GHC Quarterly Class Schedule - Spring 2021

Prerequisite: ACCT 113.

Introduction to accounting for partnerships and corporations. Valuation of receivables, inventories and plant equipment. Recording of notes and bonds. Preparation of a cash flow statement. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: ACCT 113, or ACCT& 201; BTECH 102 or instructor permission

Introduction to computer applications in an accounting environment. Students will analyze transactions, enter data into a computerized accounting system and prepare various financial reports. Included are integrated general ledgers, accounts receivable and payable, depreciation, inventory and payroll systems. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: ACCT& 201 or ACCT 114.

This course continues the study of financial accounting theory through the application of the basic concepts and principles of the partnerships and corporation form of business organization. Includes the study of liabilities, time value of money, statement of cash flow, additional financial reporting issues and the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ACCT& 202.

A study of accounting information and its application and uses within the business organization. Includes the study of manufacturing operations with emphasis on determination, behavior and control of costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and responsibility accounting, and management decision making for pricing, capital expenditures and short-run analysis. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

The interaction of alcohol and other drugs in the human body; absorption, distribution, metabolism, mechanism of action, peripheral and central nervous system effect, interaction with other chemicals and physiological consequences of chronic high dosage use. 4 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

The course will focus on relapses in Substance Use Disorder treatment.Preventing and managing relapses will be a special focus. The stages of recovery in Substance Use Disorder treatment and the likelihood of relapse in treatment will also be covered. The Washington State Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) requires that chemical dependency professionals take a course in this area. 2 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: READ 090 or placement in college level reading.

This course presents a comprehensive systems approach to the study of selected roots, prefixes, and suffixes; principles of word building; study of diagnostic, operative, and symptomatic terms of the various systems of the body. There is an emphasis on accurate spelling and pronunciation of all medical terms. Study includes common medical abbreviations, selected eponyms, clinical laboratory procedures and radiology procedures with associated terminology for each body system. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

Survey of the fields which make up anthropology: physical anthropology, archeology, ethnology, social anthropology, with an exploration of both ancient and modern societies. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area C requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, or instructor permission.

Introduction to the concepts, techniques, and processes of drawing, including line, shape, value, texture, and composition. Emphasis on observational drawing of the environment, still-life, and the draped and undraped human form, representation, and contemporary pratice. Introduction to the basic drawing materials including charcoal, graphite, pastels, and ink. Develop drawing skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures, and critiques. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ART 101

Continued application of concepts, techniques, and processes of drawing, including line, shape, value, texture, and composition. Emphasis on observational drawing of the environment, still-life, and the draped and undraped human form, representation, and contemporary practice. Expanded investigation of drawing materials and surfaces. Expand drawing skills and personal expression through lectures, critiques, and self-curated projects. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ART 102.

Develop a cohesive body of work that investigates a focused material or conceptual direction. In depth consideration of subject. Compose an artist statement and biography. Build a digital portfolio. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: ART 101 or instructor permission. Recommended preparation: ART 104 or ART 105

Introduction to the medium of paint. Develop skill in paint handling, color mixing, and various painting behaviors to form expressive compositions. Emphasis on painting from life, representation, and contemporary practice. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ART 251.

Investigation of the medium of paint. Expand skill in paint handling, color mixing, and various painting behaviors to form expressive compositions. Emphasis on painting from life, representation, and contemporary practice. Develop a coherent body of work. 4 lecture hours; 2 studio hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL& 101. Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

A study of the basic elements of visual form and their application to the variety and richness of art. Major examples of two- and three-dimensional art will be discussed. Art from around the world, including architecture, design, painting, photography, and sculpture will be examined as the expression of philosophical and social traditions, historical events and contemporary movements. Satisfies humanities distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: MATH 098 or placement in college level math.

This course provides an introduction to the universe beyond the Earth. The course begins with a study of the night sky and the history of astronomy. The course then explores the various objects seen in the cosmos beginning with a study of the solar system followed by stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe itself. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies science distribution area E requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060, ENGL 060 and READ 080; and instructor permission.

The student will be introduced to engine construction, valve and camshaft arrangements, cooling systems, and lubrication systems. The student will use applications of engine teardown/reassembly methods, measurement techniques, and part wear/failure analysis to make diagnosis of engine systems. Ignition systems in current use, tune-up and troubleshooting with electrical and electronic test equipment will be emphasized. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Students participate in on-the-job training as volunteers or for pay. Students achieve specific learning objectives based on job-related conferences, faculty work-site visitations, and other appropriate assignments. 5-25 hours per week. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS-FRM program or instructor permis sion.

One of the most important courses for professional development, the internship is the pathway to integrate the students in the professional life with hands-on experience in companies and/or institutions that accept interns for training. Engaging in real-world work, the students will have the chance to exercise their knowledge in the field and contribute to the operation of an agency or company. This is a variable credit class offered every quarter. A total of 5 credits is required for completion. BAS-FRM degree course.

Prerequisites: Ammission to the BAS_FRM program; taken any quarter during the senior year; and instructor permission.

In this course, students will participate within natural resources field in a hands-on application where they will synthesize knowledge and skills to create or construct a desired project outcome for a project. Projects will be either produced by a team or by an individual, culminating in a presentation and report. BAS-FRM degree course.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS-FRM program or intructor permission.

This class will focus on a more in-depth understanding for the forester or land manager of harvest systems associated with ground based operations. Topics will include: conventional and mechanized operations for ground based systems, safety rules, harvest unit planning and unit layout. Specialized areas will include recognition of sensitive sites, Riparian Management Zone (RMZ) rules, Wetland Management Zones (WMZ) rules, and Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) rules. Labs will consist of timber sales preparation techniques, software utilization for harvest system analysis and onsite visits to active timber sales.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS-FRM program or instructor permis sion.

Explore unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications for mapping including methods of data collection, processing, and analysis for agriculture, real-estate, surveying, construction, with an emphasis on natural resources and forestry applications. Gain knowledge of rules and regulations of commercial use of UAVs including federal, state, and local jurisdiction regulations. Become familiar with UAV platforms for data acquisition, software for automated data collection, and software for acquired data post processing. Learn to use mapping software for remote sensing, image analysis, and change detection from data collected in the field.BAS-FRM degree course.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS-FRM program or instructor permis sion.

This course examines forest restoration at multiple spatial scales from stand to watershed to landscape levels. Students will demonstrate outdoor skills and conduct restoration assessments. Goals for biological conservation, invasive species management, carbon sequestration, and economic viability will be compared through field trips and applied experience with restoration techniques and case studies. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours. BAS-FRM degree course.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BASOM program or instructor permission; successful completion of MATH& 146: Introduction to Statisti cs with a "C" or better.

This course illustrates research design issues related to the social sciences including types of studies, sampling, data collection techniques, research ethics, and report writing. Students will utilize data analysis and presentation strategies including measures of central tendency and parametric testing (e.g., t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation) to present research information and justify management decisions. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BASOM program or instructor permission.

This course identifies emerging technologies and their impact as drivers of change on organizational and team effectiveness and innovation. Students will select and utilize technology tools for content management, project management, collaboration and communication. Students will incorporate group development theories and technology tools to increase traditional team and virtual team performance. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BASOM program or instructor permission; successful completion of both ENGL& 101: English Composition I and MATH& 146: Introduction to Statistics with a "C" or better.

Students will develop the basic tools, knowledge and skills necessary for successful project management. All phases of the project management process, including: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing will be assessed. Areas of leadership, communication and budgeting in relation to project management will also be critiqued. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all 300-level BASM coursework (BASM, SOC, ENGL) and all prerequisite courses with a "C" or better; cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 in all degree required courses.

Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility analyzes the ethical responsibilities of managers and leaders within organizations. Students will assess difficult ethical conflicts and dilemmas and originate plausible frameworks for addressing those conflicts. The course will engage students in the critical evaluation of managerial and leadership ethics. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Students will determine and manage planned and unplanned change by reviewing and evaluating change strategies, initiating change; gaining commitment; overcoming resistance; and maintaining momentum of work groups and organizations within both the internal and external environment. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all 300-level BASM coursework (BASM, SOC, ENGL) and all prerequisite courses with a "C" or better; cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 in all degree required courses.

Students will further integrate course work with the world they live in. Students will to link theory and practices, as well as gain exposure to the interdisciplinary nature of management work. Students will work with their advisor to develop their Capstone Project, which will consist of an internship, service learning and/or a special in-depth project. Students will reflect on their observations and evaluate what they have learned. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

The third practicum complements the third quarter in the BASTE program. As students explore assessment for learning, reading methods, and science methods, the practicum placement gives students an opportunity to connect this material with field observations. The three BASTE practicum courses will incorporate opportunities for students to reflect on the practicum experiences, including the implications for supporting English language learners.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

This course is designed to guide candidates in working with students to build the interrelationships among science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and society by applying fundamental concepts related to core disciplinary ideas (earth and space science, the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering design), and to assist candidates in promoting the scientific abilities of all children as they acquire new knowledge through the use of Crosscutting Concepts and Science and Engineering Practices in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Candidates will apply learning by developing lesson plans and curriculum units that align instruction and assessment with learning goals, identify a range of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate instructional strategies, and incorporate methods that elicit student voice (e.g., including reflection related to learning targets, metacognitive strategies, and effective use of resources). This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

Examine the philosophies, methodologies, and instructional techniques necessary for selecting, implementing, and evaluating appropriate educational activities to support the physical, musical, and artistic development of elementary-aged students. Candidates will explore how learning in and through the arts supports academic and social/emotional learning for all students by providing multiple pathways to learning concepts, demonstrating understanding across all subject areas, and helping students to make deeper and more meaningful connections to learning. Candidates will apply learning by developing lesson plans and curriculum units that align instruction and assessment with learning goals, identifying a range of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate instructional strategies, and incorporating methods that elicit student voice (e.g., including reflection related to learning targets, metacognitive strategies, and effective use of resources). This course will include opportunities to reflect on student teaching experiences.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

The focus of this course is to understand the structure of language, language acquisition, and language learning and how it informs and facilitates research-based instructional practices. The course will examine language acquisition theories while focusing on language acquisition as it applies to both native and non-native English learners. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

This course is designed to prepare students to successfully advocate for student learning, and to effectively collaborate with learners, their families, classroom colleagues, other school professionals, and community members in support of student learning and student well-being. This course is also designed to reinforce the standard that teachers must engage in ongoing professional learning; use evidence to continually evaluate their practice, particularly the effects of their choices and actions on others, and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner. In addition, this course presents the historical and political context of English language learner programs in Washington State and the United States, legal issues relevant to educating English language learners, professional leadership, and assessment of ELL program quality. This course will include opportunities to reflect on student teaching experience.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

" Students will plan and/or adapt standards-based and learner-centered curricula with a particular focus on: recognizing what students know and can do, and are learning to do; prioritizing the most important understandings and core concepts informed by state and national standards; using their knowledge of students? assets to inform planning; and designing instructional strategies, learning tasks, and assessments to support students? learning and language use in line with academic and developmental standards. Students will explore strategies for collaborating with families, neighborhoods, and/or communities in support of student learning. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation. "

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

Candidates will continue their placement in a school internship related to their desired endorsement(s) where they will have ongoing opportunities to practice and develop skills related to teaching, with a particular focus on strategies aimed at supporting English language learners. Your concurrent BASTE courses will incorporate opportunities for you to reflect on your student teaching experiences, including strategies for supporting English language learners. Candidates will analyze their own profile of strengths and challenges as a professional educator.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

Designed to help candidates transition to employment; includes development of professional growth plan.

Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101 and concurrent enrollment in Biol& 100 Lab.

This is an introductory biology course intended for non-majors and will not serve as prerequisite for other biology courses. The course deals with the process of science, evolutionary concepts, and modern applications in biology and bioethics. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 100 Lecture.

Recommended Preparation: READ 090 or placement in college level reading. Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101 and MAT H 097 or placement in MATH 098 or higher; concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 160 Lab.

"An introduction to the processes and principles that are common to all living things. The course has a strong emphasis on molecular and cellular biology, including: chemistry of life, cell structure and function, Mendelian genetics, and evolutionary theory as a mechamism for the diversity of life that exists on this planet. This course is intended for, but not limited to, continuing on in biology or the health sciences and is a pre-requisite for human anatomy & physiology (BIOL&241/242). 4 theory hours; 2 guided practice hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 160 Lecture.

Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; READ 090 or placement in college level reading; MATH 070 or higher or placement in MATH 095. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 118 Lab.

This one-quarter course is a survey of human anatomy and physiology. The student will learn how the body is put together and how it functions in health as well as disease. Students will also identify lifestyle changes that can enhance personal health. For non-majors and allied health students. Some students take this survey course to prepare for BIOL&241 and BIOL&242. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 175 Lecture.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in BIOL& 211.

The second course in a three-quarter sequence for students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or to enroll in pre-professional health programs. The course covers principles of evolution, diversity, and ecology. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211(Majors Cellular) within the last 5 years and a grade of "C" or bett er in BIOL& 241 within the last 5 years and concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 242 Lab.

A continued study of the structure and function of the human body. The following systems are studied: the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, water balance, pH, and reproductive. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 242 Lecture.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 and CHEM& 121 with a grade of "C" or better and concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 260 lab.

Basic microbiological concepts and techniques. The role of microorganisms in health and disease. 4 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 260 Lecture.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 070, placement in MATH 097 or instructor permission.

Review of basic arithmetic and algebraic fundamentals and their application to typical business problems. A practical mathematical approach to business problems, such as cash and trade discounts, commissions, simple and compound interest, markups and markdowns, net present values and future value, finance charges, loan and mortgage payment, various taxes and type of insurance will be employed. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This course involves supervised field-based experience for freshmen asa practicum for full-time job preparation. Students work in an office or other business environment five to twenty-five hours per week. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: READ 090; ENGL 095; MATH 070; ACCT 113 or ACCT 201, or instructor permission.

A study of small business covering reasons for success and failure and a practical approach on how to start a small business and continue successfully. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: BA 124 and instructor permission.

This course involves supervised field-based experience for sophomores as a practicum for full-time job preparation. Students work in an office or other business environment five to twenty-five hours per week. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AAdegree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

A broad introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM.) HRM is the implementation of organizational behavior knowledge to effectively manage people at work. Specific topics include legal issues, job analysis, recruiting and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, training and development, and career planning. 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Math 060 and READ 080 or instructor permission.

Introduction to Business is a general course designed to provide an understanding of how the American business system operates and its place in the economy. The course provides background for more effective and better use of business services in personal affairs as well as foundation for future courses in various business programs. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: READ 080 or instructor permission.

A study of the United States legal system, institutions and processes. Principles of the law of contracts, sales, property, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, agency and business organizations. Includes legal reasoning. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BTECH 100 lab.

This is a basic computer literacy course designed to provide a beginning level of competency in using personal computers as productivity tools. Hardware and software components will be introduced. Students will learn the purpose and uses of operating systems and word processing with Word. This course is graded Pass/Fail. 1 theory hour; 2 guided practice hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CIS 100 Lecture.

This course is designed to teach students the touch system in using the computer keyboard. 4 guided practice hours. Vocational course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: BTECH 100 and BTECH 101 or concurrent enrollment. Prerequisite: READ 080.

This course introduces Microsoft Office Suite and emphasizes hands on experience. Students will work with various applications including electronic spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 060, or instructor permission.

Students will learn the touch system on electronic calculators using special time-saving functions to solve math applications. Proficiency in speed and accuracy of the 10-key pad is emphasized. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: CIS 101 or keyboarding ability.

This individualized program builds keyboarding skills with a computer program that focuses on technique, speed, and accuracy through planned drill and practice exercises. 4 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: BTECH 124.

This individualized program builds keyboarding skills with a computer program that focuses on technique, speed, and accuracy through planned drill and practice exercises. 4 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: BTECH 125.

This individualized program builds keyboarding skills with a computer program that focuses on technique, speed, and accuracy through planned drill and practice exercises. 4 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: CIS 102 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor permission.

This course provides thorough coverage of text editing and formatting using word processing software. Tables, columns, styles, graphics, merge operations, and basic web design are covered. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 070; BTECH 102 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor permission.

This course teaches electronic spreadsheet capabilities in realistic private or business related problems. The course emphasizes the skills necessary to create, modify and print a worksheet and includes the use of functions, graphics, data lists, and other enhancements. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: AHLTH 150 and BTECH 132 or instructor permission.

This course is designed for medical office technology students and allied health professionals seeking to gain greater proficiency in medical coding. The course includes hands-on coding in ICD diagnostic coding, CPT Level I procedural coding and HCPCS Level II coding, covering a wide variety of medical specialties. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or higher in both MATH 070 and CIS 102, or instructor permission.

This course is a study of the principles of filing classification, storage, retrieval, and management of paper and electronic business records. Introduction to database software with hands-on practice in the maintenance and management of computerized databases. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: BTECH 113 and BA 140 or instructor permission.

This is a finishing course for students taking the office technology curriculum. Instruction and practice of office standards, routines, and procedures are given. Telephone/FAX usage, mail processing, email, communication, and human relations skills are included. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BTECH 131, BTECH 140 and BTECH 150 or instructor permission.

This course is designed for the advanced student. It covers production jobs that would be expected of a secretary in an executive capacity utilizing integrated software packages. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060, ENGL 060 and READ 080; and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to provide an introduction to safe work practices, work ethics, basic tool use, and carpentry concepts. Students may participate in the construction of a home or a working jobsite. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 121 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 121. Students may participate in the construction of a home on a working jobsite. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 122 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 122. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 122. Students may participate in the construction of a home on a working jobsite. Tasks are completed to industry standards. 8 lecture hours;16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 123 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121-123.Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 121-123. Students may participate in the construction of a home or a working jobsite. Tasks completed to industry standards and increase in complexity. 8 lecture hours;16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 221 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon the skills learned in CARP 121-221.Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 121-221. Students may participate in the construction of a home on a working jobsite. Tasks completed to industry standards and increase in complexity. Problem solving is emphasized. Leadership opportunities are presented. 8 lecture hourse;16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of CARP 222 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon the carpentry skills learned in CARP 121-222. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in CARP 121-222. Students may participate in the construction of a home on a working jobsite. Tasks are completed to industry standards and increase in complexity. Problem solving is emphasized. Leadership opportunities are presented. Course includes a capstone exam to ensure retention of competency in previous Carpentry Technology program topics. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 097 or placement in MATH 098. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 121 Lab .

A survey of general chemical principles, including elements and compounds, atomic structure and periodic properties, chemical reactions, energy, equilibrium and kinetics, solutions, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry. This course is intended for allied health and natural resources majors, as well as those students pursuing an AA degree. It also serves as the prerequisite for CHEM& 161 for students who have not completed one year of high school chemistry. This course, with CHEM& 131, constitutes a terminal sequence in chemistry and does not prepare a student for a second year of chemistry. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM&110 and CHEM&121. Satisfies science or lab requirement area B distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 121 Lecture.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM& 121 or instructor p ermission. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 131 La b.

A continuation of CHEM& 121. A survey of organic and biochemistry including hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, acids and their derivatives, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and metabolism. This course does not prepare a student for a second year of chemistry. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area B distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 131 Lecture.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in both CHEM& 161 and MATH& 141 (or placement in MATH& 142). Corequisite: Concurrent enro llment in CHEM& 162 Lab.

A continuation of general chemistry including bonding and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibria, and acids and bases. Laboratory work includes elementary quantitative analysis. 4 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 162 Lecture.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in CHEM& 162.

A continuation of general chemistry including equilibrium in aqueous solutions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, periodic properties of the elements, complexes, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to industrial and organic chemistry. Laboratory work includes qualitative analysis. 4 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirements for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 163 Lecture.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM& 262

This course is a continuation of CHEM&262 for students desiring three quarters of organic chemistry. Topics covered include FMO theory, nonclassical carbonations, heterocycles, rearrangements, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids. 3 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirements for the AA degree.

This course is designed to help students explore career options, set meaningful academic and career goals, and create an academic and career plan to achieve their goals. Students will develop essential strategies for literacy, critical thinking, resilience, diverse interaction, and learning that allow success and a sense of belonging in higher education and other complex environments. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Place in READ 80 or must have a CASAS score of 220 or higher. Have a valid Washington State driver's license. Must have/provide: 1 ) clean/clear DMV 5-year abstract; 2) DOT physical; meet requirements of FMSCR, sections 391.41 abd 391.49; 3) obtain CDL Instructio n Permit from Washington State DMV. Students must pass a Pre-Employment UA test prior to being able to register for this class. Conc urrent enrollment in CTM 150 and 185 is required. All CTM courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Students are introduced to transportation careers with an emphasis on commercial truck driving, including: classroom instruction in FMCSR rules and regulations; mechanical overview of tractors and trailers; safety; defensive driving; FMCSR log book rules; trip planning; pre-trip inspection procedures, and mastery of the pre-trip requirements for the CDL Class A exam. Additionally, preventive maintenance techniques; completion of inspection reports; daily/monthly logs; loading and unloading of cargo; freight bills, waybills, and manifests; and selecting appropriate hazardous cargo placards will be discussed. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree. 5 Theory hours.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CTM 101 or instructor permission.

Students gain knowledge and skills in the areas including, but not limited to, safety, tractor/trailer equipment, control systems, pre-trip inspections, coupling/uncoupling, straight backing, off-set backing (parallel), 90 degree sight-sided backing, and other maneuvers as determined.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CTM 101 or instructor permission. All CTM core courses must be completed with a grade of " C" or better.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in the areas including, but not limited to, safety, spatial awareness, visual search, putting the vehicle in motion, shifting gears, cornering, uphill/downhill techniques and stopping; rural driving; hazard perception; and city driving. Extreme driving conditions will be discussed.

Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, or instructor permission.

Presents the principles of effective oral communication including organization, content development, delivery, and stress management. A functional approach to effective speaking with practical application in informative, impromptu, and persuasive speeches. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

The course provides supervised work experience at a local radio or television station for students interested in pursuing careers in broadcasting, especially those who plan to transfer to four-year institutions in pursuit of such career goals. Variable hours. Satisfies general elective requirement for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; READ 090 or placement in college level reading or instructor permissio n.

A survey of the historical development of the criminal justice system to present-day practices. This course studies the development of the police, courts and correctional agencies in meeting the demands society has placed on them. Students will explore career opportunities at the federal, state and local levels. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: CJUS 101 or instructor permission.

Students will gain an understanding of the need for investigative services and how they impact our present-day society. The investigative techniques used by police, correctional investigators, juvenile officers, probation and parole, state agency investigators, and private investigators will be examined. Students will become aware of sources for information and the scientific aids that are available to assist in case completion. Investigation theories will be examined and students will become familiar with the process of scientific reasoning. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: CJ& 101; POLS 102 or instructor permission. Interns must also meet the requirement set forth by the agency selected.

On-the-job training experience within a criminal justice agency. Interns work from 55 to 250 hours with or without remuneration. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 060, ENGL 060 and READ 080; and instructor permission. Must possess valid driver's licesnse. Stude nt must pass a Pre-Employment UA test prior to being able to register for this class.

A lecture-lab course to provide an introduction to safe shop work practices, work ethics, basic tool use, and introduction to basic mechanical tasks. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of DT 121 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon skills learned in DT 121. The course promotes work habits and safe work practices. Training increases skills and expands tasks learned in DT 121. Projects are completed to industry standards. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of DT 122 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon skills learned in DT 122. This course continues to promote work habits and safe work practices. Advanced Diesel Technology projects are completed to industry standards. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of DT 123 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon skills learned in DT 121 through DT 123. Individual projects are assigned that will challenge the student and expand upon the skills learned in DT 121 through DT 123 and introduces diagnostics, testing, and problem solving to the student. Individual projects are completed to industry standards. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of DT 221 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon skills learned in DT 121 through DT 221. This course will see Advanced Individual Projects assigned to students that will emphasize diagnostics, testing, and problem solving by the student and will replicate, as close as possible, real world shop conditions for the student to work in. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of DT 222 with a grade of "C" or better and instructor permission.

A lecture-lab course to build upon and confirm the diesel mechanics skills learned in DT 121 through DT 222. Course covers selected industry certification test requirements, procedures, and standards. Successful students will practice and pass selected ASE certification tests. Testing fees may apply for each certification test. Course includes a written and performance capstone exam to ensure retention of competency in previous Diesel Technology program course topics. 8 lecture hours; 16 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

In an early learning setting apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Develop administrative skills required to develop, open, operate, manage, and assess early childhood education and care programs. Explore techniques and resources available for Washington State licensing and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standard compliance. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Students will design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments to ensure quality learning, nurturing, experiences, and to optimize the development of young children. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Students will develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developments stage (birth - age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Students will collect and record observations of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group, and the community. Students will practice reflection techniques, summarize conclusions, and communicate findings. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Students will examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Focus will be on how to develop skills promoting effective interactions providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic/social skill development, and community outreach. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Students working with children ages birth to eight years and their families will learn how to integrate the family and community contexts in which a Child develops. The students will learn how to explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101. Prerequisite: MATH 097 or placement in MATH 098.

This course provides an introduction to the Earth and the processes that shape our planet. A major theme of the course is how different aspects of the Earth system interact with each other. Selected topics in four basic areas: astronomy, oceanography, meteorology, and geology, and their relation and interaction with the Earth system will be explored. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies science distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 097 or placement in MATH& 107 or higher

This course is designed to introduce economics and the economic approach to the problems created by scarcity. Specifically, the course will be "economics for non-majors: fundamental concepts of economic analysis with application to contemporary problems." The student should learn what a market system is and how it has come to be the predominate economic system. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area B requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ECON& 202 Prerequisite: MATH 060; READ 080 or instructor permission.

An introduction to microeconomics. A study of the decision-making processes of individual economic units including businesses and consumers. Basic theoretical tools are applied to problems of current interest. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area B requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060; READ 080 or instructor permission.

A macroeconomic study of the U.S. economy as a system for solving the fundamental problems of how a society uses its material resources. Emphasis is given to national income, inflation, unemployment, international trade, business cycles, and the monetary system. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area B requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: EDUC 201 or instructor permission AND successful completion of a national criminal background check.

This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to learn about schools and teachers. It provides early field experiences and related seminar discussions. Observation hours are flexible, but students should be available for periodic seminars. 1 lecture hour; 6 clinical hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: ENGR&214 and MATH&163 (or concurrent enrollment) with a minimum grade of "C".

An introduction to the concepts of stress, strain, deformation, and failure theory in solid materials. Applies mechanics of materials concepts to structural and machine elements in tension, compression, bending, and torsion. Topics include deformation of members, Poisson's ratio, stress concentrations, thermal stress, statically indeterminate techniques, flexure formula, shear formula, stress transformation, Mohr's circle, strain gauges, deflections, and columns. This course counts as a Specified Elective for the AA degree. 5 lecture hours.

Recommended Preparation: BTECH 100 or BTECH 101 or concurrent enrollment. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 060 or instructor permission. Recommended Preparation: BTECH 100 OR BTECH 101 or concurrent enrollm ent.

English 60 prepares students for English 95. The class develops writing/sentence skills necessary for both everyday writing and subsequent college writing. Students will engage in a writing process to produce compositions that demonstrate audience awareness and use appropriate writing conventions. 5 Lecture Hours.

Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement score,or a grade of "C or better in ENGL 060,or a grade of Pass in Trans English I, o r instructor permission.

ENGL 095 prepares students for ENGL& 101. The class will focus on strategies for reading and thinking critically to write logically developed college-level texts. Students will engage in a writing process to produce compositions that demonstrate audience awareness and use appropriate writing conventions. 5 Lecture Hours.

Recommended Preparation: Competency in basic computer operation or concurrent enrollment in CIS 100. Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement score or a grade of "C-" or better in ENGL 095.

This course is designed for both vocational/technical and business students. It emphasizes written and oral communication required in the world of work. Major topics include business letters and memorandums, formal and informal reports, computer graphics, basic principles of technical writing, and oral presentations. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in ENGL& 101.

A history of British literature covering the Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries and with emphasis on the reactions of literature to the social and potitical movements and some study of literacy forms. Recommended as an introduction to advanced courses in English literature. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in ENGL& 101.

Survey of Children's Literature covers classic and contemporary literary selections designed for readers from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Books will be explored primarily for their content, but the course will also include discussion of the books' use of both literary and visual-art form. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective requirement for the AA degree. 5 lecture hours.

In this course, students will analyze, discuss, and write about selected literary works, highlighting a variety of themes, styles, and perspectives. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree. 5 theory hours.

Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 095, or instructor permission.

ENGL& 101 covers rhetorical principles and the development of evidence-backed expository and argumentative texts. Students will engage in a writing process to produce compositions that demonstrate audience awareness and use appropriate writing conventions. 5 Lecture Hours. Satisfies writing skills requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in ENGL& 101.

ENGL&102 develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at the advanced level. Students will use a complete research process to find, analyze, evaluate and integrate information from texts to compose evidence-backed arguments that demonstrate audience awareness using appropriate writing conventions and academic source documentation. Satisfies writing skills requirement for the AA degree. 5 Lecture Hours.

Prerequisites: College-level reading or co-enrollment in READ 090. Recommended Preparation: Grade of "C-" or better in ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

This course is a general introduction to literature and is designed to be accessible to all students. Course readings will be chosen from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, essays, and drama. Topics will vary by quarter and instructor. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: Competency in basic computer operation or concurrent enrollment in CIS 100. Prerequisite: A grade of "C-" or better in ENGL& 101.

This course emphasizes techniques of technical writing and the preparation of informal and formal technical reports commonly found in vocational, technical, and business environments. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies writing skills requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Placement in MATH 097 or higher; placement in ENGL&101.

A course addressing the nature of the physical environment and changes in the environment caused by people. Fundamental considerations of matter and energy are followed by studies of human population dynamics, food supplies, hazardous chemicals, air and water pollution, geological and energy resources, and problems associated with storing waste. Satisfies science distribution area C requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL& 101. Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

Film interpretation is a survey course providing the student with a solid background in structural analysis and appreciation of film as an art form. All of the elements that make up the film experience are examined, including the contributions of producers, scriptwriters, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors and designers. 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area B requirement o specified elective for the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 and READ 090.

This course encompasses a total wellness concept of one's physical, mental and emotional well being. Students will examine major health issues of contemporary society. Students will also learn to make responsible lifestyle decisions that will directly affect their quality of life and attainment of well being. 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree or to satisfy PE requirement for all degrees.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

This course offers a survey of North American history from first contact by Original Peoples, approximately 30,000 BCE, through the European exploration and period of conquest, European colonialism, foundations of an "American" culture and society, and concludes with an overview of the Revolutionary era and the early years of the Republic. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

This course offers a survey of United States' history during the 19th Century. Topics of inquiry include slavery and the development of the abolitionist and women's movements, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Western expansion, through industrialization, the development of labor movements, and the origins of U.S. involvement in the world. 5 theory hours. Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

This course offers a survey of United States' history from the Spanish American War to the end of the 20th century. Topics of inquiry include the many reform and social movements that challenged and expanded civil and social participation of groups and individuals in America. Specific areas of emphasis will include America on the global stage from WWI through the Cold War, the Great Depression, the expansion of the role of government, political scandals, as well as the impact of popular culture in shaping the modern United States. 5 theory hours. Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

THe course offers a survey of the history of the Pacific Northwest, with special emphasis on Washington State, from the earliest times through exploration, settlement, and the modern era. Topics of enquiry will include Native Americans and contact with Europeans, the growth of the Northwest in relation to national developments, the role and usage of the environment, politics,as well as the many reform and social movements that challenged and expanded civil and social participation of groups and individuals in the Pacific Northwest. 5 theory hours. Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101; or instructor permission.

This course offers an overview of Native-American history, culture, and politics from the origins of native nations in North America through the 20th century.The course also places an ongoing emphasis on the history of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest. Satisfies social science distribution area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

Learn dining room management including operations, budget, cost control, inventory, staffing, layout, and styles of service. 2 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

Overview of sustainable tourism policy and planning. Students will learn key concepts of tourism and the leisure industry including the development of tourism, tourism supply and demand, transport, accommodation, governance and sustainability in the tourism industry. Explore the future of regional, global, and heritage tourism. 3 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

This course will provide an overview of customer service, content delivery, and sustainability for adventure travel leadership and guiding. This course will provide a foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in Adventure Travel, as well as connecting existing professionals to international standards. This course will also examine issues and trends in the adventure travel industry and specifically those affecting guides, tour leaders, and instructors. 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Placement in READ 080 and ENGL 060 or instructor permission.

This course is designed to provide general information, tools, and guides for stress management and wellness promotion. Students will look at the physical, cognitive, psychological, and behavioral factors related to stress and coping. The goal is to help each student improve in the ability to manage stress. Instruction techniques will include lectures, extensive use of group activities, and introduction of relaxation methods, such as progressive relaxation. 2 lecture hours. Satisfies general elective requirement for the AA degree.

This course provides an introduction to the strategies and skills necessary to provide intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and perpetrators. Students will understand theories and models that give insight to the dynamics of violence and the impacts to others. In addition, students will develop skills in providing crisis intervention and advocacy to adult and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: HS 102 or instructor permission.

Explores central work-related issues students will face in the human services field and the ethical implications and laws dealing with those issues. Emphasis includes ethical decision making, consumer rights, rights and responsibilities of human service professionals, and standards of conduct. 5 theory hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of HS 108 and HS 109 with a "C+" or better and instructor permission.

Students have the opportunity to apply coursework,develop skills and network in field, on-the-job training and experience in one or more human services agencies. Students work a minimum of 50 hours per credit in an agency, with or without remuneration. Objectives will be set with site supervisor, in collaboration with student and instructor. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: HS 108 or instructor permission.

Students will gain knowledge of the rationale and philosophy supporting the development of counseling and case management and different models of counseling/case management interventions. Students will learn about counseling techniques; resource development; strategies for dealing with resistance, grief and loss; treatment planning; and development of a personal counseling style. Using case management forms, students will formulate accurate and understandable case files and records. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of HS 158 with a grade of "C+" or better and instructor permission.

Supervised experience in human services agencies. Students work a minimum of 250 hours in an agency, with or without remuneration. One credit may be earned for each fifty hours of documented agency or program experience. Includes organizational leadership, work ethics, and employer-employee relationships. Students meet during the quarter with the assigned College supervisor and agency advisor to discuss skill development and process field experiences. Emphasis is placed on achieving human services skills and integrating professional ethics and conduct into performance as a learner and appropriate to the internship site. Variable hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101.

Introduction to strategies and skills for locating, evaluating and using information resources in the research process. Emphasis is on using print and electronic resources appropriate for research at the undergraduate or pre-professional level, including those available on the library?s information networks, the online catalog, the Internet and other standard research tools. 2 lecture hours. May be used as a specified elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or instructor permission.

This course is designed for students who need to strengthen their skills in arithmetic. The course content includes topics on estimation, order of operations, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent applications, measurements applications including calculating the perimeter and area of geometric objects. Mathematical reasoning will be used to define and solve problems. Effective communication of these ideas and application to everyday situations are part of the curriculum. Problem solving strategies will be stressed. 5 lecture hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 060 or appropriate placement test score or instructor permission.

This course is intended for students who have a solid grounding in Arithmetic and the basic introduction of Algebra included in MATH 60. Topics include fractions, percents, real number arithmetic, exponents, order of operations, algebraic expressions, linear equation and inequalities with one variable, working with units, formulas and graphing linear equations and finding equations of lines. The standard problem solving method, which will be used throughout the algebra sequence, is presented and used to solve basic applications.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 070 or appropriate p lacement test score.

MATH 097 covers the topics of Intermediate Algebra that are essential to student success in MATH& 107, 131, 132 and 146. Topics covered include: review of basic algebra; ratios and proportions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; linear functions; polynomials; quadratic functions; and exponential functions. Applications are drawn from personal finance, business, social sciences and the sciences. MATH 097 serves as the prerequisite to MATH& 107, 131, 132 and 146. MATH 097 also serves as the prerequisite to MATH 098 for which it provides the essential foundation of Intermediate Algebra that MATH 098 builds upon. 5 lecture hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 097 or appropriate p lacement score.

MATH 098 builds on the Essentials of Intermediate Algebra learned in MATH 097. The more technical skills learned in MATH 098 are important for the success in Precalculus (MATH& 141) and Finite Math (MATH 111). Topics covered include: solving equations by factoring; simplifying and solving rational expressions and equations; simplifying and solving exponential and radical expressions and equations; using function notation; anlysis of quadratic functions; and review of linear functions. Applications are drawn from the sciences, finance, business, and the social sciences. MATH 098 serves as a prerequisite to MATH 111 and MATH& 141. 5 lecture hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in MATH 060 or appropriate placement score.

This course is designed to meet the needs of the vocational-technical student. Topics will include powers and roots, signed numbers, formulae manipulation, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry and specialized formulae. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C-" or better in MATH 070 or placement in MATH 095 or higher.

MATH 101 is a non-transferable course designed to expose vocational students to mathematical concepts in the context of applications. Topics will include linear and exponential functions, financial mathematics, and descriptive statistics. This course satisfies the mathematics requirement for some vocational programs; however, it does not satisfy the quantitative reasoning skills requirement for an AA degree and does not serve as a prerequisite to any other math course. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies the math requirement for some vocational programs. May be used as a general elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH& 163 or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 163.

MATH 241 is a standard first course in differential equations. Content includes: linear first order equations; separable equations; growth and decay problems; linear second order equations; variations of parameters; undetermined coefficients; damped harmonic motion; electric circuits; series solution method; Laplace transforms; Dirac delta function; linear systems; eigenvalue-eigenvector solution method; non-homogeneous linear systems; and basic linear algebra needed for linear systems. Applications are taken from the natural and social sciences, and engineering. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirements for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 097 with a "C" or better; or appropriate placement score.

MATH& 107 covers a variety of topics including the use of percent in relative change and difference, use of CPI, financial models and money management, probability, statistical reasoning, measures of central tendency and variation, linear growth and decrease, and exponential growth and decay. The material is presented at a level accessible to students who have successfully completed a course in intermediate algebra or the equivalent. It is taught at approximately the same level as college algebra, statistics and finite mathematics, but the material is intended to be more practical for the liberal arts student. 5 theory hours. Satisfies the quantitative skills requirement, science distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA Degree.

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 097 or appropriate placement score.

MATH& 132 is the second of two courses that are designed to fulfill the requirements for entry into a bachelors program in elementary education at a four year university. The major objective of this course is to prepare the prospective K-8 teacher to understand elementary school mathematical concepts taught from kindergarten through the eighth grade. MATH& 132 focuses on geometric figures, measurement, probability and statistics. In conjunction with studying these topics, students will improve their abilities to recognize patterns and make connections to the mathematical ideas explored. Each student will be expected to justify his or her reasoning and communicate the results through such means as group activities, written discussions, oral presentations and/or other methods. Students who complete both MATH& 131 and MATH& 132 will satisfy the quantitative skills requirement (MATH& 131) and be granted 5 credits of specified elective.