.


EDUCATION (EDU)



EDU 101 Effective Tutoring 1 cr.

For those who work with students as tutors, scribes or note takers. The course will identify new methods and approaches to tutoring. It will include qualities, goals, strategies and implementation guidelines for the development of an effective tutoring relationship. One lecture.

EDU 102 Laubach Literacy Tutor Training 1 cr.

The philosophy, methods, techniques and materials employed in teaching of basic reading to the non-reader using the Laubach system of reading. One lecture.

EDU 103 Laubach ESOL Tutor Training 1 cr.

Prepares literacy tutors to teach English to speakers of other languages. Trainees learn how to use the Laubach literacy materials designed to teach adults basic English literacy skills. Prerequisite: EDU 102. One lecture.

EDU 136 Introduction to Reading Programs 1 cr.

An overview of the major philosophies in reading and the approaches that accompany them. Strengths and weaknesses of language experience, phonetic and linguistic approaches reviewed. Includes components of a reading program, suitability to area needs and modifications to meet needs. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 137 Principles of Child Guidance 1 cr.

Methods of establishing and promoting sound relationships with children on an individual basis. Techniques include active listening, cooperative planning, the art of constructive criticism, offering choices, enhanced self-esteem, improving self-con-cept, dealing with problems, and promoting social and emotional growth. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 138 Managing Children's Behavior 1 cr.

The teacher's role in setting up a management system for a healthy learning environment. Techniques in discipline and child management. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 139 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education 1 cr.

Methods and activities for assisting in the instruction of physical education in the elementary school. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 140 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Writing 1 cr.

Methods and materials used in teaching the fundamental principles of writing. Topics include: the writing process, reading, speaking, thinking, paragraphs, poetry, usage, punctuation, spelling and capitalization. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 143 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Math 1 cr.

Materials and methods used in teaching elementary school math, including easy to make materials and remedial math tutorial techniques to be used individually or in small groups. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 144 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Science 1 cr.

Methods and materials used for assisting in teaching elementary school science. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 145 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies 1 cr.

Methods and materials used for assisting in teaching elementary school social studies. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 146 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Music 1 cr.

Methods and materials used in elementary school music programs. Includes songs, dances and rhythm activities. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 147 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Reading 1 cr.

Course defines the reading process, reviews learning to read from the readiness stage through fluent reading. Includes bilingual problems, major approaches. Emphasis on developing language and reading in the bilingual setting and methods to enhance learning. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 148 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Art 1 cr.

Methods and materials used in teaching elementary school art. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 149 Use of Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decorations 1 cr.

Development of ideas for bulletin boards and classroom decorations for holidays, special occasions and specific academic subjects. One-half lecture; one lab.

EDU 200 Introduction to Education 3 cr.

Surveys the field of education. Historical development, the requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theory, problems of teachers, organization and administration, ethical and legal aspects and foundations of education are examined. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

EDU 201 Substitute Teaching in the Schools 3 cr.

An overview of responsibilities and methods for substitute teaching K through 12 classrooms. Three lecture.

EDU 202 Occupational/Physical Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.

An orientation to working as a technical assistant to an occupational/physical therapist in the school setting. Three lecture.

EDU 203 Speech Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.

An orientation to working as a technical assistant to a speech therapist in the school setting. Three lecture.

EDU 204 The Effective Teacher 3 cr.

Designed for teachers focusing on the well-managed classroom including: developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers through school age children, effective lesson planning, classroom procedures, positive guidance practices, supporting the learning and involvement of special needs children with strategies for building relationships with families. Three lecture.

EDU 205 Community College in America 3 cr.

An introduction to the community college, an institution unique to the United States. Study will include the history, philosophy and future of community colleges. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

EDU 210 Literacy Tutor Practicum I 3 cr.

Students receive instruction in the philosophy, methods, techniques and materials employed to teach basic literacy. Students then practice and develop their teaching skills by tutoring in a community literacy program or educational institution. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. One lecture; four lab.

EDU 211 Literacy Tutor Practicum II 3 cr.

A continuation of Practicum I. Students enhance their tutoring skills. Prerequisite: EDU 210. One lecture; four lab.

EDU 214 Mentoring Practicum I 3 cr.

Combines the knowledge acquired in mentor training with the concepts and practices of being a mentor. The student will work 60 hours during the term one-to-one with a young person aged 4-18. Prerequisite: prescreening by the instructor. Two lecture; four lab.

EDU 215 Mentoring Practicum II 3 cr.

A continuation of Mentoring Practicum I. The student may work with a new individual or the same one as in EDU 214. Prerequisite: EDU 214. Two lecture; four lab.

EDU 220 Diversity in Education 3 cr.

An introduction to multicultural education and the various forms of human diversity found in classrooms, schools and communities. Emphasis on the role of stereotyping and prejudice as they affect teachers/learners. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

EDU 222 Introduction to Special Education 3 cr.

The history, practices, advances, problems and challenges of the special education field, from birth to adulthood. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

EDU 275 Instructional Skills 2 cr.

Participants review basic ideas about teaching, check current practices, and experiment with new instructional strategies and techniques. Participants are encouraged to address different learning domains: psychomotor, cognitive and affective. Two lecture.


ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (ELC)



ELC 105 Introduction to Technology 3 cr.

A study of the origin of modern technology which includes: the study of computational methods for predicting outcomes in the technology field; the study of Boolean Algebra and associated theorems; the study of trigonometric functions in the first quadrant; and the formulations associated with the Electronics, Industrial and Computer Technology programs. Three lecture.

ELC 110 DC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.

Origin of electricity through direct current theory and application. Course includes atomic structure, Ohm's Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, DC meters, power sources and use of common lab instrumentation. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 111 AC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.

Alternating current generation and waveforms, inductive and capacitive reactance, time constants, transformers, resonance, complex circuits and filters. Prerequisite: ELC 110 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 140 Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

An introduction to diodes, zeners, rectifiers, regulators, doublers, power supplies, transistors and transistor classes of operation. Prerequisites: ELC 111 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 141 Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

Continuation of ELC 140. Includes small signal gain for common emitter, base and collector amplifiers, classes of operation, JFETs and VTTs, operational and voltage regulators. Prerequisite: ELC 140. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 210 Digital Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

This course covers the following: binary codes, digital circuits, Boolean Algebra, flip-flops, registers, counters, design and applications. Prerequisites: ELC 141 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 245 Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

A microprocessor course that covers codes, microcomputer basics, programming, interfacing and troubleshooting with emphasis on lab construction. Prerequisite: ELC 210 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 246 Microprocessor Interfacing and Laboratory 3 cr.

A continuation of the microprocessor course covers the 6800 microprocessor with emphasis on stack operations, logic interfacing and troubleshooting with lab experiments. Prerequisites: ELC 245. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 255 Project Selection and Design 3 cr.

Development of critical and independent thinking skills related to planning, proposal development and organization of a project selection and design. Considerations include: development of a proposal for individual project and instructor approval of project; development of a logical timeline relevant to the project selected; development of a list of required components; document procurement procedures; emphasis on documentation of the evolution of the project. Designed as first segment, to be followed by ELC 256. Prerequisite: ELC 246 or ITP 200. Two lecture; two lab.

ELC 256 Project Fabrication and Documentation 3 cr.

Continuation of ELC 255, utilizing the implementation phase of the project fabrication to include: the development of order and timeline for each element of fabrication, list special techniques required, complete fabrication and development of documentation relevant to the project specification. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Prerequisite: ELC 255. Two lecture; two lab.


EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (EMT)



EMT 085 Basic First Aid 0.5 cr.

Course designed to expose and teach the student Basic First Aid. Upon completion of this course, the student should know the basics for care of ill and injured persons, which is often needed in the home, office and elsewhere. One-half lab.

EMT 090 Heart Saver CPR 0.5 cr.

Designed to certify or re-certify the student in American Heart Association Heart Saver Level CPR. One-half lab.

EMT 095 Healthcare Provider CPR 0.5 cr.

Designed to certify or re-certify the student in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Level CPR. One-half lab.

EMT 100 First Responder 2 cr.

Provides information and skills needed to provide emergency care to trauma and medical illness victims and assist EMS providers. Follows the First Responder National Standard Curriculum, 1995, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and meets requirements allowing student to become eligible for national registration as a First Responder. One and one-half lecture; one and one-half lab.

EMT 101 CPR and First Aid 1 cr.

Designed to certify the student in AHA CPR (Health Care Provider Level) and expose him/her to basic First Aid.

EMT 102 Emergency Medical Training Basic 7 cr.

Develop skills to recognize and properly treat illness and injury in the emergency setting. Includes the study of all major topics covered in course objectives. Leads to State Certification by the Department of Health Services based on U.S. Department of Transportation course outline. Prerequisites: 18 years old, current health-care provider CPR certification, up-to-date immunizations, negative TB skin test and ASSET reading score of 41 or COMPASS reading score of 85. Seven lecture.

EMT 103 Refresher Course for EMT Recertification 2 cr.

To re-certify basic EMT's according to state requirements. CERTIFIED BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. Prerequisites: 18 years old, current health-care provider CPR certification, up-to-date immunizations and negative TB skin test. Two lecture. These classes are Advanced Life Support (ALS), and are required for Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT) certification:

EMT 210 Advanced Life Support I

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 211 Pharmacology I

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 212 Clinical I

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation. These classes are Advanced Life Support (ALS), and are required to bring an Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (IEMT) up to a Certified Emergency Paramedic (CEP) certification:

EMT 220 Advanced Life Support II

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 221 Pharmacology II

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 222 Clinical II

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 223 EMT Cardiology

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.

EMT 224 Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Course under revision awaiting regulations from Arizona Departments of Health & Transportation.


ENGLISH (ENL)



ENL 100 Fundamentals of Composition 3 cr.

An integrated reading/critical thinking/ writing approach to skills needed for success in college. Extensive writing practice with emphasis on purpose, organization and revision for clarity and correctness. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 101 College Composition I 3 cr.

A course in the basic principles of writing college-level, academic essays, including a short research paper. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement, or a grade of C or better in ENL 100 or TLC 090. Three lecture.

ENL 102 College Composition II 3 cr.

A course in the basic principles of writing college-level, documented critical essays, including a longer research paper. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENL 101. Three lecture.

ENL 109 Technical Writing 3 cr.

A course surveying the basic principles of preparing reports and other work-related documents. The course will emphasize the generation of documents used in engineering, science and business. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENL 101. Three lecture.

ENL 220 World Literature I 3 cr.

A survey of influential and widely-known literature of the Western world through the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 221 World Literature II 3 cr.

A survey of literature of the Western world from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 224 English Literature I 3 cr.

A survey of significant writers, works and developments in English literature from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and 18th Century. Meets the common program requirements for English majors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 225 English Literature II 3 cr.

A survey of the significant writers, works and developments in English literature from the Romantic Movement to the Mod-ern/Post-Modern period. Meets the common program requirements for English majors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 230 American Literature I 3 cr.

A survey of selected readings in American literature from the colonial period to 1865. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 231 American Literature II 3 cr.

A survey of readings in American literature from 1865 to the present. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 233 Literature of the Southwest 3 cr.

A survey of writers of the Southwestern United States, emphasizing Anglo, Native American and Mexican-American writers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 234 Native-American Literature 3 cr.

Native-American literature, including traditional oral literature as well as related problems and perspectives of understanding contemporary Native-American writing. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

ENL 236 Creative Writing I 3 cr.

Elements of fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction, and drama. The student will be required to create and submit individually designed projects according to his/her specific writing interests. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Three lecture.

ENL 237 Creative Writing II 3 cr.

Extended practice in the art of writing fiction, poetry, literary non-fiction and drama. Emphasis on creative, individual expression and critical rewriting. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in ENL 236. Three lecture.


FIRE SCIENCE (FRS)



FRS 100 Fire Service Orientation and Terminology 2 cr.

History, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire service for new firefighters. Two lecture.

FRS 102 Fire Service First Responder 2 cr.

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to trauma and medical illness victims and to assist EMS providers. Course follows First Responder: National Standard Curriculum, 1995, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. One and one-half lecture; one and one-half lab.

FRS 104 Firefighter I and II 10 cr.

Beginning firefighting skills and information for the new fire department recruit or individual seeking to enter the fire service workforce. Instruction provided follows NFPA Standard 1001 and the Arizona State Fire Marshal's Office requirements to become eligible for Firefighter I and II certification. Prerequisite(s) or corequisites: An approved Agency sponsorship is required. EMT 100 or EMT 101 or EMT 102 and FRS 110. EMT 102 may be waived if student is certified EMT or with Program Coordinator approval. Seven lecture; three lab.

FRS 106 Firefighter Health and Safety 2 cr.

A comprehensive survey of regulations and standards governing firefighter and emergency medical services,occupational safety and health. Two lecture.

FRS 108 Firefighter Strategies and Tactics 3 cr.

Methods of coordinating personnel, equipment and apparatus on the fireground, as well as practical methods of controlling and extinguishing structural and other types of fires. Prerequisite: FRS 104. Two lecture; two lab.

FRS 109 Hazardous Materials Awareness 0.5 cr.

Identifies hazardous materials as well as the role of various agencies at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Instruction in recognition and identification, safety consideration, capabilities and limitations and pre-emergency planning are provided. One-half lecture.

FRS 110 Hazardous Materials for First Responder 2 cr.

Basic information and skills needed for appropriate response to hazardous materials emergencies. Follows state and national standards for the response, identification, safety, and containment of a hazardous materials incident. Prerequisite or corequisite: FRS 104 or Program Coordinator approval. Two lecture.

FRS 112 Managing Company Tactical Operations 2 cr.

Knowledge to develop strategies for managing individual fires and emergencies for the fire officer or prospective fire officer. Prerequisites: FRS 104, FRS 110. Two lecture.

FRS 120 Emergency Vehicle Driving 1 cr.

Legal responsibilities, physical factors, and general problems facing operators of an emergency vehicle. Includes training in an emergency response vehicle. One-half lecture; one-half lab.

FRS 121 Emergency Stabilization & Extraction 1 cr.

Instruction and practice to develop skills in emergency patient management and rescue from a variety of vehicles. One lab, one-half lecture.

FRS 130 The Incident Command System 1 cr.

This course designed to meet the needs of fire officers and managers with responsibility to use, deploy, implement and/or function within a department Incident Command System. One lecture.

FRS 140 Fire Service Report Writing 2 cr.

Technical report writing for fire service personnel. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Two lecture.

FRS 150 Wildland Firefighter 2 cr.

Students will acquire entry-level skills for wildland firefighter positions. Includes hands-on instruction to utilize tools and equipment for the wildland firefighter. In addition, students will acquire knowledge of wildland fire behavior, safety procedures and tactics. Two lecture.

FRS 222 Fire Officer Leadership I, II, III 2 cr.

Leadership for fire officers. Prerequisite: FRS 104. Two lecture.


FRENCH (FRE)



FRE 100 Beginning French Conversation 3 cr.

Introduction to French through emphasis on phonology, basic structures and vocabulary manipulation. Three lecture.

FRE 101 Elementary French I 4 cr.

Focus on speaking and understanding French through an audio-aural approach comprised of dialogues, pattern drills, grammar and situation. The skills of reading and writing are introduced. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Four lecture.

FRE 102 Elementary French II 4 cr.

Continuation of FRE 101. Emphasis continues on the four basic skills of hearing, speaking, reading and writing. Augmented basic vocabulary, new grammatical structures and increased focus on culture. Prerequisite: FRE 101. Four lecture.


GEOGRAPHY (GEO)



GEO 110 World Regional Geography 3 cr.

Basic physical, cultural and economic elements and their integration on a world and regional basis. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.


GEOLOGY (GLG)



GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I-Physical Geology 4 cr.

Basic geological, geophysical and geochemical concepts and principles, minerals, rocks, weathering, earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, water and glaciers. Three lecture; three lab.

GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II-Historical Geology 4 cr.

Basic principles of applied geology and their application to the interpretation of the earth's geological history, stratigraphy, geologic maps, and fossils. Possible weekend field trips. Prerequisite: GLG 101. Three lecture; three lab.


GERMAN (GER)



GER 100 Beginning German Conversation 3 cr.

Introduction concentrating on phonology, vocabulary, basic patterns and structure drills that will prepare the way for rapid acquisition of conversational German and for German 101. Three lecture.

GER 101 Elementary German I 4 cr.

Systematic approach to develop the skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Fundamentals of grammar, basic vocabulary and conversation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Four lecture.

GER 102 Elementary German II 4 cr.

Emphasis continues on the four basic skills introduced in German 101: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Augmented basic vocabulary, new grammatical structures, more conversation and increased focus on culture. Prerequisite: GER 101. Four lecture.







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