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

Course Descriptions


 

Digital Media Design

  
  • CIS 235L - Mobile Web App Dev - Advanced Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 235. Corequisite: CIS 235. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 243 - E-Commerce

    4.00 credits
    Foundation course in electronic commerce. Topics cover online selling and marketing, business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) activities, applying social networks, legal and tax issues, web servers, security, and third-party payment systems. Prerequisites: BUS 223 and CIS 296. SP
  
  • CIS 245 - Multimedia Project Management

    3.00 credits
    Study practical approaches for managing, planning, organizing and implementing interactive multimedia and web production projects. Complete hands-on projects requiring management of project resources, scope, timeline, cost, scheduling, human and other resources. Students use Microsoft Project and other project monitoring tools. Corequisite: CIS 245L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 245L - Multimedia Project Management Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 245. Corequisite: CIS 245. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 252 - Digital Interface/Usability Design

    3.00 credits
    Focuses on design concepts and skills used in the production of digital content with an emphasis on personal computing and mobile devices. Topics include usability design (UX), usability interface (UI), text, graphics and color, conceptualizing and planning for user-centered design, acquiring graphic design software skills and understanding standards for the web and mobile devices. This class gives students hands-on experience with usability evaluation and interface design. Students learn how to design user-based interfaces based on the needs of specific device applications. This is a class for those who wish to know more about usability, human-computer interaction, the psychological aspects of interactive design, and best practices across multiple digital devices. Corequisite: CIS 252L. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 252L - Digital Interface/Usability De Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to CIS 252. Corequisite: CIS 252. As Announced.
  
  • CIS 297 - Capstone

    3.00 credits
    Requires students to apply responsive design and create a portfolio website project while using industry standard software and technical tools. Includes planning, production, project review, and peer critiques. Includes completion of an online portfolio that show cases coursework artifacts from all completed courses. Requires the development of a self-marketing statement emphasizing the student’s career focus. Prerequisite: Department approval required. As Announced.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 101 - Child, Family, Community

    3.00 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

    3.00 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. PSY 235 is strongly recommended. W
  
  • ECE 103 - Assessment & Evaluation

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

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

    2.00 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

    1.00 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 ChildhoodEducation

    3.00 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

    1.00 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. As Announced.
  
  • ECE 200 - The Professional in Early Childhood Education

    3.00 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

    3.00 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 249 - Inclusion of Children w/Special Nee

    3.00 credits
    Examine effective strategies to encourage, invite, and engage young children to explore, learn, and grow. SP, Alternating Years
  
  • ECE 275 - Anti-Bias Curriculum

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

    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. 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 ChildhoodEducation

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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, audio-visual and electronic formats. As Announced.
  
  • EDU 113 - Instructional Strategies in Language Arts & Readin

    3.00 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

    4.00 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

    1.00 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. As Announced.
  
  • EDU 199 - Special Studies: Education

    3.00 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

    3.00 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, Alternating Years
  
  • EDU 207 - Adaptive Sign for Special Population: Seminar

    3.00 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

    2.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 credits
    Explore research based psychological principles that enhance student learning. SP, Alternating Years
  
  • EDU 251 - Overview of the Exceptional Learner

    4.00 credits
    Introduction to diverse conditions of students with special needs in public schools. Identifies and defines the following areas of exception ability: learning disabilities, emotional and behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, severe and multiple disabilities, autism, health impairments, physical disabilities, communication disorders, vision impairments, hearing loss, traumatic brain injury, and talented and gifted. W, Alternating Years
  
  • EDU 252 - Behavior Management

    3.00 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

    3.00 credits
    Introduces the philosophy, activities, and materials applied in developing a culturally sensitive multicultural classroom and curriculum. SP, Alternating Years
  
  • EDU 260 - Instructional Strategies

    4.00 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. W, Alternating Years
  
  • EDU 268 - Intro to Developmental Disabilities

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    2.00 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. 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 282 - Intro to Adult Learning Theory

    3.00 credits
    This courses teaches the essentials of current adult learning theories and how to address the teaching styles of diverse adult student populations. SU, F
  
  • EDU 283 - Community College Teaching Methods

    4.00 credits
    This course covers the principles and techniques of effective instruction for community college level teaching, including lesson planning, instructional models of adult learning, as well as modes of presentation, facilitation, and participation. SU, W
  
  • EDU 284 - Community College Learning Assessme

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches how to evaluate and report student performance at the community college level using a variety of formative and summative measures. SU, F
  
  • EDU 285 - Capstone: Community College Teachin

    1.00 credits
    This course requires direct application of learning gained from all previous courses within the Community College Teaching Certificate program. Students construct a course layout proposal for a new or existing course, including a course syllabus, assessment instruments, lesson plans, lecture outlines, grading criteria, as well as textbooks and other learning materials. SU, F
  
  • EDU 286 - Online College Teaching Methods

    4.00 credits
    This course covers the principles and techniques of effective instruction for online teaching, including the use of a variety of electronic delivery tools, lesson planning, instructional models of adult learning, as well as modes of presentation, facilitation, and participation. SU, W
  
  • EDU 287 - Online College Learning Assessment

    4.00 credits
    This course teaches how to evaluate and report student performance within the online modality using a variety of formative and summative measures. SU, W
  
  • EDU 288 - Capstone: Online College Teaching

    1.00 credits
    This course requires direct application of learning gained from all previous courses in the program. Students must construct a course layout proposal for a new or existing online course, including a course syllabus, assessment instruments, lesson plans, lecture outlines, grading criteria, as well as textbooks and other learning materials. Prerequisite: EDU 282, EDU 286, and EDU 287. SU, F
  
  • EDU 298 - Independent Study: Education

    3.00 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

    3.00 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 - Emergency Medical Tech Refresher

    3.00 credits
    This refresher course is designed to assure that EMTs maintain up-to-date proficiency in the knowledge and skill areas which are pertinent to their scope of practice that reflect both the NREMT and state requirements. Prerequisites: Current Oregon EMT licensure. As Announced.
  
  • EMT 111 - EMT Intermediate

    5.00 credits
    Topics include intravenous fluid and medication administration, airway management, pharmacology, ECG and defibrillation, and protocol training. Designed for rural area EMTs 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. Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. Prerequisites: Current EMT-Basic Certification. Corequisite: EMT 111L. As Announced. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.
  
  • EMT 111L - EMT Intermediate Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to EMT 111. Corequisite: EMT 111. As Announced
  
  • EMT 115 - Crisis Intervention

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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 - Emergency Medical Technician Part 1

    3.00 credits
    Course is designed to develop student skills in the recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries and the proper procedures of emergency care. Permission of a designated KCC advisor is required. As Announced Prerequisites:Completion of the Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR, and all required immunizations. Prior to beginning clinical rotations, students are required to submit a criminal background check and drug screen. Recommended: WRI 121 and MTH 111 Corequisite: EMT 151L. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.
  
  • EMT 151L - Emergency Medical Tech Part 1 Lab

    2.00 credits
    Course is designed to develop student skills in the recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries, and proper procedures and emergency care. Permission of designated KCC advisor required. As Announced Prerequisites: Completion of the Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR, and all required immunizations. Prior to beginning clinical rotations, students are required to submit a criminal background check and drug screen. Recommended: WRI 121 and MTH 111 Corequisite: EMT 151.
  
  • EMT 152 - EMT II

    4.00 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. As Announced. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.
  
  • EMT 152L - EMT II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to EMT 152. Corequisite: EMT 152. As Announced.
  
  • EMT 169 - EMT Rescue

    3.00 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

    2.00 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

    2.00 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

    3.00 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 MedicalTech

    3.00 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 251 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Part 1

    5.00 credits
    Develops skills for recognizing symptoms of illness and injuries. Covers proper procedures of emergency care at the Advanced EMT level. Part one of the two-part Advanced EMT course sequence. Prerequisites: Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check; current Oregon EMT licensure. As Announced.
  
  • EMT 252 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Part 2

    5.00 credits
    Develops skills for recognizing symptoms of illness and injuries. Covers proper procedures of emergency care at the Advanced EMT level. Continuation of AEMT Part 1. Part 2 of the 2-part Advanced EMT course sequence. Prerequisite: EMT 251. Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Current Oregon EMT licensure. As Announced
  
  • EMT 280 - Coop Wk Exp: Emergency Medical Tech

    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.

Emergency Response and Operations

  
  • ERO 100 - Intro to Emergency Response andOperation

    3.00 credits
    Prepares students for a career in emergency services. This course includes an overview of emergency medical services, law enforcement services and firefighter services, career opportunities within and related fields. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 101 - Incident Command System

    3.00 credits
    This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. Topics include: leadership and management, delegation of authority and management by objectives, functional areas, and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, transitions and transfer. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 103 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

    3.00 credits
    Students learn the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 105 - GPS, Map and Compass

    2.00 credits
    Introduction to use of topografic 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. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 110 - Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC)

    1.00 credits
    Designed to enhance safe vehicle operation by stressing theory and principles of defensive driving in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Oregon motor vehicle laws pertinent to the operation of emergency vehicles is included in the course. This class is not designed to teach the student to drive, but rather to explain how emergency driving differs from non-emergency driving. Although some driving experience will be gained through the practical exercises it is strongly recommended that the student have adequate driving experience in the vehicle. Prerequisite: 18 years of age. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 115 - Crisis Intervention

    3.00 credits
    An introduction to crisis response for first responders of an emergency or significant incident or event. This course will assist those who are assisting people in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or other type of tragedy. Students will learn how to reduce initial stress, gather information, debrief, and produce an environment of connectedness to empower communities to heal in the recovery process. As Announced.
  
  • ERO 125 - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

    1.00 credits
    Designed to prepare individuals to safely respond to hazardous materials emergencies. Individuals will learn to analyze an incident, detect the presence of hazardous materials, survey the scene, collect hazard information from the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook, implement actions consistent with standard operating procedures, initiate protective actions, and initiate the notification process. As Announced.

English

  
  • ENG 104 - Intro to Literature (Fiction)

    3.00 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)

    3.00 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)

    3.00 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

    3.00 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 prior coursework: ENG 104, ENG 105, and ENG 106. Prerequisite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • ENG 206 - Survey of English Literature 19th & 20th Century

    3.00 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

    3.00 credits
    Explores biography and autobiography from various places and periods. Prerequsite: WRI 121. As Announced.
  
  • ENG 213 - Latin American Literature

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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 1850to 1900

    3.00 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 1900to Present

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    2.00 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

    3.00 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

    3.00 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

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to ENV 170. Corequisite: ENV 170. SU, F, W, SP
  
  • ENV 198 - Independent Study: Environmental Science

    3.00 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

    3.00 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.
 

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