GHC Quarterly Class Schedule - Winter 2021

Prerequisites: READ 090, completion of or current enrollment in MATH 070 or instructor permission.

Theory and practice of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting for professional, service and merchandising business organizations. Coverage of both cash and accrual systems with preparation of worksheets, adjusting and closing entries, reversing entries, and financial statements. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

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.

ACCT 114 or ACCT& 201; and 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. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT& 201 or instructor permission.

An introduction to the basic concepts of the Internal Revenue Code as applied to individual and business tax problems. Includes the concepts of gross income, adjustments to gross income, deductions, credits, depreciation, and capital gains and losses. Provides experience in commpleting common reporting forms manually. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Recommended Preparation: BTECH 102. Prerequisites: MATH 098 or placement in MATH& 107 or higher. Completion of ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permiss ion.

A foundational course for accounting program students and students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. The theory and practice of financial accounting are introduced and developed. Involves the measuring of business income and expenses, the accounting cycle, merchandising transactions, the relationship and preparation of the accounting statements. Includes emphasis on the accounting for current assets, property, plant and equipment. Satisfies specified elective requirement for 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.

Examines major family counseling theories and their application to the family system that is being affected by and is affecting persons with substance use disorders. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

This course is an introduction to the theory and principles of group process with emphasis on work counseling with clients with substance use disorders. By its very nature a course in group counseling must be experiential. All students will be expected and encouraged to participate in the group activities. 3 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.

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.

Recommended Preparation: ART& 100.

A practical introduction to the basic elements, techniques, and principles of two-dimensional design with an emphasis on projects using line, shape, pattern, and interval in black and white. An exploration of visual language and creative problem solving. Develops 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.

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 persmission.

An introduction to the fundamental laws of electricity and the principles of magnetism and induction. The course will include a study of Ohm's Law as well as electrical circuit schematic reading, wire repair and use of electrical test equipment. Also included will be a study of the automotive batteries, starting systems and charging systems. The second portion of this course includes the principles of Anti-Lock brake systems. 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: Admission to the BAS-FRM program or intructor permission.

Students will examine and analyze natural resource policy including environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and habitat conservation plans. Students will appraise and critique administrative behavior, as well as legislative, regulatory, legal, ethical, and personal considerations as applied to forestry operations in Washington State and nationally. Students will discuss and demonstrate applications of Washington Forest Practices, Habitat Conservation Plans, Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. BAS-FRM degree course.

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

This class will focus on more in-depth understanding for the applied forester or land manager of harvest systems associated with steep slopes and remote locations. Topics will include: yarder types and specifications, skyline configurations and appropriate operations, safety rules, basic rigging requirements, payload analysis, harvest unit planning and layout. Specialized areas will include helicopter logging. Specific rules associated with cable and aerial systems and unstable slopes. Labs will consist of timber sale preparation techniques, software utilization for harvest system analysis on onsite visits of active timber sales. 3 theory hours; 4 guided practice hours. BAS-FRM degree course.

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

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

This course emphasizes the practical understanding of distribution of limited resources be it financial or physical. Financial topics include forest resources valuation and financial analysis concepts, inflation, risk and uncertainty, taxes related to both property ownership, and business and financial decision making. The student will become familiar with parts of a contract, including boilerplate clauses and specialized terms related to logging, road building and timber sales. Timber sales and unit appraisal are additional topics covered. Labs wil focus on computational problems and associated software used in the forest management industry. 4 theory hours; 2 guided practice hours. BAS-FRM degree course.

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

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 BASOM program; completion of ENGL 304 or ENGL& 235 with a "C" or better grade.

This course provides an overview of the entire grant cycle - from concept to closeout and the basic elements that must be present when developing a grant proposal. Students will identify and apply tips on how to satisfy funders while accomplishing program objectives. Studens will assess questions that need to be answered to be compelling to a funding agency as they develop a strategy for grant planning and grant management. 5 lecture hours. BASOM program core course.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BASOM program or instructor permission; successful completion of ENGL 304: Advanced Busines Writing.

This course integrates operationalization, measurement, and assessment of various types of programs and program objectives. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches will be covered as they relate to assessing social programs using applied social science research methods as students formulate evaluation instruments and measurements. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies a General Education elective for the BASOM degree.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

The second practicum complements the second quarter in the BASTE program.Students explore how to plan instruction, consider advanced concepts in language and literacy and the implications for teaching English language learners, and practice methods for teaching mathematics, 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 will focus on safe, effective use of various educational technologies to foster student learning. Educational technologies covered will range from classroom equipment to online learning management systems. International Society for Technology Education Standards will provide the framework for this course. This course will include opportunities to reflect on student teaching experiences.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

This course is designed to extend candidates? understanding of the processes, purposes, and practical aspects of teaching reading. Topics include: reading and writing as developmental processes; the inter-relationships of reading, writing, listening and speaking the role of metacognition; interrelationship between first and second language and literacy acquisition; constructing meaning from culturally relevant literary and expository texts; selecting reading assessment tools to match instructional purposes; understanding variability in reading grade levels among children and within a child across the essential components of reading; and instructional interventions for individuals and flexible groups. Emphasis will be on developing strategy lessons that encompass the major components of reading (awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) to use with students. Students will develop 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 (including reflection related to learning targets, metacognitive strategies, effective use of resources).

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

Using state and national curriculum standards, grade level expectations and teaching frameworks as tools, participants will explore principles of sound assessment. Participants will design and implement a variety of assessment strategies aimed at monitoring and improving learning. Participants will reflect on potential linguistic and cultural biases within different assessment strategies. Participants will also examine Washington?s evaluation requirements, criteria, four-tiered performance rating system, and the preferred instructional frameworks used to describe the evaluation criteria. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program. Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS_TE program, WATCH background clearance, liability insurance verification, fingerprints on file, attempt WEST-B.

The focus of this course is on how language and culture are interconnected. The course explores language development as a socio-cultural activity and its implications for the English language learner. Students will be encouraged to critically analyze language in the context of education. The students will be expected to explore current debates in language and culture and examine the issues which arise for the ELL teacher and for teachers working with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. This course will include opportunities to reflect on practicum observation

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

The purpose of this course is guide candidates in constructing case studies of students with disabilities in order to the learn the application of theoretical concepts and tools in providing services to students with disabilities in school settings. IEP?s, RTI, assessment, intervention tools, and special education techniques will be analyzed, evaluated, and developed with a particular emphasis on cultural sensitivity and potential bias. This course will include opportunities to reflect on student teaching experiences.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS-TE program.

Candidates continue their placement in a school internship related to their endorsement(s) where they will have the opportunity to practice and develop skills related to teaching. Emphasis will be placed on developing planning and instructional skills through practice, eventually leading to full responsibility for an extended (three-week) period. In addition, assessment, incorporating student voice, and academic language into lessons will come into focus. Candidates will work intentionally to become more skillful in collaborating with colleagues, including para-educators.The concurrent BASTE courses will incorporate opportunities for the guided practice hours.

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: 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 basic botanical and zoological concepts, emphasizing structure and function with the central theme being evolution and diversity. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 (Majors Cellular) and CHEM& 121 with a grade of "C" or better and concurrent enrollment in BI OL& 241 Lab.

An integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. The following systems are studied: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 241 Lecture.

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: 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: A grade of "C" or better in ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101; READ 090 or placement in college level reading.

The study of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation as particularly applied to business applications. 3 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in BA 104; a grade of "C" or better in ACCT 113 or ACCT& 201, or instructor permission.

This course presents the basics of financial analysis, forecasting, operating and financial leverage, working capital, current asset management, short term financing, and investment options. Orientation will be towards small business and personal finance. 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: READ 090; ENGL 095 or instructor permission.

Inquiry into the institutions engaged in the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers. Primary emphasis on basic marketing with a managerial approach. Required for business management. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: READ 090; ENGL 095 or instructor permission.

A study of leadership and executive behavior and how to develop a successful leadership style. Employee motivation, managerial environment, planning, controlling, and organizing are also studied. A "systems" approach to management is emphasized. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. 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.

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.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BTECH 102 Lecture.

Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability of 30 wpm or higher and CIS 100.

Students will learn rules for preparing business letters, memos, tables, forms, and various reports (including meeting minutes, agendas, and itineraries) using word processing software. Speed and accuracy in the preparation of mailable copy is emphasized. 4 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.

Prerequisite: AHLTH 150 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.

Provides knowledge and skill in organizing and processing medical bills utilizing industry standard coding methods and manually completed CMS billing forms. 3 lecture 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 or concurrent enrollment.

The course is designed for the advanced student and includes computerized practice of actual medical office procedures utilizing Medisoft, the industry standard software. Students perform computerized simulations of patient processing from the scheduling call to the patient's final payment. 2 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: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM& 121 and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141 or placement in MATH& 142. Cor equisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161 Lab.

For science, engineering and other majors who plan to take a year or more of chemistry courses. Principles of general chemistry including atomic structure and periodic properties, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, and electronic structure. Laboratory work emphasizes the quantitative nature of these principles. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies science or lab requirement area B distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161 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& 261 or instructor p ermission. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 262 La b.

This course is a continuation of CHEM& 261. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of aldehydes, ketones and aromatic compounds. Grignard synthesis of alcohols. Free radical reactions. 4 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 262 Lecture.

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.

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.

Recommended Preparation: Placement in ENGL 095.

This class is designed to give students a basic understanding of all classifications of drugs. Topics to be covered include the biology of drug action, effects of drugs on the body, dependence and treatment, alternatives to drug use, and drugs and the law. Types of drugs discussed will range from prescription drugs, to alcohol, to illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs. Same as HPE 151; students may not receive credit for both. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for 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.

Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Learn the basics of home/family child care program management. Topics include: Licensing requirements; business management; relationship building; health, safety, & nutrition; guiding behavior and; promoting growth & 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.

Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Build a functional understanding of the foundation of child development, prenatal to early adolescence. Observe and document physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children, reflective of cross cultural and global perspectives. 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.

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

Designed as a course for the student interested in a teaching career. Examines the qualities of good teachers, basic teaching skills, the rewards and responsibilities of teaching, the history and philosophy of teaching, and current innovations in teaching. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

NOTE: Students MUST enroll at the first class session only! Call EMS at 532-2067 for more information. Class takes place at EMS, 24 21 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA or location chosen by EMS. There will be some arranged Saturdays.

A basic EMT course which includes practical experience, hospital observation, and classroom lectures and discussion of emergency medical care procedures and practices. This course prepares students to pass the Washington State examination for Emergency Medical Techinician Certification.

Prerequisites: MATH& 152 or PHYS& 221 with a minimum grade of "C" (or concurrent enrollment in either of these courses with advisor approval).

ENGR& 214 is a course in engineering statics (mechanics). Topics include: vector notation, scalar and vector analysis of two- and three-dimensional static structures, equilibrium, moments, couples, distributed loads, resultants, centroids, inertia, shear and bending moments, and friction. This course qualifies as a specialization course for the AS-T Engineering degrees and as an elective for all other AS-T degrees. 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.

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

A history of British literature covering the Anglo-Saxon period to Nineteenth Century with emphasis upon the reactions of literature to the social and political movements and some study of literary forms. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

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.

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.

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

Course readings reflect our diverse national experience during the past two centuries. Authors are selected to highlight peculiarly American themes, forms and cultural conflicts. Fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction prose are variously emphasized. Most recent emphasis: the tradition of American nature writing. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies humanities distribution area D requirement or specified elective 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 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.

An introduction to the political, social, economic, and intellectural history of Europe in the Twentieth Century and how it applies to the 21st Century. The course will cover the background to World War I, the era of the World Wars, the rise of Communism, Fascism, Totalitarianinism,the Welfare State, decline of European Imperialism, Europe's role in the global environment of the 20th century.Important recurring themes, such as anti-Semitism and hyper-nationalism, will be discussed in terms of the 20th and modern socio-political world. 5 theory hours. Satisfies social science area A requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

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

A survey of European society, politics and culture from Late Antiquity to Scientific Revolution the Reformation emphasizing feudalism, the battles between Church and State, the Crusades, growth of the nation state, the Renaissance and Reformation,as high and popular culture. We will explore the roots of the early modern era and the shattering of the medieval consensus. 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 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.

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.

This class offers a comprehensive foundation of hospitality management, the world?s largest industry. Explore the role of strategy in creating firm value and growth and stresses the relationship between leadership theory, strategic thinking and financial management for hospitality and tourism. Students will discuss structure and implementation, performance and environmental scanning. 5 Lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

Overview of the socio-cultural, ecological, economic and community impacts of ecotourism. Explore ecoguide certification and sustainable dimensions of ecotourism from the perspective of conservation. Students will examine ecotourism governance and policy and create an ecotourism program plan. 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisites: MATH 060, READ 080 or instructor permission.

Overview of event planning, coordination and catering. Students will explore professional event coordination and develop a comprehensive event plan that focuses on guest experience. Learn catering operations including menu planning and design, pricing, equipment, and staffing. 5 lecture hours. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Placement in READ 080 and ENGL 060.

This class is designed to assist students in increasing the effectiveness of their interactions with others. Students will gain skills in topics such as effective listening, initiating conversations, assertive communication, conflict resolution, and the use of appropriate body language and nonverbal communication. The goal is to help each student to develop an awareness of his or her own communication strengths and weaknesses and to teach each student to express thoughts, feelings and opinions in an effective, socially appropriate manner. Instruction techniques will include lecture, role playing, extensive use of group activities and discussion, and practice assignments. 2 lecture hours. Satisfies general elective requirement for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: HS 101 or instructor permission.

Provides an understanding of the state, county and regional network that supports community services. Emphasis is on local human service providers as a network of community resources and the process of the development of a non-profit agency. Students will learn the relevance of each component to the whole system. 5 theory hours. Vocational programcourse. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Prerequiste: Successful completion of HS 101.

Introduction to interviewing, basic counseling skills and crisis theory and documenting using the "golden thread" and case notes. The focus will be on learning theories and models for cisis intervention and work with clients to solve problems. Students will master basic concepts and develop needed skills. Emphasis on high-stress populations requiring immediate intervention, including psychiatric. 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 203 or instructor permission.

Introduction to interviewing and assessment techniques in the human services field. Emphasis is on information gathering, mistake report writing, assessment using DSM criteria, understanding DSM diagnoses, an individual service/treatment plans for human services clients. Importance is placed on assessing the person holistically. 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 098 or appropriate placement score or instructor permission.

MATH 111 is designed for transfer students majoring in business, and many of the social sciences. In addition to the prerequisite, it is assumed that students have a working knowledge of the material from MATH 098. Topics covered include linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities with solution by simplex methods, and financial math. Applications are drawn from business, economics, and the management and social sciences. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies quantitative skills requirement, science distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH&151 or concurrent enrollment in MATH&151.

MATH 220 is a first course in Linear Algebra. Content includes: systems of linear equations, matrices, matrix factorizations, vector spaces and subspaces, orthogonality, least squares, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Applications are taken from the sciences and engineering. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies science distribution area F requirement or specified elective 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& 131 is the first of two courses that is 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 eighth grade. MATH& 131 focuses on problem solving techniques, place value, numeration and computation, fractions, decimals, percent, ratios and proportional reasoning, and number theory. 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. Counts as a specified elective. 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.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C+" or better in MATH 098 or appropriate placement score.

MATH& 141 is the first course in the standard precalculus sequence. This course and MATH& 142 are designed for students intending to take calculus and/or physical science courses. Content includes: the definition of a function; linear functions; graphs of functions; inverse functions; quadratic functions; polynomial and rational functions; exponential functions; and logarithmic functions. Applications are drawn from the natural and social sciences, and engineering. 5 theory hours. Satisfies the quantitative skills requirement, science distribution area F requirement, or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH& 141 or appropriate placement score.

MATH&142 is the second course in the standard precalculus sequence and it continues the preparation for calculus and/or physical science courses begun in MATH&141. Contents include: a review of right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions; inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities; polar coordinates; vectors; polynomial functions, rational functions, parametric equations; and conic sections. Applications are drawn from the natural and social sciences, and engineering. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies the quantitative skills requirement, science distribution area F requirement, or specified elective for the AA degree.

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

MATH&146 is standard introductory course in basic statistics. Content includes: the graphical display of data; the numerical summary of data; the basics of surveys and experiments; basic probability theory; the central limit theorem; sampling distributions; confidence intervals hypothesis tests; the t-distribution; correlation; and linear regression. Applications are drawn from business, social and natural sciences, and current events. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies quantitative skills requirement or science distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MATH& 151 or appropiate placement score.

MATH&152 is the second course of the standard calculus sequence. Content includes: the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus; techniques of integration; separable differential equations; infinite series; and, application including volume, work, exponential growth and decay, and several applications of separable differential equations. Applications are taken from the natural and social sciences, and engineering. 5 lecture hours. Satisfies quantitative skills requirement, science distribution F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of MEDAS 110 and MEDAS 111 with a grade of "B-" or higher.

The etiology, systems, diagnostic procedures and treatment of common diseases in the following body systems will relate to the medical assistant and other ambulatory healthcare employees: digestive, blood & immune, musculoskeletal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and special senses. 5 theory hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.