Apr 27, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Early Childhood Development

  
  • ECD 108 - Family and Community Relations

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of techniques and materials for promoting effective family/program partnerships to foster positive child development. Emphasis is on availability and accessibility of community resources and on developing appropriate communication skills.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • ECD 109 - Administration and Supervision

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the role and responsibilities of an early childhood administrator. Special focus is on program monetary matters, space management, curriculum, health and food services, and relations among the public, staff, and parents.

  
  • ECD 131 - Language Arts

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of methods and materials in age-appropriate language experiences. Opportunities are provided to develop listening, speaking, pre-reading and prewriting skills through planning, implementation, and evaluation of media, methods, techniques and equipment. Methods of selection, evaluation, and presentation of children’s literature are included.

    Note: Course is only offered in the Fall.

  
  • ECD 132 - Creative Experiences

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    In this course, the importance of creativity and independence in creative expression are stressed. A variety of age-appropriate media, methods, techniques and equipment are utilized. Students plan, implement, and evaluate instructional activities.

    Note: Course is only offered Fall.

  
  • ECD 133 - Science and Math Concepts

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of pre-number and science concepts developmentally appropriate for young children. Emphasis is on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities utilizing a variety of methods and materials.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • ECD 135 - Health, Safety and Nutrition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers a review of health/safety practices recommended for child care and includes information on common diseases and health problems. Certification preparation is provided in pediatric safety, CPR, and first aid. Guidelines and information on nutrition and developmentally-appropriate activities are also studied in the course. CPR and First Aid certifications received through online training programs are not acceptable and cannot be used to fulfill the CPR and First Aid requirement.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • ECD 200 - Curriculum Issues in Infant and Toddler Development

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of infant and toddler care. Emphasis is on brain development and its implications for caring of infants and toddlers. Planning and teaching strategies as they relate to child development, curriculum and environment are included in the course.

    Note: Course is only offered online.

  
  • ECD 201 - Principles of Ethics and Leadership in Early Care and Education

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes an overview of historical views on leadership and issues and challenges of leadership in early care and education. Emphasis is on current trends and issues. This course also reviews ethical principles as they relate to children, families, colleagues, and the community and society.

    Prerequisites: ECD 237  with a grade of C or better. 
    Corequisite: ECD 243 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • ECD 203 - Growth and Development II

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an in-depth study of preschool children growing and developing in today’s world. Focus is on “total” development of the child with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and nutritional areas of development. Developmental tasks and appropriate activities are explored in the course.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • ECD 205 - Socialization and Group Care of Infants and Toddlers

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of socialization and group care of infants and toddlers. Emphasis is on guidance and management, understanding behavior, temperament, the importance of routines, primary care and continuity of care and examining the elements of quality environments.

    Note: Course is only offered online.

  
  • ECD 207 - Inclusive Care for Infants and Toddlers

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides an overview of the field of infants and toddlers with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on instructional strategies, adaptations, environment, inclusion, etiology, federal legislation, family partnership, multicultural considerations, and optimal development.

    Note: Course is only offered in Summer.

  
  • ECD 237 - Methods and Materials

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider. It is designed to cover topics related to the preparation of a paramedic, the human body and body systems, operations, and patient assessment.

    Prerequisites: ECD 102  and ECD 203 . All prerequisites require a grade of C or better. 
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • ECD 243 - Supervised Field Experience I

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities, and environments of early childhood principles and practices.

    Prerequisites: ECD 237 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
    Corequisite: ECD 201 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • ECD 251 - Supervised Field Experiences in Infant/Toddler Environment

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of planning, implementing and evaluating scheduled programs, age-appropriate methods, materials, activities and environments of infants and toddlers.

    Prerequisites: ECD 101 , ECD 102 , ECD 135 , ECD 200 , and ECD 205 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Summer.

  
  • ECD 259 - Behavior Management for Special Needs

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an overview of understanding and managing challenging behavior in school and child care settings. It includes common causes of problem behaviors and treatment for attention disorders, making changes in the classroom, and administrative steps to help children with challenging behaviors.

  
  • ECD 260 - Methods of Teaching Special Needs Students

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course focuses on developmentally appropriate methods for teaching special needs students. Emphasis is on planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities utilizing a variety of methods and materials.


Economics

  
  • ECO 101 - Basic Economics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of comparative economic systems, forms of business organization, business operation, and wage and price determination. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 101 and ECO 210 or ECO 211.

    This course counts for elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs.

    Note: Course is only offered online.

  
  • ECO 207 - International Economics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of topics in international economics including the causes and consequences of economic development, international trade, and the emerging global economic systems.

    Prerequisites: Completion of ECO 210 , ECO 211  or ECO 101  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  
  • ECO 210 - Macroeconomics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government’s role in economic decisions and growth. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 210 and ECO 101.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101  and completion of RDG 100 ; or completion of  ,  , ENG 103 , or  . Satisfactory math placement scores for MAT 109  or MAT 110  or completion of  , MAT 109 , MAT 110 , MAT 111 , MAT 130 , or MAT 140 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

  
  • ECO 211 - Microeconomics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the study of the behavior of households and firms, including supply and demand, elasticity, price/ output in different market structures, pricing of resources, regulations, and comparative advantage and trade. Credit cannot be awarded for both ECO 211 and ECO 101.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and writing placement scores for  ; or completion of   ENG 103 , or  ; or satisfactory english placement scores for   and completion of  . Satisfactory math placement scores for MAT 109  or MAT 110  or completion of  MAT 109 , MAT 110 , MAT 111 , MAT 130 , or MAT 140 . All prerequisite courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)


Education

  
  • EDU 101 - Introduction to Education

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of the history, philosophical development, organization and practices of elementary and middle school education.

  
  • EDU 102 - Professional Preparation for Education Careers

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the education profession, including information literacy skills, PRAXIS preparation, academic and education career goals, recognition of appropriate resources for education majors, and preparation for professional program admission/success.


Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 113 - Electrical Circuits I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EET 131 - Active Devices

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of semiconductor theory and principles, diodes and diode circuits, transistors, transistor circuits, and other components. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

    Prerequisites: EET 113 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EET 145 - Digital Circuits

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of number systems, basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic optimization, flip-flops, counters and registers. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EET 175 - Introduction to Photonics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This introductory course focuses on the technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EET 212 - Industrial Robotics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of the systems design, modeling and simulation, signals and control systems, AI, sensor integration, vision systems, robot programming, and principles of mechatronics.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EET 235 - Programmable Controllers

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of relay logic, ladder diagrams, theory of operation, and applications. Loading ladder diagrams, debugging, and troubleshooting techniques are applied to programmable controllers.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EET 274 - Selected Topics in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of current topics related to electrical/electronics engineering technology. Technical aspects of practical applications are discussed.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities. 
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.


Electronics Technology

  
  • ELT 251 - Special Topics in Electronics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers a special phase or area of electronics.

    Prerequisites: EEM 118 
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring and Summer.


Emergency Medical Technology

  
  • EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This is an introductory course to the health care system and the function, role, and responsibility of emergency medical providers within the system. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical practices and stress management. A team approach is emphasized in the study of the initial assessment and management of illness and injury.

    Corequisite: EMS 212 .
  
  • EMS 111 - Advanced Emergency Care

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a study of the concepts and skills related to general patient assessment, initial management of life threatening emergencies, airway management, pulmonary ventilation and oxygen administration, the pathophysiology of shock and treatment modalities for the shock syndrome, and pharmacological actions of groups of drugs and fluids. Emphasis is placed on administration of medication and fluid therapy, basic vehicle extrication, and rescue.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Corequisite: EMS 219 .
  
  • EMS 115 - International Trauma Life Support

    Class Hours: 0.5
    Lab Hours: 1.5
    Credit Hours: 1

    This course is designed to educate the experienced pre-hospital healthcare provider in dealing with critically injured trauma patients in an emergency setting. An understanding of trauma care equipment, basic trauma-related and assessment skills are necessary. Currently accepted guidelines for international trauma care will be followed.

  
  • EMS 119 - Emergency Medical Services Operations

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is a multi-faceted approach to theory of EMS operations. Topics include expanded provider roles, EMS systems overview, medical/legal aspects, theory of ambulance operations, mass casualty incident management, rescue awareness, crime scenes, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction.

  
  • EMS 120 - Pharmacology

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of concepts related to the pharmacological actions of groups of drugs and includes the development of skills related to the administration of medications and intravenous therapy. Physiology of systems affected drug action is also included in the course.

  
  • EMS 210 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care I

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 5

    This course is a study of concepts related to EMS communications, trauma, obstetric/gynecological emergencies, neonatal transport, psychiatric emergencies, central nervous system, GI/GU systems, anaphylaxis, toxilogic emergencies, drug abuse, infectious diseases, geriatric and pediatric patients, and environmentally related emergencies.

    Prerequisites: Approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Corequisite: EMS 220 .
  
  • EMS 211 - Advanced Clinical Experience I

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes hospital clinical experiences in obstetrics (labor/delivery), pediatrics, and emergency/trauma settings.

  
  • EMS 212 - EMS Field Internship

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course includes experiences with advanced life support emergency medical services.

    Corequisite: EMS 110 .
  
  • EMS 213 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider. It is designed to cover topics related to the preparation of a paramedic, the human body and body systems, operations and patient assessment. This course includes compressed content from EMS 213.

    Prerequisites: EMS 210 .
    Corequisite: EMS 221 .
  
  • EMS 214 - Advanced Clinical Experience II

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes hospital clinical experiences in coronary care and emergency and trauma settings.

    Prerequisites: EMS 211 .
  
  • EMS 217 - Introduction to Electrocardiography

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the basic principles of recognizing and interpreting EKG tracings. Laboratory emphasis is placed on the operation of electrocardiographic equipment.

  
  • EMS 218 - EMS Management Seminar

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers concepts related to the application of management skills to emergency medical services. Focus is on common problems which occur in the work setting utilizing a problem solving approach.

  
  • EMS 219 - Advanced EMS Field Internship II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course builds in the knowledge and skills of advanced emergency medical practice in the pre-hospital environment. Focus is on situations involving complex patient problems including trauma, surgical and medical emergencies and the treatment modalities.

    Corequisite: EMS 111 .
  
  • EMS 220 - Paramedic Internship I

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes experiences with advanced life support emergency medical service providers.

    Corequisite: EMS 210 .
  
  • EMS 221 - Paramedic Internship II

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course builds on the experiences gained in Paramedic Internship I. Focus is on the student and their ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom during an emergency situation while treating a wide variety of patients in different situations.

    Prerequisites: EMS 220 .
    Corequisite: EMS 213 .
  
  • EMS 222 - Paramedic Internship III

    Class Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 9
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course builds on the experiences gained in Paramedic Internship II. Focus is centered on the student’s ability to function as the EMS team leader and direct patient care in any emergency situation.

    Prerequisites: EMS 221 .
    Corequisite: EMS 270 .
  
  • EMS 270 - NREMT Review

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course provides the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficiency in all of the required National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) skill stations.

    Corequisite: EMS 222 .

Engineering Graphics Technology

  
  • EGT 103 - Print Reading

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course is an introduction to basic print reading and interpretation, including layout, projection, and dimensioning.

    Corequisite: EGT 114.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 106 - Print Reading and Sketching

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EGT 114 - Welding Print Basics

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.

    Prerequisites: WLD 109 .
    Corequisite: EGT 103 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 115 - Engineering Graphics II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course in engineering graphics science includes additional drawing techniques for industrial applications.

    Prerequisites:    or approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 119 - Geometrics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of both the interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols, and the inspection techniques (conventional and x, y, z coordinate measuring machines) necessary to determine if parts meet the specification required by the drawing.

    Prerequisites: EGT 106 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 123 - Industrial Print Reading

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers basic print reading and sketching for the industrial trades area. Sketching of geometric shapes and interpretation of working shop drawings are also included.

  
  • EGT 152 - Fundamentals of CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a related series of problems and exercises utilizing the computer graphics station as a drafting tool. Course topics will feature an introduction to pictorial presentations including 3-D wire frame and solid models.

  
  • EGT 156 - Intermediate CAD Applications

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course builds on the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting and includes such concepts as 3D modeling and user interface customization. This course also provides the foundation for advanced computer-aided drafting concepts and applications.

    Note: Course is only offered in Summer.

  
  • EGT 165 - Introduction to CAD/CAM

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course covers the basic principles of CNC machine operation, fixturing required to clamp parts in the machine, and basic competencies in CNC programming.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EGT 210 - Engineering Graphics III

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This advanced course in engineering graphics science covers the production of technical working drawings.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EGT 215 - Mechanical Drawing Applications

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 4

    This advanced drawing course covers industrial applications.

    Prerequisites: EGT 115 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 245 - Principles of Parametric CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is the study of 3D product and machine design utilizing state-of-the-art parametric design software.

    Prerequisites: EGT 210 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 251 - Principles of CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes the additional use of CAD software for production of technical drawings and related documentation.

    Prerequisites: EGT 115  and EGT 152 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Summer.

  
  • EGT 252 - Advanced CAD

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers advanced concepts of CAD software and applications.

    Prerequisites: EGR 194 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGT 265 - CAD/CAM Applications

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes applications using CAD/CAM routines.

    Prerequisites: EGT 165  or approval needed by the Department Head, Program Director, or Coordinator of Instructional Activities.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.


Engineering Technology

  
  • EGR 130 - Engineering Technology Applications and Programming

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the development and use of computer programs to solve engineering technology problems.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGR 175 - Manufacturing Processes

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course included the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall.

  
  • EGR 184 - Problem Based Integrated Technology I

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This problem-based course focuses on the introduction of workplace skills such as problem solving, teamwork, computers, and communications and on applications of mathematics and science competencies. Various applications software, including CAD, will be utilized in the course.

    Note: Course is only offered in Spring.

  
  • EGR 194 - Statics and Strength of Materials

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials.

    Prerequisites: MAT 170  and PHY 101 .
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • EGR 269 - Engineering Disciplines and Skills

    Class Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 2

    This course assists students in selecting an engineering field while studying professionalism, ethics, safety, communications, and career planning. Computers are used to study spreadsheets, obtain graphical solutions to problems, perform on-line tasks, and work on a team design project and report.

    Prerequisites: Completion of   with a grade of “C” or higher or satisfactory placement test scores for  .
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • EGR 270 - Introduction to Engineering

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers the applications of computers in engineering practices, including the use of an appropriate operating system, programming in a high level language, spread sheets, and word processing applications.

    Prerequisites: Completion of   with a grade of a “C” or higher or satisfactory placement test scores for  .
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • EGR 275 - Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics

    Class Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic graphical concepts needed for engineering applications. These graphical concepts are presented through modeling and animation software.

    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.


English

  
  • ENG 031 - Developmental English Basics

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Developmental English Basics is intended for students who need assistance with basic writing skills. Based on assessment of students’ needs, instruction includes basic grammar and usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and basic writing. Assignments will include the writing of a variety of unified and coherent compositions with evidence of a controlling idea, introduction, body, and conclusion. 
      

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores.
    Note: 1. If ENG 031 is not offered students can enroll in ENG 150 . 2. Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • ENG 032 - Developmental English

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    Developmental English is an intensive review of grammar and usage; mechanics of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization; sentence structure; and the writing process. Evidence of planning, organizing, drafting, editing, and revising are emphasized in the course along with a study of different modes of writing for a variety of rhetorical situations.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores or ENG 031  with a grade of “C*” or higher.
    Note: 1. If ENG 032 is not offered students can enroll in ENG 150 . 2. Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • ENG 100 - Introduction to Composition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of basic writing and different modes of composition and may include a review of usage. Non-degree credit.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English placement scores or a grade of “C*” or higher in ENG 032  and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of “C” or higher in  .
    Note: 1. If ENG 100 is not offered students can enroll in ENG 150 . 2. Students who have taken ENG 150 , and earned a grade of “C” or higher, should not take this course. Please see an advisor for course placement. 3.Credits earned for this course cannot be used toward graduation requirements. 4. Course is only offered in Fall and Spring.

  
  • ENG 101 - English Composition I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory Writing placement score or a grade of “C” or higher in   or in   and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of “C” or higher in  .
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

  
  • ENG 102 - English Composition II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)

  
  • ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides accelerated training in composing grammatically correct, structurally coherent, and audience-appropriate exposition and argumentation, including MLA documentation.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores in both Reading and Writing. (Bridge to Clemson only)
    Note: 1. This course is specifically designed for transfer from Tri-County to Clemson University as part of the Clemson Bridge Program. 2. Course is only offered in Fall and Spring and is not offered online.

  
  • ENG 150 - Basic Communications (Non-Degree Credit)

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course develops practical oral and written communication skills. Non-degree credit. Basic Communications develops practical oral and written communication skills, at an accelerated pace utilizing modular learning, and covers the material included in  ,  , and  . Successful completion of this course may allow a student to exit Developmental English. 

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory English and Reading placement scores.
    Note: 1. If ENG 150 is not offered students can enroll in ENG 031 , ENG 032 , or ENG 100 . 2. This course may serve as a prerequisite for ENG 101  and ENG 155 . Students should see an advisor for course placement.

  
  • ENG 155 - Communications I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course introduces the principles of expository writing and public speaking through practice and development of communication skills.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory Writing placement score or grade of “C” or higher in ENG 032  and satisfactory Reading placement score or a grade of “C” or higher in  .
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • ENG 156 - Communications II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a continuation of the development of communication skills through writing, speaking, and library research assignments.

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in ENG 155  or in ENG 101 .
    Note: This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree.

  
  • ENG 165 - Professional Communication

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course develops practical written and oral communication skills.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores in both Reading and Writing.
    Note: 1. This course cannot be used for an AA or AS degree. 2. Course is not offered online.

  
  • ENG 201 - American Literature I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of American literature from the Colonial period to the Civil War.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
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  • ENG 202 - American Literature II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of American literature from the Civil War to the present.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
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  • ENG 205 - English Literature I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: the study of English literature from the Old English period to the Romantic period with emphasis on major writers and periods.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and is not offered online.

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  • ENG 206 - English Literature II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: the study of English literature from the Romantic period to the present with emphasis on major writers and periods.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring and is not offered online.

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  • ENG 208 - World Literature I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the ancient world to the sixteenth century.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Fall and is not offered online.

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  • ENG 209 - World Literature II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of masterpieces of world literature in translation from the seventeenth century to the present.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring and is not offered online.

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  • ENG 220 - 20th and 21st Century Literature

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of literature, primarily American and British, since World War II.

    Prerequisites: ENG 102  or ENG 103  with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is only offered in Spring and is not offered online.

  
  • ENG 238 - Creative Writing

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course presents an introduction to creative writing in various genres.

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in ENG 102  or ENG 103 .

French

  
  • FRE 101 - Elementary French I

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course consists of a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to French culture.

    Note: ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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  • FRE 102 - Elementary French II

    Class Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 4

    This course continues the development of basic language skills and includes a study of French culture.

    Prerequisites: FRE 101 , language placement test or exemption test scores.
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  • FRE 201 - Intermediate French I

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a review of French grammar with attention given to complex grammatical structures and reading difficult prose.

    Prerequisites: FRE 102 , language placement test or exemption test scores.
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  • FRE 202 - Intermediate French II

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course continues the review of French grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading more difficult prose.

    Prerequisites: FRE 201 , language placement test or exemption test scores.
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Geography

  
  • GEO 102 - World Geography

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading and English placement scores for  ; or satisfactory English scores for ENG 101   and completion of RDG 100   with a “C” or higher; or completion of     or   with a grade of “C” or higher.
    Note: Course is offered every term, but only offered online in Summer.

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History

  
  • HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1689

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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  • HIS 102 - Western Civilization Post 1689

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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  • HIS 122 - History, Technology, and Society

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course covers topics in the history of technology with emphasis on how technology affects society and how society shapes technology. Emphasis is on 19th and 20th century America, but some material from other periods of Western Civilization and other world regions may be discussed.

  
  • HIS 201 - American History: Discovery to 1877

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of U.S. history from discovery to 1877. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

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  • HIS 202 - American History: 1877 to Present

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a survey of U.S. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period.

    Note: An English placement score satisfactory for ENG 101  is strongly recommended.

    (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)


Humanities

  
  • HSS 105 - Technology and Culture

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides a study of the impact of technological change on cultural values, society, and the individual.

    Note: This course counts for elective credit only in the AA and AS degree programs. This course is offered only online in Summer.

  
  • HSS 205 - Technology and Society

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an investigation of the impact of modern technological changes in America on the individual, society, and the physical environments.

  
  • HSS 295 - Leadership Through the Humanities

    Class Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines leadership issues of philosophy, style, and skills from the perspective of classic and contemporary readings in various humanities disciplines, primarily world history, world literature, and Western and Eastern philosophical traditions.

 

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