Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    May 18, 2024  
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Diesel Technology

  
  • DST 101 - Diesel Industry Skills Training

    4 credits
    Diesel Industry Skills Training is in direct response of industry needs for students to posses the basic skills indicative of certified heavy duty diesel technicians. The course design encourages students in developing life skills necessary to locate gainful employment in the diesel service industry. Instructional focus includes: seeking and applying for employment, preparing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing techniques, personal appearance and communication skills. Furthermore, emphasis is placed upon the skills required to retain industry employment including: punctuality, regular attendance, following directions, general shop practices, productivity, hourly and flat rate compensation, time clock management, problem solving, employee loyalty and responsibility, employee professionalism and good customer service skills. The class will provide theory and related hands-on experience on live vehicles as the foundation for advanced heavy duty diesel courses. Instructional focus includes: shop safety, common hand tools, basic shop equipment, basic diagnostic equipment, measuring systems and tools, fasteners, service information, industry terms and industry standards. This course, in addition to all DST courses, will focus on lab activities attuned to preventive maintenance issues and service practices required for ASE area T8 Med/Hvy Truck: PMI (Preventative Maintenance & Inspection). [F]
  
  • DST 110 - Diesel Electrical/Electronic System

    8 credits
    Diesel Industry Skills Training is in direct response of industry needs for students to posses the basic skills indicative of certified heavy duty diesel technicians. The course design encourages students in developing life skills necessary to locate gainful employment in the diesel service industry. Instructional focus includes: seeking and applying for employment, preparing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing techniques, personal appearance and communication skills. Furthermore, emphasis is placed upon the skills required to retain industry employment including: punctuality, regular attendance, following directions, general shop practices, productivity, hourly and flat rate compensation, time clock management, problem solving, employee loyalty and responsibility, employee professionalism and good customer service skills. The class will provide theory and related hands-on experience on live vehicles as the foundation for advanced heavy duty diesel courses. Instructional focus includes: shop safety, common hand tools, basic shop equipment, basic diagnostic equipment, measuring systems and tools, fasteners, service information, industry terms and industry standards. This course, in addition to all DST courses, will focus on lab activities attuned to preventive maintenance issues and service practices required for ASE area T8 Med/Hvy Truck: PMI (Preventative Maintenance & Inspection). [F]
  
  • DST 115 - Diesel HVAC Systems

    5 credits
    This course, in addition to DST 110 , provides the basic theory and operating characteristics of heavy duty diesel refrigeration systems required for successful completion of ASE area T7 Med/Hvy Truck: Heating and Air Conditioning and the 609 Federal Refrigeration Test. Instructional focus includes: safety precautions, environmental concerns, tooling, system identification, principles of refrigeration, states of matter, effects of pressure on gases and vapors, pressure-temperature relationships, basic refrigeration cycle, refrigerant types, refrigeration system components and cooling system components. Laboratory work includes proper handling of refrigerants, troubleshooting and basic servicing of these systems utilizing strategy-based diagnostics required for contemporary service of heavy duty diesel HVAC systems. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , DST 110  or instructor approval. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T7 Med/Hvy Truck: Heating and Air Conditioning. Corequisite: Successful completion of Federal Refrigeration Test is mandatory. Requisite is pursuant to Federal Clean Air Act, Section 609. [W]
  
  • DST 135 - Engine Theory & Service - Diesel

    6 credits
    Basic theory and operating characteristics of heavy duty truck diesel engines and related systems required for successful completion of ASE areas T2 Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engine Repair. Lubrication and cooling systems, sealing materials, high performance theory, and diesel engine systems diagnosis. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , T6, or instructor approval based on experience. [SP]
  
  • DST 141 - Heavy Duty Engine Performance

    6 credits
    Heavy duty gasoline/diesel engine theory, component operation and system(s) repair required for successful completion of ASE area T1 Med/Hvy Truck: Gasoline Engine Repair and T2 Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engine Repair. Emphasis on air induction, turbo and supercharging, and exhaust systems. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , ASE T6 and T2 or instructor approval based on experience. [SP]
  
  • DST 143 - Fuel Delivery Systems I

    5 credits
    Heavy duty gasoline/diesel engine theory, component operation and system(s) repair practices required for successful completion of ASE area T1 and T2 Med/Hvy Truck: Diesel and Gas Engine Repair. Fuel performance, air-fuel mixtures, fuel system diagnosis/service, fuel delivery system components, mechanical fuel injection systems, diagnosis, and function testing. Students develop troubleshooting/repair techniques utilizing diagnostic stratagems. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , DST 110 , DST 130 , DST 141  or instructor approval based on prior experience. [SU]
  
  • DST 145 - Fuel Delivery Systems II

    5 credits
    Heavy duty Gasoline/Diesel engine theory, component operation and system(s) repair practices required for successful completion of ASE areas T1 and T2 Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel and Gas Engine Repair. Fuel injection theory from basic to advanced. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , DST 110 , DST 115 , DST 130 , DST 135 , DST 141 , DST 143 , or instructor approval. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/ attempted testing of ASE area T1 Med/Hvy Truck: Gasoline Engine Repair. Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T2 Med/Hvy Truck: Diesel Engine Repair. [SU]
  
  • DST 240 - Diesel Hydraulic Systems

    5 credits
    Skills required to diagnose and service heavy duty hydraulic systems. Meets industry needs of heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and powered lift truck technology. Key elements of heavy equipment hydraulic systems: hydraulic theory, hydraulic system components, basic hydraulic schematics and effective hydraulic system diagnosis, and contemporary repair practices. Prerequisite: Enrollment/Credit/Completion of all DST 100 level courses or instructor approval based on prior experience. [F]
  
  • DST 250 - Heavy Duty Drive Trains

    6 credits
    Required for successful completion of ASE area T3 Medium/Heavy Truck: Drive Train. Operation, diagnosis, and service of the manual transmission, clutch, RWD differentials, and U-joints. Basic gear and synchronizer theory, transmission design, shift mechanisms, power flow, gear ratios, system electrical, and fluid service. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , ASE T6, ASE T2, or instructor approval based on prior experience. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T3 Med/Hvy Truck: Drive Train. [F]
  
  • DST 270 - Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension

    5 credits
    Required for successful completion of ASE area T5 Medium/Heavy Truck: Suspension and Steering. Instructional focus includes the theory, service, and diagnosis of power/manual steering and front/rear suspension systems, alignment geometry theory, wheel alignment equipment, and front-wheel inspection and alignment procedures. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , DST 110 , DST 130 , DST 141 , DST 143 , DST 145 , DST 250 , or instructor approval. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T5 Med/Hvy Truck: Suspension and Steering. [W]
  
  • DST 275 - Heavy Duty Brake Systems

    5 credits
    This course provides the basic theory required for successful completion of ASE area T4 Medium/Heavy Truck: Brakes. Instructional focus includes principles and theory of hydraulic and air brake systems inspection, service, diagnosis and repair, antilock brake theory, components, and electrical/electronics. Prerequisite: Credit in DST 101 , DST 110 , DST 130 , DST 135 , DST 141 , DST 143 , DST 145 , DST 240 , DST 250 , DST 270 , or instructor approval. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T4 Med/Hvy Truck: Brakes. [W]
  
  • DST 282 - Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Repair & Service

    10 credits
    This course builds upon learned heavy duty gasoline/ diesel engine theory; component operation and system(s) repair practices required for successful completion of ASE areas of A1-A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines: Diesel Engine Repair. Instructional focus includes: air induction systems, turbo charging theory, supercharging theory, exhaust system components, exhaust system service, performance modifications and application along with Fuel injection operation and diagnosis, pollutant causes, EGR system operation. Students develop troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic stratagems. [SP]
  
  • DST 285 - Diesel Practicum Seminar

    1 credit
    This course compliments all First and Second Year Heavy Duty Diesel technology courses. This course requires current workplace experience or internship under the supervision of an ASE certified technician in industry settings. Instructional focus includes advanced theories and general shop practices. Prerequisite: Enrollment/Credit/Completion in all ASE-200 level courses, and a valid driver’s license (may require valid CDL - see instructor). [SP]
  
  • DST 286 - Diesel Applications

    6 credits
    Course focuses on workplace experience or internship under the supervision of an ASE certified technician. Students diagnose and repair live heavy duty diesel concerns. Requires verifiable employment and/or completion of assigned NATEF Task Requirements for credit. DST 286 coincides with student enrollment in heavy duty diesel Service Technology 200-Level courses. This course, in addition to field service work, allows student to satisfy ASE work experience requirements needed to receive any certification(s) achieved during the concurrent or previous terms. Prerequisite: Enrollment/Credit/Completion in all DST-200 level courses, and a valid driver’s license (may require valid CDL - see Instructor). Corequisite: Completion of all instructor assigned NATEF tasks. [SP]
  
  • DST 290 - Commercial Driver’s Training

    10 credits
    Commercial Truck Driving provides training to help students gain the qualifications to obtain a CDL license and job in the industry. The course covers all of the aspects needed to safely operate a vehicle and complete a CDL drive test. [As Announced]
  
  • DST 299 - Special Studies: Diesel Technology

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of DST not usually covered in depth in other DST courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended:  Prior study in DST.  [As Announced]

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 101 - Child, Family, Community

    3 credits
    The study of influences on children and families which impact child and family behaviors, values, attitudes, beliefs, and morals. Topics include parenting patterns, cultural, religious and socioeconomic influences, peer, school, media impacts, community ecology, and public policy. [F]
  
  • ECE 102 - Guidance of Young Children

    3 credits
    Focuses on age-appropriate guidance techniques for individual and groups of children six weeks to eight years. Topics include: how values and belief systems impact guidance decisions, promoting a prosocial environment, and understanding children’s behavior. Recommended: PSY 235  is strongly recommended. [W]
  
  • ECE 103 - Assessment & Evaluation

    3 credits
    Students will develop knowledge and skills in observing and assessing growth and behavior of children and the adult roles in supporting children’s development. The student will examine the importance of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) assessment and documentation. Students will learn and apply observation techniques. Students are required to spend additional time outside of class observing children in individual and group settings. Prerequisite: PSY 235 . [SP]
  
  • ECE 111 - Early Childhood Environments

    3 credits
    For educational settings with children ages 0 to 8 years of age. Includes the needs of the child; components of the physical and social environments; assessing, choosing, presenting, and evaluating developmentally appropriate environments. [F]
  
  • ECE 113 - Early Childhood Materials & Activities

    3 credits
    Focuses on selecting, presenting, and evaluating developmentally appropriate materials and activities for children ages 0 to 8-years old for in home or center based care. [W]
  
  • ECE 160 - Early Childhood Practicum: Seminar

    3 credits
    Provides supervised teaching of students in a school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and other educational experiences. Departmental permission required. Prerequisite: All students must successfully pass a criminal background check and vaccination verification. Prior study in ECE. Corequisite: ECE 162 . [SP]
  
  • ECE 162 - Early Childhood Practicum

    2 credits
    Provides supervised teaching of students in a school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and other educational experiences. Departmental permission required. Prerequisite: All students must successfully pass a criminal background check and vaccination verification. Prior study in ECE. Corequisite: ECE 160 . [SP]
  
  • ECE 198 - Independent Study: Early Childhood Education

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ECE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. [As Announced]
  
  • ECE 199 - Special Studies: Early Childhood Education

    1 credit
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ECE not usually covered in depth in other ECE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. [As Announced]
  
  • ECE 200 - The Professional in Early Childhood Education

    3 credits
    History, current programs and practices, and future issues of early childhood education. Includes professionalism, historic and current issues, types of programs for young children, parent interaction, job opportunities, ethical/legal issues and community resources. Develops a professional philosophy. [W]
  
  • ECE 201 - Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

    3 credits
    Foods and nutrients, and their relationship to health, growth, and development. Covers planning and serving food to young children, and nutrition education for young children and their parents. [As Announced]
  
  • ECE 275 - Anti-Bias Curriculum

    3 credits
    Explore the role of the adult in helping children accept and appreciate diversity and uphold values of equity, inclusion, and social justice. [SP]
  
  • ECE 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Early Childhood Education

    2 credits
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. All students must successfully pass a criminal background check. Prerequisite: TEX 280  is on a case by case basis. [W, SP]
  
  • ECE 298 - Independent Study: Early Childhood Education

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ECE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ECE 299 - Special Studies: Early Childhood Education

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ECE not usually covered in depth in other ECE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]

Economics

  
  • ECO 201 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics

    3 credits
    This course covers principles of rational choice, price determination, market resource allocation, competition, production, market systems, and the role of government in the economy. It also covers individual units in the economy. Recommended: Successful completion of MTH 070  or above and WRI 121  placement. [SU, W]
  
  • ECO 202 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

    3 credits
    This course covers principles of national income, aggregate supply and demand, employment, monetary policy, recession, inflation, and macroeconomic stabilization. Basic principles of international trade and finance are also developed. Recommended: Successful completion of MTH 070  or above and WRI 121  placement. [F, SP]

Education

  
  • EDU 112 - Intro to Children’s Literature

    3 credits
    Provides an introduction to children’s books, authors, and illustrators. Covers current and classic works, authors and illustrators, book awards, selection and evaluation, artistic and literary components, audiovisual and electronic formats. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 113 - Instructional Strategies in Language Arts & Reading

    3 credits
    Covers various instructional methodologies, practice in theme unit planning, integration of content areas, focus on authors in children’s literature, practice and instruction in cooperative groups. [F]
  
  • EDU 133 - Computers in Education

    4 credits
    Designed to train students on the preparation and use of instructional media and materials commonly found in the public schools. Includes an introduction to computers and other new learning technologies. Helps students develop an understanding of the place and importance of these instructional tools in the learning process, and how to design lessons using these materials. [W]
  
  • EDU 198 - Independent Study: Education

    1 credit
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EDU not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 199 - Special Studies: Education

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EDU not usually covered in depth in other EDU courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 200 - Intro to Education

    3 credits
    Examines daily experiences in the schools. Includes discussing personal responses to school situations, students, personnel, the roles of public schools in American society and financial, legal, and administrative implications on instruction. [F]
  
  • EDU 207 - Adaptive Sign for Special Population: Seminar

    3 credits
    Survival sign language and alternative communication modes. Includes techniques to teach these signs. Focuses on shaping, and adapting signs and breaking signs down into component parts. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 209 - Practicum

    2 credits
    Provides supervised teaching of students in a school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and other educational experiences. Departmental permission required. Prerequisite: All students must successfully pass a criminal background check and vaccination verification. Prior study in EDU. Corequisite: EDU 216 . [SP]
  
  • EDU 216 - Practicum: Seminar

    3 credits
    Provides supervised teaching of students in a school or community setting, applying what has been learned through coursework and other educational experiences. Departmental permission required. Prerequisite: All students must successfully pass a criminal background check and vaccination verification. Prior study in EDU. Corequisite: EDU 209 . [SP]
  
  • EDU 232 - Educational Psychology

    3 credits
    Explore research based psychological principles that enhance student learning. [W]
  
  • EDU 251 - Overview of the Exceptional Learner

    4 credits
    Introduction to diverse conditions of children with special needs. Identifies and defines the following disabilities: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, mental retardation, severe and multiple disabilities, autism, health impairments, physical disabilities, speech and language disorders, vision impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, traumatic brain injury, gifted, and talented. [F]
  
  • EDU 252 - Behavior Management

    3 credits
    This course will define and apply behavior management theory and practice in the context of a classroom or individual learning environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on development of observation and assessment skills. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 258 - Multicultural Education

    3 credits
    Introduces the philosophy, activities, and materials applied in developing a culturally sensitive multicultural classroom and curriculum. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 260 - Instructional Strategies

    4 credits
    Designed to enable student to achieve beginning competencies in unit and lesson planning, instructional models, modes of presentation and participation, and assessment. Recommended: Prior studies in EDU. [SP]
  
  • EDU 268 - Intro to Developmental Disabilities

    3 credits
    Provides background information on teaching techniques, expected achievement levels, goals and objectives for working with educable, trainable and severely retarded students. Emphasizes physical and mental development from birth and familiarity with the known causes, classifications, and terminology used in the field of special education. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 269 - Intro to Teach Students with Learning Disabilities

    3 credits
    Defines terms associated with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Includes diagnostic procedures, remedial programs, and approaches and resources. [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Education

    2 credits
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required. All students must successfully pass a criminal background check. Prerequisite: TEX 280  is on a case by case basis. [W, SP]
  
  • EDU 298 - Independent Study: Education

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EDU not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • EDU 299 - Special Studies: Education

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EDU not usually covered in depth in other EDU courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]

Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMT 101 - Basic Refresher/Recertification Training Pgm

    3 credits
    Provides the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 32 hour EMT Basics refresher training course and is structured to meet the objectives of DOT and the Oregon Health Division EMT Basic certification requirements. Students must provide documentation of previous EMT Basic Certification prior to registration. Instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: Prerequisites: WRI 095  and MTH 070  recommended. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 111 - EMT Intermediate

    11 credits
    Topics include intravenous fluid and medication administration, airway management, pharmacology, ECG and defibrillation, and protocol training. Designed for rural area EMT’s providing care above the EMT Basic level. Prior to beginning clinical rotations students are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Students with inappropriate results will not be allowed to attend clinical rotations and may be disqualified from receiving state certification. Proof of current Oregon EMT-Basic certification, Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification, and immunizations are required prior to registration. Instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: Current EMT-Basic Certification. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 115 - Crisis Intervention

    3 credits
    Provides a theoretical background for understanding crisis intervention and offers an arena to experience a variety of crisis management styles. Assists the emergency service worker or health care provider to evaluate their emotional reactions and methods of coping in order to stay healthy on the job. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 118 - EMT Medical Terminology

    3 credits
    Helps build a medical vocabulary. Includes examination of representative anatomical structures, diseases, tumors, procedures, and descriptive terms by simple analysis of anatomical roots, prefixes and suffixes, and Greek and Latin verbs and adjectives. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 120 - Emergency Medical Service: First Responder

    3 credits
    For those who are usually the first persons at the scene of trauma or medical emergencies including law enforcement, fire department personnel, etc. Knowledge and skills are developed to provide basic trauma care in medical and environmental emergencies; evaluation of scene and patients; and appropriate access and use of the Emergency Medical Services System. Instructor permission required. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 150 - Intro to EMS

    3 credits
    Covers the roles and responsibilities of the EMT and Paramedic. Topics include an overview of EMS systems, current issues, ethics, medical-legal aspects, scene survey, OSHA regulations, and stress management. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 151 - EMT I

    4 credits
    Course is designed to develop student skills in the recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. Permission of designated KCC advisor required. Recommended: WRI 121  and MTH 111 . Prerequisite: Completion of the Compass test. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR, and required immunizations. Prior to beginning clinical rotations students are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Students with inappropriate results will not be allowed to attend clinical rotations jeopardizing successful course completion. Corequisite: EMT 151L . NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 151L - EMT I Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory activities relating to EMT 151 . Corequisite: EMT 151 . [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 152 - EMT II

    4 credits
    Course is a continuation of EMT 151 . Includes preparation for state and national certification exams. Permission of designated KCC advisor required and successful completion of clinical rotation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT 151 . Corequisite: EMT 152L . NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 152L - EMT II Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory activities relating to EMT 152 . Corequisite: EMT 152 . [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 169 - EMT Rescue

    3 credits
    Provides technical information on various rescue situations. Covers equipment, tools, trench rescue, shoring, ropes and knots, warehouse searches, outdoor searches, rescue in situations involving elevation differences, patient packaging, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 176 - Emergency Response Patient Transportation

    2 credits
    Provides technical information regarding ambulance operations, laws, maintenance and safety, emergency response driving, and route planning. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 177 - Emergency Response Communication/Documentation

    2 credits
    Documentation of the elements of patient assessment, care, and transport; communication systems; radio types; reports; codes; and principles of therapeutic communication. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 198 - Independent Study: Emergency Medical Tech

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EMT not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EMT. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 199 - Special Studies: Emergency Medical Tech

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EMT not usually covered in depth in other EMT courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Recommended: Prior study in EMT. [As Announced]
  
  • EMT 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Emergency Medical Tech

    2 credits
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280 . [As Announced]

English

  
  • ENG 104 - Intro to Literature (Fiction)

    3 credits
    Enhances enjoyment of short stories and novels, increases understanding of the conventions of fiction, and encourages exploration of human experience. Recommended: 100-level reading and WRI 121 . [F]
  
  • ENG 105 - Intro to Literature (Drama)

    3 credits
    Enhances enjoyment of plays, including tragedies and comedies, as literature; increases understanding of the conventions of drama and the theater; and encourages exploration of human experience. Recommended: 100-level reading and WRI 121 . [SP or SU]
  
  • ENG 106 - Intro to Literature (Poetry)

    3 credits
    Enhances enjoyment of poetry, increases understanding of the conventions of poetry and poetic forms, and encourages exploration of human experience. Recommended: 100-level reading and WRI 121 . [W]
  
  • ENG 201 - Shakespeare

    3 credits
    Enhances the understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s achievements and contribution to literature. Focuses on five or more plays and selected non-dramatic poetry in order to introduce the study of Shakespeare’s dramatic techniques, character development, and language. The works are chosen to reflect a broad range of patterns, themes, and genres. Recommended: Recommended prior coursework: ENG 104 , ENG 105 , and ENG 106 . Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 206 - Survey of English Literature 19th & 20th Century

    3 credits
    Literature of the British Isles: 19th and 20th century selections, beginning with Wordsworth and ending with contemporary works. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 212 - Biography

    3 credits
    Explores biography and autobiography from various places and periods. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 213 - Latin American Literature

    3 credits
    Studies various Latin American literatures, such as works of Hispanic, indigenous, and Afro-Caribbean origin. All readings are in English. Recommended: 100-level reading. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 214 - Literature of the Northwest

    3 credits
    Studies fictional, factual, and poetic works by Northwest writers from before the arrival of Euro-Americans to the present. Emphasized relationship between Northwest writing and Northwest social, cultural, and physical environment. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [SP]
  
  • ENG 220 - Intro to Non-European Literature

    3 credits
    An overview of the literature of one or more non-European cultural groups, including fiction, poetry, drama, and expository prose. Subtitles and cultural groups may vary. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 240 - Intro to Native American Literature

    3 credits
    Introduction to Native American Studies and oral and written composition by Native Americans from both before and after contact with Euro-Americans. Provides historical, geographical, political, social, religious, linguistic, aesthetic, and ethno poetic contexts for understanding the various tribal literatures studied. Recommended: Some background or experience in literature is desirable. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 254 - Survey of American Literature 1850 to 1900

    3 credits
    Introduces students to the literature of North America from the mid-nineteenth to the beginning of the twentieth century. Revolves around oral and written manifestations of peoples creating and recreating American culture. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 255 - Survey of American Literature 1900 to Present

    3 credits
    Introduces students to the literature of North America from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Revolves around oral and written manifestations of peoples creating and recreating American culture. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 258 - African American Literature

    3 credits
    Introduces the modern and contemporary literature of Americans whose roots are in Africa. Emphasizes the period following the Harlem Renaissance. Introduces the writings which came to age after the Harlem Renaissance as well as contemporary writings. May focus on experimental writings to understand ways of African and early African American tropes as used in new innovative ways. Focuses on oral and written texts representing interests, aspirations, and experiences of African Americans. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 260 - Intro to Women Writers

    3 credits
    Introduction to Women Writers as examination of writing by women. Students read poetry, fiction, plays, diary, essay, and journal entries by women from various places and periods. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 261 - Literature of Science Fiction

    3 credits
    Introduces science fiction. Explores historical and contemporary themes. Covers a variety of authors and examines the art and function of this genre. Recommended: 100-level reading. Prerequisite: WRI 121 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 298 - Independent Study: English

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ENG not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENG. [As Announced]
  
  • ENG 299 - Special Studies: English

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects not usually covered in depth in other English courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENG. [As Announced]

Environmental Studies

  
  • ENV 105 - GPS, Map & Compass

    2 credits
    Introduction to use of topographic maps, compass, and portable GPS. Students will explore map scale, resolution, and accuracy. Projections and coordinate systems will be introduced. Differential GPS corrections will also be explored. [SP]
  
  • ENV 141 - Tree & Shrub Identification

    3 credits
    Introduction to tree and shrub identification. Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest. Learn to use appropriate dichotomous keys in the field. [SP]
  
  • ENV 170 - Environmental Science

    3 credits
    Examines major environmental questions facing the world today. Includes population growth, matter and energy resources, ecosystems, pollution, and environment and society. Explores a broad range of environmental issues including sustainability, the interconnection of the economy with ecosystem, short-term versus long-term gains, and the trade-offs in balancing problems and solutions.  Recommended: Placement into WRI 095. Corequisite: ENV 170L. [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • ENV 170L - Environmental Science Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory activities relating to ENV 170.  Corequisite: ENV 170.  [SU, F, W, SP]
  
  • ENV 198 - Independent Study: Environmental Science

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ENV not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV.
  
  • ENV 199 - Special Studies: Environmental Science

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ENV not usually covered in depth in other ENV courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV. [As Announced]
  
  • ENV 212 - Environmental Issues

    4 credits
    Discussion and analysis of contemporary problems, including waste disposal, resource utilization, water and air quality, impacts of manufacturing processes, conflict resolution, and ethical issues. Identification of agencies and professionals, sources of information, and planning processes. Prerequisite: BIO 170 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENV 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Environmental Science

    2 credits
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280 . [As Announced]
  
  • ENV 298 - Independent Study: Environmental Science

    3 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ENV not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV. [As Announced]
  
  • ENV 299 - Special Studies: Environmental Science

    3 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ENV not usually covered in depth in other ENV courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV. [As Announced]

General Agriculture

  
  • GAG 100 - Careers in Agriculture & Natural Resource Mgmt

    3 credits
    This course explores the career opportunities available in agriculture and natural resource management. [As Announced]
  
  • GAG 280 - Coop Wk Exp: General Agriculture

    2 credits
    On-the-job (paid or volunteer) experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280 . [As Announced]
  
  • GAG 291 - Implements

    3 credits
    Covers power farming implements including operation, maintenance, adjustments, calibration, and use. Field trips may be required. [As Announced]

Geology

  
  • GEL 201 - Physical Geology I

    3 credits
    Introduces physical geology which deals with minerals, rocks, internal structure of the earth, and plate tectonics. Corequisite: GEL 201L . [F]
  
  • GEL 201L - Physical Geology I Lab

    1 credit
    Laboratory activities relating to GEL 201 . Corequisite: GEL 201 . [F]
 

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