Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog-EXPIRED 
    
2015-2016 Catalog-EXPIRED [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Codes and Descriptions


 

 

Electrical

  
  • EL 108 - Electronics Servicing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EL 144 or EL 106 and EL 107

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the servicing of modern electronic equipment; functions of basic components and circuits; use of schematic diagrams; use of basic test equipment and procedures followed in troubleshooting audio and radio equipment. Four hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL132 OR MA107 AND MA108 OR MA110 OR TE103 AND TE104

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 132 - Electronics Mathematics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: MA 098 or TE 103

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher)
    Description: This course emphasizes the contextualization and applications of mathematics specific to electrical and electronic fields of study. Examples and exercises explicitly involve applications in these areas for engineering and scientific notation, algebraic expressions, fractions, linear and quadratic equations, exponents, logarithms, determinants, trigonometric functions and number systems (binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal).

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 144 - Basic Electricity and Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6


    Prerequisites: TE 103 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: This course provides an introduction to electricity and electronics. It includes electric and electronic components, circuits, and devices. Basic applications show the use of these components and devices.

    This course is also delivered in Modules. You must complete each of the modules listed below in order to receive credit for the course.

    EL 144A Basic Electricity and Electronics Module A. Basic introduction in electricity, terms and function of direct current circuits and power sources. This is part one of a three part course. This course is only offered as an OE/OE course at the Holland Thompson MTEC.

    EL 144B Basic Electricity and Electronics Module B. A continuation of Basic Electricity and Electronics Module 144A.  Includes magnetism and magnetic devices, as well as AC circuit considerations. This course is offered as an OE/OE only at the Holland Thompson MTEC.

    EL 144C Basic Electricity and Electronics Module C. This is part three of a continuation of Basic Electricity Electronics EL 144A and EL 144B.  This course covers basic semi-conductor theory and their applications. This is an OE/OE course and is only offered at the Holland Thompson MTEC.

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • EL 150 - Electrical Schematics, Electrical Standards and Codes

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Schematic print reading and comprehending Electrical Standards and Codes are essential for working safely on and understanding electrical systems. This course will review the different types of electrical prints concentrating on Electrical Schematics (Ladder Diagrams). EL 150 will also review the NFPA 79-Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, familiarize students in the NFPA 70-National Electrical Code (NEC), and explain the NFPA 70E-Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Upon passing a written exam, students will be issued a Training Certificate for completing the NFPA 70E Standard part of this course. As well, this course will also cover some other nationally recognized electrical safety standards as required by OSHA. Successful completion of EL 162 is recommended before taking this course. Recommended Skills: EL 162, High School Technical Reading and Math Skills

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 160 - Electronic Fabrication

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students acquire the basic knowledge and skills used in the fabrication of electronics products. This includes creating drawings necessary for the design and layout plus the fabrication of electronic products. Three hours lecture/lab combination.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 161 - Introduction to Digital Logic

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: TE 103 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: This course is a study of the binary number system, codes, boolean algebra, minimization techniques, logic gates, code converters, flip-flops, counters, shift registers and binary arithmetic techniques.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 162 - Control Systems

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to industrial control systems, including principles of control, diagrams, input sensors, output devices, and programmable controller theory. Emphasis will be given to basic theory, programming skills, and application of programmable logic controllers. Recommended Skills: EL144 OR EL106 AND EL132 OR MA107 AND MA108 OR MA110 OR TE103 AND TE104

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 163 - Electrical Troubleshooting

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: EL 144 or EL 106 or EL 101

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn the basic technique of troubleshooting electric circuits, including measurement techniques, analysis of faults and repair procedures. Two hours lecture/ lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL132 OR MA107 AND MA108 OR MA110 OR TE103 AND TE104

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 164 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn the basic concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Understanding of hardware components, programming techniques, installation, and maintenance of complete systems. Some hands-on programming of PLCs is utilized. Three hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL 162, EL 132

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 166 - Advanced PLC Systems

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EL 164

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A continuation of EL 164. Students learn advanced concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Memory organization, block moves, documentation, math instructions, analog I/O, program development, and communication. Hands-on PLC projects are emphasized. Completion of EL 164 is recommended before taking this course. Three hours lecture/lab combination.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 201 - Industrial Electricity

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: [(EL 106 or EL 144) and EL 132] or [(MA 107 and MA 108) or MA 110] or (TE 103 and TE 104)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Application of electricity to industry; principles and application of single and three phase transformers, DC generators and motors, AC generators and single phase and three phase AC motors, motor installations and nameplate data.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 203 - Applied Measurements

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: EL 107 (D- or Higher) and [EL 132 or MA 107 or Higher (D- or Higher)]

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of instruments and their application in the measurement of electrical and physical properties. It includes ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, bridge circuits, and the oscilloscope, as well as measurement of current, voltage, resistance, impedance, power, frequencies, capacity, inductance, strain, light, heat and sound.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 204 - Industrial Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: (EL 106 and EL 107) or EL 144

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Electronics as applied to industrial controls, to include control circuits, PLC’s, VFD Drives, PID loops, and different types of control systems. EL 201 is a prerequisite. Six hours lecture/laboratory combination. This course is a capstone course (Final course). An individual project is required. Recommended Skills: EL201 AND any Public Speaking Course

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 205 - Advanced Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: [EL 144 or EL 106 and EL 107 and EL 132] or [MA 107 and MA 108 or MA 110] or (TE 103 and TE 104) or MA 131

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A study of semiconductors and their application to modern circuits; semiconductor physics, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators and design applications. Completion of EL107 is recommended before taking this course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 260 - National Electrical Code (NEC)

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4


    Prerequisites: EL 144 (D- or Higher) or EL 160 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of the application and interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC).  This course will cover the current Michigan edition of the NEC and prepares students for the State of Michigan Journeyman’s or Master’s Electrician licensing exam.

     

     

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • EL 261 - Microcomputer Programming and applications

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EL 161 and EL 262

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is Part 2 of a two part sequence, the Prerequisite is EL 263. EL 261 covers Interrupts, I/Os, and uses machine language programming. Students write and run programs on micro-computers system. This course is a Four hours lecture/lab combination. Each student will be required to write an application using micro-controllers. Recommended Skills: EL 263.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 262 - Digital Logic Circuits (Advanced)

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EL 132 (D- or Higher) or MA 107 or Higher (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: EL 161

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course includes digital gates, flip-flops, counters, registers, multiplexers, and analog-to-digital converters. Application of digital circuits is emphasized.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 263 - Micro-Controller Systems - Part 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EL 161 (D- or Higher) and  EL 262 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course includes microcomputer architecture, software, and applications. This course uses assembly language and machine code for programming. It studies how microcontrollers work on the “inside” and how interfaces can be connected.  This is the first course of a two course microcontroller sequence.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 272 - Servicing Electronic Systems for Biomedical Equipment

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: EL 203 and EL 261 and BI 121 and GH 110

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course studies the electronic circuits and systems related to clinical medical equipment. EL 272 will utilize sensor substitution, test equipment, transducers, and computers to find faults or errors in medical equipment. Codes and standards concerning calibration and testing of biomedical equipment will also be reviewed. This course is a specific application of GRCC’s Electronics Program that will emphasize unique techniques for servicing biomedical equipment.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EL 275 - Mechatronics-Automated Systems

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: EL 162 (D- or Higher) and EL 163 (D- or Higher) and EL 166 (D- or Higher) and EL 201 (D- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course allows students to integrate their knowledge of the principles of controls, electrical and electronic technology, and electro-mechanical systems to design the controls for a machine. Students will apply operation, process, sequencing, and programming skills to individual automation production machines and to complete automation production systems.
     

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Engineering

  
  • EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn to interpret and create industrial drawings.  Students will use AutoCAD to create multiview drawings.  Students will learn proper view position, auxiliary views, and section views.  Students will be introduced to: dimensioning, tolerances, threads and fasteners, as well as basic functions in CAD necessary to manage files.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EG 201 - Advanced Engineering Graphics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: EG 110 (C or Higher) and DR 150 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course expands knowledge of the concepts from EG 110.  Students learn Advanced Engineering Graphics using Autocad and/or Solidworks.  Topics include detail and assembly weldments, working drawings, sheet metal developments, piping drawings, gears and cams, and plant layout.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EG 208 - Statics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MA 133 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: PH 245 and MA 134 or Instructor Consent

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Principles of mechanics and their applications to problems of engineering; forces, components, moments, couples, trusses, frames, cables, friction, centroids, fluid forces, dams, and virtual work. This course is for engineering majors whose majors require a Statics course without strength of materials. Recommended Skills: Two calculus classes, concurrent enrollment in PH 245 or excellent knowledge of vectors which the PH 245 course provides. One calculus class is enough if you are an A math student. Otherwise , you had better pass two such as MA 133 and MA 134. If you are B math student having had MA 133 and enrollment concurrently in MA 134 and EG 208 will suffice, maybe. If you are a C math student, you need to have passed both MA 133 and MA 134.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EG 212 - Dynamics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: MA 133 and MA 134 and PH 245 and EG 208 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course serves engineering majors requiring a Dynamics course. Topics include Newton’s laws of motion, impulse and momentum, energy, dynamics of particle systems and plane rigid bodies, and rigid body dynamics in three dimensions. Dynamics is offered when there is demand during the Winter semesters.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EG 215 - Mechanical Vibrations

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: PH 245 and EG 208

    Corequisites: EG 212 and MA 255

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This supplementary course covers fundamental vibrations of one degree of freedom of mechanical systems (undamped, damped, free, and forced). Newton’s Laws and energy methods are used as well as an introduction to the methods of Euler and LaGrange. EG 215 is for University of Michigan engineering majors. When our three hour EG 212 dynamics course and our one hour EG 215 course are combined, University of Michigan gives the student credit for University of Michigan’s four hour dynamics course. EG 215 has been accepted for credit at Western Michigan as a mechanical vibration course once in the past. EG 215 will be run on a need to run basis when we have sufficient demand to offer the course.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

English

  
  • EN Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 97 - Academic Foundations English 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Review and development of skills necessary for proficient college writing. Classroom instruction and practice in the writing process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, personal reflection. Conventional mechanics are stressed. Students are required to think critically about assigned readings and their own writing. Some sections of EN 097 require students to attend an additional hour of supplemental instruction. Those sections are noted in the schedule of classes. Recommended Skills: Basic understanding of the usage of English.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 100 - College Writing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Recommended: Students should be competent in written English; if not, they should elect EN 097. Students are assigned personal writing based upon freewritings, journal writing, and readings in various genres of literature and nonfiction. Autobiography, personal narratives, dialogs, informal scripts, personal essays, and I-centered research writing are some of the assignments designed to increase students ¿ awareness of audience, of how writers adapt language for specific audiences, and of public written forms and conventions.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: English Composition
  
  • EN 101 - English Composition-1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: EN 100/101 emphasizes personal narratives and autobiographies to help students find and express their own voices. Assignments will include a variety of writing. Professors will select a combination of assignments from the following: free-writing, journals, short scripts, personal essays, expanded autobiographies such as oral histories, career-research papers and I-centered research (¿I-centered¿ research is defined as a research paper in which the student investigates a topic of personal interest). The required research paper must be at minimum 4-5 pages in length(excluding the Works Cited page). These writings will increase students’ awareness of voice and improve their understanding of how writers adapt language for specific audiences and use various public forms and conventions. Students must pass the first semester of the sequence with a C- before enrolling in the second semester.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: English Composition
  
  • EN 102 - English Composition-2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: EN 102 will continue the personal approach, but quickly move from the subjective to the objective by asking students to take into account perspectives other than their own – gradually moving to a larger context: social, academic, political, and literary. Assignments will include a variety of writing. Professors will select a combination of assignments and essays from the following: career research, interviews, revision of I-centered research into more formal research, argumentation, literary criticism, collaborative writing assignments, and revision of personal essays into works of fiction. One academic or interdisciplinary research paper of 4-5 pages (excluding the Works Cited page) is required. Prerequisite: Final grade of “C-” or better in EN 100/101 or its equivalent.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: English Composition
  
  • EN 120 - Improving Editing and Proofreading

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1.5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: EN 101 or CJ 259

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to help students improve their grammar, mechanics, word usage, and basic sentence skills through critical reflection of their own writing. Course activities include participation in lecture, editing practice, and sentence analysis. Significant time is spent on skill building exercises primarily in a workshop setting. A grade of C- or higher is necessary to receive credit.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 233 - Poetry

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is an introductory genre study of poetry. The material is addressed through the function and purpose of poetic elements such as voice, diction, imagery, figures of speech, sound, rhythm, form, and so forth. The course will show how poetry functions in historical, political and social contexts. The course will also increase students’ ability to understand and appreciate poetry as a form involving craft as well as creativity. The coursework involves listening, speaking, reading, writing and discussing.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 235 - Drama

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [EN 100 or EN 101] and EN 102

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to drama as an important art form and as a literary text, using masterpieces by ancient through contemporary playwrights. Plays are selected for their artistic merit and for their place in the historical development of drama; the class will also cover a variety of genres and introduce students to both scholarly and performance criticism, as well as motifs typical of dramatic texts. Students will write analytical essays about the plays covered in class, and the professor may assign one researched essay on a play not covered in class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 237 - Fiction: Shorter and Longer Forms

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to fiction in shorter forms such as the short story and the novelette as well as the longer form, the novel. Works studied will be representative of many cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Recommended college level reading skill.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 240 - Consulting with Writers

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed for students who would like to develop their writing skills while contributing to a collaborative learning environment. As Writing Fellows consulting in the Language Arts Lab, students will improve their writing skills while working with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, learning styles, and writing styles. The class will be taught by two professors in three settings: classroom, online, and writing lab. Students will work one-on-one with professors, professional tutors, and classmates. This course is recommended for Honors students. Prerequisites: Any student in the Honors program or with English instructor approval.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 242 - Popular Literature

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: Readings may include science fiction, western, mystery, suspense, detective, horror, romance, fantasy, magazines, comics, graphic novels, web sites, blogs, or the literature of advertising. Critical thinking skills are used to help determine differences between popular fiction and literary fiction.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 246 - Writing for Publication

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to researching, writing, and publishing nonfiction magazine articles for a variety of print and online publishing markets. Successful completion of EN 101 and EN 102 is recommended for optimal success.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 247 - Creative Writing 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A study of the techniques of poetry and the short story aimed at guiding a creative person to the tools of self-expression. The course is flexible enough to invite other dramatic forms should the individual student indicate an interest in them.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 248 - Creative Writing II

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A course which develops from the creative writing foundations established in English 247, taking the serious writer of fiction, poetry, and the one-act play deeper into the realm of understanding technique, form, and the relationship of form to content. EN 101 is strongly encouraged; EN 102 and EN 247 are helpful.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 249 - Technical Writing

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [EN 100 or EN 101 and EN 102] or [BA 101 and BA 102]

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: EN 249 is intended for students who wish to make a career of technical writing or to improve their writing abilities in their place of business. The course stresses writing clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in the most common written forms of technical communications with appropriate visual writing style. May or may not be accepted as humanities credit by transfer institutions. forms of technical communications with appropriate visual writing style. May or may not be accepted as humanities credit by transfer institutions.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EN 250 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: [EN 100 (C or Higher) or EN 101 (C or Higher)] and EN 102 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students evaluate a variety of children’s books for use across the curriculum, investigate children’s book choices, become familiar with a wide variety of multicultural literature from the 14th century to the present, write critical analyses on a variety of topics, make oral presentations to the class, and complete other projects as assigned. Students may also participate in field trips and listen to presentations from field specialists.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 251 - Multicultural American Literature for Children

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will study children’s literature of African American, Native American, Latino, Asian, Jewish, and Middle Eastern cultures. Genres include traditional literature, poetry, historical fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary literature. Through their studies, students will develop a heightened awareness of the needs of people living in a multicultural society. Students will also learn how to recognize stereotypes found in multicultural literature and learn how to select authentic, worthwhile multicultural literature for children. Recommended Skills: Writing ability and oral communication skills

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 252 - Shakespeare

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the study of the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare, and features the study of several plays with exercises in the sonnets, source study, and editing experience. The course explores the variety of dramatic modes in which Shakespeare worked, emphasizing both textual study and performance; some attention is also given to the Elizabethan and Jacobean context in which the author worked, and to his enduring influence on literature.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 261 - Great American Writers 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Recommended: Successful completion of EN 101/102 sequence. This course examines writings by Native Americans (1500’s-1800’s), colonial settlers (1600’s-1700’s), revolutionary founders (1700’s), African Americans (1700’s-1800’s), and early American writers of fiction and poetry. These writings will be examined in both literary and historical contexts.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 262 - Great American Writers 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A survey of American Literature from post Civil War to the present, with emphasis on American writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 270 - Multicultural Literature

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to literature by African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Appalachian Americans and/or literature by African, Asian, latin American and Middle Eastern writers; focusing also on feminist, lesbian/gay, and differently abled writers. Each semester specific cultures will be covered. Course will also focus on cultural and critical issues raised by these works.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 271 - African-American Literature

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a survey of the African American literary landscape, from colonial times to 1900, focusing on the genres of slave narrative, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The course will also review the historical backdrop against which these works were created. They will be read and analyzed within the context of the political, economic, and social perspectives of the United States in order for students to understand how these perspectives influenced African American literary expression of the 18th and 19th centuries.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 272 - African American Literature II

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of African-American literature from the 20th century to the present. Students will review the historical backdrop against which the literary landscape was created. In order for students to understand the multiple influences on and within African-American literary expression of the 20th century, works will be read and analyzed within the context of the political, economic, and social perspectives of the United States.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 275 - Theatre Workshop (Stratford/Shakespeare)

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will study and discuss the literary aspects and theatrical complexity of several Shakespeare and other classic plays (generally, two Shakespeare plays and one other Stratford offering), which they will view at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Course content depends on the current Stratford selection.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 278 - Introduction to Women’s Literature

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: EN 278 is an introduction to literature by women writers in which students may study various genres, historical time periods, classes, races, and nationalities. The course explores the variety of writing styles women have used to think about issues such as the search for identity, power, societal roles, relationships and conflict, marriage, sexuality, treatment as the other, responses to patriarchy, achievement, and daily life. The instructor will help students think about the impact of gender on literature, expression, and experience.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 281 - Survey of British Literature 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: EN 101

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course surveys the major works of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 18th century. These writings will be examined in literary and historical contexts, with discussions centering around issues of language, the church, and socio-political changes in the developing nation.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 282 - Survey of British Literature 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Recommended: EN 101 and EN 102, or equivalents 12th grade reading/writing level. This course surveys the works of major English Romantic poets, Victorian poets and prose writers, and represents modern trends and writers in British literature. These writings will be examined in literary and historical contexts, with discussions around issues of language, the church, and socio-political changes in Great Britain.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • EN 284 - LGBTQ Literature

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: [EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)] or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: EN 284 is an introduction to literature by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) authors, and authors who present LGBTQ characters and themes in their work. The course explores the varieties of writing expression LGBTQ people have employed to think about issues including the search for identity, power and societal roles, the exploration of relationships and conflict, family and marriage, sexuality, marginalization and treatment as other, responses to homophobia in its variety of oppressive manifestations, achievement and daily life. Students will read and discuss the texts to consider the impact of sexuality and gender on literature and experience.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities

English as a Second Language

  
  • ES 101 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class is designed for students who have a limited understanding of English but need to develop basic communication skills. Students will focus on converstation skills used in everyday situations and practice listening, speaking, and pronunciation to make them more successful in these interactions.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 102 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 101 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class works to help students have more comfortable and comprehensible interactions in English. Students will learn phrases and vocabulary used in specific situations. They will practice their listening, speaking, and pronunciation and learn how to improve these skills for better communication.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 103 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 3

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 102 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class will focus on advanced conversation skills and basic academic English. Students will practice conversation strategies and skills used in various situations with various levels of formality. They will also learn note taking and oral presentation skills. In addition, pronunciation will be a major focus of this class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 104 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 4

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 103 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is an advanced course designed to prepare English as a Second Language students to succeed in courses outside of the ESL program. Students will work on academic skills such as lecture comprehension, note taking, presenting, and debating. Pronunciation clarity will also be a focus.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 111 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on writing at a sentence level. Students will focus on specific grammatical and mechanical points and use these points to create more comprehensible sentences. Sentences will also be combined to make simple paragraphs.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 112 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 111 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on writing paragraphs. Topic sentences and supporting details will be discussed and used to create various types of paragraphs. Specific grammatical points will be taught and focused on in writing assignments.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 113 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 3

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 112 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on writing an essay. Students will learn how to write an essay with an introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Students will also study various grammatical points and apply them to their writing.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 114 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 4

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 113 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this class students will continue their work with essays. They will review and continue to practice the basic essay format and learn to write other modes of essays as well. Students will also study various advanced grammatical points and apply them to their writing. Prerequisite: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 113) is required to place students in this class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 121 - English as a Second Language: Reading and Vocabulary 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on reading simplified English writing. Students will learn how to find answers to comprehension questions, summarize readings, find the main idea of a passage, and broaden their vocabulary.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 122 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 121 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on improving reading skills. Students will use simplified texts to learn and practice various reading skills such as skimming, scanning, making inferences, and paraphrasing. They will also expand their vocabulary and learn various strategies to figure out new words.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 123 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 3

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 122 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on improving reading skills. Students will practice skills such as skimming, scanning, inferring, paraphrasing and summarizing using mainly authentic texts. They will study stems and affixes as a way to understand a wider range of vocabulary and practice other vocabulary comprehension strategies.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • ES 124 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 4

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: ES 123 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of this class is on improving reading skills and preparing students to succeed in classes outside of the ESL program. Students will develop critical reading skills through the study of authentic texts. They will work to master reading skills and vocabulary needed to understand English texts at the college level.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Exercise Science

  
  • EXS Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 180 - Football Theory

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class is designed to give students an in depth look into the sport of football. Students will not only learn the various concepts involved in implementing the various offenses, defenses, and special teams, but will also come to understand the different philosophies regarding coaching staff, selection, recruiting, and managing the overall program.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 181 - Baseball Theory

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The purpose of this class is to introduce current concepts and skills needed to play and coach the game of baseball. The class through lab & lecture, will address the fundamentals of baseball concepts. Individuals will develop their own philosophies on hitting, pitching, defense, and coaching strategies used in today’s game.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 182 - Basketball Theory

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course introduces students to the theory and principles of coaching basketball. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to organize, coach and plan daily practice sessions, as well as the history and philosophies of the game.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Introduction to Exercise Science introduces students to the field of exercise science, physical education, and sport. Students will explore the profession by learning about the past, present, and future developments in the field.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 185 - Sports Officiating

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The rules and practical application of officiating will be covered for the following sports: volleyball, football, basketball, baseball and softball. This class will prepare students to pursue a license from the State Athletic Association upon completion.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 186 - Community Recreation

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on leisure, recreation, play and their impact on individuals and society. The role of leisure time in our social culture as well current issues and trends will be discussed. Event planning, volunteerism, and recreational leadership are also a focus of this class.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 195 - Water Safety Instruction

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: WE 144 or WE 145 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Instructional preparation for teaching of community water safety and life saving skills associated with aquatic activities. Upon completion of this course, the student will be certified by the American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor to teach swim lessons and a variety of other aquatic courses. Recommended Skills: Interested students should have a working knowledge of competitive swim strokes and must be able to swim.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The purpose of this class is to introduce the basic concepts of sports medicine, specifically Athletic Training. It will address the fundamentals of the human musculoskeletal system, sports related injuries, injury treatment, and other sports medicine related topics. This class is designed for beginning athletic training students and other students interested in the subject.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 201 - Title IX: Women in Athletics

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: This course is designed to provide students with a study of the 1972 Title IX legislation and its relationship with inter-scholastic and inter-collegiate athletics and the legislation’s socio-historical implications on women and sports will be explored. 3 credit hours. No prerequisite.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 203 - The Obesity Epidemic

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course will explore the obesity and overweight issues facing our nation. Topics will include causes, consequences, choices, our children, and challenges. Physical fitness and health behaviors will be introduced, as well as an opportunity to develop a personal fitness program to begin building a healthy lifestyle.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 225 - Public Health Concepts

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)
    Description: This course is an introduction to the strategies and tactics, both past and present, related to the control and eradication of infectious and chronic diseases of humans.  Determinants of health will be studied, including environmental, social, behavioral, and biological.  Tools and methods of disease control and health promotion will be presented, including interventions such as vaccinations, screenings, counseling and education.  Environmental, occupational, legal, and policy approaches will also be studied. Potential careers in the public health sector will be investigated.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • EXS 230 - Exercise Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: BI 117 (C or Higher) or BI 122 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    This course covers the theory and practice of safe and effective exercise instruction for individual and group resistance training programs and is an excellent preparation for personal training certification exams.  It focuses on client consultation and assessment, including basic pre-participation health screening assessments, submaximal aerobic exercise tests, and muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body composition tests.  Additionally, this course will address how to design, administer, and implement programs that enhance related components of physical fitness.  Behavior change theory, communication strategies, facility and equipment management, legal issues, and risk management will also be covered.

     

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None


Fashion Merchandising

  
  • FM Elective - (min. of 3)

    Credits:
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 105 - Introduction to Fashion and Interiors

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An overview of the fashion industry. Clothing and interior furnishings are observed through books, speakers, and field trips. Retailing, manufacturing, and fashion publications are investigated in showrooms, company offices, retail businesses, and the classroom. Personal and professional development, knowledge, and skills are stressed.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 107 - Clothing Selection and Design

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: For students entering the fields of fashion merchandising or design. Emphasis is placed on developing awareness, attitudes and knowledge necessary to be successful in a career. Includes aspects of fashion history, fashion trends, terminology, designers, and cosmetics. Principles of line design and color are emphasized.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 108 - Clothing Construction

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course provides experience in the basic principles of clothing construction, altering and using patterns, and fitting of garments.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 110 - Textiles

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to study natural and man-made fibers used in clothing and home furnishings. Emphasis is on end use and care of fabrics by consumers.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 111 - Floral Design

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course would add applicable knowledge in designing and creating traditional and contemporary floral arrangements. It will broaden the students¿ knowledge and employment possibilities through mastering this skill.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 119 - Sewing for Fashion

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to the principles of clothing construction. With the use of a sewing machine and serger, students will construct simple garments. The student is responsible for the supplies necessary for projects.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 120 - Fashion Designers

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An introduction to past and present fashion designers. Students will study their biographies and design techniques.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 122 - Merchandising Applications for Retail Merchandising

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”
    Description: This course covers mathematical calculations used by retail merchants including the factors which determine a store’s net profit or loss.  Students learn several ratios used in a seasonal merchandise plan, determine various purchase discounts and shipping terms, calculate merchandise pricing and re-pricing amounts and percentages, and use several inventory valuation methods.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 180 - Cooperative Education Fashion Merchandising I

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. They work a minimum of 15-20 hours a week, under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the instructor. In addition, attendance in the classroom is required one-hour a week, or equivalent. Student must be within 2 semesters of graduating from the program and provide a graduation audit. Student enrollment is through professor consent. (Students must have the written permission of the appropriate cooperative education coordinator.)

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 181 - Cooperative Education in Interiors and Furnishings

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. They work a minimum of 20-25 hours a week (245 total hours), under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the coordinator. In addition, attendance in the classroom is required. Student must be in their last semester before graduating from the program with a total of 45 credits earned and/or in progress, and provide a graduation audit. Student enrollment is through professor consent.(Students must have the written permission of the appropriate cooperative education coordinator before they register for this course.)

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 213 - Fashion Show Production

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students will organize and produce a fashion show for a designated audience. The Instructor will guide the students through the production, with the main responsibility being with the students. Students will be required to schedule time with models and clients outside of the regular class meetings.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 220 - Fashion Promotion

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Current trends in fashion promotion and display; principles of promotional activities, merchandising methods, use of photography, fashion show production, and display.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 228 - Computer Assisted Fashion Design

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn to use computer components to generate drawings for apparel applications; includes terminology, techniques, and application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in designing and drafting styles, patterns and fabrics. Students are assessed a lab fee.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 230 - Display and Visual Merchandising

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In-depth study of store display and visual merchandise presentations; design principles of harmony, color, balance, and lighting. Provides the knowledge, skills, and understanding to arrange functionally effective displays.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 236 - Fashion Design

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The study of fashion designers, the elements of design, past and present fashions, and basic design styles. The illustration and creation of simple designs, using advanced sewing techniques.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 289 - Fashion Exploration - New York City

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Department Consent required-Classes and appointments during a stay in New York City provide for acquisition of first-hand knowledge of the fashion industry and an opportunity for cultural enrichment. Students attend an orientation seminar, visit textile and accessory showrooms, a New York design studio, as well as other appointments as they relate to the fashion industry. A comparative merchandising analysis will be developed based on observations.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • FM 290 - Fashion Exploration: Chicago

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Department Consent required. Classes and appointments during a stay in Chicago provide for acquisition of first-hand knowledge of the fashion industry. Students attend an orientation seminar, visit textile and accessory showrooms, a design school, The Merchandise Mart and Apparel Center, as well as other appointments as they relate to the fashion industry. A comparative merchandising analysis based on detailed observations.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

French

  
  • FR 101 - Introductory French 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Introduction to French. French 101 introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammer of French. In addition, the course treats the culture and geography of francophone countries. Listening comprehension and speaking are also emphasized with the aid of the International Language Laboratory.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • FR 102 - Introductory French 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Continuation of the study of French begun in French 101 or its equivalent. French 102 deepens understanding of the structure of the French language, increases vocabulary and provides opportunity for the student to increase speaking and comprehension skills as well as composition ability. Continued use of the International Language laboratory.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • FR 231 - Intermediate French 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A global review of the structure of the French language and culture, emphasizing reading skills, conversational proficiency and accurate writing ability. French films are studied as well as modern French literature. Students use software in the International Language Laboratory.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • FR 232 - Intermediate French II

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Continued global review of French language and culture. Extensive vocabulary growth and increased comprehension of spoken French. Proficiency in conversing about practical topics as well as in expression of personal opinions. International Language Laboratory is used for internet access in French and study of literary selections as well as modern French prose.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
 

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