Catalog 2017-18 - Addendum 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Catalog 2017-18 - Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJA 120 - American Criminal Justice System

    3.00 credits
    An overview of the American criminal justice system, examining structure, functions, processes, as well as theoretical perspectives in criminology, including biological, psychological, and sociological explanations. Focuses on law enforcement, criminal courts, corrections, community-based sanctions, and the constitutional frameworks in which they operate. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 210 - Arrest, Search & Seizure

    3.00 credits
    Presents constitutional and Oregon statutory requirements in the areas of arrest, search, and seizure. Includes document preparation, service, and courtroom presentation. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 211 - Civil Liability & Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3.00 credits
    Explores conduct that gives rise to issues of civil liberty. This course will examine both state and federal law and the role of the courts at the state and federal level. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 212 - Criminal Law

    3.00 credits
    Covers the origin, structure and definitions of common law and statutory crimes, the Criminal Code of Oregon, and criminal court procedures. Students will participate in a mock trial. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or instructor permission. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 213 - Evidence

    3.00 credits
    Explores the nature and types of criminal evidence and rules governing admissibility, competency, and relevancy. Introduces presentation and suppression of evidence, hearsay rules, and exceptions. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 214 - Criminal Investigation

    3.00 credits
    Introduces modern investigative methods, including the collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, sources of information, interviews, follow-up, and case presentation. Includes interviewing and interrogation techniques, and the use of the polygraph. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 217 - Interviewing & Interrogation

    3.00 credits
    Provides in-depth coverage of the theories and practices relevant to criminal justice interviewing and interrogation. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 218 - C J Perspectives of Violence & Aggression

    3.00 credits
    Explores and analyzes violence and aggression from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Examines issues related to prediction, intervention, and treatment. Presents the tools and techniques of crisis intervention through discussion, demonstrations, simulation, and role-playing. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 226 - Dynamics of Juvenile Behavior

    3.00 credits
    Covers the problems of juvenile delinquency and deviant behavior. Reviews the major theories of juvenile delinquency and treatment strategies. Includes discussion of juvenile justice system history, and analyzes current trends and developments. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 228 - Public Safety Writing

    3.00 credits
    Emphasizes writing skills and techniques appropriate to narrative structures necessary for operational police reports. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 233 - Criminology

    3.00 credits
    An in-depth analysis of major theories of crime and deviancy from various sociological, psychological, and political perspectives. Focuses on types of crimes and criminals as well as incidence rates of crimes; examines socioeconomic, cultural, ideological, and psychological factors related to the causes, treatment, and/or prevention of criminal behavior. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 243 - Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs

    3.00 credits
    Provides an overview of the individual and social problems related to drug abuse and addiction. Topics covered include identification and treatment of drug abuse and addiction, the effects of various drugs of abuse, and an examination of the roles played by the criminal justice system with regard to drugs. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Criminal Justice

    3.00 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. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: CJA 101 and previous coursework in CJA. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 298 - Independent Study: Criminal Justice

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CJA 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 CJA. As Announced.
  
  • CJA 299 - Special Studies: Criminal Justice

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

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

  
  • FRP 111 - Fire Fighter I

    5.00 credits
    This entry level fire training program prepares the student for the skill competencies required for the Firefighter I certification process. This course can also be used, in whole or part, as refresher training. The structure firefighter training includes: Level 1 Introduction to Fire Services; Level 2 Fire Ground Support; Level 3 Exterior Firefighting; and Level 4 Interior Firefighting. As Announced
  
  • FRP 112 - Fire Fighter II

    3.00 credits
    This advanced level fire training program prepares the student for the skill competencies for the Firefighter II certification process. The structure firefighter training includes Level 5 Advanced Firefighter Training. Prerequisite: FRP 111. As Announced
  
  • FRP 121 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    3.00 credits
    This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Instruction in fire behavior and control, matter and energy, units of measurement, flammable liquids, toxic gases, chemicals, radioactive hazards, and firefighting techniques. As Announced.
  
  • FRP 122 - Fire Codes, Related Ordinances andInvestigation

    3.00 credits
    Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Includes history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention division; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. As Announced.
  
  • FRP 132 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment

    3.00 credits
    Theory of pump operation, types and features of various pumps, practical operation of fire pumps and accessories. Includes drafting, hydrant and tanker operations, and “rule-of-thumb” fire ground hydraulic calculations. Topics addressed include the different types of fire apparatus and their function including wildland firefighting apparatus and municipal apparatus. As Announced.
  
  • FRP 137 - Fire Protection Systems and Extingu

    3.00 credits
    Covers features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. As Announced.
  
  • FRP 179 - Wildland Urban Interface

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements, in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional units include interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 101 - Wildland Firefighter I

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed as both classroom and field training for the entry-level firefighter. The course addresses: ICS organization; basic ICS terminology and ICS common responsibilities; human factors on the fireline; safety orientation, firefighter preparedness, tools and equipment, firing devices, use of water, suppression, securing the control line, use of maps, scouting, hazardous materials and standards for survival. Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and the recognition of potentially hazardous situations. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 103 - Wildland Fire Operations (GroundAir)

    3.00 credits
    This course provides students with information necessary to understand ground and air operations associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasis will be place on Incident Command System use, strategy, tactics, hazards, resource typing, management, and safety procedures during a wildland fire incident. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 104 - Wildfire Investigation, Prevention,Evidence and Pu

    3.00 credits
    The primary emphasis of this course is to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection practices that enable first responders to a wildland fire scene to perform proper origin scene protection procedures. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 131 - Wildland Firefighter II

    1.00 credits
    Firefighter II is designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1). This course is designed to be interactive in nature. It contains several tactical decision games designed to facilitate learning the objectives and class discussion. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 211 - Fire Apparatus and Pumps

    3.00 credits
    This course provides the student with information on fire apparatus design, specifications and performance capabilities, and effective use of apparatus in fire emergencies. In addition, it reviews appropriate pump construction and theory of pump operations. Driving, troubleshooting, producing effective fire streams are emphasized. Topics include: methods for performing basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire pumps. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 215 - Wildland Urban Interface

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements, in the wildland/urban interface. Instructional units include interface awareness, size-up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow-up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the interface. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 234 - Ignition Operations

    3.00 credits
    Provides training requirements for the Operations Section of the Incident Command System. As Announced.
  
  • WFS 290 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    3.00 credits
    This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Instruction in fire behavior and control, matter and energy, units of measurement, flammable liquids, toxic gases, chemicals, radioactive hazards, and firefighting techniques. As Announced.

Crop Soil Science

  
  • CSS 150 - Intro to Horticulture

    2.00 credits
    This class will provide an introduction to the structure, function, and horticultural physiology of flowering plants. Factors affecting horticultural plant growth and reproduction are studied, in addition to a survey of plant propagation techniques. Corequisite: CSS 150L. SP
  
  • CSS 150L - Intro to Horticulture Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CSS 150. Corequisite: CSS 150. SP
  
  • CSS 200 - Intro to Crop Science

    3.00 credits
    Principles, practices and issues relating to production, marketing, and improvement of horticultural and agronomic crops. Comparison of crop production systems; geography of crop production; cropping calendars. Prerequisite: Year of general biology or equivalent. Corequisite: CSS 200L. F
  
  • CSS 200L - Intro to Crop Science Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CSS 200. Corequisite: CSS 200. F
  
  • CSS 205 - Soil Ecology

    4.00 credits
    This course will focus on developing an understanding of how soils can be managed and used for our benefit. Soils will be addressed from the standpoint of traditional, sustainable, and organic agriculture. The role of soils in the management of forests, rangelands, wetlands, and other wildlands will be considered. Weekly hands-on laboratory activities highlighting topics in the course serve to ground the principles of soil science in active learning. Recommended: CHE 104. Prerequisite: MTH 111. SP
  
  • CSS 210 - Forage Production

    4.00 credits
    Current production practices for forage crops including establishment, fertilization, pest control, irrigation, renovation, and grazing management. As Announced.
  
  • CSS 235 - Water Resource Science

    3.00 credits
    An introduction to water science and water uses, including the components of the hydrologic cycle, water as a biological habitat, different uses of water, and water quality for beneficial uses. Prerequisite: Chemistry and Physics. F
  
  • CSS 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Crop/Soil Science

    2.00 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.
  
  • CSS 299 - Special Studies: Crop/Soil Science

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

Culinary Arts

  
  • CUA 101 - Intro to the Foodservice Industry

    2.00 credits
    This course provides an overview of hospitality/culinary industry. Introduces the historical and cultural forces that affect today’s professional standards. Emphasis on career tracks and professional expectations on front and back of house operations, key terms, equipment, and kitchen basics. F
  
  • CUA 102 - Safety & Sanitation

    2.00 credits
    Discusses principles and procedures of proper sanitation and safety relating to the operation of a food service establishment. Topics are general kitchen safety, pest management, crisis management, and sanitation. Students will gain an understanding of approved building materials, equipment, and state and federal guidelines. The causes, investigation, and control of illness are identified illustrating hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP). F
  
  • CUA 103 - Kitchen Production Skills I

    2.00 credits
    Initial culinary training for chefs includes concepts about safe, sanitary, and efficient food production procedures, orientation and training on equipment, hand tools, and foods, and applications of nutritional concepts to recipe writing. Food inventory management skills will be practiced using both traditional and computer-aided costing. Adopting professional standards regarding uniforms, dependability, teamwork, and quality performance will be emphasized. Field trips may be required. Corequisite: CUA 103L. F
  
  • CUA 103L - Kitchen Production Skills I Lab

    2.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CUA 103. Corequisite: CUA 103. F
  
  • CUA 104 - Essentials of Dining Room Service

    2.00 credits
    The focus of this course is how to hire, train, motivate, schedule, and assign jobs to wait staff. Cost control, labor, and supplies. Quality assurance and productivity standards are addressed. F
  
  • CUA 110 - Fundamentals of Baking

    4.00 credits
    Topics include doughs, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, tarts and muffins that use flours, fillings, and various ingredients and toppings. Course topic includes baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the use of proper flours. Topics include bread fermentation and production. W
  
  • CUA 111 - Purchasing & Cost Controls

    3.00 credits
    Emphasis is placed on the methods of controlling costs, purchasing at the correct price for the correct product. This includes discussion on specification writing, purchasing, ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, controlling, and inventory management at each stage of the cost control cycle. Students also receive practical experience in the receiving and issuing of food products. W
  
  • CUA 120 - Kitchen Production Skills II

    2.00 credits
    This course continues Kitchen Production Skills I with proper preparation of stocks, cuts, of meat, fish, poultry, games, sauces, soups, and making of the mother sauces, and continuation of moist and dry heat cookery. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 103 and CUA 103L with a C or better. Corequisite: CUA 120L. W
  
  • CUA 120L - Kitchen Production Skills II Lab

    2.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CUA 120. Corequisite: CUA 120. W
  
  • CUA 125 - Restaurant Accounting

    3.00 credits
    This course provides the student with an understanding of financial data with an emphasis on concepts rather than procedures. Students will receive information on the components of a profit and loss statement and a balance sheet. Information based on Uniform System of Accounts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 020 or higher, or placement into MTH 070 or higher. SP
  
  • CUA 130 - Kitchen Production Skills III

    2.00 credits
    Production Skills III continues the practice of dry and moist heat cookery, preparation of grains, legumes, and vegetables. Techniques in identification and fabrication methods for subprimal and foodservice cuts along with proper tying ad trussing methods. Timing and sequencing of kitchen tasks to meet service demands are the foundation of this study. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 103, 103L, 120, and 120L with a C or better.Corequisite: CUA 130L. SP
  
  • CUA 130L - Kitchen Production Skills III Lab

    2.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CUA 130. Corequisite: CUA 130. SP
  
  • CUA 131 - Pantry & Salads

    2.00 credits
    Introduction to modern and traditional techniques in the preparation of cold entrees, pates, terrines, hors d’oeuvres, homemade sausage, and cold appetizers. Students plan, organize, and set up buffets. This course also concentrates on the practical techniques of platter design and plate presentations. Students will prepare entrée salads. Corequisite: CUA 131L. SP
  
  • CUA 131L - Pantry & Salads Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CUA 131. Corequisite: CUA 131. SP
  
  • CUA 140 - Culinary Management I

    3.00 credits
    This course provides the foundational overview of culinary supervision. Students will be introduced to laws that regulate supervision, decision making, delegation, and motivation of station staff. Emphasis will be placed on executing the daily functions of a supervisor focusing on opening, running, and closing the establishment. SU
  
  • CUA 141 - Culinary Management II

    3.00 credits
    This course provides students with applied culinary ownership knowledge, emphasizing structures, branding, financing, and culinary audit measures. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 140 with a C or better. F
  
  • CUA 201 - Contemporary Desserts & Baking Essentials

    4.00 credits
    Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Therefore this course will stress the science of desserts. Emphasis will be placed on measurement, palate, design, and creativity. SU
  
  • CUA 202 - World Hors d’oeuvers & Specialty Breads

    4.00 credits
    This course provides students with the challenge of creating masterpieces in miniature. Emphasis will be placed on world design, grand buffet design, and specialties. Hors d’oeuvers are the beginning of this course, breaking the fundamentals of bread baking which is what brings us together in the end. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 131 and CUA 131L with a C or better. F
  
  • CUA 210 - Advanced Culinary Applications

    4.00 credits
    This course provides instruction in contemporary entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Attention will be paid to egg cookery, assorted sandwiches, griddle specialties, and chef’s dinner specials. Special attention will be paid to designer breads with a regional pairing. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 103, 103L, 120, 120L, 130, and 130L with a C or better. SU
  
  • CUA 211A - Beverage Arts

    1.00 credits
    Students can formulate a variety of socially oriented beverages. They have mastered mixing and blending techniques. Students are familiar with the past, present and projected future business performance of the beverage industry, and are acquainted with state and national laws governing the beverage industry. F
  
  • CUA 211B - Beverage Arts

    1.00 credits
    Students are familiar with the major grapes and wines of the United States and the world. Students will learn about grape cultivation, wine production, marketing and sales. They have knowledge of the basic elements of food-wine pairings, plus the basic history of wine making. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 211 A with a C or better. W
  
  • CUA 211C - Beverage Arts

    1.00 credits
    This course continues mastery of beverage service. Students will continue to pair beers and nonalcoholic drinks such as coffee, tea, ciders, and milkshakes. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 211 A and CUA 211 B with a C or better. SP
  
  • CUA 220 - Culinary Arts Mastery

    2.00 credits
    This course provides instruction first in contemporary desserts and world pastry. Then the mastery is tested with a full course pairing pulling all facets of knowledge together with a week long event of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prerequisite: Completion of CUA 103, 103L, 120, 120L, 130, 130L, 210, and 210L with a C or better. F
  
  • CUA 230 - Comprehensive Culinary Entrepreneur

    4.00 credits
    This course provides the student with the knowledge to implement a comprehensive culinary business plan. Students will be introduced to feasibility and market analysis, as well as the critical factors that lead to a successful business start-up. Emphasis will be placed on local distribution systems, value-added products, market niche, and financial feasibility. W
  
  • CUA 240 - Sustainable Dining

    5.00 credits
    The course provides applied execution and fundamental strategic decisions culminating with individual students implementing local distribution to dining experiences. W
  
  • CUA 280 - Culinary Management Practicum

    3.00 credits
    This course compliments all first and second year studies. It will require workplace experience or internship under a culinary professional. SP
  
  • CUA 281 - Chef Practicum

    3.00 credits
    This course compliments all first- and second-year studies. It will require workplace experience or internship under a culinary professional. SP

Diesel Technology

  
  • DST 101 - Diesel Industry Skills Training

    4.00 credits
    Diesel Industry Skills Training is in direct response of industry needs for students to possess 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. Instructio
  
  • DST 110 - Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems

    8.00 credits
    This course provides instruction in basic electricity and electronic systems. This course provides the theory and operating characteristics of heavy duty diesel electrical and electronic systems required for successful completion of ASE area T6 Med/Hvy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems. Instructional focus includes: electrical principles, basic circuit configuration, Ohm’s law, electrical components, wiring and wiring repairs, common tools and testing equipment, basic testing and problem isolation. The student will work with multi meters and other electrical test equipment in developing troubleshooting techniques required for successful diagnosis of heavy duty diesel starting and charging systems, advanced electronic systems, heavy duty diesel processing units, multiplexing, electrical accessories and body/chassis electronic control systems. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T6: Med/Hvy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems. F
  
  • DST 115 - Diesel HVAC Systems

    4.00 credits
    This course 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. 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. SU
  
  • DST 135 - Engine Theory & Service - Diesel

    6.00 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. W
  
  • DST 141 - Heavy Duty Engine Performance

    5.00 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: DST 135, DST 143, DST 145 or instructor approval based on prior experience. SU
  
  • DST 143 - Fuel Delivery Systems I

    5.00 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. SP
  
  • DST 145 - Fuel Delivery Systems II

    5.00 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. 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. SP
  
  • DST 240 - Diesel Hydraulic Systems

    5.00 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. F
  
  • DST 250 - Heavy Duty Drive Trains

    5.00 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. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T3 Med/Hvy Truck: Drive Train. W
  
  • DST 270 - Heavy Duty Steering & Suspension

    5.00 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. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T5 Med/Hvy Truck: Suspension and Steering. F
  
  • DST 275 - Heavy Duty Brake Systems

    5.00 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. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area T4 Med/Hvy Truck: Brakes. W
  
  • DST 282 - Light Vehicle Diesel Engine Repair& Service

    2.00 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

    1.00 credits
    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

    6.00 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

    10.00 credits
    Commercial Truck Driving provides training to help students gain the qualifications to obtain a CDL 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 291 - Commercial Driver’s Training forTechnicians

    5.00 credits
    This course provides training to help a diesel technician gain the qualifications to obtain a CDL. SP NOTE: Pending course number approval from Dean White-Hurst.
  
  • DST 299 - Special Studies: Diesel Technology

    3.00 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.

Digital Media Design

  
  • CIS 111 - Digital Game Development I

    3.00 credits
    Learn how to make high quality 2D and 3D video games using Unity. Students will learn game development design principles and practices. Learn how to create, acquire, modify and integrate assets such as sounds, music and 3D models all while learning how to build interactive 3D worlds. Corequisite: CIS 111L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 111L - Digital Game Development I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 111. Corequisite: CIS 111. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 135 - Mobile Web App Development

    3.00 credits
    Covers building mobile applications using MIT’s App Inventor with beginning programming concepts. Includes developing simple applications that could run on mobile devices. Covers mobile devices application development phases, terminologies, application design, and coding. Builds programming skills in application development. No Android device required for this course. Corequisite: CIS 135L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 135L - Mobile Web App Development Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 135. Corequisite: CIS 135. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 181J - CMS Website Creation

    3.00 credits
    Introduces the creation of sophisticated, dynamic, interactive and fully functional websites using a content management system (CMS). Includes setting up a website in both a local and remote server environment, working with templates, creating efficient site navigation using menus, organizing a site using components and modules, enhancing a site with plugins and extensions, and creating user functionality with user logins. Prerequisite: CAS 133. Corequisite: CIS 181JL. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 181JL - CMS Website Creation Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities related to CIS 181J. Corequisite: CIS 181J. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 195 - Intro to Web Page Design

    3.00 credits
    Basic course in web page design and creation. Explores design principles, site planning and navigation, typography, and basic graphics. Includes introduction to HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, and other advanced Internet technologies. Student ownership of PC with Internet access, browser, and web authoring software is helpful but not required. NOTE: If a student is co-enrolled in CIS 235 this term, only one course fee will apply. Industry certification is also available for an additional fee. Prerequisite: CAS 133 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 195L. F
  
  • CIS 195L - Intro to Web Page Design Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 195. Correquisite: CIS 195. F
  
  • CIS 196 - Interm/Adv Web Development - HTML5

    3.00 credits
    This course builds upon basic manual coding skills from CIS 195 and teaches how to develop web documents using new elements, attributes and selectors introduced in HTML5 (Hypertext Markup Language version 5) and CSS3 (Cascading Style Sheets version 3). Students learn to create web pages using the HTML5 structure elements, embed video and audio, and develop cross-browser user-input forms. Use CSS3 to position and format content, and to create effects such as transformations, transitions and animation. Students also learn basic JavaScript coding, and use HTML5 APIs (application programming interfaces) to extend the functionality of web pages with modern features such as geolocation, drag-and-drop, canvas and offline web applications. Corequisite: CIS 196L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 196L - Interm/Adv Web Dev - HTML5 Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 196. Corequisite: CIS 196. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 197 - Interm Web Dev - Adobe Dreamweaver

    3.00 credits
    Introduces intermediate and advanced practices for creating professional, interactive websites with Adobe Dreamweaver. Focuses on website features designed for user interactivity, including functional forms, style sheets for mobile devices, pull-down menus, and audio and video elements, e-commerce, and JavaScript functions. Includes use of existing JavaScript functions and binding XML files to web pages. Introduces the use of JavaScript and server-side scripts for non-programmers. Includes techniques for optimizing website performance. Prerequisite: CIS 195. Corequisite: CIS 197L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 197L - Int Web Dev - Adobe Dreamweaver Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 197. Corequisite: CIS 197. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 198 - Ind Study: Computer Information Systems

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CIS 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. Prerequisite: Prior study in CIS. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 199 - Special Studies: Computer Information Systems

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CIS not usually covered in depth in other CIS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CIS. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 211 - Digital Game Development II

    3.00 credits
    Advanced digital game development using 3D video games and Unity. Students will learn game development, design principles and practices. Students will utilize Unity game development tools to create powerful games and interactive augmented reality projects. Corequisite: CIS 211L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 211L - Digital Game Development II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 211. Corequisite: CIS 211. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 235 - Mobile Web App Dev - Advanced

    3.00 credits
    In this class students will learn the use of the Android SDK, Android Studio, and Java programming techniques used in developing mobile applications for Android devices. Students will also learn about screen configurations, the Activity class and its lifecycle, implementing intents and permissions, running multiple activities in the Fragment class, and creating user interfaces. Corequisite: CIS 235L. As Announced.
 

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