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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Economics
  

  • ECON 205 - ~Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

    This class serves as an introduction to fundamental economic concepts including production possibilities and economic growth, market supply and demand analysis, money, banking, and government and fiscal monetary policies. Emphasis is placed upon fluctuations in national income, employment, and price level.
  

  • ECON 206 - ~Principles of Microeconomics (3)

    This course provides an introduction to microeconomic theory with a primary focus on the methodology of economics and the behaviors of individuals and firms. Fundamental concepts are covered including demand and supply analysis, marginal analysis, opportunity cost, market structure, pricing, labor markets, and government policy and regulation.
  

  • ECON 210 - Money and Banking (3)

    This course looks at the concepts of money, banking, central banking, financial markets and global markets.  Students will analyze all these systems and how they interact including financial instruments.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 205 - ~Principles of Macroeconomics (3)  
  

  • ECON 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Education
  

  • EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1)

    This course introduces students to the field of education, including the nature of education in society and the practical and ethical issues that arise in the field with a focus on reflection and self as a learner.  The purpose is for students to begin to develop a philosophical, socio-historical, and practical understanding of learning and teaching.  The requirements for successful progress through the program and a successful experience on campus are also discussed. The course includes a one-day observation in a public school classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a major in Education, A.S.  or General Studies, A.S.  (Education Concentration)
  

  • EDUC 199 - Special Topics (1-6)

    Special topic courses may be offered dependent upon current trends, organizational or employer needs, and student interests. The course description, objectives, and credit hours for each will vary based upon the topic and schedule.
  

  • EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3)

    This course examines the relationship between the school as a social institution and the larger society through a combination of philosophical, historical, and problem-oriented inquiry into that relationship.  The assumption is that a teacher who has developed an understanding of the vital relationships between school and society is in a position to see his or her professional roles beyond the narrow confines of the classroom, and will emerge a more sensitive, responsive, and effective teacher.  The course includes substantial reading and writing components amd a field experience with an at-risk population.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100R - Reading Essentials (3)  or placement, ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3) , and EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1)  
  

  • EDUC 204 - Development of Infant & Child (3)

    This course examines topics of classic and contemporary developmental theories, research, and concepts as they apply to the developing person from conception through childhood.  These topics will focus on the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial perspectives of human development.  Includes a field component in a public school classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 203 - ~Introduction to Psychology (3)  
  
  
  

  • EDUC 260 - Survey of Exceptional Child (3)

    A course to familiarize the student with the nature, etiology, specific characteristics, and needs of the exceptional child. The course is designed to meet basic certification requirements in those states that require a minimum of three hours of course work in special education in order to be certified. It is equally relevant to early education, elementary education, secondary education, therapeutic recreation, psychology, and nursing.  Includes a field component in a public school classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3)  
  

  • EDUC 292 - Praxis Core Prep (1)

    This course will review the main topics on the three Praxis Core Subject tests.

    Prerequisite(s): Be a degree seeking student with a major in Education, A.S.  or General Studies, A.S.  with a concentration in Education.
  

  • EDUC 299 - Special Topics (1-6)

    Special topic courses may be offered dependent upon current trends, organizational or employer needs, and student interests. The course description, objectives, and credit hours for each will vary based upon the topic and schedule.

Electric Distribution Engineering Technology
  

  • EDET 101 - Intro to Line Worker (2)

    Intro to Line Worker is the first class in both the AAS and Certificate Line Worker Programs. It is intended to provide students with a basic awareness and function as gate keeper for those seeking entry into the program (and career.) Some major focus areas are: career awareness, wood pole climbing evaluation, claustrophobia evaluation and industry skills (Edison Cast) testing.

    Prerequisite(s): Current major declared of   or  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • EDET 150 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4)

    Fundamentals of Electricity provides students with an overview of the ways in which power is distributed from generation to industrial and residential customers. Students will be introduced to essential industry terminology and materials. Following this course, students will understand and be able to analyze: Ohm’s Law, Magnetism, DC Series & Parallel Circuits, Basic AC Series & Parallel Circuits, Inductance, Reactance,Capacitance, Poly-phase and 3 Phase Circuits, and Basic “Y” single- phase transform bank connections.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy or a degree seeking student in Electric Distribution Engineering Technology Certificate  or Electric Distribution Engineering Technology, A.A.S.  
  

  • EDET 151 - Circuit Analysis (4)

    This course is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the activities associated with electric utility line work, specifically: sub-transmission circuits, distribution substations, primary feeders, distribution transformers, secondary power systems, and customer connections. Students will engage in classroom and laboratory activities to develop the basic technical skills necessary to obtain a working knowledge and understanding of power distribution and transmission systems. Safety is strongly emphasized and special attention is given to explaining relevant electrical formulas and calculations. Hands-on use of equipment occurs in a lab setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.  

    EDET 150 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4)  
  

  • EDET 155 - Positive Workplace Comm (5)

    This class prepares students to create better work relationships by becoming a “conscious communicator.” Students will explore ways to enhance their self-knowledge, work effectively in teams, and cope with common workplace stresses and emotions. Students will also explore ways and develop tools to enhance their abilities to deal with conflict in the workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  
  

  • EDET 170 - Commercial Drivers License (3)

    This course is designed to give the student the knowledge of CDL requirements and the information required to successfully pass their states’ Commercial Driver’s License Exam.  This license is required by all employers in this field.  Topics reviewed will be vehicle pre-checks, post-checks, air brake test, driving with a trailer, backing with a trailer, driving in traffic, driving on rural roads and interstate, and driving at night.

    Prerequisite(s): Current major declared of   or   
  

  • EDET 180 - Building Better Relationships (2)

    This class prepares participants to create better work relationships by becoming a “conscious communicator”. It includes taking a workplace personality identifier test. Participants will explore ways to enhance their self-knowledge, work effectively as a team and cope with the stresses and emotions that are often found in the work environment.
  

  • EDET 181 - Conflict Resolution (2)

    Conflict resolution prepares participants to better deal with conflict in the workplace by helping them become a “conscious communicator”. It includes taking a conflict assessment/evaluation. Participants will explore ways and develop tools to enhance their abilities to deal with conflict and reduces stresses and emotions that are often found in the work environment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Electric Utility Technology
  

  • EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)

    This course is a supervised practical application of electrical overhead lineworker job duties in a setting under direct supervision of FirstEnergy personnel. There is an emphasis on skills to safely climb wood poles, the operation of a line truck, setting poles, framing poles on the ground, and operation of a digger derrick.  Upon completion of training, the students will successfully pass the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License skills test.  Rigging, wire identification, and use of rubber goods will also be learned.  Safety topics include Rigging Safety Awareness; Fall Protection; Flame Retardant Personal Protective Equipment; Medic First-Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens; and, Good Housekeeping. 

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  

  • EUT 102 - Overhead Lines Technology II (3)

    This course provides practical applications of electrical overhead line technology under direct supervision of First Energy personnel. Emphasis will be placed on skills required to perform work on secondary voltage circuits, bucket truck familiarization and bucket rescue. Students will receive an overview of distribution electrical systems and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Safety topics include: Work Zone Traffic Control, Minimum Approach Distances, Rubber Protective Equipment, and Knowledge of UD Excavation/Trenching/Shoring.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

    EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)  
  

  • EUT 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.
  

  • EUT 201 - Overhead Lines Technology III (3)

    This course provides practical applications of electrical overhead line technology under direct supervision of First Energy personnel. Emphasis is placed on skills required to identify, install, and maintain primary underground residential distribution (URD) equipment, including various methods of troubleshooting URD primary and secondary units. Students learn grounding distribution circuits and will develop the knowledge and skills to safely perform rubber gloving assignments utilizing the insulate and isolate techniques. Students perform tasks while working on an energized three-phase circuit under controlled conditions. Safety topics: fire extinguisher safety, temporary protective grounds, stored energy devices, and protective service.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

    EUT 101 - Overhead Lines Technology I (3)  and EUT 102 - Overhead Lines Technology II (3)  
  
  

  • EUT 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

    Prerequisite(s): Current degree seeking student with a major of Electric Utility Technology, A.A.S.  and preemployment screening by First Energy.

Emergency Medical Services
  

  • EMSP 100 - Emergency Medical Responder (3)

    This is an introductory course to emergency medical care for individuals that in the course of their normal duties are likely to be the first individual on the scene of a medical emergency. The course will cover what should be done until the ambulance unit arrives and will include CPR, an overview of EMS systems, basic airway management, patient assessment, circulation and automatic defibrillation, illness, and injury prevention, childbirth and children and scene operations.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 100L - EMR Lab (1)  
  

  • EMSP 100L - EMR Lab (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills learned in EMSP 100 in a laboratory setting. The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review. 

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 100 - Emergency Medical Responder (3) 
  

  • EMSP 101 - Introduction to EMS (3)

    This course is a survey course designed to acquaint the student with emergency medical services roles & responsibilities, well being of the EMS provider, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, ethics, therapeutic communications, and life span development.
  

  • EMSP 102 - Emergency Medical Technician (6)

    The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. This course was previously known as EMT-Basic until the incorporation of the new curriculum and scope of practices. This course or the EMT-Basic is a required prerequisite for admission into the Paramedic Program.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 102L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2) 
  

  • EMSP 102L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab (2)

    This class is designed to follow the same chronological order as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. Items covered will be all of the hands-on experiences necessary to reinforce the didactic instruction as the student completes the classroom portion. This course will act as the second portion of the EMT course in order to meet both state and national standards and guidelines for an EMT.

    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 102 - Emergency Medical Technician (6)  
  

  • EMSP 103 - EMS Operations (3)

    This course will include in-depth review of such topics as emergency vehicle operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials recognition & identification and crime scene awareness.
  

  • EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 102  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, regional medical command center and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of fifty hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Clinical Coordinator.
  

  • EMSP 104L - EMS Lab I (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills learned in EMSP 102  in a laboratory setting. The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.
  

  • EMSP 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • EMSP 201 - Advanced Airway Management and Patient Assessment (3)

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the respiratory system and respiratory emergencies. Covered is an advanced approach to managing simply as well as difficult airways. The course includes advanced patient assessment skills and techniques for the paramedic to use while establishing their appropriate treatment modalities.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 202 - Pathophysiology of Shock & Trauma Resuscitation (3)

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of shock, the different types of shock followed by appropriate treatment. The course also will give you an in-depth look at all of the types of trauma and how our bodies react to absorbing energy. Our course will follow up with time management and treatment modalities for trauma care.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)  
  

  • EMSP 203 - Pre-Hospital Pharmacology (3)

    This course provides topics to include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug calculations, and drug administration. The course provides the cognitive understanding of such skills as intravenous cannulation, intraosseous infusion, intramuscular medication injection, and subcutaneous medication injection, intranasal medication administration to mention a few.  The student will be working with Crew Resource Management techniques to ensure the accuracy of patient care.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1)  
  

  • EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 201 , EMSP 202 , and EMSP 203  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, respiratory therapy department, and operating room and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Clinical Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 204L - EMS Lab II (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills that they have learned in the EMS program to this point in a laboratory setting, concentrating on EMSP 201  and EMSP 203 . The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 104 - EMS Practicum (1) 
  

  • EMSP 205 - Medical Emergencies I (3)

    This course provides a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. This will include assessment and treatment for cardiovascular emergencies. Within this course, you will become fluent in Electro Cardio Grams (ECG) and their interpretations. The course will conclude with a complete 12 Lead understanding and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)  
    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 205L - Medical Emergencies I Lab (1)  
  

  • EMSP 205L - Medical Emergencies I Lab (1)

    This course provides a comprehensive review and integration with patient care to the cardiac patient. This will include assessment and treatment for cardiovascular emergencies. Within this course, you will become fluent in Electro Cardio Grams (ECG) and their interpretations. The course will conclude with a complete 12 Lead understanding and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)  
    Corerequisite(s): EMSP 205 - Medical Emergencies I (3)  
  

  • EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 205  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, respiratory therapy, cardiac service, and cardiac care unit and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Clinical Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 206L - EMS Lab III (1)

    This course affords the student the opportunity to apply and reinforce the skills that they have learned in the EMS program to this point in a laboratory setting, concentrating on EMSP 205  and EMSP 206 . The student will participate in both scenario based training as well as skill specific review.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2) 
  

  • EMSP 207 - Medical Emergencies II (3)

    This course reviews pathophysiology, assessment and management of medical patients with neurological and endocrinological emergencies, allergies, and anaphylaxis, gastroenterological, urological, toxicological, hematological, and environmental emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral, gynecological, and obstetrical emergencies.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2)  
  

  • EMSP 208 - Special Patients & Situations (3)

    This course takes an in depth look at the approach to patients with special needs such as neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients, patients with mental or physical impairments, or patients with high technology medical devices in the out-of-hospital setting.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 209 - EMS Practicum IV (2)

    This course provides the opportunity to observe and apply the skills learned in EMSP 207  and EMSP 208  in a supervised clinical setting including a local hospital emergency department, pediatric unit, obstetrical unit, psychiatric unit and on a field EMS unit. A minimum of one hundred clinical hours are required and will be scheduled by the student on an individual basis through the EMS Clinical Coordinator.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 209I - EMS Internship (1)

    This course is an internship which takes place in the final weeks at the completion of the EMSP program. The student will be assigned an internship mentor and field unit with whom they will do a minimum of 48 hours, prior to graduation. This internship will give the student a chance to “put it all together” in real to life situations.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2) 
  

  • EMSP 210 - Paramedic Capstone (2)

    This course serves as the cumulative review and remedial application of what the student has learned in EMSP 201-209. The course will focus on providing summative evaluation of the student’s performance in simulated situations or scenarios. Successful completion of this course is required to obtain recommendation to sit for the National Registry Examination for Paramedic. This course is designed to meet the standards set forth by the National Registry of EMTs.

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 206 - EMS Practicum III (2)  
  

  • EMSP 211 - Field Research and Evaluation (2)

    This course encourages the student to analytically evaluate EMS operations and pre-hospital medical care and to become an advocate for change within the EMS System. A focus of this course is on conducting and evaluating a group and an independent field research project as well as presentation of research results in both written and oral formats.
  

  • EMSP 288 - Paramedic Summer Practicum (1)

    This class is designed to offer the current paramedic student an additional opportunity to enhance their clinic/field exposure.  The student will continue to use their assessment and procedural skills previously learned in a direct patient care environment. 

    Prerequisite(s): EMSP 204 - EMS Practicum II (2)  
  

  • EMSP 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

English
  

  • ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)

    This course is designed to introduce students to essential English skills ranging from writing in the rhetorical modes of narration and argument to creating a rudimentary media-based presentation on a short expository essay (in the form of process, definition, or persuasion).  Students will draw on accompanying readings.  Briefly, instructors will introduce Internet Research, and MLA style will be taught in some depth. In addition to these written skills practiced, students will study and be quizzed on correct grammar, punctuation, and usage.
  

  • ENGL 100R - Reading Essentials (3)

    The goal of this course is the development of effective college-level reading skills, which will enable the student to be successful in achieving both academic and career goals. The course provides the opportunity to learn and adopt reading skills that will promote success in college. It emphasizes pre-reading and comprehension strategies, identification of main ideas and supporting details, and development of a college-level vocabulary, to foster effective reading habits and application of the skills to diverse texts, including those in a content area.
  

  • ENGL 100S - Developmental English (1)

    This course is designed as a four-day intensive preparation for entrance into college level English. This course provides students the opportunity to enhance the following skills: grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and word use.
  

  • ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)

    This course is an introduction to college writing. The class is designed to develop a student’s ability to read a passage, analyze its meaning, and write an intelligent response which shows not only an understanding of the passage but also a working knowledge of the writing and rhetorical strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or placement test scores
  

  • ENGL 101L - Written English Lab I (3)

    With an emphasis on mechanics, dictation, and paragraphing, ENGL 101L is designed to provide a co-requisite course of instruction for students enrolled in college-level ENGL 101 .  Students will complete a coordinated critical reading and essay writing to complement the work being completed in ENGL 101.

    Corerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)  
  

  • ENGL 102 - ~Writing for the Arts & Hum (3)

    The goals for Writing for the Arts and Humanities are to develop students’ critical reading, thinking, and writing skills as they discuss and write about a variety of literary genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. The readings for this course include American, British, and world literature selections and students will take a thematic approach, as well as studying characteristics of the genres, applying close reading skills, and completing the textual analysis. Students will receive instruction in research techniques. In addition, students become familiar with and cultivate an appreciation for stylistic characteristics of each genre and the timeless insights into the human condition provided through reading and study of literature.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)  
  

  • ENGL 110 - ~Technical Writing & Communication (3)

    Students explore techniques for improving the effectiveness of writing and communication common to the business world. Students in the courses have the opportunity to improve their ability to write and communicate through critical thinking, writing, revising, and editing.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or placement test scores
  

  • ENGL 110L - Tech Writing & Comm Lab (1)

    This course is designed to provide a co-requisite course of instruction for students enrolled in college-level ENGL 110.  Curriculum emphasizes mechanics and paragraphing, as well as development of critical reading and thinking skills.  Discrete projects include writing instructions, researching using APA style, and designing a resume.

    Corerequisite(s): ENGL 110 - ~Technical Writing & Communication (3)  
  
  

  • ENGL 150 - ~Play Production (3)

    This course will prepare a reading play as well as the main production in the spring. By the time of the production, this will entail: (1) casting the play as well as assigning other functions to individuals or teams, e.g. stage manager(s), set designer(s), set construction (tear down), costume, props, make- up, publicity, lights, sounds, etc., each student in the class taking a role, on stage or behind the scenes, in the production; (2) rehearsing the plays, which will entail lessons in acting and all other facets of play production; (3) performing the plays; (4) discussing and critiquing the experience; and (5) writing an essay on some facet of the production.
  

  • ENGL 199 - Special Topics

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.
  

  • ENGL 201 - Intro to Literary Study (3)

    This course introduces students to the discourse, practices, and protocols associated with the study of literature. The course is a gateway to upper-division English courses and must be completed with a C or better in order to articulate to an upper-division transfer program.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 - ~Writing for the Arts & Hum (3) 
  

  • ENGL 204 - ~Sur of American Lit (3)

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the rich variety of literature produced in America– from the Colonial through the Modern periods. Students are exposed to a range of writers and traditions that constitute the diverse and multicultural American experience. In addition to tests and quizzes, students are required to write and revise at least two critical essays or equivalent writing (one of which is 1,000-word computer drafted minimum); however, instructors are encouraged to assign significant amounts of writing beyond the required minimum in order to facilitate students’ continued acquisition of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 - ~Writing for the Arts & Hum (3)  
  

  • ENGL 207 - Teach Rdg & Young Adult Lit (3)

    Students will be exposed to reading pedagogy and the methods of teaching reading as well as the young adult literary canon and the reading and oral interpretation of classic and contemporary young adult literature.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 - ~Writing for the Arts & Hum (3)  
  

  • ENGL 208 - ~Survey of World Literature I (3)

    This course is designed to familiarize students with great works of world literature—both Western and Eastern traditions—representing Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods or non-Western chronological equivalents. Students are exposed to diverse literary traditions through discussion and through critical thinking and writing about significant literary works. In addition to essay tests and quizzes, students are required to write at least one formal, critical essay (1,000 –word computer drafted minimum); however, instructors are encouraged to assign significant amounts of writing beyond the required minimum in order to continue to develop students’ critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 - ~Writing for the Arts & Hum (3)  
  

  • ENGL 210 - Creative Writing (3)

    This course will entail both reading and writing in the four literary genres. Students will read text materials in the techniques in and the practice of creative writing and will build a portfolio of their own work, which will contain samples from each of the four genres: poetry, fiction, drama, and literary non-fiction.
  

  • ENGL 211 - Intro to Horror Writing (3)

    In this course, students will learn how to construct a horror premise, create atmosphere, and complete a final product. The course will allow for exploration of individual voice and sub-genre selection. Length impacts will be discussed as a matter of course; however, short stories and sample chapters of a full-length piece will be graded. Beginning with a review of popular authors in the horror genre and an exercise in reading and comparing authors of a similar sub-genre, students will understand their preferences and why they have them. An overall understanding of story construction as it pertains to horror fiction, to include character development, tone, and the use of dialogue, will be amassed by the completion of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)  
  

  • ENGL 212 - Shakespeare (3)

    This course is a study of a selection of the great comedies, tragedies, and histories.  Emphasis is placed on historical and contemporary Shakespearean criticism.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)  
  

  • ENGL 215 - The Art of Literature (3)

    This course explores the art of literature, specifically how a deeper understanding of form, genre, and style enhances our appreciation of literature and language and our understanding of artistic theory/aesthetics. Through a careful study of literature, students will understand the creative thinking of great writers and sharpen their own creative thinking skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 - English Essentials (3)  or placement
  

  • ENGL 270 - Traditional Grammar (3)

    This course will focus primarily on the study of traditional grammar and English structures (parts of speech, phrases, and clauses), noting additionally the practical application of standard English usage as apparent in publication and print.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 - ~Written English (3)  
  

  • ENGL 299 - Special Topics (1-3)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code.  The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

English as a Second Language
  

  • ESL 101 - ESL Transitions I (2)

    This course is designed to assist students whose first language is not English.  English mechanics and academic writing are emphasized.  This course is designed to provide a foundation for ESL students as they transition into college level writing coursework.  Teaching strategies include individualized, conference based instruction, writing assignments and review.  The course is live classroom instruction with a personalized blended learning platform and speech trainer features available to students. This is a repeatable course.
  

  • ESL 102 - ESL Transitions II (2)

    This is a course designed to assist students whose first language is not English. English mechanics and academic writing are emphasized. This course is a foundation for ESL students as they transition into college level writing coursework. Teaching strategies include individualized, conference-based instruction, writing assignment and review. The course is live classroom instruction with a personalized blended learning platform and speech trainer features available to students. This is a repeatable course.

Financial Management
  
  
  

  • FINC 215 - Small Business Finance (3)

    The role of the finance cycle will be explored in detail.  Various business entities will be examined as well as creating a business, buying a business and putting a value to an existing one.  Funding sources for entities and financial statement analysis will be covered. 

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 213 - Small Business Fundamentals (3)  

Fire Science
  

  • FSCI 110 - Firefighter I (3)

    This course is an introduction to basic firefighting skills and techniques and is equivalent to Firefighter Section 1 training requirements of the West Virginia State Fire Commission.
  

  • FSCI 111 - Firefighter II (3)

    This course is a continuation of FSCI 110 - Firefighter I (3)   and is an equivalent to Firefighter Section II training requirements of the West Virginia State Fire Commission.
  

  • FSCI 112 - Hazardous Materials I & II (3)

    This course provides the basic skills required to properly identify hazardous materials and respond in a defensive fashion to contain or control releases of hazardous substances. This course satisfies the OSHA training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 for First Responder Awareness and Operations.

    Prerequisite(s): FSCI 110  & FSCI 111 .
  

  • FSCI 113 - Hazardous Materials III (3)

    This course provides the basic skills required to properly contain and control releases of hazardous materials. This course satisfies the OSHA training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 for First Responder Operations.

    Prerequisite(s): FSCI 112 
  

  • FSCI 199 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.

  

  • FSCI 299 - Special Topics (1-4)

    A special topic (ST) has a different course description for each course offered under the ST code. The division will keep a record of every special topics course offered with this subject code, including the course description.


Gaming Careers Institute
  

  • GAME 100 - Introduction to Table Games (1)

    This course covers the general responsibilities of the dealer and is a pre-requisite for other table games training courses. Emphasis is placed on correct chip handling techniques, identifying the value of each color chip, learning to read the total value of a bet, and pit procedures.
 

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