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Jewelry I (ART171) 3 Credits

Fundamentals of jewelry making. Covers hand formed methods, including cutting, shaping, forging, soldering, and lost wax technique. Prerequisites: None.

Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing (ART210) 3 Credits

Industry standard development of image manipulation, digital production, digital negatives, typography, and desktop publishing. New techniques using integrated software with multiple platform applications. Emphasis on alternative processes including: technique, aesthetics and creative imagery. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 and [ADA/ART169 or (ADA/ART180AD, ADA/ART180AE, and ART180AS)] and ART181, or permission of Instructor.

Sculpture III (ART251) 3 Credits

With emphasis on attention to individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART152.

Sculpture IV (ART252) 3 Credits

Advanced sculpture problems and professional practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART251.

Studio Art (ART290AC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Photography (ART290EC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290EC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Sculpture (ART290FF) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290FF may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART252 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Ceramics (ART290GC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290GC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art: Watercolor (ART290HC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290HC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Microbiology (BIO205) 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

Introduction to Human Communication (COM100) 3 Credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Women's Chorus (COMM_ED100-99092) 0 Credits

A women's chorus designed to emphasize choral technique and performance of all styles of appropriate choral literature. Public performances are scheduled during the year. Prerequisites: None.

Dental Assisting II (DAE156) 7 Credits

Intermediate dental assisting skills, with an emphasis in treatment provided in general dentistry, including an introduction to dental diseases and their prevention, and preparing for and assisting in general dental restorative procedures, including the use of local anesthetics, dental materials, and pharmacological agents for procedures. Introduction to ethics and the legal aspects of dental practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE112 or permission of Program Director.

Dental Radiography (DHE117) 2 Credits

Physics of radiography, theory of radiation production, exposure techniques, radiation protection, image processing, mounting, and interpretation of radiography. Course activities include multimedia resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Program Director.

Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene (DHE120) 6 Credits

Introduction to the dental hygiene profession and the process of care. Infection control, patient assessment, preventive treatment and dental hygiene instrumentation are practiced. Students are introduced to self assessment skills and quality improvement. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Dental Radiography Laboratory (DHE125) 1 Credit

Radiation safety and infection control procedures for operator and patient. Image receptor placement, exposure, processing, mounting and evaluation of dental radiographs. Operation and maintenance of X-ray and processing equipment. Interpretation of radiographic findings. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: (DHE117 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program) or permission of Program Director.

Dental Materials (DHE201) 2 Credits

Composition, properties and criteria for use of dental materials. Principles of mixing techniques of restorative, preventative, and laboratory dental materials. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor. Corequisites: DHE202.

Dental Hygiene Theory II (DHE212) 2 Credits

Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, and clinical decision making. Introduction to advanced periodontal instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE213.

Dental Anesthesia (DHE227) 2 Credits

A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing concepts and techniques for the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained in medical history review, electronic recordkeeping, patient management, and hands-on experience administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE119.

Engineering Problem Solving and Design (ECE103) 2 Credits

Fundamentals of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis on process-based improvements to the design process. Introduction to engineering as a profession. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ECE103 or ECE103EP. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (HCC130) 3 Credits

Overview of current and recent development of health care professions, including career and labor market information, health care delivery systems, third party payers, and facility ownership. Health organization structure, patient rights and quality care. Health care and life values. Definition and importance of values, ethics, and essential behaviors in the workplace. Worker rights and responsibilities. Healthful living practices to include nutrition, stress management and exercise. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard precautions and facility safety. Use of principles of body mechanics in daily living activities. Basic communication skills which facilitate inter-professional teamwork in the health care setting. Focus on development of personal communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Focus on intercultural communication strategies.
Prerequisites: None.

Cellular Biological and Immunohistochemical Staining (HST186) 5 Credits

Identification of pathologic organisms and neurological structures. Use of stains for microorganisms and neurological structures. Explanation of theories of histochemical and immunohistochemical staining. Procedures for histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. Overview of specimens for electron microscopy and autopsy procedures. Emphasis on assessing histology workflow processes, laboratory procedure manuals, and workload and productivity recording and monitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST185.

Practicum: Cellular Biological and Immunohistochemical Staining (HST188) 1 Credit

Practicum in histology techniques performed in an anatomic laboratory. Identification of pathologic organisms and neurological structures. Use of stains for microorganisms and neurological structures. Application of histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. Observation of electron microscopy and autopsy procedures. Emphasis on histology workflow processes, laboratory procedure manuals, and workload and productivity recording and monitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST186.

Clinical Microbiology (MDL246) 6 Credits

Emphasis on microbial infectious and bioterrorism agents, classification, morphology, phenotyping, diseases, biotechnology and molecular technology, quality assurance and quality control, epidemiological significance, and regulatory standards. Application of antimicrobial, biochemical, and differential testing, drug resistance, selection, inoculation and incubation of culture media, isolation techniques, cell culture and viral detection tests, and macroscopic and microscopic evaluation. Emphasis on staining, rapid and commercial testing methods, safety precautions, specimen collection, handling, storage, and disposal of biological material, pretreatment, decontamination, and concentration techniques, specimen type, source, and common microbial flora, specimen acceptability, and instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL244, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of Program Director.

Practicum: Clinical Microbiology (MDL247) 1 Credit

Practicum experience in clinical microbiology based in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Emphasis on microbial infectious and bioterrorism agents, classification, morphology, phenotyping, diseases, biotechnology and molecular technology, quality assurance and quality control, epidemiological significance, and regulatory standards. Application of antimicrobial, biochemical, and differential testing, drug resistance, selection, inoculation and incubation of culture media, isolation techniques, cell culture and viral detection tests, and macroscopic and microscopic evaluation. Procedures for staining, rapid and commercial testing methods, safety precautions, specimen collection, handling, storage, and disposal of biological material, pretreatment, decontamination, and concentration techniques, specimen type, source, and common microbial flora, specimen acceptability, and instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL246, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of the Program Director.

Clinical Preparation II (MDL263) 0.5 Credits

Continuation of examination of clinical laboratory testing in a simulated laboratory environment. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and reporting of a variety of laboratory results, and includes instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL248, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of Program Director.

Class Guitar I (MUP127) 1 Credit

Emphasis on note-reading and folk-style harmonic accompaniment. Includes finger-style playing. Stresses development of efficient practice techniques and proper sitting and hand positions. Prerequisites: None.

Class Guitar II (MUP128) 1 Credit

Note-reading range including second position and parts of higher positions. Classical, popular, Latin, and other styles of music. Theory including scales, keys, and chord construction. Technical exercises of both hands. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP127 or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Class Piano (MUP130) 1 Credit

Basic introduction to piano techniques and fundamentals of music including hand position, sight-reading of both melodic and harmonic materials, and the introduction of scale patterns. Designed for those with little or no piano experience.
Prerequisites: None.

Class Piano I (MUP131) 1 Credit

Development of beginning piano techniques and the fundamentals of music including basic hand position, music-reading skills of melodic and harmonic material, major scales, transposition, and harmonizations including the I, IV, V7 chords. Prerequisites: None.

Class Piano II (MUP132) 1 Credit

Continuation of Piano I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales, transposition, improvisation, and sight reading. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP131 or permission of Instructor.

Community Chorus (MUP150) 1 Credit

A mixed chorus with emphasis on college/community participation and preparation of a variety of choral literature for public performance. Auditions may be required. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP150 may be repeated for credit.

Concert Choir (MUP153) 1 Credit

A mixed choir designed to emphasize choral techniques and performance of all styles of choral literature. Public performances are scheduled each semester.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Auditions may be required. MUP153 may be repeated for credit.

Treble Choir (MUP157) 1 Credit

A high voice chorus designed to emphasize choral technique and performance of all styles of appropriate choral literature. Public performances are scheduled during the year. Auditions may be required. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP157 may be repeated for credit.

Community Band (MUP161) 1 Credit

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP161 may be repeated for credit. Auditions may be required.

Jazz Ensemble (MUP163) 1 Credit

Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP163 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.

Mariachi Band (MUP168) 1 Credit

Emphasis on college and community participation and the preparation of mariachi band literature for public performance. Auditions may be required. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for credit.

Chamber Music Ensembles (MUP181) 1 Credit

Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP181 may be repeated for credit.

Flute Choir (MUP185) 1 Credit

Ensemble of the entire flute family that may include piccolo, E flat flute, C flutes, alto flutes, and bass flute. Literature will include commissioned works, original works for standard flute choir, and transcriptions from various musical periods. Note: MUP185 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Audition or permission of Instructor.

Percussion Ensemble (MUP190) 1 Credit

Practical and performance experience in various percussion styles. Percussion literature from a diverse number of world musical traditions. Western European art music, various African traditions, Indian music, Japanese music, Indonesian music, Mexican, Central, and South American music, and percussion compositions from the American Experimental Tradition rehearsed and performed. Concerts presented throughout the semester. Percussion techniques are studied and refined as they relate to the literature performed. Emphasis placed on reading and listening skills, increased aesthetic discrimination. Informed performance practice and skills on all percussion instruments and traditions. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for credit.

Class Piano III (MUP231) 1 Credit

Development of intermediate piano techniques including selected solo literature, transposition of harmonic patterns, and secondary dominants. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP132 or permission of Instructor.

Class Piano IV (MUP232) 1 Credit

Continuation of Piano III including modulation techniques, improvisation of piano accompaniments, advanced chromatic harmony, and sight reading of advanced literature. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUP231 or permission of Instructor.

Survey Of Diction For Singers (Italian/Latin) (MUP250AB) 1 Credit

Introduction to the use of phonetics in the study of Italian/Latin song literature. Prerequisites: None.

Specimen Processing and Advanced Techniques in Phlebotomy Procedures (PLB111) 2 Credits

Theory and practice of advanced techniques in phlebotomy and specimen processing including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PLB109 and permission of Program Director.

Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment (TEC116) 1 Credit

Materials and techniques used for stitchery and embellishment on textiles. Includes color schemes and design development. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for a total of three (3) credits.

Advanced Apparel Construction (TEC124) 3 Credits

Advanced garment construction techniques. Emphasis on lined jacket construction and working with patterned and specialty fabrics. Note: TEC124 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours with permission of Instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

Alteration of Ready Made Garments (TEC130) 3 Credits

Knowledge, skills, and techniques of altering ready-made garments for personal or professional use. Experience using a sewing machine and constructing garments assumed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111 or permission of Instructor.

Fashion Illustration II (TEC135) 3 Credits

Intermediate-level study of proportion and techniques used in drawing fashion figures, clothing, and flats. Continued study of garments, fabric textures and patterns. Development of skills in presentation drawing and commencing fashion design portfolio illustrations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC134 or permission of Instructor.

Reiki: Healing and Symbols (WED125) 2 Credits

Introduction to Reiki as a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Instruction in the Usui method of Reiki and its symbols and applications to personal health and everyday life. Prerequisites: None. Note: WED125 may be repeated for a total of ten (10) credits.

Therapeutic Massage Practices II (WED231) 6 Credits

Refined application of the nine strokes of Swedish massage and contraindications to avoid. Application of advanced principles and techniques of trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, stretching, hydrotherapy protocols, hot and cold applications, reflexology, and corporate massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns and the origin, insertion, and function of the muscular system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WED230.

Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage (WED297AA) 1 Credit

Explores a special topic related to therapeutic massage. Topics vary and include concepts relevant to those pursuing careers in therapeutic massage. Prerequisites: None.