May 01, 2024  
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Political Science

  
  • PS 200 - State and Local Politics

    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 examines the structure, functions, and issues of state and local government with an emphasis on the State of Michigan. It covers the separation of powers and overlapping jurisdictions of states, counties, townships, cities, villages, and school districts. The issues of sovereignty, crime, education, economic development, and government finances will also be discussed. A student will need to be able to do college level writing, as well as use critical thinking skills.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 201 - Comparative Governments

    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 will examine government and domestic politics as it exists in other states around the world. It will use states in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas as case studies. Students will examine political, cultural, economic, and historical reasons for similarities and differences between states. The United States will be useful as a point of reference. In the process students will discover alternative ways of dealing with familiar problems, and a greater understanding of the differences around our world.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 202 - International Relations

    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 intended to introduce students to the scope, the process, and the components of International Relations, a subfield of Political Science. It will introduce students to a variety of theoretical approaches to understanding the themes, issues, and debates of international affairs. The basic concepts and analytical methods will also be covered to foster critical thinking of this competitive but interdependent world. At the same time, this course provides students a depth of understanding of foreign policy objectives, international actors’ interactions, and trends in the international system, while helping them to acquire skills in describing and analyzing the context of world politics, economy, and cultures.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 215 - Asian Politics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    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 broad introduction to the study of the political, social, economic, and legal structures of China and Japan, with an emphasis on history and culture of these two great civilizations. All this can only be meaningfully understood in their own psychological development, cultural setting, and conceptual framework. China and Japan hold significant weight in the balance of power of the world. As such, their relationship with and the role of the United States in East Asia will be explored and discussed.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 225 - The Politics of the North of Ireland

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course will examine the government, domestic policies, political parties and interest groups present in the North of Ireland. Political, economic, cultural and ethnic issues will be explored and the historical development of these issues will be traced. Students will be expected to identify problems and alternatives to current issues facing the North of Ireland. This course is offered as an integral component of the Irish Foreign Studies Program and is only offered in conjunction with the travel program in Ireland.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 230 - Introduction to Political Theory

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

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The focus of Political Thought is on how political life should be organized, as opposed to on how it actually is. Through the study of major political philosophers, we try to find the answer to the fundamental question of political theory: What is a good society? Along the way, the course covers the issues of the proper arrangements of political institutions, the most desirable ways for individuals to interact in politics, and the appropriate relationships between political institutions and individuals. It is intended for all students interested in political theory.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 245 - Great Decisions

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A foreign policy course featuring eight different guest speakers of national and international expertise on current global issues. The Great Decisions lecture series is sponsored by the Educational Partners of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Focus of both lecture series and course is to develop greater knowledge of U.S. foreign policy, using as case studies the eight topics selected each year by the Foreign Policy Association.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PS 250 - American Constitutional Foundations

    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: PS 250 studies the significant and continuing impact that the judicial system has on the development of our political system. This course introduces students to the process of constitutional decision making in the U.S., with particular emphasis on the U.S. Supreme Court. The course analyzes the political and constitutional sources of presidential, congressional, and judicial power, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights. In addition, the course assesses the potential societal changes decisions could produce and the importance of the Judiciary as a major player in social change in past and present American society. 

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

Psychology

  
  • PY Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 100 - Strategies for College and Life Success

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to assist students in becoming active learners through self-assessment, self-exploration, skill development, and building an understanding of the college environment. This class uses psychology to help students explore, understand, and problem solve larger life issues that may be interfering with their success as a learner while offering tools and techniques intended to improve college and life success. This is not an introduction to psychology class.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 106 - Managing Personal Stress

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: An experiential study of causes of stress, physiological and psychological responses, and methods used to manage personal stress. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging field of behavioral or holistic medicine. Students participate in stress management techniques such as relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback, and physical exercise.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 201 - General Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This course is an introduction to the many different areas of which this discipline is comprised. These areas include: psychological theories, research methods, the relationship between brain and behavior, human development, learning, memory, cognition, group dynamics, personality theories and the identification and treatment of abnormal behavior.

    Department Consent: Social Sciences
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
  
  • PY 203 - Psychology of Adjustment

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A holistic approach to psychology and its application in the varied aspects of everyday life; emphasis is on personal adjustment and mental health. This class requires a deep investigation of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Typical classroom applications include learning, human development, stress, love, sex, identity, work, and loss.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 231 - Abnormal Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Abnormal Psychology is the scientific study of abnormal human behavior. This course examines contemporary scientific understanding of a wide variety of psychological disorders that affect people. Of particular focus are the causes, symptoms and effective treatment of psychological disorders from psychological, biological and sociocultural perspectives.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 232 - Developmental Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is the scientific study of how people change and remain the same from conception through death. Development is explored across the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 233 - Child Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Child Psychology is the study of human development from conception through adolescence. The cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development of children and adolescents is explored through theory and research. Students are encouraged to apply knowledge of child development to everyday life.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 234 - Adolescent Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course explores human development during adolescence (11-18 yrs) and early adulthood (18-25 yrs). The course emphasizes the role of culture and historical context in shaping physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during this age period.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 241 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course provides an overview of the concepts, principles, and applications of behavior analysis. It will examine the theoretical foundations and underpinnings of behavioral psychology as it relates to respondent and operant conditioning, contingency analyses, and the critical examination of empirical data. The course will also introduce students to the applications of behavior analysis in areas such as self-management, child management, autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral gerontology, business and industry, community behavior analysis, animal training, ethics, and psychological disorders.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 251 - Education Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course studies how psychology is applied to understanding teaching and learning in educational settings. It is designed to meet the pre-professional requirements for students who are planning on transferring as education majors to a four year school; therefore there is an out of classroom service learning component to the course.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 260 - Social Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is intended for students with a good foundation in psychology. Students will explore the relationship between individual behaviors and mental processes within the social environment. Typical applications of social psychology include social cognition and perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotyping, gender, group process, and aggression.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 263 - Psychology of Learning

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is intended for students with a good foundation in psychology. The course provides a historical, theoretical, and applied perspective on the psychology of learning. Topics include Behaviorism (classical and operant conditioning), Social Learning Theory, and Cognitivism (information-processing, constructivism, and socio-constructivism).

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: PY 201 and MA 107

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Descriptive techniques in gathering data. Measures of central tendency. Measuring of dispersing with particular emphasis on the z-scores and applications to curve of probability. Tests of significance using t-test and chi-square. Sampling techniques of sample difference.

  
  • PY 283 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: PY 201 (C or Higher) and [PY 281 (C or Higher) or MA 215 (C or Higher)]

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class is an examination of basic research methods in psychology. Students will be introduced to the logic of psychological research, the formulation and testing of hypotheses, research design, sampling procedures, data collection, and data analysis. This class will also cover the consumption and critique of research, ethics in conducting research, and how individual values and cultural context influences scientific research.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RT Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 100 - Orientation to Health Care

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Acquaints students with comprehensive health care of patients in radiology departments. Topics include patient communication, medical and surgical asepsis, body mechanics, vital signs, medical emergencies, drug administration, isolation techniques, and control of communicable diseases.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 110 - Radiographic Positioning-1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Introduces beginning positioning. Student will simulate peer-positioning & operate radiographic machines, dispensing ionizing radiation to radiograph phantom anatomical body parts of upper & lower extremities, abdomen & chest. Didactic tests & Laboratory experiments are required.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 111 - Radiographic Exposure-1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: RT 100 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The study of basic radiographic imaging and techniques. Topics include creating the beam and image with emphasis in radiation concepts, radiation protection, electricity, operation of radiographic generator and X-ray equipment, X-ray tube, X-ray production, prime factors of radiography, density, contrast, beam restriction, and intensifying screen cassettes and grids.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 112 - Radiographic Positioning-2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: RT 110

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Continuation of Radiologic Technology 110. Topics include positioning of routine, radiologic examinations of the shoulder girdle, bony thorax, pelvic girdle, vertebral column, and special views of the knees. Consideration is given to topographic anatomical landmarks, demonstration of positions, radiographing the injured patient, long bone measurements, and scoliosis series. Lab exercises include radiographic positioning of the phantom and peer simulation.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 113 - Radiographic Exposure 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 5


    Prerequisites: RT 100 (C or Higher) and RT 110 (C or Higher) and RT 111 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a continuation of the concepts learned in Radiographic Exposure 111, expanding on topics such as analyzing the image, comparing exposure systems and special imaging systems. Additional topics include, but are not limited to, principles of radiography such as detail and distortion, prime factors, digital radiography, radiographic film and processing, sensitometry, intensifying screens, quality control procedures, phototiming, and exposure conversion problems. The lab experience in this course aids the student in formulating technical factors for optimal imaging.

     

    Department Consent: Department Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • RT 130 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 16
    Prerequisites: RT 100 and RT 110 and RT 111

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Student Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups meet weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Sixteen (16) hours a week.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 131 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 24.5
    Prerequisites: RT 112 and RT 113 and RT 130

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Student Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups held weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Forty hours (40) a week for eight weeks during the summer.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 207 - Radiation Protection

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: RT 131

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course acquaints students with the effects of ionizing radiation on human tissue; includes methods of detecting radiation, determination of dosages, physical interaction of radiation with matter, and an introduction to radio-isotopes. Radiation safety and protection are stressed throughout.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 210 - Radiographic Positioning 3

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: RT 131

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Study of the Radiographic examination of the pediatric and adult skull. Includes positioning of human skull at any age with special projections using modified positioning techniques. Special emphasis is given to skull anatomy and radiographic techniques. Lab exercises include radiographic positioning of the phantom and also peer positioning.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 211 - Survey of Medical-Surgical Diseases

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course presents the most commonly seen pathologies that radiographers will be imaging within all organ systems of the human body. The student will learn how the disease processes work and be able to recognize the appearance on a diagnostic image. The student will also learn how to aid the physician by adjusting images or patient positioning to best demonstrate the disease process.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 212 - Radiographic Positioning 4

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course places primary emphasis on special procedures including venipuncture, urology studies, trauma, mobile, surgical, and pediatric radiography, angiographic studies, interventional procedures, computed tomography, and an emphasis on different types of contrast agents using specialized radiographic equipment.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 213 - Radiologic Leadership Skills

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: BI 121 (C or Higher) and BI 122 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course acquaints students with foundations in ethical and legal issues in radiologic sciences. Topics include beneficence, nonmalefience, patient autonomy, informed consent, professional’s rights and responsibilities, and changing technologies. This course also covers a review of imaging, anatomy, positioning, equipment operation, patient care, and radiation protection through an online review course.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 215 - Physics of X-ray

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: RT 207 and RT 210 and RT 211 and RT 230

    Corequisites: RT 212 and RT 213 and RT 231

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of the physical principles underlying generation of diagnostic radiation. Topics include: electrical and physical concepts and their application to production and operation of x-ray circuits, transformers, rectifiers, and tubes. X-ray production and attenuation. Digital imaging acquistion. Four hours lecture/laboratory combination.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 230 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 3

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 24
    Prerequisites: RT 131

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Formal and informal discussion groups held weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Twenty-four (24) hours a week.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 231 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 4

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 24
    Prerequisites: RT 207 and RT 210 and RT 211 and RT 230

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Provides the student with hospital clinical experience; permits students to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Stuent Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups are held weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Twenty-four (24) hours a week.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 232 - Clinical Practicum in Radiologic Technology 5

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 25
    Prerequisites: RT 212 and RT 213 and RT 215 and RT 231

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Provides students with hospital clinical experience, permitting them to apply radiographic theory in all phases of radiologic technology. Specific objectives are listed in the Student Handbook. Formal and informal discussion groups are held weekly at each affiliating clinical facility. Forty (40) hour week/10 weeks summer.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RT 240 - Sectional Anatomy

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: BI 121 and BI 122 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Sectional Anatomy is designed to provide health care professionals and transfer students with a detailed understanding of anatomy in regards to the multiple planes of the body. This course will improve upon the knowledge of basic anatomy by visualizing it through multiple planes as well as all modalities of imaging. Detailed anatomy in multiple planes of the body will be presented,discussed, and viewed throughout this course. Hands-on class room demonstrations with phantoms and visual aids are incorporated in the course. The student must be able to differentiate changing colors and/or contrasts of diagnostic X-ray images. This course will not meet the requirements for the MiRIS (Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Sciences) Consortium sectional anatomy course.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Reading

  
  • RD 95 - Reading for College Success

    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: PY 097 and CIS 003

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The primary focus of this developmental reading class is vocabulary building and the reading process. With improvement in vocabulary, students can also expect to improve their comprehension. Students review, refresh, and reinforce skills that may have become less efficient through a lack of application. A structured reading and writing project is designed to improve reading skills. Pre and post testing and guided laboratory practice with Work Keys are also included in the course.This course is offered as a co-requisite with CO 003 and PY 097. Ability to speak and be understood in conversational English is required upon entry.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RD 97 - Introduction to College Reading

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Placement is determined by College testing. The primary focus of this developmental reading class is vocabulary building and the reading process. With improvement in vocabulary, students can also expect to improve their comprehension. Students review, refresh, and reinforce skills that my have become less efficient through a lack of application. A structured reading and writing project is designed to improve reading skills. Pre and post testing and guided laboratory practice are also included in the course. NOTE: RD 097 is the first in a two-course sequence. If the initial placement is RD 097, students will be required to complete RD 097 and then RD 098.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • RD 98 - College Reading

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is a developmental reading class which provides students the necessary time to review, refresh, and extend skills that may have become less efficient through a lack of application. The emphasis is on comprehension skills and an introduction to critical reading. To facilitate this development, a computer-assisted program must be completed. A structured reading and writing project are included in order to improve critical thinking and metacognitive skills. RD098 is the second course in a two-course sequence; it follows RD097. If the initial placement is RD098, students will be required to complete the course requirements for RD098 only. Placement is determined by College testing.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Sign Language

  
  • SL 150 - Introduction to Deaf Culture

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course provides introductory exposure to both technology and cultural perspectives and the implications of those perspectives for those that are deaf. Other topics to be covered include elements of the communication process, nonverbal communication, basic sign language terminology use and signs, both family and group dynamics, research, and oral presentations. This course is designed for students that wish to acquire knowledge of deaf culture and explore the field of sign language interpreting.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SL 155 - Fingerspelling

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: SL 171

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Fingerspelling is designed to provide the student with instruction and practice focused solely in both expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills as well as concentrated instruction in the used of numbers in American Sign Language. This course is intended for students that wish to explore the field of Sign Language interpreting.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SL 171 - American Sign Language 1

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a basic introduction to American Sign Language and provides basic knowledge of American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar. Students in this course will learn the manual alphabet used in fingerspelling, 400 to 500 signs used in ASL, rules on grammar and syntax used in ASL, and discuss conversational techniques used with deaf adults.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SL 172 - American Sign Language 2

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: SL 171

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to increase knowledge and use of American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar. Students in this course will examine grammatical elements in ASL, and incorporate 300 to 500 more ASL signs to their vocabulary.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SL 173 - American Sign Language 3

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: SL 172 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to increase knowledge and use of American Sign Language vocabulary and grammar in conversational context. Students in this course will examine grammatical elements in ASL, and incorporate more ASL signs and their uses into their vocabulary.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SL 291 - Seminar in Sign Language 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offered upon demand and when interest in a particular subject in sign language will allow for scheduling. Seminar may be repeated if subject matter changes. Minimum student participation of 40 clock hours. The seminar allows two or more students to study and use materials in a field related to their curriculum. Students work under the supervision of an instructor.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Social Work

  
  • SW 150 - Introduction to Social Welfare

    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 class introduces the historical development of social welfare in the Old and New worlds. The context of the course is founded in an overview of Social Work, Social Welfare and role of the Social Workers. The course provides a description of the establishment of Social Welfare and Social Service Programs existing in the United States. An emphasis is on the discussion of values underlying the existing social systems.

    Department Consent: No Consent
  
  • SW 216 - Social Work Interviewing and Assessment

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: SW 150 (C or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This class provides an introduction to types, purposes and stages of interviewing. Students are introduced to basic empathy training. Skill development for observation, listening, non-verbal communication, rapport-building, information giving and information gathering are fundamental components of the class. Students are introduced to beginning assessment, monitoring and working with culturally diverse, oppressed, or psychologically maladaptive clients.

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

Sociology

  
  • SO Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SO 251 - Principles of Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is a course designed to acquaint students with the nature of sociology, and will be an overview of the basic concepts, theories and research essential for sociological analysis of human interaction. The class will give an opportunity to develop a broad perspective of the social arrangements that cause our society to be cohesive and non-cohesive at other times. Both the objective and subjective realities of social interaction will be examined. To this end, the primary unit of analysis will be the social structure because the social structure of U.S. society, particularly in terms of the political and economic consideration of power, is the primary basis of stratification within our society. There will also be opportunities to focus more narrowly on particular topics of interest.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences- Learning and literature concerned with individual and societal relationships. A branch of science that deals with how people manage, interpret, or engage individuals, groups, institutions, societies, and cultures, etc.
  
  • SO 254 - Social Problems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature of social problems and provide an overview of the basic concepts, theories and research essential for analysis of social problems. Issues examined include family and generation problems, divorce, youth contra-culture, the status of women, crime and delinquency, racial, ethnic, and religious prejudice, environmental crisis, populations, and urban and rural problems. The course allows students to develop a broad perspective of the social arrangements that cause our society to be cohesive at one point in time and non-cohesive at other times. Both the objective and subjective realities of social problems are examined using the social structure of the United States as the primary unit of analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the political and economic considerations for power as the primary basis of stratification within our society. There will also be opportunities to focus more narrowly on particular topics of interest.

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences- Learning and literature concerned with individual and societal relationships. A branch of science that deals with how people manage, interpret, or engage individuals, groups, institutions, societies, and cultures, etc.

  
  • SO 260 - Race and Ethnicity

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course focuses on national issues of race, ethnicity, gender and social class, in the context of the developing global economy. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will apply historical, sociological, medical and economic theories to issues of multiculturalism in the United States. This course is designed to equip any interested student with the intellectual skill and social theory necessary to understand issues of cultural diversity. Using theoretical perspectives developed in this course, each of the United State’s major ethnic and racial groups as well as future demographic trends are discussed.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences- Learning and literature concerned with individual and societal relationships. A branch of science that deals with how people manage, interpret, or engage individuals, groups, institutions, societies, and cultures, etc.
  
  • SO 265 - Crime in Society

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature of crime in our society and includes an overview of the basic concepts, theories and research essentials for analysis of crime in society. Concepts of crime, law and criminology, theories of crime causation, crime typologies, and the criminal justice system are covered. This course provides the tools for understanding the impact of crime and the criminal justice system on one’s life from both interpersonal and global perspectives with regard to considerations such as race, gender, class religion, etc.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SO 270 - American Families in Transition

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This is an overall view of the changing American family from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. The course is a comprehensive view of the changing American family and encompasses the sociological, psychological, economical and political disciplines. Historical and contemporary subject matter will be discussed as well as the impact that changing economic and social conditions have had on the traditional family.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SO 295 - Comparative Sociology

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Analysis of basic social characteristics of European cultures, emphasizing study of modern societies through travel and observation.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Spanish

  
  • SP 101 - Introductory Spanish 1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Spanish 101 is a first semester language course which introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar structures of Spanish. The course is designed to promote proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, to introduce the culture of Spanish speaking countries and to recognize differences in languages. Through a variety of contexts, students are encouraged to produce meaningful communication both inside and outside the classroom.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • SP 102 - Introductory Spanish 2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Spanish 102, the second semester of Introductory Spanish, focuses on the tenses, grammar and structure of the Spanish language. Students continue work on pronunciation and intonation. There is an increase in vocabulary and there are greater opportunities for the student to increase speaking and comprehension skills, as well as composition ability and exposure to cultural components.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • SP 215 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Introduction to Spanish for native speakers, quasi-native speakers and bilingual speakers of varying abilities. This class emphasizes the maturity of communicative ability where students are expected to use language to learn more about their cultural heritage, to develop literacy skills, to strengthen academic language skills in Spanish and to enhance their career opportunities. The class is designed to address specific language and grammar issues for heritage learners. It will help develop and expand the students’ vocabulary as well as their listening comprehension, oral communication and writing skills. Prerequisites: Instructor / Advisor / Counselor or departmental permission.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SP 216 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The class continues the study from Spanish for Heritage Speakers I. Heritage learners will have further practice developing their language skills with emphasis on different grammar, pronunciation and language issues. The class provides additional areas to explore cultural heritage beyond the student¿s own and enhances their career opportunities. Students will strengthen their writing, reading, oral communication and listening comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Span 115, Instructor/Advisor/Counselor or departmental permission

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • SP 231 - Intermediate Spanish-1

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Spanish 231 is a second year language course where students learn Spanish for the real world and review previously learned material in order to increase proficiency at the intermediate level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students enhance the use of communication strategies in order to acquire new structures and vocabulary through a variety of methods and activities. They also learn about Latin American and Spanish culture by reading and experiencing modern Latin American and Spanish literature.

    Department Consent: No Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • SP 232 - Intermediate Spanish-2

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Spanish 232 is an intermediate language course that continues a global review of Spanish language and culture. Students experience extensive vocabulary growth and increased comprehension of spoken Spanish. They gain greater proficiency in conversing about short stories and personal experiences, as well as in expression of personal opinions and ideas.

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

Sustainability

  
  • SUS 201 - Introduction to Sustainability

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course aims to address the real life challenges of sustainability by building the change agent capacities of students. This course will provide an overview of the principles and practices of sustainability, with an emphasis on the components of the triple bottom line: Economic stability, Social equity, and Environmental viability from a systems perspective. Course will be taught with a focus on collaboration and student involvement in projects. Students will be introduced to information from a number of different academic areas such as biology, chemistry, sociology, economics and political science.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Technology

  
  • TE Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course emphasizes the contextualization and applications of mathematics specific to fields of study in manufacturing and trades. This is accomplished through use of examples and exercises explaining the use of math in disciplines such as construction, plumbing, auto mechanics, electronics, CAD/drafting, tool and die and more. Areas of study incorporate fractions, Scientific notation, percentages, ratios, proportions, direct and inverse variation, formulas and their transpositions, linear systems and equations, and quadratic equations.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 104 - Advanced Technical Mathematics

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

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course uses extensive applications to represent mathematical operations used in various fields including plumbing, HVAC, welding, manufacturing and design, electronics, construction, and mechanics. Examples and exercises explicitly involve applications in these areas for conversion of measurement units, significant figures, applied geometry, trigonometric functions of right and oblique triangles, charts, graphs, basic statistical calculations and formulas.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 114 - Material Science

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is a study of chemical and physical properties of materials typically used in industrial applications. The various types and levels of strength for the materials are emphasized. Reporting experimental procedures and results for the strength testing is the main focus of the lab. Five hour lecture/lab combination.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 272 - Industrial Safety

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn accepted good practice in safety and its application to technology.  Included are safety laws, personal protective equipment, tool safety; chemical, electrical, fire, materials handling, and machine safety; lifting and elevated working procedures; machine guarding, as well as current health related concerns.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 282 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 12
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed for students who are seeking an internship experience in a job-related field. Students participate in a paid work experience involving an area employer to practice job skills and increase employability. They will work a minimum of 12 hours per week under supervision at an approved place of employment. The instructor monitors the student’s overall performance. There is an orientation meeting at the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for identifying their own internship site. A list of potential internship sites will be made available by the department.

    Department Consent: Department Consent
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TE 283 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 12
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course is designed for students who are seeking a second internship experience in a job-related field. Students participate in a paid work experience involving an area employer to practice job skills and increase employability. They will work a minimum of 12 hours per week under supervision at an approved place of employment. The instructor monitors the student’s overall performance. There is an orientation meeting at the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for identifying their own internship site. A list of potential internship sites will be made available by the department.

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

Theater

  
  • TH Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 114 - Ballet-1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers a first semester of ballet to those students who have had less than 3 years of Classical Ballet or no dance training. Russian Technique curricula is employed in this course. Students learn beginning level exercises and ballet terminology. Students start with floor barre then advance to the ballet barre which prepares them for center practice. Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form and every dancer should have ballet as part of their dance education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina and poise.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 115 - Jazz 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers a first semester of Jazz to those students who have had no Jazz training or have received less than 2 years of Jazz Dance or Hip-Hop. Using music of today, this class involves muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and the wide terminology utilized in this form of dance. Three basic styles are used in this class - (1) modern /contemporary jazz, (2) video and stage dance, and (3) lyrical. Recommended Skills: A serious attitude toward physical exertion, strengthening and toning, and the Art form.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 116 - Tap 1

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers a first semester of Tap dance to those students who have had no prior tap experience. It focuses on controlling the feet and isolating the heel and toe tapping. Introduces the student to the basics of tap dance and rhythm.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 214 - Ballet 2

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: TH 114 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers a second semester of ballet to those students who have satisfactorily completed TH 114 or those who have received 3 or more years of Classical Ballet. It explores more fully the Russian Technique curricula. Students learn intermediate to advanced level exercises and ballet terminology. Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form and every dancer should have ballet as part of their dance education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina and poise.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 215 - Jazz 2

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: TH 115 or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers a second semester of jazz to those students who have satisfactorily completed TH 115 or those who have received 2 or more years of Jazz Dance or Hip-Hop. It explores advanced muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and utilize a wide range of terminology in this course. Styles used in this class: modern, contemporary jazz, African and lyrical. Recommended Skills: The following are not formal prerequisites, but will increase the probability of success: A serious attitude toward the Art form. This course is suited for the student who has received a minimum of 2 years of Jazz or Modern dance training.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 235 - Improvisation

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students in this performance course study concepts and participate in staged exercises and games aimed toward improvisation. Students will learn to engage their own creative impulses. This is a high energy performance intensive course.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 239 - Script Analysis

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: EN 100 (C- or Higher) or EN 101 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course teaches basic skills in analyzing classical and contemporary scripts for production to those interested in acting, directing, or designing in the theater.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 241 - College Players I

    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours: 1
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers self motivated students interested in theater, acting, and related technical crafts (lighting, costuming, make-up, publicity, properties, and set construction) the opportunity to perform in or assist in the production of one or more plays per semester at the GRCC Spectrum Theater. The student electing this course for credit must audition and perform in a GRCC Players production or fulfill at least 20 hours working on other rehearsal and performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.



     

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 242 - College Players II

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers self motivated students interested in theater, acting, and related technical crafts (lighting, costuming, make-up, publicity, properties, and set construction) the opportunity to perform in or assist in the production of one or more plays per semester at the GRCC Spectrum Theater. The student electing this course for credit must audition and perform in a GRCC Players production or fulfill at least 40 hours working on other rehearsal and performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 244 - College Players III

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Offers self motivated students interested in theater, acting, and related technical crafts (lighting, costuming, make-up, publicity, properties, and set construction) the opportunity to perform in or assist in the production of one or more plays per semester at the GRCC Spectrum Theater. The student electing this course for credit must audition and perform in a GRCC Players production or fulfill at least 60 hours working on other rehearsal and performance requirements for a Spectrum Theater production.
     

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 245 - Introduction to Acting

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A course that develops the fundamentals of the actor’s craft. The course is designed to unleash creativity through movement, voice, analysis, and collaborative scene work. This is the actor’s foundation level performance class.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 247 - Acting II

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: TH 245 (C- or Higher) or Instructor Consent

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Acting II offers a second semester of acting to those motivated students who have satisfactorily completed TH 245.The course explores more fully the use of a variety of acting techniques and advanced scene study.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 248 - Introduction to Theater

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: A course in theater appreciation. Students will understand theater as a reflection of the human condition as they analyze performances and study how a play moves from script to stage. Students will also learn about theater structure and the various artists and craft persons associated with this collaborative art.

    Department Consent: Humanities
    General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
  
  • TH 255 - Acting III: Classical Acting

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: TH 247 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Acting III introduces students to classical texts and presents them with skills and techniques to help them understand and interpret those texts as actors. The emphasis of the course will concentrate on Shakespeare’s work.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 260 - Auditioning

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: TH 245 (C- or Higher) or TH 247 (C- or Higher)

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course familiarizes students with an auditioning process. It is recommended for students needing to audition for transfer or future employment.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 261 - Theatre Technology 1

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The study of technology and craftsmanship involved in backstage production with specific focus on stage carpentry, scenic painting, and costume construction. Students in this course will also be working in one of Spectrum Theater’s shops to fulfill the lab component of the course.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 262 - Theatre Technology II

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: The continued study of technology and craftsmanship involved in backstage production with specific focus on lighting and sound production of the theater. This course has a service learning component that requires work outside of traditional class time.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TH 270 - Directing

    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 covers the principles of stage directing, such as play selection, design collaboration, casting, actor coaching, and conceptualization. Students taking this course may have an opportunity to apply to direct a one act play for GRCC Players.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Transportation

  
  • TR Elective - (min. of 3)


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description:

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TR 102 - Introduction To Automotive Service

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course provides the student an understanding of industry safety practices, automotive professional associations, automotive tools and equipment, fasteners, measurements, bearing, and seals. Lab time is devoted to application of the above topics. Three hours lecture/laboratory combination.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TR 103 - Auto Engine Design and Servicing

    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: This course provides the student an understanding of the design, theory, and operation of the internal combustion engine; disassembly, identification, and inspection of automotive engines; use of service manuals; shop procedures; and shop safety. This course also provides engine rebuilding procedures and the use of rebuilding equipment. Six hours lecture laboratory combination. Recommended Skills: Automotive Technology students must possess the ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and instruction.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TR 110 - Auto Electrical Systems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course students explore fundamentals of automotive electricity. Course content emphasizes electrical troubleshooting skills using schematics, digital multimeters and test lights. Students also learn the operation and testing of batteries, starting, and charging systems.

    This course is designed to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) certification. 

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • TR 140 - Auto Power Trains

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn inspection procedures and service of manual transmissions and transaxles, driveshafts, axles, and differentials. The effective use of service information and resources is emphasized.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TR 143 - Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating

    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: Students learn to service automotive heating and air conditioning systems. The design and theory of operation of such systems is studied. Service procedures and shop safety are emphasized.

    Department Consent: None
    General Education Distribution Category Met: None
  
  • TR 147 - Automotive Brake Systems

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course, students learn brake system types, diagnosis, service, and repair. Topics include brake hydraulic systems and disc, drum, and parking brake systems. Anti-lock brake system operation, diagnosis, and service are also covered. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, recondition, and repair various automotive braking systems. It is recommended that Automotive Technology students possess the ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions prior to enrolling in this course.

    This course is designed to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Brakes (A5) certification.

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

  
  • TR 148 - Steering, Suspension, Alignment

    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours: 4


    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

    College Level Prerequisites: None
    Description: In this course, students learn theory, operation, and service procedures of tire and wheel assemblies, suspension systems, and steering systems. Students also learn wheel-alignment principles and procedures. It is recommended that Automotive Technology students possess the ability to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions prior to enrolling in this course.

    This course is designed to prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) ASE Suspension and Steering (A4) certification.

    Department Consent: No Consent


    General Education Distribution Category Met: None

 

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