2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions and Objectives

Note: All courses have identified Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs) that align with Program-level Learning Outcomes. More information about CLOs and PLOs can be found on the General Education Learning Outcomes  page in this catalog.

Dual Listed Course
A dual listed course is one of two courses that have the same title and content, but use different department abbreviations. One or the other may be taken for credit, but not both. The student must make the choice at the time of registration. Examples: DIVST 125 - Race and Ethnic Relations:CD  and SOC 125 - Race and Ethnic Relations:CD .

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Engineering Technology
  

  • ETEC 163 - Digital and Microprocessor Electronics


    6.0 Credits
    Introduction to digital and microprocessor circuits. Covers operation of basic logic gates, flip-flops, decoders, multiplexers, counters and microprocessor circuits. Lectures and hands on exercises to learn how to analyze, test and troubleshoot digital and microprocessor circuits.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify basic logic gates and construct their truth tables.
    2. Analyze and predict the operation of complex digital circuits.
    3. Identify on a schematic, and describe the function of, the basic blocks of a microprocessor system.
    4. Demonstrate the proper use of electrostatic discharge protective equipment related to integrated circuits.
    5. Write and execute simple looping programs on a microprocessor system.
    6. Observe and test basic data flow and control line function using a microprocessor system tester for READ and WRITE operations.
    7. Use an oscilloscope to display and identify basic microprocessor system operation by displaying data and address bits and control lines.
  

  • ETEC 175 - Introduction to Materials Science


    5.0 Credits
    Mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Includes materials microstructure, atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, coexisting phases, interfaces, defects, and impurities.
    Prerequisite Placement in MATH 087 or ETEC 150 or concurrent enrollment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the differences in properties of different materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
    2. Relate the properties of materials to microstructure.
    3. Describe the basics of processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties of different materials.
    4. Apply the basic principles of material selection to specific applications.
  

  • ETEC 177 - Robotics 1


    5.0 Credits
    Through the use of projects and hands-on exercises, students will learn to program a small scale robot to perform basic navigation under program control, with various sensor inputs, using feedback and control techniques.
    Prerequisite ETEC 105 or ETEC 161 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Program a microcontroller.
    2. Describe the operation of a servo motor.
    3. Demonstrate the use of different types of basic sensors.
    4. Troubleshoot the software and hardware of a small robotic system.
    5. Program simple artificial intelligence into a robotic system.
    6. Write and execute a variety of programs for robotic navigation.
    7. Implement the use of a new microcontroller platform into an existing robot system.
  

  • ETEC 178 - Robotics 2


    5.0 Credits
    Through the use of functional testing and the oscilloscope, students will learn to troubleshoot a robotic system. Program and build a robot system using the Arduino prototyping platform.
    Prerequisite ETEC 177.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Write complex programs that control a microcontroller based robot.
    2. Troubleshoot the hardware and software of a microcontroller system using functional testing and the oscilloscope.
    3. Program a microcontroller based control system using a compiler.
    4. Implement the use of a new platform using the old microcontroller robot system.
    5. Work as a team to accomplish a complex task with the microcontroller and robot.
  

  • ETEC 180 - Polymer Technology


    5.0 Credits
    Course provides an overview of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers. Topics include chemical composition, physical properties, deformation, mechanical behavior, fabrication, and processing and manufacturing of polymers.
    Prerequisite Placement in MATH 087 or ETEC 150 or concurrent enrollment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the basic properties and characteristics of polymers.
    2. Explain and apply the basics of deformation, elasticity, and mechanical behavior in polymeric materials.
    3. Explain the relationship between polymer structure and properties.
    4. Identify the different types of polymers, including elastomers and fibers.
    5. Explain the various fabrication techniques of polymeric materials, and explain the advantages and disadvantages.
    6. Apply and explain the application of polymers to engineering and composite manufacturing.
    7. Perform basic qualification and selection of polymer materials.
  

  • ETEC 199 - Special Projects in Engineering Technology


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    For projects in Engineering Technology. Credit available with approval. For information contact the Department Head.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Produce a circuit, project, paper or presentation on a department approved topic.
    2. Research the topic on the Internet.
    3. Track their use of time in creating this project.
  

  • ETEC 200 - Introduction to Composites


    5.0 Credits
    General overview of composite materials and fabrication procedures. Covers composite constituents, material forms, mold design and development, ASTM standards, fabrication processes, composite applications, bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques.
    Prerequisite Placement in MATH 087 or ETEC 150 or concurrent enrollment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the basic properties, characteristics, and constituents of composite materials.
    2. Explain the functions and elements of ASTM standards.
    3. Explain and apply the different fabrication processes for composite materials, including bonding, fastening, laminating, and finishing techniques.
    4. Describe the primary usage of composite materials in today’s industry and potential for future applications.
    5. Perform basic fabrication processes in making composite structures.
    6. Follow procedures when using lab equipment, and apply safety procedures when working in the lab.
  

  • ETEC 205 - Introduction to Automation Studio


    2.0 Credits
    An introduction to Computer Aided Design and simulation software used for industrial pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical automation systems.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Design a pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical (or combination) project.
    2. Identify components by their diagram symbol.
    3. Run and optimize a simulation
  

  • ETEC 215 - Applied Statics


    5.0 Credits
    Study of forces acting on structures at rest: free body diagrams (FBDs), trusses, friction and related material, which may include hydrostatic pressures and loads, cables and arches.
    Prerequisite Placement in MATH 087 or ETEC 150 or concurrent enrollment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain and apply the principles of vector mechanics, vector algebra, and of representation of physical quantities by a vector notation.
    2. Explain the physical meaning of a force and a moment equilibrium. Draw a correct and complete FBD of forces and moments for a structure.
    3. Explain and apply the method of joints and the method of sections for the analysis of trusses.
    4. Explain and apply the concept of friction on surfaces, calculate friction forces, and draw the proper FBD showing friction forces.
    5. Explain the difference between static and dynamic friction. Explain and apply the principles of internal forces in structures, and draw shear and moment diagrams for beams.
  

  • ETEC 220 - Applied Strengths of Materials


    5.0 Credits
    Study of forces acting on structures at rest; free body diagrams (FBDs), trusses and friction. Analysis of tension, compression, shear, deformation and stress acting on members.
    Prerequisite ETEC 215 with at a grade of at least 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain and apply the principles of vector mechanics, vector algebra, and of representation of physical quantities by a vector notation.
    2. Explain the physical meaning of a force and a moment equilibrium.
    3. Draw a correct and complete FBD of forces and moments for a structure.
    4. Select and apply tools to analyze tension, compression, shear, deformation, torsion, and stress of members.
    5. Apply the basics of materials testing procedures to measure mechanical properties.
    6. Correctly use computerized materials test instrumentation and interpret test results.
    7. Run tensile, compressive, flexural, peel tests, and interpret test curves.
  

  • ETEC 230 - Intermediate CAD and 3D Printing


    4.0 Credits
    A continuation of SOLIDWORKS with an introduction to 3D printing that will be used in conjunction with CAD modeling.
    Prerequisite ENGR& 114 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Create advanced drawing configurations.
    2. Create assemblies that are ready for 3D printing.
    3. Print simple 3D parts.
  

  • ETEC 231 - Advanced CAD and 3D Printing


    4.0 Credits
    An advanced continuation of CAD using SOLIDWORKS with additional 3D printing applications and an introduction to CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing).
    Prerequisite ENGR& 114.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Create advanced assembly drawing configurations.
    2. Convert CAD drawings to CAM for CNC fabrication.
    3. Create and print advanced, moving 3D parts.
  

  • ETEC 250 - Composites Engineering Design


    5.0 Credits
    Overview of structural design utilizing composite materials including material and process selection, structural design, aesthetic qualities, assembly and practical design information. This is a lab based course focusing on product design.
    Prerequisite ETEC 200 or concurrent enrollment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Apply the basic principles of structural design utilizing composite material.
    2. Explain the advantages of planning a design to meet the manufacturing requirements.
    3. Apply the basic principles of material and process selection, structural design, aesthetic design, and assembly.
    4. Perform design, construction, and fabrication of laminated parts.
    5. Use appropriate terminology as it relates to composite structure design and manufacturing.
    6. Perform simple repairs of composite structures.
    7. Follow appropriate processes for structural and nonstructural evaluation, material handling, and surface preparation.
  

  • ETEC 251 - Advanced Digital Circuits


    6.0 Credits
    Advanced training in digital electronics. Covers analyzing, functional testing and systematic troubleshooting of digital circuits designed with logic gates, flip-flops, one shots, counters, dividers, decoders, shift registers, memory circuits, latches and buffers.
    Prerequisite ETEC 163 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze and predict actual circuit operation of different types of digital circuits, using the thinking tools of basic electronics.
    2. Design functional tests for different types of digital circuits.
    3. Perform a functional test, interpret results, choose a circuit stimulus, and make systematic measurements, to isolate a fault.
    4. Document one’s testing and troubleshooting process by recording information on a form and schematic.
  

  • ETEC 253 - Advanced Linear Circuits


    6.0 Credits
    Analyzing and systematic testing of linear circuits designed with operational amplifiers as comparators, buffers, amplifiers, filters, regulators, drivers, integrators and instrumentation amplifiers. D/A, A/D converters, timers and transistor circuits included.
    Prerequisite ETEC 162 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze and predict actual circuit operation of different types of linear circuits, using the thinking tools of basic electronics.
    2. Design functional tests for different types of linear circuits.
    3. Using one’s functional tests and hands-on circuit experience, be able to test, interpret tests, choose a circuit stimulus, and make systematic measurements, to isolate a fault.
    4. Document one’s testing and troubleshooting process by recording information on a form and schematic.
  

  • ETEC 255 - Special Topics: Engineering Technology


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics of current interest in Engineering Technology.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of a special topic in engineering technology.
  

  • ETEC 260 - Composites Manufacturing


    5.0 Credits
    Overview of processes involved in development and production of composite products. Includes tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cureprocessing of wet laminating techniques and pre-impregnated materials.
    Prerequisite ETEC 250 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Apply the basic principles of structural design utilizing composite materials.
    2. Explain the advantages of planning a design to meet the manufacturing requirements.
    3. Apply the basic principles of materials and process selection, structural design, aesthetic design, and assembly.
    4. Perform design, construction, and fabrication of laminated parts.
    5. Use appropriate terminology as it relates to composite structure design and manufacturing.
    6. Perform simple repairs of composite structures.
    7. Follow appropriate processes for structural and nonstructural evaluation, material handling, and surface preparation.
  

  • ETEC 290 - Engineering Technology Capstone Project


    5.0 Credits
    Students use the skills developed during their prior courses to work as a team to design and build a project.
    Prerequisite ETEC 200 (or concurrent enrollment) or ETEC 163.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Collaborate with other students and/or industry partners to define project parameters and project objectives.
    2. Prepare a written and oral presentation that describes the project.
    3. Demonstrate mastery of selected skills by completed project objectives.
  

  • ETEC 291 - Engineering Technology Internship


    1.0 to 10.0 Credits
    Students working toward the ETEC degree, who are in the second year of their coursework, receive on-the-job training in materials science. One credit for each 30 hours worked. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Document their work hours at the internship site and produce a supervisor’s evaluation of their work.
    2. Demonstrate skills necessary for the workplace at which the internship takes place.
  

  • ETEC 292 - Career Planning and Workplace Relations


    2.0 Credits
    Designed to give students an overview of engineering technology careers. Includes field trips, resume building, interviewing skills, job search skills and developing skills to work in groups.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Search for information on specific careers.
    2. Obtain company information and assess best fit with personal professional interests and goals.
    3. Write and format an effective resume.
    4. Access local and regional resources to support job search.
    5. Apply interpersonal skills for effective teamwork, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and communication.
  

  • ETEC 299 - Special Projects in Engineering Technology


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    For individual projects in Engineering Technology. Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the Department Head.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Produce a circuit, project, paper or presentation on a department approved topic of the student’s choice.
    2. Research the topic on the Internet.
    3. Track their use of time in creating the project.

English
  

  • ENGL 099 - Critical Reading and Writing


    5.0 Credits
    Prepares students for ENGL&101 and other college level courses. Emphasizes comprehension and critical reading skills, basic composition methods, rhetorical principles, and approaches to college discussion. Helps students strengthen academic sentence-level conventions, and introduces students to academic citation.
    Prerequisite ACCUPLACER, essay placement, or permit from Bridge or EAP.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Read college-level texts closely to understand their explicit ideas and to draw logical inferences, summarize texts, and integrate appropriate textual evidence when writing and speaking.
    2. Respond to a text’s themes, claims, support, and rhetorical strategies both analytically and with reference to evidence gathered from outside the text.
    3. Write papers that develop original arguments by supporting claims with evidence, arranging ideas logically, and connecting them coherently.
    4. Apply rhetorical strategies in one’s own writing by adapting writing to audience, context, and purpose.
    5. Demonstrate the writing process by exploring and applying various strategies for gathering evidence, generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
    6. Use appropriate technology to produce and publish writing.
    7. Use MLA format at a beginning college level, avoiding plagiarism.
    8. Demonstrate command of a variety of sentence types, with a particular focus on sentence clarity and rhetorical strategies.
    9. Read and write using academic vocabulary; analyze the impact of word choice on meaning and tone.
    10. Collaborate effectively with diverse partners in discussions, activities, and/or projects.
    11. Contribute actively through expressing ideas clearly and listening and responding appropriately to others’ ideas.
  

  • ENGL& 101 - English Composition I


    5.0 Credits
    Emphasizes integrating critical reading, thinking, and writing in the development of analytic/argumentative essays. Covers composition methods, rhetorical principles, academic writing style and conventions; textual analysis; and source integration and citation.
    Prerequisite ACCUPLACER or ACCUPLACER exemption or essay placement or ENGL 099 (or certified equivalent) with minimum grade of 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing to analyze college-level texts and to develop college-level analytic/argumentative essays.
    2. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by using rhetorical principles at an intermediate level.
    3. Apply the basics of composition principles at an intermediate level in order to connect ideas coherently, explain them thoroughly, and arrange them logically.
    4. Demonstrate writing processes by applying various strategies for idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
    5. Use academic sentence-level conventions and style; apply MLA style documentation at an intermediate level for college writing.
  

  • ENGL& 102 - Composition II


    5.0 Credits
    Emphasizes integrating critical reading, thinking, and writing in the development of analytic/argumentative research essays. Covers composition methods; rhetorical principles; academic writing style and conventions; textual analysis; evaluation, integration and citation of sources; and academic research.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or Edmonds CC certified equivalent with minimum grade of 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Integrate critical thinking, reading, and writing independently to research and analyze college-level texts and to develop college-level analytic/argumentative research essays.
    2. Adapt writing to audience, context, and purpose by independently using rhetorical principles in varied, complex ways.
    3. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
    4. Demonstrate writing processes by independently choosing and applying suitable strategies to different stages, such as idea generating, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
    5. Use academic sentence-level conventions and style; apply MLA style documentation independently to manage multiple sources of various kinds.
  

  • ENGL 110 - Word Origins:CD


    5.0 Credits
    Traces history of and diverse influences on English. Explores word origins, cross-cultural borrowings, and cultural variations in English(es). Also covers basic patterns and eccentricities of English spellings, word forms, and meanings.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Summarize the general pre-history and history of the English language, its evolution from localized dialects to a global language, and its growth into the many varieties of English(es) spoken today.
    2. Apply course-related knowledge and skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity by a.) describing and explaining examples of, reasons for, and effects of cross-cultural borrowings in English; b.) describing and explaining examples of how English has influenced or was influenced by cultural, political, or historical events and trends (e.g., conflicts and injustices but also artistic movements and scientific/technical advances, etc.)
    3. Describe basic principles of etymology and how new words are borrowed or developed for varied purposes, including informal conversation, civic discourse, commerce, scientific naming, etc.
    4. Describe some of the major historical and contemporary influences on English words/word parts and explain how a basic grasp of those elements can be used decode unfamiliar words, create new words, and expand vocabularies.
  

  • ENGL& 111 - Introduction to Literature


    5.0 Credits
    This class explores ways that writers portray human experience in their short stories, poems and plays. Through class discussions, lectures and creative responses, students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of literary works.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of literary works.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to analysis of texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe and explain ways texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    4. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
  

  • ENGL 120 - Autobiography/Biography: Life Stories


    5.0 Credits
    Exploration of themes common to human experience across time and cultures.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify what impression each author wanted to create and explain what means s/he employed.
    2. Identify values, beliefs and attitudes, infer their sources if not explicit, and offer evidence re: whether they persisted or changed.
    3. Identify point of conflict, crisis and resolution.
    4. Identify and describe commonalities among autobiographies from a diverse range of cultures.
    5. Analyze and explain how personal perspectives affect views of national and international events or trends.
    6. Analyze how context (people, places, events, and culture) shape personal experience and perception.
  

  • ENGL 125 - Reading Today’s Authors:CD


    5.0 Credits
    Exploration and interpretation through discussion of works written during the past 30 years.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of contemporary literary works.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to analysis of contemporary literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe and explain ways contemporary literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts, trends, attitudes. and beliefs about such issues as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, religion, etc.
    4. Support analysis and interpretation of contemporary literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    5. Explain how texts read for the course reflect the experiences and perceptions of diverse cultural identities.
  

  • ENGL 131 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to literary creative writing with an emphasis on the short story, poem, and creative nonfiction. Students will read contemporary examples of each genre and write their own original works. Seminar format.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the key elements of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Describe the creative writing experience from the point of view of the writer.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Explore idea-generating techniques and genre conventions to develop stories, poems, and essays.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe the processes for manuscript preparation, submission, and publication.
  

  • ENGL 140 - Introduction to the Ancient World


    5.0 Credits
    An overview of the ancient world of Greece and Rome through its literature.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of ancient Greek and Roman literary texts.
    2. Outline the general historical, cultural, intellectual, and literary contexts of ancient Greece and Rome.
    3. Identify and explain the significance of representative artistic monuments of ancient Greece and Rome.
    4. Describe and explain the significance of selected major figures in the history and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.
    5. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods/theories to an analysis of ancient Greek and Roman texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    6. Support a general analysis and interpretation of the ancient Greek/Roman heroic epic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
  

  • ENGL 141 - Telling True Stories I


    5.0 Credits
    Exploration of several forms of creative nonfiction, including memoir and literary journalism. Students will read contemporary writers in the field and explore the genre through their own writing projects. Workshop format.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 142 - Telling True Stories II


    5.0 Credits
    Continues ENGL 141’s exploration of creative nonfiction and encourages students to expand their skills and productivity. Students will continue to read contemporary writers and explore the genre through their own writing.
    Prerequisite ENGL 141 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 151 - Creative Writing: Poetry I


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to writing poetry, both formal and free verse. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary poets to become familiar with the genre as well as write their own poems. Workshop format.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 152 - Creative Writing: Poetry II


    5.0 Credits
    Continues ENGL 151’s introduction to formal and free-verse poetry writing and encourages students to expand their skills and productivity. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary poets to become familiar with the genre as well as to write their own poems.
    Prerequisite ENGL 151 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 155 - Special Topics: English


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics and seminars of current interest in English. Contact the English department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
  

  • ENGL 160 - Women’s Writings in the Modern Era:CD


    5.0 Credits
    Explores from multiple perspectives late 19th and early 20th century women’s writings and the controversies they addressed, such as birth control, sexual identity, marriage, motherhood, madness, education, employment, voting rights, etc. .
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of modernist literary works.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to modernist texts in order to analyze their major features and develop plausible, supportable interpretations.
    3. Describe and analyze ways that modernist texts shaped and were shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    4. Support analysis and interpretation of modernists literary texts by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    5. Describe how modernist women writers contributed to the literature of the Modernist Era.
  

  • ENGL 161 - Creative Writing: Fiction I


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to writing fiction, with an emphasis on the short story. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary fiction writers and will explore the genre through their own writing projects.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 162 - Creative Writing: Fiction II


    5.0 Credits
    Continues ENGL 161’s exploration of fiction writing and encourages students to expand their skills and productivity. Students will read and critique contemporary fiction writers and will explore the genre through their own writing projects. Workshop format.
    Prerequisite ENGL 161 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 165 - Literature of the American West


    5.0 Credits
    Explores myths and realities of the American West through writing by authors from diverse backgrounds.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of contemporary and traditional Western writings.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to contemporary and traditional western texts in order to analyze their features and recurrent themes and to develop plausible interpretations.
    3. Describe and analyze ways that contemporary and traditional western texts shape(d) and are/were shaped by cultural and historical contexts and trends.
    4. Discern and explain diverse points of views represented in contemporary and traditional western texts and make significant comparisons between them.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of contemporary and traditional Western writings effectively by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
  

  • ENGL 170 - Popular Literature Past and Present:CD


    5.0 Credits
    Study of popular genres, such as science fiction, mystery, and Gothic, written by culturally diverse authors from the 19th century through the present.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and comparing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of popular works and by analyzing how writers incorporate and depart from particular genres and styles.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to popular works in order to analyze their features and recurrent themes and to develop plausible, supportable interpretations.
    3. Describe and analyze the ways that popular works shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts, trends, attitudes and beliefs about such issues as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, cultural identity, religion, etc.
    4. Support analysis and interpretation of popular works by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
  

  • ENGL 171 - Writing Plays


    5.0 Credits
    An introduction to playwriting with an emphasis on the one-act play. Includes an historical overview of playwriting, reading one-act plays, and exploring the genre through writing assignments and a final project. Workshop format.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the genre’s conventions and styles via the works of contemporary writers.
    2. Apply the genre’s conventions and techniques to develop, revise, and edit their own writing projects.
    3. Assess their own writing and the writing of others.
    4. Communicate and interact effectively while giving and receiving feedback in writing groups.
    5. Demonstrate effective writing process and productive, sustainable writing habits.
    6. Describe and implement the process of submitting their work for publication.
  

  • ENGL 185 - Sports in Literature


    5.0 Credits
    Exploration of literary themes relating to sports. Focus is on the individual’s struggle against nature, role within society and capacity for self-knowledge as presented by classical and modern authors.
    Prerequisite Placement in ENGL 099 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying and describing the formal elements, techniques, and genres of sports literature.
    2. Identify connections between literary works and actual events, both historical and contemporaneous, through an examination of sports and sports literature.
    3. Reason clearly by applying critical-reading methods/theories to sports literature in order to analyze its features and develop plausible interpretations.
    4. Describe and analyze ways that sports literature shapes and is shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of sports-literature by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
  

  • ENGL 198 - Individual Project in English


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Selection, design and completion of project in the field of English. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to English for individual study.
    2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
    4. Demonstrate skill in and knowledge of other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.
  

  • ENGL 199 - Special Projects in English


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Contact the English Department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission and division dean project approval.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and demonstrate a well-developed understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
    2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.
    4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor.
  

  • ENGL& 220 - Introduction to Shakespeare


    5.0 Credits
    A study of selected plays by Shakespeare, including historical and cultural context.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts in literature and drama by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of selected Shakespearean works.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of Shakespearean works in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe the theatrical scene as well as social and political backgrounds in Shakespeare’s London.
    4. Describe and explain ways that Shakespearean texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    5. Compare varying interpretations of Shakespeare’s works.
    6. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    7. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing


    5.0 Credits
    Principles of organizing, developing, and expressing technical information and ideas in writing. Report forms, headings, style, tone, illustrations, word processing, and graphics. (Dual listed as ENGR 231).
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.0.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze writing assignments in terms of the audiences to be reached and the purposes to be achieved.
    2. Apply the basic writing process principles of pre-writing, writing, and revising to organize and write technical reports.
    3. Perform basic library research and computer database searches.
    4. Demonstrate the appropriate citations of source materials.
    5. Apply effective formats for informal and formal technical reports.
    6. Utilize graphics in reports.
    7. Participate effectively in a group of writers working together to produce a single report or project.
  

  • ENGL& 244 - American Literature I


    5.0 Credits
    Early writings from first contact with Europeans to the outbreak of the Civil War.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of Early American literary works.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of Early American literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe and explain ways Early American literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse Early American texts.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL& 245 - American Literature II


    5.0 Credits
    Writings from the Civil War to World War I.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe and explain ways that American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse American literary texts 1860 through 1919.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL& 246 - American Literature III


    5.0 Credits
    Writings from the Roaring Twenties to the assassination of President Kennedy.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of American literary texts from 1920-1963.
    2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of American literary texts from 1920-1963 in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    3. Describe and explain ways that American literary texts from 1920-1963 shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse American literary texts 1920-1963.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL 255 - Special Topics: English


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Topics and seminars of current interest in English. Contact the English department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and demonstrate thorough understanding of focused area of interest related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
  

  • ENGL 275 - Topics in Pre-Twentieth Century Literature: Seminar


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    In-depth discussion of varying topics in literature prior to the twentieth century, which may include studies of specific literary figures, schools, critical approaches or literary types. Consult English chair for information.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of pre-20th century literary texts.
    2. Compare/contrast defining features of pre-20th century literary texts.
    3. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of pre-20th century literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    4. Describe and explain ways that pre-20th century literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of pre-20th century literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL 276 - Topics in Twentieth Century Literature: Seminar


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    In-depth discussion of varying topics in twentieth century literature, which may include studies of specific literary figures, schools, critical approaches or literary types. Consult English chair for information.
    Prerequisite ENGL& 101 or ENGL 125 or instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of 20th century literary texts.
    2. Compare/contrast defining features of 20th century literary texts.
    3. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of 20th century literary texts in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions.
    4. Describe and explain ways that 20th century literary texts shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends.
    5. Support analysis and interpretation of 20th century literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically.
  

  • ENGL 298 - Individual Project in English


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Selection, design and completion of project in the field of English. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project. S/U grade option.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Independently identify and explore/research topic(s) relevant to English for individual study.
    2. Support findings/analyses by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    3. Communicate findings from the individual study through an agreed-upon means, such as a paper, a presentation, or a display.
    4. Demonstrate other project-specific objectives as determined by the instructor
  

  • ENGL 299 - Special Projects in English


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Contact the English Department for more information.
    Prerequisite Instructor permission and division dean project approval.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Independently identify and demonstrate a thorough understanding of a specific topic related to English composition, rhetoric, creative writing, or literature.
    2. Support independent analysis, interpretation, or explanation of topic by locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence.
    3. Communicate findings from the individual study of topic.

English for Academic Purposes
  

  • EAP 090 - Grammar for College Success


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    College preparatory course work in grammar for nonnative English speakers. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available. LOEP Placement into EAP.
    Prerequisite LOEP Placement into EAP.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Practice analyzing the function and location of word forms and verb forms at the developmental level.
    2. Apply knowledge of verb tenses in preparation for college-level reading and writing.
    3. Recognize and demonstrate correct sentence structure at the developmental level.
    4. Synthesize and increase passive academic vocabulary to improve reading comprehension.
  

  • EAP 094 - Pronunciation


    Maximum of 2.0 possible Credits
    Instruction to improve pronunciation by working with the recognition and production of English vowels and consonants, basic stress and intonation patterns and common reductions found in natural, relaxed speech.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop a self-monitor for pronunciation in order to be understood.
    2. Apply strategies to modify pronunciation in order to be understood.
  

  • EAP 097 - Reading and Writing for College English I


    5.0 Credits
    Useful for nonnative English speakers who need to further language skills, especially in reading and writing. Reading is at a pre-college level. Vocabulary expansion, practical writing tasks and a focus on grammar enhance student potential for success. EAP 097 is an option for students who have a permit for EAP 098.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of developmental reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
    2. Synthesize and paraphrase developmental reading material into summary and short answers.
    3. Practice ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
    4. Apply an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
    5. Practice and demonstrate effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
    6. Employ college success strategies by identifying, understanding and following basic directions.
    7. Compare the diversity of cultures.
    8. Use campus resources to develop personal, academic, and career goals.
  

  • EAP 098 - Interactions in English


    Maximum of 10.0 possible Credits
    Useful for nonnative speakers who need to further language skills, especially in reading and writing. Vocabulary expansion, practical writing tasks and a focus on grammar enhance student potential for success. Note: Students must show their permits or placement test results to their instructor on the first day of class.
    Prerequisite Placement by permit or test results.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of developmental reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
    2. Synthesize and paraphrase developmental reading material into summary and short answers.
    3. Practice ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
    4. Apply an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
    5. Practice and demonstrate effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
    6. Employ college success strategies by identifying, understanding and following basic directions.
    7. Compare the diversity of cultures.
    8. Use campus resources to develop personal, academic, and career goals.
  

  • EAP 099 - Reading and Writing for College English II


    5.0 Credits
    For non-native English speakers who need communication skills and college success strategies to begin college courses with confidence. Students will be assessed on college-level reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students can take EAP 99 for 5 credits and EAP 101 for 5 credits instead of EAP 100 for 10 credits.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
    2. Synthesize and paraphrase college-level reading material into summary and short answers.
    3. Demonstrate ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
    4. Illustrate an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
    5. Practice effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
    6. Employ college success strategies by understanding and following directions.
    7. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
    8. Compare the diversity of cultures.
  

  • EAP 100 - Communication for College


    10.0 Credits
    For nonnative English speakers who need communication skills and college success strategies to begin college courses with confidence. Students will be assessed on college-level reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
    Prerequisite Placement by permit or test results.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
    2. Synthesize and paraphrase college-level reading material into summary and short answers.
    3. Demonstrate ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
    4. Illustrate an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
    5. Practice effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
    6. Employ college success strategies by understanding and following directions.
    7. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
    8. Compare the diversity of cultures.
  

  • EAP 101 - College Reading and Writing


    5.0 Credits
    For nonnative speakers of English in college courses who need stronger skills to succeed. EAP 101 includes reading, vocabulary, summary-writing, grammar and group discussion. EAP 101 is an option for students who have a permit in EAP 100.
    Prerequisite Permit or EAP 098
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by employing reading strategies and summarizing.
    2. Synthesize and paraphrase college-level reading material into summary and short answers.
    3. Demonstrate ability to analyze, revise, and edit student-produced writing.
    4. Illustrate an increase in active academic vocabulary in writing and passive academic vocabulary in reading.
    5. Practice effective group interaction skills as they apply to written and oral communication.
    6. Employ college success strategies by understanding and following directions.
    7. Navigate online course delivery system to access necessary class components.
    8. Compare the diversity of cultures.
  

  • EAP 102 - Reading/Grammar for College Success


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Improve college-level skills in reading and/or grammar for nonnative English speakers. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Prerequisite EAP 100 or higher.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by employing reading strategies.
    2. Practice analyzing the function and location of word forms and verb forms at the college level.
    3. Apply knowledge of verb tenses in college-level reading and writing.
    4. Recognize and demonstrate correct sentence structure at the college level.
    5. Synthesize and increase passive academic vocabulary to read at college level.
  

  • EAP 103 - Reading/Grammar for College Success


    1.0 to 5.0 Credits
    Continue improving and developing college-level skills in reading and/or grammar for nonnative English speakers. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Prerequisite EAP 100 or higher.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate comprehension of college-level reading material by employing reading strategies.
    2. Practice analyzing the function and location of word forms and verb forms at the college level.
    3. Apply knowledge of verb tenses in college-level reading and writing.
    4. Recognize and demonstrate correct sentence structure at the college level.
    5. Synthesize and increase passive academic vocabulary to read at college level.
  

  • EAP 104 - Oral Communication: Academic and Workplace


    3.0 Credits
    Learn oral communication skills for the classroom and workplace, including conversation, pronunciation, presentation, and group interaction skills.
    Prerequisite Placement in EAP 100 or above.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Employ English conversation strategies to interact in paired and small group discussions in business and academic settings.
    2. Demonstrate awareness of cultural influences on oral communication.
    3. Develop a self-monitor for pronunciation in order to be understood.
    4. Apply strategies to modify pronunciation in order to be understood.
  

  • EAP 106 - Word Forms for College Success


    Maximum of 2.0 possible Credits
    A four-week class for nonnative English speakers who need to improve their use of word forms in order to succeed in college-level writing.
    Prerequisite EAP 100.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate understanding of nouns in relation to the function of different parts of speech in English.
    2. Reduce word form errors in college-level writing.
  

  • EAP 108 - Verbs for College Success


    Maximum of 3.0 possible Credits
    A six-week class for nonnative English speakers who need to improve their use of verbs in writing in order to succeed in college-level writing.
    Prerequisite EAP 100.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate understanding of verbs in relation to the function of different parts of speech in English.
    2. Reduce verb form errors in college-level writing.
    3. Utilize a wider verb vocabulary to strengthen their writing.
    4. Analyzing verbs used in assessment directions in order to respond accurately.
  

  • EAP 121 - Composition for College


    5.0 Credits
    For nonnative English speakers planning to take college English courses or classes requiring extensive writing: the focus is on essay form and organization, advanced grammar and collaborative learning.
    Prerequisite Placement by permit or test results.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Utilize targeted steps to develop a writing process and produce basic essays.
    2. Employ American rhetorical strategies when writing college-level essays.
    3. Practice editing strategies to reduce ESL sentence-level errors.
    4. Analyze reader input for revision purposes.
    5. Compare the diversity of cultures.
  

  • EAP 131 - College Editing


    5.0 Credits
    Provides nonnative speakers of English with class and individual work to improve sentence-level grammar within a paragraph. Students keep records of their errors, focus on their grammar needs and work on variety and accuracy of sentence structures.
    Prerequisite Placement by permit or test results.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and correct students’ individual patterns of ESL sentence-level errors.
    2. Apply editing strategies.
    3. Understand and incorporate grammatical constructs.
    4. Compare diversity of cultures.

Environmental Science
  

  • ENVS 051 - Global Science Issues


    5.0 Credits
    High school course exploring global environmental issues. Introduces Earth’s systems that promote life and major issues, i.e., climate change, pollution, biodiversity, etc. Emphasis on problem solving, personal responsibility and action. Counts toward high school Lab Science or Contemporary World Problems credit.
    Prerequisite Departmental advising required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe the spread and impact of environmental toxins.
    2. Apply scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems or propose solutions to global environmental challenges.
    3. Analyze and describe the living and nonliving factors that affect organisms in ecosystems and the relationships among species within important ecosystems, such as coral reefs, wetlands, and tropical rain forests.
    4. Analyze and explain the effects human activities have on Earth’s capacity to sustain biological diversity.
    5. Plan and conduct systematic and complex scientific investigations and evaluate results of such investigations.
    6. Identify and articulate sustainable choices and actions that individuals persons could make that would result in fewer resources being consumed and less pollution.
    7. Analyze the patterns and arrangements of Earth systems and subsystems and how these systems sustain the biosphere.
    8. Identify the factors that influence weather and climate and how these patterns relate to ecosystems.
    9. Define the complex, integrated and regulated processes (such as photosynthesis and energy transfer in a food web) by which organisms, use matter and energy to sustain life.
    10. Analyze local, regional, national or global problems or challenges in which scientific design can be or has been used to design a solution.
  

  • ENVS 053 - Pacific Northwest Science Issues


    5.0 Credits
    High School course that explores current environmental issues in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on the interrelationships between humans, plants and animals. Emphasis on problem solving, personal responsibility and action. Counts toward high school Lab Science or Contemporary World Problems credit.
    Prerequisite Departmental advising required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze processes that have caused changes to the features of the Earth’s surface, including plate tectonics, glaciation, volcanism, etc.
    2. Explain the factors that influence weather and climate and how these patterns relate to Northwest ecosystems.
    3. Describe the complex, integrated and regulated processes (such as photosynthesis and energy transfer in a food web) by which organisms use matter and energy to sustain life.
    4. Analyze and describe the living and nonliving factors that affect organisms in ecosystems and the relationships among species within selected Pacific Northwest ecosystems.
    5. Describe the process of evolution and the concepts of natural selection, speciation, adaptation and biological diversity.
    6. Analyze and explain the effects human activities have on the capacity of Pacific Northwest ecosystems to sustain biological diversity.
    7. Conduct systematic and complex scientific investigations and evaluate results of such investigations.
    8. Apply scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems or propose solutions to regional environmental challenges in the Pacific Northwest.
  

  • ENVS 054 - Northwest Ecology and Citizenry


    Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
    Introduction to the ecology of Pacific NW ecosystems, including the impact of historic and contemporary issues. Includes applied study of WA State Constitution and Government, focusing on problem-solving. Counts as WA state History/Social Studies and/or Science credit.
    Prerequisite Departmental advising required.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Explain the complex, integrated and regulated processes by which organisms use matter and energy to sustain life.
    2. Analyze and describe the living and nonliving factors that affect organisms in ecosystems and the relationships among species within selected Pacific Northwest ecosystems.
    3. Analyze and explain the effects that human activities have on the capacity of Pacific Northwest ecosystems to sustain biological diversity.
    4. Describe the nature and structure of Washington state government and constitution, and how citizens interact with it.
    5. Connect patterns of habitation and development in the Pacific Northwest to changes in resource availability, land use, and biological diversity.
    6. Examine the historic and contemporary roles Native Americans have played in ecological stewardship, especially in terms of salmon and current recovery efforts.
    7. Apply the methods of social science investigation to examine historical controversies that impacted the Pacific Northwest and continue to impact present-day politics, the economy and the environment.
    8. Apply scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems or propose solutions to regional environmental challenges in the Pacific Northwest.
  

  • ENVS& 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science w/Lab


    5.0 Credits
    A combination of information from biology, chemistry, physics and geology that stresses a scientific approach towards understanding the nature and scope of current environmental issues.
    Prerequisite Placement into MATH 087 or higher and placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on environmental science scientific principles.
    2. Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to environmental science with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary.
    3. Apply the concepts and information in environmental science to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
    4. Demonstrate the use of mathematics appropriate to environmental science and perform calculations appropriate to the task.
    5. Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for environmental science.
  

  • ENVS 105 - Weather w/Lab


    5.0 Credits
    The earth’s atmosphere including origin, composition and structure. Particular emphasis on weather observations, map discussions and forecasting. Physical processes involved in weather systems including highs, lows, fronts, jet streams and storms.
    Prerequisite Placement into MATH 087 or higher and placement into ENGL& 101.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on meteorological scientific principles. These include the principles underlying the theories and processes underlying scientific discovery and the nature of scientific evidence upon which such contemporary scientific theories are based.
    2. Apply the concepts and information in meteorology to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society in general.
    3. Use mathematics appropriate to meteorology and perform calculations appropriate to the task.
    4. Clearly communicate the fundamental knowledge particular to meteorology with their peers using the appropriate vocabulary.
    5. Make reliable measurements and perform analysis appropriate for meteorologists, including weather forecasting.
  

  • ENVS 199 - Special Projects in Environmental Science


    5.0 Credits
    Individual projects in Environmental Science.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop a project proposal, in conjunction with a faculty sponsor from the Natural Science and Mathematics Division, and successfully present it for approval at a meeting of the Science and Mathematics Division.
    2. Demonstrate that the special project deals with a topic directly or indirectly related to the natural sciences.
    3. Demonstrate that college level learning was required to complete the proposed project to the satisfaction of the faculty sponsor.
  

  • ENVS 299 - Special Projects in Environmental Science


    5.0 Credits
    Individual projects in Environmental Science.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop a project proposal, in conjunction with a faculty sponsor from the Natural Science and Mathematics Division, and successfully present it for approval at a meeting of the Science and Mathematics Division.
    2. Demonstrate that the special project deals with a topic directly or indirectly related to the natural sciences.
    3. Demonstrate that college level learning was required to complete the proposed project to the satisfaction of the faculty sponsor.

Event Planning
  

  • EVPL 240 - Event Planning Risk Management


    5.0 Credits
    Examine the practices, procedures, and safeguards associated with identification, analysis, planning, and control of the operational, fiscal, and legal risks of event planning.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze the nature of risk and risk factors typical to meetings and events.
    2. Identify risk factors in an event proposal.
    3. Identify the types of insurance appropriate for particular events.
    4. Describe and analyze key components of typical event contracts.
    5. Conduct standard and customary ethical, legal, risk management, safety, and security analysis for an event.
  

  • EVPL 245 - Sustainable/Green Events


    2.0 Credits
    Sustainable practices that promote environmentally responsible decisions in event planning.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Define and describe the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable business practices” and their effect on the role and scope of event coordination.
    2. Research sustainable event products.
    3. Critically analyze a sustainable event’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats using a SWOT analysis.
    4. Explore and implement recommended Green Meeting Guidelines developed by the Convention Industry Council to include: meeting and venue selection, food and beverage, and transportation.
  

  • EVPL 250 - Event Coordination


    5.0 Credits
    Overview of event planning, including types of meetings and events, site location and suitability, logistics of the planning process, market and sales research, and careers in the event planning industry.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe and discuss the role and scope of event coordination as it is practiced in the various event genres.
    2. Conduct a thorough assessment of event needs and resources.
    3. Identify and incorporate the appropriate event elements and services to meet the goals and objectives of an event.
    4. Create exciting production design elements to enhance the event purpose and theme.
    5. Develop a mid- and post-event evaluation process.
  

  • EVPL 265 - Event Planning/Best Practices


    5.0 Credits
    Major trends and successful business practices in Event Planning and Management; provides the knowledge and skills to be an effective and profitable event planner.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Differentiate between event management and event leadership.
    2. Calculate cost analysis for an event.
    3. Analyze an event strategic marketing plan.
    4. Create a comprehensive personal career plan.
    5. Analyze event case studies to determine best practices.
  

  • EVPL 266 - Virtual Event Planning


    5.0 Credits
    Students work in teams to create and implement a comprehensive virtual meeting or event. This hands-on approach allows students to apply their event planning skills before going into the workplace. Groups work in a competitive setting to present their final event.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop and structure an event plan in a team setting.
    2. Analyze and synthesize an RFP (Request for Proposal) for an event.
    3. Apply effective principles of onsite coordination and management.
    4. Develop, organize and analyze a comprehensive event marketing and sales plan.
    5. Develop an event budget.
    6. Craft and present a formal event presentation to a potential client/employer.
  

  • EVPL 270 - Event Planning Practicum


    1.0 to 12.0 Credits
    Practical work experience. Students complete a minimum of 90 hours of work experience. Hours can be completed in one quarter or over several quarters (30 hours minimum per quarter). Students will submit a time sheet, evaluations, and comprehensive portfolio. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Research and secure practicum employment for a minimum of 90 hours of practical industry experience.
    2. Recognize and apply workplace skills appropriate to the event planning industry.
    3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in a practical event environment.
    4. Analyze and demonstrate the skills required to research, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate an actual event through the documentation and submission of a portfolio.
  

  • EVPL 275 - Event Planning/Wedding Planning and Coordination


    2.0 Credits
    Planning and managing all aspects of a wedding with a focus on the role of wedding planners, coordinators, or consultants.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyze various practices for designing and decorating different types and styles of weddings, ceremonies, and receptions.
    2. Develop a comprehensive wedding plan from start to finish.
    3. Describe and analyze the risk factors typical of weddings.
    4. Plan and conduct informational interviews or job shadows with a wedding industry professional.
    5. Research and analyze components of a well designed wedding planning/consulting website.
  

  • EVPL 276 - Event Planning/Entertainment and Production


    2.0 Credits
    Overview of the basic requirements and attributes of incorporating music, video, and other media into the production management of meetings and events.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe established regulations and requirements of agencies and regulating organizations for the music and entertainment industry.
    2. Analyze the planning and management issues associated with technical equipment, production elements, and special effects included in an event.
    3. Identify and describe copyright and trademark protection requirements associated with media-oriented event planning.
    4. Identify and describe a variety of insurance coverages that are appropriate for a media event.
    5. Identify employment opportunities in the event planning entertainment and production fields.
  

  • EVPL 277 - Event Planning/Destination Management


    2.0 Credits
    Explore the role of Destination Management Companies in the event planning process, and the tools and skills needed to plan and manage events in the DMC environment.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe and analyze all aspects of the Destination Management company profession.
    2. Identify and analyze what services the DMC offer to their client.
    3. Identify the skills needed by a DMC to support the production of a successful meeting, event or conference.
    4. Develop an evaluation process to identify the effectiveness of a DMC event.

Family Life Education
  

  • FLED 025 - Parenting Education/Variation on Co-Op Model


    Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
    Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Describe positive rapport modeled with children.
    2. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    3. Describe connection between play and learning.
    4. Recognize individual differences of children and families.
  

  • FLED 025L - Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.
  

  • FLED 035 - Parenting Education/Variation on Co-Op Model


    Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
    Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Practice positive rapport with children in a lab setting.
    2. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    3. Explore connection between play and learning.
    4. Describe individual differences of children and families.
  

  • FLED 035L - Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.
  

  • FLED 045 - Parenting Education/Variation on Co-Op Model


    Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
    Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Integrate positive rapport with children in family life.
    2. Adjust personal expectations for children.
    3. Describe the connection between play and learning.
    4. Explain awareness of culture and diversity impacting family life.
  

  • FLED 045L - Parenting Education/Variation on Co-op Model


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.
  

  • FLED 111 - Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes


    2.0 Credits
    Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
    2. Discuss child development related to developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
    3. Identify research based parenting information sources.
    4. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
    5. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 112 - Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes


    2.0 Credits
    Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
    2. Discuss child development related to developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
    3. Identify research based parenting information sources.
    4. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
    5. Explore connection between play and learning.
    6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles, and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 113 - Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes


    2.0 Credits
    Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
    2. Identify developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
    3. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
    5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
    6. Explore connection between play and learning.
    7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 114 - Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes


    2.0 Credits
    Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
    2. Reflect and self-assess personal expectations for children.
    3. Continue to identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
    5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
    6. Explore connection between play and learning.
    7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 121 - Parenting Education and Preschool Experience


    3.0 Credits
    Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child at a college affiliated preschool. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise preschool age children in a lab setting.
    2. Describe positive interactions modeled with preschool age children in a lab setting.
    3. Describe connection between play and learning.
    4. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    5. Examine the diversity of parenting strategies.
    6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 121L - Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
    2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.
  

  • FLED 122 - Parenting Education and Preschool Experience


    3.0 Credits
    Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child at a college affiliated preschool. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise preschool age children in a lab setting.
    2. Describe positive interactions modeled with preschool age children in a lab setting.
    3. Describe connection between play and learning.
    4. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    5. Examine the diversity of parenting strategies.
    6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles, and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 122L - Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
    2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.
  

  • FLED 123 - Parenting Education and Preschool Experience


    3.0 Credits
    Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child at a college affiliated preschool. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Supervise preschool age children in a lab setting.
    2. Practice positive interactions with preschool age children in a lab setting.
    3. Describe connection between play and learning.
    4. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
    5. Describe the results of different parenting strategies.
    6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.
  

  • FLED 123L - Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option


    Maximum of 1.0 possible Credits
    Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
    2. Implement systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.
 

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