2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Understanding Course Requirements
Guilford Technical Community College is committed to student success. The college offers courses for students who need additional academic preparation. GTCC requires that students are proficient in reading, writing, and math or a combination of these basic skills before they can enroll in most college courses.
The following is an alpha-numeric listing of course descriptions for all curriculum programs. A three-letter course prefix identifies the program area in which a course is offered. The three or four digit course number identifies a specific course within a program. The course title introduces the subject matter of a course. The group of numbers to the right of a course title gives, in order of information, the lecture hours per week, laboratory and/or shop hours per week, clinic and/or cooperative work hours per week, and the last digit gives the semester credit hours awarded for successful completion of the course.
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Emergency Medical Science |
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EMS 160 Cardiology I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and basic rhythm interpretation in the monitoring leads. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret basic rhythms. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
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EMS 220 Cardiology II Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, application and interpretation of advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and treat patients utilizing American Heart Association guidelines. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122, EMS 130, and EMS 160.
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EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Credits: 2
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130
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EMS 231 EMS Clinical Pract III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 9 Credits: 3
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 130 and EMS 221.
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EMS 235 EMS Management Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
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EMS 240 Patients w/ Special Challenges Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.
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EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 12 Credits: 4
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 130 and EMS 231.
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EMS 250 Medical Emergencies Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.
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EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.
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EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.
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EMS 280 EMS Bridging Course Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to bridge the knowledge gained in a continuing education paramedic program with the knowledge gained in an EMS curriculum program. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, advanced pharmacology, the appropriate intervention and treatment of multi-system injuries/disorders, ethics, and NC laws and rules. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced patient assessment and practice skills. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110 .
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EMS 285 EMS Capstone Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events. Pre-requisite(s): EMS 220, EMS 250, and EMS 260.
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English |
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ENG 002 Transition English Lecture: 0 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational English content in specific areas and will include developing a growth mindset. Topics include developing the academic habits, learning strategies, social skills, and growth mindset necessary to be successful in college-level English. Upon completion, students should be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway level English courses by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies with emphasis placed on the most essential prerequisite knowledge. Part of the RISE program.
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ENG 011 Writing and Inquiry Support Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to support students in the development of skills necessary for success in ENG 111 by complementing, supporting, and reinforcing ENG 111 Student Learning Outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a growth mindset, expanding skills for use in active reading and writing processes, recognizing organizational relationships within texts from a variety of genres and formats, and employing appropriate technology when reading and composing texts. Upon completion, students should be able to apply active reading strategies to college-level texts and produce unified, well-developed writing using standard written English. Part of the RISE program.
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ENG 102 Applied Communications II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications. This is a diploma-level course.
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ENG 110 Freshman Composition Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop informative and business writing skills. Emphasis is placed on logical organization of writing, including effective introductions and conclusions, precise use of grammar, and appropriate selection and use of sources. Upon completion, students should be able to produce clear, concise, well-organized short papers. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 097 .
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ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard written English. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Moodle, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 .
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ENG 111A Writing and Inquiry Lab Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This writing laboratory is designed to apply the skills introduced in ENG 111. Emphasis is placed on the editing and revision components of the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills in the production of final drafts in ENG 111. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 . Co-requisite(s): ENG 111.
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ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines. This course, that requires the use of computer software and Moodle, may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.
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ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skills. Emphasis is placed on research, listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral presentations. Assignments will require use of word processing and presentation software. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111.
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ENG 125 Creative Writing I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing of others. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 111.
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ENG 126 Creative Writing II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed as a workshop approach for advancing imaginative and literary skills. Emphasis is placed on the discussion of style, techniques, and challenges for first publications. Upon completion, students should be able to submit a piece of their writing for publication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 125.
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ENG 131 Introduction to Literature Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature. Assignments will require use of word processing presentation software application. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 111. Co-requisite(s): ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 231 American Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Sections of this course may also be offered at the honors level for students who are members of the GTCC Honors Program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 232 American Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 241 British Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 242 British Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 251 Western World Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Classical period through the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 252 Western World Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a survey of selected European works from the Neoclassical period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 261 World Literature I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 262 World Literature II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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ENG 273 African-American Literature Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a survey of the development of African-American literature from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context, themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114.
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Entertainment Technologies |
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ENT 111 Introduction to Entertainment Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces concepts of the various technology systems involved with live entertainment events. Topics include components and the basic operation of these systems, technical requirements for events and venues, and a survey of industry job descriptions and employment opportunities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the equipment required for live events, the technical requirements of touring performance events, and employment in the industry.
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ENT 114 Entertainment Law Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to legal aspects of the entertainment industry. Topics include performance rights, songwriting and personal appearance contracts, copyright law, trademarks, and the like. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic elements of a contract, recognizing, explaining, and evaluating elements of law that pertain to entertainment.
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ENT 131 Live Sound Production I Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include the operation and inter-connection of components of a basic sound system, including consoles, amplifiers, speakers, processors and microphones. Upon completion, students should apply the concepts of live sound reinforcement and set up and operate a small to medium-scale sound system for a live event.
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ENT 134 Acoustics Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles and basic concepts of acoustics in sound recording and reinforcement. Topics include various acoustical properties, waveforms, resonances, frequencies, and responses and real-life applications in recording studios and live performance facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic acoustical properties and concepts and apply them in sound productions in studios and live performance facilities. Pre-requisite(s): MAT 110 or MAT 143 .
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ENT 135 Recording Engineering I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers basic topics in the operation of an audio recording studio. Topics include audio theory, console, tape machine, and processor operation, proper microphone placement, multi-track mixing techniques, and session procedures. At the completion of the course, students should be able record, mix, and edit in recording sessions.
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ENT 151 Concert Lighting I Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of concert lighting. Topics include basic design, color theory, types of instruments, power distribution, control, and safety, proper hanging, connection, focus, and control of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic concert lighting, color theory, and instrumentation, and to properly set up a variety of instruments.
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ENT 211 Entertainment Promotion Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the elements of marketing and promotion as specifically applicable to the entertainment business. Topics include the creation of publicity materials, understanding the process of developing media relations, developing a press kit, and creating a publicity campaign. Upon completion, students should be able to create a marketing and promotion campaign.
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ENT 231 Live Sound Production II Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues instruction in concepts and technical skills required for live event sound reinforcement. Topics include advanced sound system setup and operation, in-depth operation of program and monitor consoles, System E.Q., and flown speaker arrays. Upon completion, students will be able to design, set up, and operate large-scale sound systems in various venues. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 131.
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ENT 233 Permanent Sound Systems Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to introduce various permanently installed sound system options, including bars/nightclubs, churches, restaurants, and other public areas. Topics include basic design fundamentals for these applications, installation of equipment, and system setup/calibration. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the basic components of various permanent sound systems, their functions, setup, operation and troubleshooting. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 231 .
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ENT 235 Recording Engineering II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in Sound Recording Engineering I. Topics include advanced digital recording, special effects, production techniques, engineer’s record keeping, studio maintenance, and analysis of current commercial products for engineering techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and run complex recording sessions and mix down commercially viable recordings. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 135.
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ENT 237 Recording Engineering III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course continues the study of recording studio procedures learned in ENT 235. Topics include computer-assisted mixing, time code synchronization of various machines, album sequencing and editing, and commercial production. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct any type of recording session and demonstrate working procedures in a professional recording studio. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 235 and MUS 214.
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ENT 241 Equipment Maintenance Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce basic concepts and techniques for maintaining and repairing sound and lighting equipment. Topics include basic maintenance, troubleshooting, soldering, wiring standards, calibration, and testing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a wide variety of sound, lighting, and performance-related equipment.
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ENT 251 Concert Lighting II Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting I and introduces more advanced concert lighting operations. Topics include advanced lighting concepts, lighting plot reading, followspot theory and operation, computerized control consoles, and large-scale mobile lighting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to construct complex lighting rigs from plots, operate followspots, and program/operate computerized control consoles. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 151.
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ENT 252 Concert Lighting III Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Concert Lighting II and introduces the student to moving-light and large-scale concert lighting operations. Topics include an overview of moving-light instruments, their operation, and their programming, offering hands-on training on large-scale lighting rigs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify different moving-light instruments, operate and program moving-lights, and construct and operate large-scale lighting rigs. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 251.
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ENT 260 Songwriting/Publishing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides instruction in writing commercial songs and in fundamentals of intellectual property and its value. Topics include song structures, lyric writing, melody writing, co-writing, demoing songs, performance rights organizations, and publishing. Upon completion, students should be able to write a song, identify the traits of good commercial songs, and describe different performing licenses. Pre-requisite(s): MUS 121.
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ENT 278 Artist Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the responsibilities and relationships with performers and managers, as well as third party business associates. Topics include managing independent and contracted artists, the manager’s role in touring, personal appearances, concert performance/recording, arranging bookings, maintaining contacts, setting up and monitoring budgets. Upon completion, students should be able to locate, initiate, and then manage performers.
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ENT 279 Concert/Venue Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the basics of concert/event organization and promotion and provides an introduction to venue management. Topics include talent acquisition, budgeting, ticketing, promotion, event preparation, event execution, successful venue management and operation. Upon completion, students should be able to go through the steps in planning and executing a concert or an event.
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ENT 285 Capstone Project Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a capstone experience for the entertainment professional. Topics include planning, preparing, and developing a specific entertainment project, including selecting materials, setting up and monitoring budget, and overseeing a complete project. Upon completion, students should be able to create an entertainment project such as a compact disc, project portfolio, or a full concert performance. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ENT 131, ENT 135, and ENT 151 and completion of ENT 231 or ENT 237 .
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Emergency Preparedness |
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EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long term disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior.
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EPT 124 EM Services Law & Ethics Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.
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EPT 130 Mitigation & Preparedness Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises.Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan.
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EPT 140 Emergency Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.
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EPT 150 Incident Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.
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EPT 210 Response & Recovery Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster.
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EPT 220 Terrorism & Emergency Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident.
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EPT 225 Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the probability and frequency of hazards, level of hazard exposure, and the effect or cost, both direct and indirect, of this exposure. Topics include identifying and characterizing hazards, evaluating hazard severity and frequency, estimating risks, and determining potential societal and economic effects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the potential hazards and risks within a community.
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EPT 230 Emergency Planning Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the rationale for and methods related to a comprehensive approach to emergency planning. Topics include the emergency planning process, command arrangement, coordination, budgetary issues, environmental contamination issues, and public policy concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an emergency plan for a community.
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EPT 260 Business Continuity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers emergency preparedness techniques necessary to maintain business continuity. Topics include critical processes, planning, risk assessment, impact analysis, mitigation strategies, response, recovery and resumption activities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the partnership between business and emergency response.
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EPT 275 Emergency OPS Center Management Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an EOC during crisis situations. Topics include properly locating and designing an EOC, staffing, training and briefing EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to set up and operate an effective emergency operations center.
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EPT 280 Building Resilient Communities Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers concepts needed to design and implement strategies in protecting communities from disasters, including decreasing community vulnerability and increasing community resiliency. Topics include disclosure of hazards, lifeline systems, evacuation planning, infrastructure location, analysis of building codes, public policy, natural environmental proactive systems, and educational programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a basic disaster-resilient community plan.
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Fire Protection |
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FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations as they apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and other related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.
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FIP 124 Fire Prevention & Public Education Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group.
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FIP 128 Detection & Investigation Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent.
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FIP 132 Building Construction Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction, including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.
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FIP 136 Inspections & Codes Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.
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FIP 146 Fire Protection Systems Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces various types of automatic sprinklers, standpipes, fire alarm systems, and fixed and portable extinguishing systems referenced in NFPA standard 25, including their operation, installation, and maintenance. Topics include wet and dry systems, testing and maintenance, water supply requirements, fire detection and alarm systems, including application, testing, and maintenance of Halon, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and special extinguishing agents utilized in fixed and portable systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sprinkler and alarm systems, both fixed and portable, including appropriate application, operation, inspection, and maintenance requirements
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FIP 152 Fire Protection Law Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.
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FIP 156 Computers in Fire Service Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers the use of computers by fire protection organizations. Topics include operating systems, networking concepts, fire incident reporting systems, and other software applications in fire protection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of computers and their applications to fire protection.
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FIP 162 Firefighter Safety & Wellness Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities by discussing topics that impact firefighter safety. Emphasis is placed on national standards, the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, and current events to identify changes needed to create a culture of safety. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral changes within the emergency services.
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FIP 164 OSHA Standards Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements referenced in NFPA standard 1250. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operations, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance.
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FIP 176 HazMat: Operations Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation.
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FIP 180 Wildland Fire Behavior Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the principles of wildland fire behavior and meteorology referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on fire calculations, fuels, and related weather effects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply fire behavior theories through written and performance evaluations.
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FIP 184 Wildland Fire Safety Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers safety principles used when working in the wildland fire environment referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on personal safety and working with equipment, aircraft, and fire-ground operations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate fire safety procedures through written and performance evaluations.
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FIP 188 Intro to Wildland Fires Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces basic wildland fire suppression functions referenced in NFPA standard 1143. Emphasis is placed on the operation of tools, equipment, aircraft, and basic fire suppression methods. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic theories in wildland fire suppression and demonstrate them through written and performance evaluations.
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FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations.
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FIP 221 Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both manmade and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command. Pre-requisite(s): FIP 220.
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FIP 224 Fire Instructor I & II Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to train others in fire service operations. Topics include planning, presenting, and evaluating lesson plans, learning styles, use of media, communication, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements of the Fire Instructor I and II objectives from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041.
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FIP 226 Fire Officer I & II Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1021 for Fire Officer I and II training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I and II certification.
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FIP 228 Local Government Finance Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.
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FIP 229 Fire Dynamics and Combustion Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start and spread, and how they are safely controlled referenced in NFPA standard 1001. Topics include components of fire, fire sources, fire behavior, properties of combustible solids, classification of hazards, and the use of fire extinguishing agents. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the properties of matter and dynamics of fire, identify fuel sources, and compare suppressants and extinguishment techniques.
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FIP 230 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 5
This course covers the evaluation of hazardous materials referenced in NFPA standard 1072. Topics include use of the periodic table, hydrocarbon derivatives, placards and labels, parameters of combustion, and spill and leak mitigation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the chemical behavior of hazardous materials.
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FIP 232 Hydraulics and Water Distribution Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the flow of fluids through fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, pumps, standpipes, water mains, and other devices reference in NFPA standard 25. Emphasis is placed on supply and delivery systems, fire flow testing, hydraulic calculations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform hydraulic calculations, conduct water availability tests, and demonstrate knowledge of water distribution systems.
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FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.
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FIP 256 Municipal Public Relations Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process referenced in NFPA standard 1035. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information officers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on fire protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage public relations functions of organizations which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II.
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FIP 276 Managing Fire Services Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles.
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FRE 111 Elementary French I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 .
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FRE 112 Elementary French II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of FRE 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written French and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in FRE 111 .
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FRE 211 Intermediate French I Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in FRE 112.
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FRE 212 Intermediate French II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of FRE 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in FRE 211.
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GEL 111 Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial processes, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, and coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the earth. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.
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GEL 230 Environmental Geology Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4
This course provides insights into geologic forces that cause environmental changes influencing man’s activities. Emphasis is placed on natural hazards and disasters caused by geologic forces. Upon completion, students should be able to relate major hazards and disasters to the geologic forces responsible for their occurrence. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Pre-requisite(s): C or higher in GEL 111, GEL 120, or PHS 130.
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GEO 111 World Regional Geography Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their functional relationships. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 .
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GEO 112 Cultural Geography Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to explore the diversity of human cultures and to describe their shared characteristics. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of earth’s cultural patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities in human cultural groups. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or EFL 074, EFL 084, and EFL 094 .
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GIS 111 Introduction to GIS Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the hardware and software components of a Geographic Information System and reviews GIS applications. Topics include data structures and basic functions, methods of data capture and sources of data, and the nature and characteristics of spatial data and objects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify GIS hardware components, typical operations, products/applications, and differences between database models and between raster and vector systems. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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GRA 151 Computer Graphics I Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course introduces the use of hardware and software for production and design in graphic arts. Topics include graphical user interface and current industry uses such as design, layout, typography, illustration, and imaging for production. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use the computer as a fundamental design and production tool. Co-requisite(s): GRD 141 and GRA 161 .
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GRA 152 Computer Graphics II Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course covers advanced design and layout concepts utilizing illustration, page layout, and imaging software in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on enhancing and developing the skills that were introduced in GRA 151. Upon completion, students should be able to select and utilize appropriate software for design and layout solutions. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 151. Co-requisite(s): GRA 162 .
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GRA 153 Computer Graphics III Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 152. Emphasis is placed on advanced computer graphics hardware and software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in selection and utilization of appropriate software for specialized applications. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 152. Co-requisite(s): GRA 163 .
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GRA 154 Computer Graphics IV Lecture: 1 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2
This course is a continuation of GRA 153. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques using a variety of hardware and software applications to produce complex projects. Upon completion, students should be able to use electronic document production tools. Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRA 153. Co-requisite(s): GRA 164 .
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