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EL 144B - Basic Electricity and Electronics Module B (1/2)
Prerequisites: EL 144AEL 144A A continuation of Basic Electricity and Electronics Module 144A. Includes magnetism and magnetic devices, as well as AC circuit considerations. This course is offered as an OE/OE only at the Holland Thompson MTEC. Recommended Skills: EL 132 Recommended Skills: Recommended Skills:
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EL 144C - Basic Electricity and Electronics Module C (2/2)
Prerequisites: EL 144B This is part three of a continuation of Basic Electricity Electronics and . This course covers basic semi-conductor theory and their applications. This is an OE/OE course and is only offered at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
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EL 150 - Electrical Schematics, Electrical Standards and Codes (4/4)
Schematic print reading and comprehending Electrical Standards and Codes are essential for working safely on and understanding electrical systems. This course will review the different types of electrical prints concentrating on Electrical Schematics (Ladder Diagrams). EL 150 will also review the NFPA 79-Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, familiarize students in the NFPA 70-National Electrical Code (NEC), and explain the NFPA 70E-Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Upon passing a written exam, students will be issued a Training Certificate for completing the NFPA 70E Standard part of this course. As well, this course will also cover some other nationally recognized electrical safety standards as required by OSHA. Recommended: Successful completion of EL 162 is recommended before taking this course. Recommended Skills: EL 162 , High School Technical Reading and Math Skills
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EL 160 - Electronic Fabrication (2/3)
Students acquire the basic knowledge and skills used in the fabrication of electronics products. This includes creating drawings necessary for the design and layout plus the fabrication of electronic products. Three hours lecture/lab combination. Three hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 161 - Introduction to Digital Logic (3/4)
Prerequisites: 19 or higher in Math portion of ACT, OR 77 or higher on Algebra section of Accuplacer, OR 121 or higher on Arithmetic section of Accuplacer, OR MA 98 OR TE 103 A study of the binary number system, codes, Boolean algebra, minimization techniques, logic gates, code converters, flip-flops, counters, shift registers and binary arithmetic techniques. Four hour lecture/ lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 Four hour lecture/lab combination.
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EL 162 - Control Systems (2/3)
An introduction to industrial control systems, including principles of control, diagrams, input sensors, output devices, and programmable controller theory. Emphasis will be given to basic theory, programming skills, and application of programmable logic controllers. Recommended Skills: EL 144 OR EL 106 AND EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 Three hours lecture/ lab combination.
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EL 163 - Electrical Troubleshooting (2/2)
Prerequisites: EL 144 OR EL 106 OR EL 101 Students learn the basic technique of troubleshooting electric circuits, including measurement techniques, analysis of faults and repair procedures. Two hours lecture/ lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 Two hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 164 - Programmable Logic Controllers (2/3)
Students learn the basic concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Understanding of hardware components, programming techniques, installation, and maintenance of complete systems. Some hands-on programming of PLCs is utilized. Three hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL 162 , EL 132 Three hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 166 - Advanced PLC Systems (2/3)
Prerequisites: EL 164 A continuation of EL-164. Students learn advanced concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Memory organization, block moves, documentation, math instructions, analog I/O, program development, and communication. Hands-on PLC projects are emphasized. Completion of EL 164 is recommended before taking this course. Three hours lecture/lab combination. Three hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 201 - Industrial Electricity (4/6)
Prerequisites: (EL 106 OR EL 144 ) AND EL 132 OR MA 107 (AND MA 108 ) OR MA 110 OR (TE 103 AND TE 104 ) Application of electricity to industry; principles and application of single and three phase transformers, DC generators and motors, AC generators and single phase and three phase AC motors, motor installations and nameplate data. Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
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EL 201A - Industrial Electricity Module A (1/2)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ( or ) AND ( ) OR ( and ) OR OR ( and ) EL 201A covers theory and applications or AC, Impedance, Phases, and single phase transformers. This is part one of a three part course. It is an OE/OE course that is only offered at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
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EL 201B - Industrial Electricity Module B (1/2)
Prerequisites: EL 201A This course covers single and three phase transformers, auto-transformers, DC Motors and Generators. EL 201B is part two of a three-part course. It is a OE/OE course that meets at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
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EL 201C - Industrial Electricity Module C (2/2)
Prerequisites: EL 201B This course covers AC motors and synchronous generators. This is part three of a three part course. It is an OE/OE course which is held at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
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EL 203 - Applied Measurements (4/6)
Prerequisites: EL 144 OR EL 106 AND EL 107 AND EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 ORTE 103 AND TE 104 OR MA 131 A study of instruments and their application in the measurement of electrical and physical properties. Includes ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, bridge circuits, and the oscilloscope. Measurement of current, voltage, resistance, impedance, power, frequencies, capacity, inductance, strain, light, heat and sound. Completion of EL 107 is recommended before taking this course. Six hours lecture/laboratory combination. Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
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EL 204 - Industrial Electronics (4/6)
Prerequisites: [EL 106 AND EL 107 ] OR EL 144 Electronics as applied to industrial controls, to include control circuits, PLC’s, VFD Drives, PID loops, and different types of control systems. EL 201 is a prerequisite. Six hours lecture/laboratory combination. This course is a capstone course (Final course). An individual project is required. Recommended Skills: EL 201 AND any Public Speaking Course Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
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EL 205 - Advanced Electronics (4/6)
Prerequisites: EL 144 OR EL 106 AND EL 107 AND EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 OR MA 131 A study of semiconductors and their application to modern circuits; semiconductor physics, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators and design applications. Completion of EL107 is recommended before taking this course.
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EL 261 - Microcomputer Programming and applications (3/4)
Prerequisites: EL 161 AND EL 262 This is Part 2 of a two part sequence, the Prerequisite is EL 263. EL 261 covers Interrupts, I/Os, and uses machine language programming. Students write and run programs on micro-computers system. This course is a Four hours lecture/lab combination. Each student will be required to write an application using micro-controllers. Recommended Skills: EL 263
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EL 262 - Digital Logic Circuits (Advance) (3/4)
Prerequisites: EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 AND EL 106 OR EL 144 OR EL 161 Part two of a two part series of courses covering digital electronics. EL 161 is a prerequisite. This course includes digital gates, flip-flops, counters, registers, multiplexers, and analog-to-digital converters. Application of Digital circuits is emphsised. Four hours lecture/lab combination. Recommended Skills: EL 161 Four hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 263 - Micro-Controller Systems - Part 1 (3/4)
Prerequisites: EL 161 and EL 262 This is the first course of a two course micro-controller sequence. EL 263 includes Microcomputer architecture, software, and applications. This course uses Assembly language and machine code for programming. It studies how micro-controllers work on the “inside” and how interfaces can be connected. Recommended Skills: C++ or any other computer programming course.
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EL 264 - Linear Integrated Circuits (3/4)
Prerequisites: EL 144 OR EL 106 and EL 107 AND EL 132 OR MA 107 AND MA 108 OR MA 110 OR TE 103 AND TE 104 OR MA 131 A survey of operational amplifiers, integrated circuit regulators, and integrated circuit timers. Operational amplifier characteristics are emphasized. Circuits included are detectors, amplifiers, signal generators, and active filters. Four hours lecture/lab combination. Four hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 265 - Computer Servicing I (3/4)
Beginning preparation for A+ exam. Students learn to connect microcomputers to peripheral devices. Topics include microprocessor architecture, operating systems, memory, hard disk drives, peripherals, parallel and serial input/output devices, microcomputer busses, modems, and CD/DVDs, printers and monitors. Students devote extensive lab time to configuring the microcomputer to several different kinds of input and output devices. Four hours lecture/laboratory combination. CO 265 and EL 265 are the same course; therefore, credit cannot be granted for both courses. This course prepares students to the first CompTIA A+ Certification exam and the exam voucher is included in the course. Four hours lecture/laboratory combination.
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EL 266 - Computer Servicing II (3/4)
This course is a continuation of CO 265 or EL 265. It prepares a student for the A+ exam. Students learn to troubleshoot and repair microcomputer systems, including microcomputer software, additional operating systems, basic operation of system components, networks, and printers, troubleshooting techniques and documentation of analysis and repair information. They learn basic operational theories and perform extensive laboratory work including analysis and repair of computers. Four hours lecture/lab combination. CO 266 and EL 266 are the same course; therefore, credit cannot be granted for both courses. This course prepares students to the second CompTIA A+ Certification exam and the exam voucher is included in the course. Four hours lecture/lab combination.
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EL 272 - Servicing Electronic Systems for Biomedical Equipment (4/6)
Prerequisites: and and and
This course studies the electronic circuits and systems related to clinical medical equipment. EL 272 will utilize sensor substitution, test equipment, transducers, and computers to find faults or errors in medical equipment. Codes and standards concerning calibration and testing of biomedical equipment will also be reviewed. This course is a specific application of GRCC’s Electronics Program that will emphasize unique techniques for servicing biomedical equipment.
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Energy Management and Construction |
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ER 110 - Basic Refrigeration (2/4)
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, also 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
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ER 111 - Refrigeration Applications (2/4)
Students study in detail refrigeration system components and their operation. Emphasis is placed on all temperature ranges of equipment using different refrigerant types. Students will fabricate a complete refrigeration system from components as well as replace a compressor on a complete system. Completion of ER 110 is recommended before taking this course. Four hours lecture/lab. .
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ER 121 - Metallic and Non-Metallic Joining (2/4)
Students learn the basic joining and fabrication methods for sheet metal, fiberglass, copper, plastic, and steel; typically used in the HVACR industry for air duct and piping systems. These methods include spot welding, riveting, screws, S-cleat, drivecleat, Pittsburgh lock, button lock, gluing, soldering, brazing, and various fittings. The course will include a lab practice in fabrication and assembly of projects including various seam types. Four hour lecture/lab.
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ER 128 - Heating and Cooling Controls (3/6)
A study of basic controls used in conjunction with heating and cooling systems. The course will include gas and oil heating controls and conventional air conditioning controls and troubleshooting. Six hours Lecture/Lab.
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ER 135 - Heating Theory (2/4)
Students learn the theory of heating system operation and control of building indoor air quality. Principals of combustion of natural gas, LP gas, and fuel oil as well as thermal efficiency and combustion efficiency of heating appliances are studied. Troubleshooting and repair of heating equipment is applied to a variety of designs. Installation of fuel piping, vent systems, and combustion air requirements for various systems are discussed. Safety procedures are emphasized and applied as they relate to this trade. Recommended Skills: College level comprehension in reading and math skills. Four hours lecture/lab.
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ER 136 - Air Conditioning Theory (2/4)
Students learn the theory of air conditioning for split systems, packaged systems and heat pump systems. System installation, startup, controls, maintenance, troubleshooting & standard repair procedures are emphasized. Psychometric analysis of system operation & building controls is also studied. Safety procedures are discussed and applied as they relate to this trade. Four hours lecture/lab.
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ER 174 - HVAC Blueprint Reading and Design (3/4)
Students learn to read construction blueprints concentrating on the mechanical portion of the print. An emphasis is placed on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The students will read existing prints, estimate materials, and draw mechanical systems onto building prints. Completion of ER 135 and ER 136 is recommended before taking this course. Recommended Skills: Comprehension of College level reading and math. Four hours lecture/lab
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ER 221 - Duct Construction and Design (3/6)
A study and practice in the fabrication and design of air distribution systems and their components. The student will get classroom instruction in register location, designing duct system, and sizing ducts for correct airflow. The students will design systems for heat only, heating & cooling, and heat pump systems. In the lab the student will practice fabricating an assortment of standard fittings used in air distribution systems. Completion of ER 121 is recommended before taking this course. Six hours lecture/lab.
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ER 230 - HVACR Electronic Controls (3/4)
Students study solid state electronic controls commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning applications. Operation and troubleshooting of assembled components such as circuit boards, time delay relays, and programmable controllers will be emphasized. Completion of ER 128 is recommended before taking this course. Four hours lecture/lab.
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ER 246 - Mechanical Codes (2/2)
The Michigan Mechanical Code: heating systems, ventilating systems, steam and hydronic systems, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances using gas, liquids and solid fuel, chimney and vents, and mechanical refrigeration. Students review the current edition of the Michigan Mechanical Code book and apply “the code” to practical examples. Completion of ER 135 and ER 136 is recommended before taking this course. Two hours lecture.
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ER 250 - Basic Boiler Operation (3/4)
A study and practice in the maintenance and operation of steam and hot water boilers, including hands-on practice in steam boiler operations, water pump service, and basic burner operations. An emphasis will be placed on students identifying and understanding the function of various boiler systems. Completion of ER 135 is recommended before taking this course. Four hours lecture/lab.
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ER 275 - Commercial Refrigeration (3/4)
Operating systems and components used in commercial refrigeration systems; compressor capacity and efficiency are emphasized; includes compressor tear-down and analysis, alternate refrigerants, add-on mechanical subcooling systems, defrost systems, enthalpy analysis, head pressure control, and ice machine installation and operation. Students are expected to complete a major lab project or to perform a series of shorter service operations. Completion of ER 110 and ER 111 is recommended before taking this course. Four hours lecture/lab. .
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ER 276 - Advanced Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Htg. (3/4)
Use of psychrometric charts to aid calculation of heat gain of residential and commercial buildings; calculation of room-by-room heat loss and design of hydronic heating systems; lab practice and burner service, pumps, boiler controls, design and service requirements for heat pumps, service and troubleshooting electronic ignition systems using flame rods and ultraviolet sensors, operation of economizer systems. Completion of ER 135 and ER 136 is recommended before taking this course. Four hours lecture/lab combination
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EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD (3/4)
Students learn to interpret and create industrial drawings by using sketching techniques and AutoCAD Computer- Generated Graphics to create multiview drawings. Students learn proper view position, sketching, orthographic projection, isometric, geometric construction, auxiliary view, section views, dimensioning, tolerancing, threads and fasteners.
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EG 201 - Advanced Engineering Graphics (3/4)
Prerequisites: EG 110 and DR 150 – Advanced engineering drafting using AutoCad and Solidworks computer generated graphics to include terminology, techniques and applications. Includes detail and assembly weldments, working drawings, sheet metal developments, piping, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and cams.
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EG 208 - Statics (3/3)
Prerequisites: MA 133 or equivalent or instructor permission; Corequisites: PH 245 and or instructor permission Principles of mechanics and their applications to problems of engineering; forces, components, moments, couples, trusses, frames, cables, friction; centroids, fluid forces, dams, and virtual work – This course is for engineering majors whose majors require a Statics course without strength of materials. Recommended Skills: Recommended Skills: Two calculus classes, concurrent enrollment in or excellent knowledge of vectors which the PH 245 course provides. One calculus class is enough if you are an A math student. Otherwise , you had better pass two such as and . If you are B math student having had MA 133 and enrollment concurrently in MA 134 and EG 208 will suffice, maybe. If you are a C math student, you need to have passed both MA 133 and MA 134.
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EG 212 - Dynamics (3/3)
Prerequisites: MA 133 , MA 134 , PH 245 , and EG 208 or equivalents or permission of instructor – This course serves engineering majors requiring a Dynamics course. Topics include Newton’s laws of motion, impulse and momentum, energy, dynamics of particle systems and plane rigid bodies, and rigid body dynamics in three dimensions. Dynamics is offered when there is demand during the Winter semesters.
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EG 215 - Mechanical Vibrations (1/1)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: & Corequisites: EG 212 & MA 255 – This supplementary course covers fundamental vibrations of one degree of freedom of mechanical systems (undamped, damped, free, and forced). Newton’s Laws and energy methods are used as well as an introduction to the methods of Euler and LaGrange. EG 215 is for University of Michigan engineering majors. When our three hour EG 212 dynamics course and our one hour EG 215 course are combined, University of Michigan gives the student credit for University of Michigan’s four hour dynamics course. EG 215 has been accepted for credit at Western Michigan as a mechanical vibration course once in the past. EG 215 will be run on a need to run basis when we have sufficient demand to offer the course. One hour lecture.
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EN 97 - Academic Foundations English 1 (4/4)
Review and development of skills necessary
for proficient college writing. Classroom instruction and practice in the writing process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, personal reflection. Conventional mechanics are stressed. Students are required to think critically about assigned readings and their own writing. Some sections of EN 097 require students to attend an additional hour of supplemental instruction. Those sections are noted in the schedule of classes.
Recommended Skills: Basic understanding of the usage of English.
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EN 100 - College Writing (3/4)
Students are assigned personal writing based upon freewritings, journal writing, and readings in various genres of literature and nonfiction. Autobiography, personal narratives, dialogs, informal scripts, personal essays, and I-centered research writing are some of the assignments designed to increase students ¿ awareness of audience, of how writers adapt language for specific audiences, and of public written forms and conventions. Recommended: Students should be competent in written English; if not, they should elect EN 97 . Recommended Skills: Students should be competent in written English; if not, they should elect EN 097.
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EN 101 - English Composition-1 (3/3)
EN 100/101 emphasizes personal narratives and autobiographies to help students find and express their own voices. Assignments will include a variety of writing. Professors will select a combination of assignments from the following: free-writing, journals, short scripts, personal essays, expanded autobiographies such as oral histories, career-research papers and I-centered research (¿I-centered¿ research is defined as a research paper in which the student investigates a topic of personal interest). The required research paper must be at minimum 4-5 pages in length(excluding the Works Cited page). These writings will increase students’ awareness of voice and improve their understanding of how writers adapt language for specific audiences and use various public forms and conventions. Students must pass the first semester of the sequence with a C- before enrolling in the second semester.
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EN 102 - English Composition-2 (3/3)
Prerequisites: Students are required to have passed EN 100 / EN 101 or the equivalent with a “C-” or better. En 102 will continue the personal approach, but quickly move from the subjective to the objective by asking students to take into account perspectives other than their own – gradually moving to a larger context: social, academic, political, and literary. Assignments will include a variety of writing. Professors will select a combination of assignments and essays from the following: career research, interviews, revision of I-centered research into more formal research, argumentation, literary criticism, collaborative writing assignments, and revision of personal essays into works of fiction. One academic or interdisciplinary research paper of 4-5 pages (excluding the Works Cited page) is required. Prerequisite: Final grade of “C-” or better in EN 100/101 or its equivalent .
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EN 120 - Improving Editing and Proofreading
Improving Editing and Proofreading (1/1.5)
Corequisites: EN 101 or CJ 259 Co-requisite: EN 101 or CJ 259
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.
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EN 233 - Poetry (3/3)
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.
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EN 235 - Drama (3/3)
Prerequisites: EN 100 / EN 101 and EN 102 , or their equivalents. – An introduction to drama as an important art form and as a literary text, using masterpieces by ancient through contemporary playwrights. Plays are selected for their artistic merit and for their place in the historical development of drama; the class will also cover a variety of genres and introduce students to both scholarly and performance criticism, as well as motifs typical of dramatic texts. Students will write analytical essays about the plays covered in class, and the professor may assign one researched essay on a play not covered in class.
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EN 237 - Fiction: Shorter and Longer Forms (3/3)
An introduction to fiction in shorter forms such as the short story and the novelette as well as the longer form, the novel. Works studied will be representative of many cultures, countries, and ethnic groups. Recommended: College level reading skill.
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EN 240 - Consulting with Writers (3/3)
This course is designed for students who would like to develop their writing skills while contributing to a collaborative learning environment. As Writing Fellows consulting in the Language Arts Lab, students will improve their writing skills while working with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, learning styles, and writing styles. The class will be taught by two professors in three settings: classroom, online, and writing lab. Students will work one-on-one with professors, professional tutors, and classmates. This course is recommended for Honors students. Prerequisites: Any student in the Honors program or with English instructor approval.
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EN 242 - Popular Literature (3/3)
Prerequisites: Students should be able to read, write, and think critically about literature and culture. EN 100/101/102 recommended as prerequisites. Readings may include science fiction, western, mystery, suspense, detective, horror, romance, fantasy, magazines, comics, graphic novels, web sites, blogs, or the literature of advertising. Critical thinking skills are used to help determine differences between popular fiction and literary fiction.
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EN 246 - Writing for Publication (3/3)
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.
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EN 247 - Creative Writing 1 (3/3)
A study of the techniques of poetry and the short story aimed at guiding a creative person to the tools of self-expression. The course is flexible enough to invite other dramatic forms should the individual student indicate an interest in them.
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EN 248 - Creative Writing II (3/3)
A course which develops from the creative writing foundations established in EN 247 , taking the serious writer of fiction, poetry, and the one-act play deeper into the realm of understanding technique, form, and the relationship of form to content. EN 101 is strongly encouraged; EN 102 and EN 247 are helpful.
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EN 249 - Technical Writing (3/3)
Prerequisites: EN 100 / EN 101 and EN 102 or BA 101 and BA 102 or equivalent – EN 249 is intended for students who wish to make a career of technical writing or to improve their writing abilities in their place of business. The course stresses writing clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in the most common written forms of technical communications with appropriate visual writing style. May or may not be accepted as humanities credit by transfer institutions. forms of technical communications with appropriate visual writing style. May or may not be accepted as humanities credit by transfer institutions. Recommended Skills: High school reading level, successful completion of EN 100 or EN 101 .
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EN 250 - Children’s Literature (4/4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Successful completion of or , and with a grade of C or higher. 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.
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EN 251 - Multicultural American Literature for Children (3/3)
Students will study children’s literature of African American, Native American, Latino, Asian, Jewish, and Middle Eastern cultures. Genres include traditional literature, poetry, historical fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary literature. Through their studies, students will develop a heightened awareness of the needs of people living in a multicultural society. Students will also learn how to recognize stereotypes found in multicultural literature and learn how to select authentic, worthwhile multicultural literature for children.
Recommended Skills: Writing ability and oral communication skills
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EN 252 - Shakespeare (3/3)
An introduction to the study of the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare, and features the study of several plays with exercises in the sonnets, source study, and editing experience. The course explores the variety of dramatic modes in which Shakespeare worked, emphasizing both textual study and performance; some attention is also given to the Elizabethan and Jacobean context in which the author worked, and to his enduring influence on literature.
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EN 261 - Great American Writers 1 (3/3)
This course examines writings by Native Americans (1500’s-1800’s), colonial settlers (1600’s-1700’s), revolutionary founders (1700’s), African Americans (1700’s-1800’s), and early American writers of fiction and poetry. These writings will be examined in both literary and historical contexts. Recommended: Successful completion of EN 101 / EN 102 sequence.
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EN 262 - Great American Writers 2 (3/3)
A survey of American Literature from post Civil War to the present, with emphasis on American writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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EN 270 - Multicultural Literature (3/3)
An introduction to literature by African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Appalachian Americans and/or literature by African, Asian, latin American and Middle Eastern writers; focusing also on feminist, lesbian/gay, and differently abled writers. Each semester specific cultures will be covered. Course will also focus on cultural and critical issues raised by these works.
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EN 271 - African-American Literature (3/3)
Prerequisites: EN 100 / EN 101 (with minimum grade of C-) – This course is a survey of the African American literary landscape, from colonial times to 1900, focusing on the genres of slave narrative, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The course will also review the historical backdrop against which these works were created. They will be read and analyzed within the context of the political, economic, and social perspectives of the United States in order for students to understand how these perspectives influenced African American literary expression of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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EN 272 - African American Literature II (3/3)
Prerequisites: EN 100 / EN 101 (with minimum grade of C-) – This course is a study of African-American literature from the 20th century to the present. Students will review the historical backdrop against which the literary landscape was created. In order for students to understand the multiple influences on and within African-American literary expression of the 20th century, works will be read and analyzed within the context of the political, economic, and social perspectives of the United States.
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EN 275 - Theatre Workshop (Stratford/Shakespeare) (3/3)
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.
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EN 278 - Introduction to Women’s Literature (3/3)
Prerequisites: Students are required to have successfully completed EN 100 / EN 101 or its equivalent with a C- or better – EN 278 is an introduction to literature by women writers in which students may study various genres, historical time periods, classes, races, and nationalities. The course explores the variety of writing styles women have used to think about issues such as the search for identity, power, societal roles, relationships and conflict, marriage, sexuality, treatment as the other, responses to patriarchy, achievement, and daily life. The instructor will help students think about the impact of gender on literature, expression, and experience.
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EN 281 - Survey of British Literature 1 (3/3)
This course surveys the major works of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 18th century. These writings will be examined in literary and historical contexts, with discussions centering around issues of language, the church, and socio-political changes in the developing nation. Recommended: EN 101 and EN 102 , or equivalents, 12th grade reading/writing level.
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EN 282 - Survey of British Literature 2 (3/3)
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. Recommended: EN 101 and EN 102 , or equivalents 12th grade reading/writing level.
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EN 284 - LGBTQ Literature (3/3)
Prerequisites: EN 100 / EN 101 or its equivalent with a C- or better, or they may be admitted via the professor’s permission – EN 284 is an introduction to literature by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) authors, and authors who present LGBTQ characters and themes in their work. The course explores the varieties of writing expression LGBTQ people have employed to think about issues including the search for identity, power and societal roles, the exploration of relationships and conflict, family and marriage, sexuality, marginalization and treatment as other, responses to homophobia in its variety of oppressive manifestations, achievement and daily life. Students will read and discuss the texts to consider the impact of sexuality and gender on literature and experience.
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English as a Second Language |
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ES 101 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 1 (4/4 )
Prerequisites: Placement test – This class is designed for students who have a limited understanding of English but need to develop basic communication skills. Students will focus on converstation skills used in everyday situations and practice listening, speaking, and pronunciation to make them more successful in these interactions.
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ES 102 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 2 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 101 ) is required to place students in this class – This class works to help students have more comfortable and comprehensible interactions in English. Students will learn phrases and vocabulary used in specific situations. They will practice their listening, speaking, and pronunciation and learn how to improve these skills for better communication.
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ES 103 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 3 (4/4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER LOEP listening score of 75-80 or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ) is required to place students in this class. This class will focus on advanced conversation skills and basic academic English. Students will practice conversation strategies and skills used in various situations with various levels of formality. They will also learn note taking and oral presentation skills. In addition, pronunciation will be a major focus of this class.
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ES 104 - English as a Second Language: Listening and Speaking 4 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 103 ) is required to place students in this class – This is an advanced course designed to prepare English as a Second Language students to succeed in courses outside of the ESL program. Students will work on academic skills such as lecture comprehension, note taking, presenting, and debating. Pronunciation clarity will also be a focus.
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ES 111 - English as a Second Language: Writing and Grammar 1 (4/4)
Prerequisites: Placement test – The focus of this class is on writing at a sentence level. Students will focus on specific grammatical and mechanical points and use these points to create more comprehensible sentences. Sentences will also be combined to make simple paragraphs.
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ES 112 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 2 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 111 ) is required to place students in this class 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.
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ES 113 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 3 (4/4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER writeplacer score of 3-4 and language use score of 87-97 or successful completion (“C-” or higher) in is required to place students in this class. 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.
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ES 114 - ESL: Writing and Grammar 4 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 113 ) is required to place students in this class – In this class students will continue their work with essays. They will review and continue to practice the basic essay format and learn to write other modes of essays as well. Students will also study various advanced grammatical points and apply them to their writing.
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ES 121 - English as a Second Language: Reading and Vocabulary 1 (4/4)
Prerequisites: Placement test – The focus of this class is on reading simplified English writing. Students will learn how to find answers to comprehension questions, summarize readings, find the main idea of a passage, and broaden their vocabulary.
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ES 122 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 2 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 121 ) is required to place students in this class – 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.
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ES 123 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 3 (4/4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER LOEP reading score of 87-93 or successful completion (“C-” or higher) in is required to place students in this class. 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.
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ES 124 - ESL: Reading and Vocabulary 4 (4/4)
Prerequisites: A placement test or successful completion (“C-” or higher in ES 123 ) is required to place students in this class – The focus of this class is on improving reading skills and preparing students to succeed in classes outside of the ESL program. Students will develop critical reading skills through the study of authentic texts. They will work to master reading skills and vocabulary needed to understand English texts at the college level.
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EXS 180 - Football Theory (2/3)
Prerequisites: 1) Minimal skills in reading and writing, 2) Ability to speak and be understood in English, 3) Ability to work with a team to accomplish projects. 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.
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EXS 181 - Baseball Theory (2/3)
Prerequisites: Minimal skills in reading and writing, ability to speak and be understood in English, ability to work with a team to accomplish projects. 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.
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EXS 182 - Basketball Theory (2/3)
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.
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EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science (3/3)
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.
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EXS 185 - Sports Officiating (2/3)
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.
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EXS 186 - Community Recreation (3/3)
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.
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EXS 195 - Water Safety Instruction (2/3)
Prerequisites: or or Instructor’s Permission 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.
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EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3/3)
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.
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EXS 201 - Title IX: Women in Athletics (3/3)
Prerequisites: with a “C” or 18 or higher in English on the ACT or 5 or higher in English on Accuplacer. This course is designed to provide students with a study of the 1972 Title IX legislation and its relationship with inter-scholastic and inter-collegiate athletics and the legislation’s socio-historical implications on women and sports will be explored.
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EXS 203 - The Obesity Epidemic (3/3)
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.
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EXS 225 - Public Health Concepts 3/3
Prerequisites: 18 or higher in Reading & English on the ACT or 70 or higher in reading & 5 or higher in English on the Accuplacer. This introductory undergraduate course in public health examines the history of public health and introduces students to the principals of population health from an ecological perspective. The concept of determinants of health will be explained and studied, including environmental, social, and behavioral as well as biological and access to health services will be reviewed. 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 as well as the role of health communications in public health. Issues of health care delivery will also be addressed. Potential careers in the public health sector will be investigated.
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FM 105 - Introduction to Fashion and Interiors (3/3)
An overview of the fashion industry. Clothing and interior furnishings are observed through books, speakers, and field trips. Retailing, manufacturing, and fashion publications are investigated in showrooms, company offices, retail businesses, and the classroom. Personal and professional development, knowledge, and skills are stressed.
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FM 107 - Clothing Selection and Design (3/4)
For students entering the fields of fashion merchandising or design. Emphasis is placed on developing awareness, attitudes and knowledge necessary to be successful in a career. Includes aspects of fashion history, fashion trends, terminology, designers, and cosmetics. Principles of line design and color are emphasized.
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FM 108 - Clothing Construction (3/6)
This course provides experience in the basic principles of clothing construction, altering and using patterns, and fitting of garments.
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FM 110 - Textiles (3/3)
This course is designed to study natural and man-made fibers used in clothing and home furnishings. Emphasis is on end use and care of fabrics by consumers.
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FM 111 - Floral Design (1/1)
This course would add applicable knowledge in designing and creating traditional and contemporary floral arrangements. It will broaden the students’ knowledge and employment possibilities through mastering this skill.
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FM 119 - Sewing for Fashion (1/1)
An introduction to the principles of clothing construction. With the use of a sewing machine and serger, students will construct simple garments. The student is responsible for the supplies necessary for projects.
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FM 120 - Fashion Designers (1/1)
An introduction to past and present fashion designers. Students will study their biographies and design techniques.
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FM 122 - Merchandising Applications for Retail Merchandising (4/4)
Students will learn to apply the basic principles of profitability and loss in the essential functions of seasonal retail merchandising. Profit and loss will be evaluated in the context of merchandise purchasing, discount purchasing, shipping terms, pricing and adjustment of pricing, and inventory methods.
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FM 180 - Cooperative Education Fashion Merchandising I (3/3)
Prerequisites: Department Consent required – Students participate in a cooperative program of work and learning involving area employers. They work a minimum of 15-20 hours a week, under supervision at approved employment, and their performance is monitored by the instructor. In addition, attendance in the classroom is required one-hour a week, or equivalent. Student must be within 2 semesters of graduating from the program and provide a graduation audit.Student enrollment is through professor consent.(Students must have the written permission of the appropriate cooperative education coordinator)
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