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EN Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: [Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer NextGen 245 or Higher] OR
Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR
IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
ACT English 18 or Higher OR
SAT Writing 25 or Higher
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: EN 101 emphasizes critical writing, thinking, and research skills and processes designed to acquaint students with writing across contexts. In order to understand the ways audience and purpose shape their texts, students practice writing for various rhetorical situations. Coursework includes a combination of academic essays and alternative texts intended to give students practice developing their identities as writers, conducting research, and thinking about writing. The course ties together reading, writing, idea development, and critical thinking, equipping students to navigate the complex web of voices competing for attention in the twenty-first century. Students must earn a C or Higher in this course before enrolling in EN 102 .
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: English Composition
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EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: EN 102 emphasizes critical reading and analysis to hone the writing and thinking skills begun in EN 101 . Students engage with the ideas of others, using research as a process of discovery to deepen and refine their own thinking. Producing a variety of texts, students learn to communicate with precise and intentional language. Coursework includes writing-based projects that incorporate rhetorical analyses, information literacy, ambitious research, and metacognition. The course empowers students to enter existing conversations in ways that are meaningful, ethical, and informed.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: English Composition
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EN 120 - Improving Editing and Proofreading Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EN 101 or CJ 259
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
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EN 233 - Poetry Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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EN 235 - Drama Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is 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 covers a variety of genres and introduces students to scholarly criticism, as well as motifs typical of dramatic texts.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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EN 237 - Fiction: Shorter and Longer Forms Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is 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 are representative of many cultures, countries, and ethnic groups.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 240 - Consulting with Writers Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 improve their writing skills while working with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, learning styles, and writing styles. The class is taught in three settings: classroom, online, and writing lab. Students work one-on-one with professors, professional tutors, and classmates. This course is recommended for Honors students and is available to any student in the Honors program or with English instructor approval.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 241 - Writing in Digital Spaces Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EN 101
Description: EN 241 seeks to address two main questions. The first is philosophical: What does it mean to write in today’s world? To explore this question, we analyze the spaces created by technology and how these spaces change what we write, where we write, how we write, and to whom. The second element of EN 241 is practical and seeks to address this question: What do we need to know in order to write in today’s digital spaces? We endeavor to build skills that allow us to communicate successfully in a contemporary, digitized world.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 242 - Popular Literature Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The purpose of EN 242 is for students to think critically about what makes literature popular and what that popularity says about our culture. Readings may include science fiction, mystery, suspense, detective, horror, romance, fantasy, post-apocalyptic, 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 as well as differences between adult and Young Adult literature.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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EN 246 - Writing for Publication Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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EN 247 - Creative Writing I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: EN 247 is a course in writing original fiction and poetry. Students study the elements of each genre and practice the basic tools of contemporary creative expression. The course examines the role of the writer in expressing cultural, historical, and social values, promoting awareness and empathy in readers.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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EN 249 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BA 101 or English Composition Pre-requisite
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: EN 249 is intended for students who need to improve their professional writing abilities in the workplace. The course stresses writing clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in the most common written forms of professional communications, including email, memos, letters, resumes, as well as team-produced assignments such as case studies and reports.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 250 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, 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: None
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EN 251 - Multicultural American Literature for Children Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or HIgher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students 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 develop a heightened awareness of the needs of people living in a multicultural society. Students also learn how to recognize stereotypes found in multicultural literature and learn how to select authentic, worthwhile multicultural literature for children.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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EN 252 - Shakespeare Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the study of the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare. 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
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EN 261 - Great American Writers I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: 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 are examined in both literary and historical contexts.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 262 - Great American Writers II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is 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: None
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EN 270 - Multicultural Literature Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 are covered. Course also focuses on cultural and critical issues raised by these works.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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EN 271 - African American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a study of African-American literature from colonial America through the 20th century. Students review the historical backdrop against which the literary landscape was created and read a variety of genres (slave narratives, fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction). In order for students to understand the multiple influences on and within African-American literary expression of colonial American to the 1940s (20th century), works are 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
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EN 272 - African American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a study of African-American literature from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Students will review the historical backdrop against which the literary landscape was created and read a variety of genres (fiction, poetry, drama). 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
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EN 275 - Theatre Workshop (Stratford/Shakespeare) Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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EN 278 - Introduction to Women’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 helps students think about the impact of gender on literature, expression, and experience.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EN 281 - Survey of British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course surveys the major works of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 18th century. These writings are 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: None
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EN 282 - Survey of British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: 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
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EN 284 - LGBTQ Literature Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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. Students read and discuss texts to consider the impact of sexuality and gender on literature and experience.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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ES 101 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: LOEP Accuplacer listening score of 55-67
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class is designed for students who have a limited understanding of English but need to develop basic communication skills. Students focus on conversation skills used in everyday situations and practice listening, speaking, and pronunciation to make them more successful in these interactions.
A LOEP Accuplacer listening score of 55-67 is required for placement into this class.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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ES 104 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking IV Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 103 (C or Higher) or LOEP Accuplacer Listening score of 81-90
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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 work on academic skills such as lecture comprehension, note taking, and presenting. Pronunciation clarity is also a focus. A LOEP Accuplacer listening score of 81-90 or successful completion of the pre-requesite course is necessary to enroll in this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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ES 112 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 111 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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ES 113 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar III Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 112 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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ES 114 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar IV Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 113 (C or Higher) or Placement Test
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this class students continue their work with essays. They review and practice the basic essay format and learn to write other modes of essays as well. Students also study various advanced grammatical points and apply them to their writing.
A LOEP Accuplacer language use score of 98-106 and Writeplacer score of 4-5 or completion of ES 113 (C or Higher) is necessary for enrollment in this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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ES 122 - English as a Second Language: Reading and Vocabulary II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 121 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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ES 123 - English as a Second Language: Reading and Vocabulary III Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: ES 122 (C- or Higher) or Placement Test
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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
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EXS Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 180 - Football Theory Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 181 - Baseball Theory Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 182 - Basketball Theory Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 185 - Sports Officiating Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 186 - Community Recreation Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 195 - Water Safety Instruction Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: WE 144 or WE 145 or Instructor Consent
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 201 - Introduction to Sport Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an overview of the foundational aspects of sport management in the sports and recreation industry. Students learn about the structure and function of sports organizations (legal, ethical, sociocultural, historical, political, and psychological) and gain an understanding of the professional preparation and career opportunities.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 203 - The Obesity Epidemic Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: 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.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EXS 225 - Public Health Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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
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EXS 230 - Exercise Leadership Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: BI 117 or BI 121
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 pre-participation health screening assessments, submaximal aerobic exercise tests, and muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, and body composition tests. Additionally this course addresses 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 are also covered.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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FR 101 - Introductory French I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: French 101 is a first semester language course which introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar structures of French. The course is designed to promote proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French and to introduce language differences, culture and geography of francophone countries. Through a variety of contexts, students are encouraged to produce meaningful communication both inside and outside of the classroom.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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FR 102 - Introductory French II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: French 102 is a second semester language course which deepens understanding of the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar structures of the French language. The course is designed to promote proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French and to continue the study of language differences, culture and geography of francophone countries. Through a variety of contexts, students will increase speaking and comprehension skills as well as composition ability.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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FR 232 - Intermediate French II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: French 232 is a continuation second year language course where students will learn French for real world purposes and review previously learned material in order to solidify proficiency at the intermediate level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will enhance the use of communication strategies in order to acquire new structures and vocabulary through a variety of methods and activities including the study of French literature, culture and films.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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Foreign Language |
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Foreign Language Elective - (min. of 4) Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
English Prerequisites:
Description: Only one Foreign Language course may be used as a Humanities general education elective.
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Spanish
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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General Electives |
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Open Course - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
English Prerequisites:
Description:
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Open Elective - 1 Credit Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
English Prerequisites:
Description:
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Open Elective - 2 Credit Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
English Prerequisites:
Description:
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Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
English Prerequisites:
Description:
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Open Elective - 4 Credit Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
English Prerequisites:
Description:
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Gender Studies |
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GST 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s and Gender Studies, exploring critical questions about the meaning of gender in society. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize yourself with historical and contemporary issues, questions and debates in Women’s and Gender Studies scholarship. Gender scholarship critically analyzes themes of gendered performance and power in a range of social spheres, such as law, culture, education, work, medicine, social policy and the family.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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General Health |
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GH 107 - Introduction to Health Care Careers Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to career options available in health and to assist students in appropriate selection of a career in the health care field. Career exploration includes an overview of health care in the past, present and future, legal-ethical considerations, discussion of essential skills, roles, and employment opportunities in a variety of health professions.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 111 - Medical Terminology II - Language of Medicine Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: GH 110 (C- or Higher)
English Prerequisites:
- IRW 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR
- EN 97 (C or Higher) OR
- Accuplacer Writing 5 or Higher OR
- ACT English 18 or Higher OR
- SAT Writing 25 or Higher
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course equips members of the health care professions with a working knowledge of medical vocabulary, with an emphasize in anatomy and physiology, and deals specifically with each of the body systems and the diseases significant to them.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 120 - Therapeutic Relationships Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course for health students on how to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships. Students demonstrate the skills of rapport building, active listening, communication styles, interviewing techniques, and group processing skills. Students describe professionalism as it applies to health care in areas of ethics, confidentiality, and patient advocacy.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 125 - Intro to the Structure and Function of the Human Body Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The study of the structure and function of the normal human body and the practices necessary to maintain normal health. Medical terminology of disorders related to each unit is also included.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 126 - Microbiology for Health Care Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Introduction to microbial life, pathogens and nosocomial infections. Methods of microbial control, spread of infection and use of universal precautions. Medical and surgical asepsis, immunity and body defense against disease.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 141 - Spanish for Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A practical course for non-Spanish speaking health care students stressing vocabulary, basic sentence structure and conversational drills. This course will teach the students to participate in everyday conversations with Spanish speakers while at the same time guiding them through the assessment and treatment process in health care. This course will also cover various aspects of the Hispanic culture. This course is not designed to transfer as a Spanish course within GRCC or outside the institution.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GH 200 - General Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: GH 200 offers a comprehensive introduction to the science of human nutrition. This course provides the foundation for understanding the relationships between foods and nutrients to diet, weight control, physical activity, and diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. The major nutrient classes, carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water are studied so their relationships to dietary needs from pregnancy through older adulthood are understood. Current dietary recommendations and policies including the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Food Labeling are compared and contrasted. This course is offered primarily for students seeking degrees in dietetics and exercise science programs and for those who wish to develop a better understanding of the science of human nutrition.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: None
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Geography |
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GE Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GE 132 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Climate, water resources, soils, landforms, vegetation, and wildlife, are discussed with regard to their interrelationships as well as the ways in which they influence people and places. Moreover, human impact on the natural environment also is investigated. Essentially, through an exploration of physical geography, students learn what makes the world tick.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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GE 135 - World Regional Geography Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: World Regional Geography is devoted to an examination of the world’s various regions within the context of globalization. Cultural, political, and environmental phenomena are examined among other traits, which characterize both More Developed Countries and Less Developed Countries. Students are encouraged to view their own culture in a world perspective.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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GE 140 - Geography of Michigan Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The regional geography of Michigan is examined with special reference to its natural environment, as well as economic, political, and cultural phenomena that characterize the state. Case studies pertaining to urbanization, social injustice, and environmental despoliation are addressed in detail.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GE 210 - Cultural Geography Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Cultural geography is devoted to the description and explanation of spatial patterns and ecological relationships in human culture. Various cultural phenomena, both material and non-material in nature, will be examined within the context of the cultural landscape. Some emphasis is placed upon the origin, diffusion, and spatial distribution of religion, language, folk and popular customs, and ethnic groups. Population patterns, particularly in terms of development and global resources, are explored, as are issues pertaining to migration, gender, political geography, agriculture, industry, and settlement. Environmental perception also is examined.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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GE 253 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The U.S. and Canada are examined within the context of its physical environment and cultural landscape. Emphasis is placed upon immigration and ethnicity, folk and popular culture, and human impact on the environment.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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GE 281 - Immigration and Ethnicity in America Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Immigration and ethnicity in the United States is examined from a historical geographical perspective. Case studies of various ethnic groups are discussed in detail.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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GE 296 - Sustainability in the Face of Globalization: Southern Africa Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an in-depth study of southern Africa, with special focus placed on South Africa. Social characteristics, as well as the region’s history and economic development are examined in addition to its natural environment and cultural geography. Of special importance are matters associated with natural resources, migration, changing indigenous lifeways, political geography, zoogeography, and wildlife conservation, as political, cultural, and economic conflicts emerge during an era marked by globalization.
Course Fee: $7.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Geology |
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GL Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GL 101 - Introduction to Geology Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed as a laboratory science course for non-science majors and as the first course for students interested in a degree in geology or a related science. The basic principles of geology are covered, including plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, the water cycle, glaciers, topographic maps and geologic time.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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GL 104 - Historical Geology Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: GL 101 (C or Higher) or GL 111 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a general geology course examining how our planet has changed over time. The course focuses on the methods and techniques used to interpret Earth’s history, including rock and fossil identification, interpretation of sedimentary environments, stratigraphic correlation, interpretation of geologic maps and cross-sections. Topics include geologic time, evolution of continents and ocean basins, and history of life on Earth. This course is the second semester of a geology sequence for students majoring in geology or related fields.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GL 106 - Environmental Geoscience Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to geologic principles and explores the relationship between humans and their physical environment. It is designed for nonscience majors and as an elective for geology majors. Topics include geologic hazards including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunami, and landslides; water resources and hazards; global climate change and major climate controls; and mineral and energy resources.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science
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GL 111 - Earth Science for Education Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to prepare elementary education majors with the science background necessary to teach the earth science subjects included in the Michigan Content Expectations. GL 111 does not serve as a teaching methods course. Topics to be covered are plate tectonics, the rock cycle and minerals, the water cycle, weather, and the solar system. Successful completion of EN 100 [Inactive] or EN 101 is recommended before taking this course.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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German |
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GR 101 - Introductory German I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the pronunciation, vocabulary and basic grammar of German. The following are utilized for learning: discussions about language differences, giving insights into culture, readings on culture and geography, viewing of realia, role-playing, short readings in German, and listening comprehension exercises.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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GR 102 - Introductory German II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A continuation of the study of German culture begun in GR 101 . German 102 continues the study of the German language and grammatical concepts, increases vocabulary and provides opportunity for the student to increase speaking and comprehension skills, as well as composition ability.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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GR 231 - Intermediate German I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a global review of the structure of the German language and culture, emphasizing reading skills, conversational proficiency and accurate writing ability. Computer-assisted study software and digital materials are used for study and practice outside of class. Students use software for increased listening practice.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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GR 232 - Intermediate German II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continued global review of the structure of the German language and culture. In this course students experience extensive vocabulary growth and increased grammatical concepts and comprehension of spoken German. Proficiency in conversing about practical topics as well as in expressing personal opinions and ideas is emphasized. Computer-assisted study software and CD-ROM materials are used for study and practice outside of class. Students use software for increased listening practice.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities
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Gerontology |
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GO Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 203 - Physical/Mental Health and Aging Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, the physical and mental health of older adults is examined from an applied perspective for human services providers. Topics include normal and pathological changes; family and social factors; skills and adaptations for maintaining good physical health; assessment; intervention and skills needed to help older adults access appropriate treatment in the health care system.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 261 - Growing Old in a New Age Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: America is growing older. This course explores the myths and realities associated with issues about aging; love, intimacy and sexuality in later years; social roles and relationships; work, retirement and economics; how the body changes throughout the aging process; and surviving growing older in contemporary America.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 262 - Aging in America: Aging Programs, Services, Systems, and Policies Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an analysis and description of the developing field of gerontology. It consists of an in-depth study of needs of the elderly such as legal information, social security, tax relief, health, home and personal safety, nutrition and food purchasing, political power, mobilizing grass roots support groups, resources in the community for senior citizens, consumerism, and transportation. Discussions of the institutional interrelations that affect the elderly and analysis of changes needed in American society to aid senior citizens are also included.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 263 - Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Illness and death can occur during all life stages, we need to be prepared. This class will cover historical perspectives; define death, attitudes toward death, dying process, grief and loss, etc. GO 263 and SO 263 are equivalent courses. Students will not receive credit for both.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 282 - Gerontology Practicum I Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Program and instructor approval required. This course combines classroom training with beginning field experiences (10 hours per week) in a community-based human services agency. Emphasis is on knowledge of the community power structure, funding bases, and the internal working of human services organizations. Opportunities in the labor force, certification requirements, and networking are explored.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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GO 283 - Gerontology Practicum II Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Program and instructor approval required. This course provides classroom training on principles of human services delivery with advanced practical experience (10 hours per week) in a community-based human services agency. Emphasis is on identifying systems and resources to link the systems with the people and how to mobilize the systems and the people.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration |
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HVA Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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HVA 110 - Basic Refrigeration Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn the basic theory of refrigeration system operation by classroom study as well as performing basic service operations on completed systems including refrigerant recovery, leak test, evacuate, and recharge. The student will also perform basic refrigeration-grade tubing connections including soft solder, phos-copper brazing alloy, silver solder, and flaring. There is a tool purchase requirement for this introductory HVACR course. Four hours lecture/lab. HVA 110 replaces ER 110.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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HVA 111 - Refrigeration Applications Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: HVA 110
Description: Students study, in detail, refrigeration system components and their operation. Emphasis is placed on all temperature ranges of equipment using different refrigerant types. Students fabricate a complete refrigeration system from individual components. HVA 111 replaces ER 111.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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HVA 121 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Joining Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn the basic joining and fabrication methods for copper, plastic, and steel tubing; typically used in the HVACR industry for piping systems. These methods include spot welding, riveting, screws, soldering, brazing, and gluing various fittings. The course will include a lab practice in fabrication and assembly of projects including an introduction to sheet metal. “HVA 121 replaces ER 121.”
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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