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CNT 105 - Cybersecurity Principles
Description: Foundation knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the cyber world - information security, systems security, network security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, related technologies, defense and mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses.
Prerequisite: CNT 100 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CNT 110 - A+ Computer Technician Certification
Description: Install, configure, support, and troubleshoot personal computers. Emphasis on personal computer hardware and software, operating systems, networking, mobile devices, and security. Preparation for the Comp TIA A+ Certification exam.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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CNT 115 - Computer Networking Technologies II
Description: Examination of a broad range of networking technologies. Topics include network standards, IP addressing and subnetting, advanced network hardware concepts, operating systems, network management, wide area networks, and cybersecurity
Prerequisite: CNT 100 .
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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CNT 120 - Introduction to Windows Server
Description: Introduction to the Windows Server line of network operating systems. Topics include installation, file systems, networking, directory services, file and printer sharing, and security. Extensive hands-on exercises with realistic scenarios to help students apply new concepts and sharpen problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite: CNT 100 or CNT 110 or CNT 115 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 121 - Windows Client Operating System
Description: A thorough examination of the Microsoft Windows client operating system. Installation, management, and support of the Windows client operating systems in a network environment. Includes advanced topics such as disk management, secure network configuration, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. Preparation for the Microsoft Windows MCTS certification exam. Syllabus available.
Prerequisite: CNT 100 or CNT 115 or CNT 120 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 122 - Windows Server I
Description: Configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Topics include Active Directory services, group policy, DNS, and certificate services. Preparation for the Windows Server MCTS certification exam.
Prerequisite: CNT 120 .
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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CNT 123 - Windows Server II
Description: Administration of a Windows Server environment. Topics include server deployment, network services, and Active Directory management. Preparation for the Microsoft Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411) certification exam.
Prerequisite: CNT 122 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 130 - Linux+: Linux Operating System Certification
Description: Installation, management, and support of the Linux operating system. Advanced topics including disk management, configuration of network services, and security. Prepares students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification requirements.
Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 120 or CNT 121 .
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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CNT 135 - Security+: Implementing and Maintaining Network Security
Description: Network security concepts, communication security, network infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational/organizational security. Emphasis on network authentication and authorization, securing network devices and services, virus remedies, preventing network attacks, and securing remote access. Prepares students for the Comp/TIA Security+ certification.
Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 140 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 140 - Cisco Routing and Switching I
Description: Introduction to computer networking standards and operation. Includes network topologies, network protocols and communications, network addressing, basic network design, security, and troubleshooting. First of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination.
Prerequisite: CNT 115
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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CNT 150 - Cisco Routing and Switching II
Description: Network routing and switching concepts and configuration. Includes static and dynamic routing, switch and VLAN configuration, router and switch security, and device management and maintenance. Second of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination.
Prerequisite: CNT 140
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 155 - Wireless Networking Fundamentals
Description: Wireless networking technologies, wireless security, and wireless LAN design best practices. Emphasis on hands-on skills. Helps prepare students for industry wireless certifications.
Prerequisite: CNT 115 or CNT 120 or CNT 140 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 160 - Cisco Routing and Switching III
Description: Network routing and switching design and configuration in a medium to large network. Includes configuration and troubleshooting of dynamic routing protocols, and advanced switch and VLAN configuration. Third of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination.
Prerequisite: CNT 150 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 170 - Cisco Routing and Switching IV
Description: Discussion of WAN technologies, VPNs, serial and broadband connections, network troubleshooting and network architectures. Fourth of four courses to prepare students to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification examination.
Prerequisite: CNT 160 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 180 - Web Site Implementation and Management
Description: Initiation and organization of a Web site with a Web hosting provider. Emphasis on Web site administrative tasks such as folder and file organization, E-mail and FTP account management, and security settings using an industry standard Web site control panel. Includes installation of Web add-on applications and scripts and monitoring of Web site traffic statistics. This course is cross-listed with WEB 180 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CNT 185 - IT Project Management
Description: Concepts and techniques of information technology project management. Includes project definition, tools and techniques as well as an introduction to project lifecycle, phases, and process groups.
Prerequisite: CNT 122 or CNT 150 .
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CNT 190 - Programming and Scripting for Network Admins
Description: Structured programming and scripting introduction with emphasis on application to network and server administration. Topics include algorithms, problem solving, Boolean logic, variables, control structures, and secure coding concepts. Python and PowerShell languages are covered.
Prerequisite: CNT 100
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 220 - Windows Server III
Description: Configuring advanced Windows Server services. Emphasis on high availability, disaster recovery, and Active Directory infrastructure. Preparation for the Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (70-412) certification exam.
Prerequisite: CNT 123 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CNT 250 - CCNA Security
Description: Advanced course on installation, configuration and operation of network security on Cisco routers and firewalls: AAA, access control, intrusion detection, NAT, and VPNs.
Prerequisite: CNT 150
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CNT 294 - CNT Project
Description: Incorporation of project design, project system analysis, and technology applications.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CNT 296 - Internship: Computer Networking Technology
Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite:
Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree or certificate requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Credits: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
Grading: S/U grading only.
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Computer Numerical Control |
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CNC 101 - CNC Machine Operator
Description: Basic principles and operative skills in the operation of CNC milling machine and lathes.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3
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CNC 102 - CNC Machine Setup
Description: Basic principles and operative skills to setup and operate through 1st. article part CNC mills and lathes.
Prerequisite: CNC 101 .
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 3
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CNC 201 - Computer Aided Programming for CNC Machining
Description: Two-dimensional designing of machinery parts using Feature Cam software. Includes design and illustration of the part, tooling sequencing, starting a lathe using Feature Cam, part cutting simulation, and Numerical Control Code.
Prerequisite: CNC 101 (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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CNC 202 - 3-D Programming and Rapid Protyping for CNC
Description: Basic principles of 3-D programming and rapid prototyping for modern manufacturing applications.
Prerequisite: CNC 201 .
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
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Computer Science |
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CSC 105 - Introduction to Programming
Description: Introduction to modern computer science including programming languages, structured and object oriented design and logic tools.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSC 113 - Programming: Python
Description: Introduction to Python, a multi-paradigm object-oriented interpreted language, used for countless standalone projects or scripting applications.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSC 120 - Survey of Operating Systems
Description: A survey of the operating systems used today with the purpose of preparing technicians to install and maintain operating systems.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSC 125 - Programming: C# Fundamentals
Description: Introduction to C# language. Includes Visual Studio, form applications, debugging programs, object oriented programming, and database programming.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSC 205 - Programming: JavaScript, HTML & CSS
Description: Fundamentals of web page and website creation using basic JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 features. Cross-listed with WEB 205.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSC 211 - Programming: PHP and MySQL
Description: Principles and techniques of developing small to medium scale database applications, and creating web databases that are accessed by Web pages.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSC 220 - Programming: Java
Description: Exploration of programming concepts of problem solving in the Java language. Simple data types, control structures, classes, methods, parameters, arrays and using them to write computer programming solutions to problems.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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Computer Systems and Application |
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CSA 100 - Getting to Know Your PC
Description: Concepts and techniques for inexperienced or first time users of personal computers. Basic introduction to the fundamentals of: Windows Operating System, word processing, Internet, email functions, and Yavapai College's Learning Management System (LMS) in preparation for other college level courses.
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
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CSA 101 - Windows Essentials
Description: Introduction to Microsoft Windows. Emphasis on personal computer operations, accessing and storing of information, and desktop management.
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
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CSA 102 - Fundamentals of Personal Computing
Description: Introduction to computer software applications and basics of computer hardware. Includes computer related vocabulary and computer operations.
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
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CSA 104 - Internet Essentials
Description: Introduction to the world of the Internet. Includes surfing the World Wide Web, using e-mail, search engine and downloading files. This course is cross-listed with WEB 104 .
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
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CSA 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems  CIS 1120.
Description: Business information systems from a business intelligence perspective. Includes the uses of application software with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for efficient and effective problem solving.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 111 - Keyboarding
Description: Presentation of the keyboard including the 10-key pad by touch. Development of correct techniques for a variety of applications including word processing, computer programming, data entry, and computer interaction.
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
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CSA 112 - Keyboarding Skill Building
Description: Improving keyboarding speed and accuracy. Emphasis on techniques and strategies for job-related keyboarding proficiency.
Prerequisite: CSA 111 .
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
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CSA 115 - Ten-Key Mastery on the Computer
Description: Touch system of numeric keys on ten-key pads with speed and accuracy using industry standards for data entry.
Credits: 1
Lab: 3
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CSA 124 - Creating Dynamic Forms
Description: Practical application of Adobe Acrobat and other form production software. Emphasis on creating attractive forms that are interactive and dynamic for distribution as .pdf documents and/or use in web pages.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Lab: 0
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CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows
Description: Introductory concepts and techniques of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 133 - Microsoft Publisher
Description: Practical applications on the functions of Microsoft Publisher using the Windows Operating System. Design and production of professional quality documents that incorporate text, graphics and illustrations. Emphasis on newsletters, brochures, flyers, logos, catalogs and forms.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 134 - Microsoft Word Desktop Publishing
Description: Desktop Publishing using advanced features in Microsoft Word within the Windows Operating System to plan, define, and incorporate desktop publishing concepts and the design and creation of business and personal documents.
Prerequisite: CSA 140 .
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 138 - Microsoft Excel
Description: Practical application on the basic functions of Microsoft Office Excel using the Windows Operating System. Emphasis on creating worksheets for data input and analysis.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 139 - Microsoft Access
Description: Practical application of Microsoft Access using the Windows Operating System. Emphasis on relational databases and query design to summarize and analyze information.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 140 - Microsoft Word
Description: Practical application of Microsoft Office Word using the Windows Operating System.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 142 - Microsoft PowerPoint
Description: Practical application of Microsoft PowerPoint using the Windows Operating System.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
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CSA 144 - Creating Web Pages Using Dreamweaver
Description: Creation of website using Dreamweaver software. Emphasis on creating, publishing to the web and maintaining website. This is crosslisted with WEB 144 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 149 - Second Life Virtual World
Description: Introduction to the educational use in the virtual 3D world of Second Life. Basic skills, basic building, overall navigation, communication, and educational relationships within the virtual environment known as Second Life.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 170 - PC Architecture
Description: Introduction to hardware components of a microcomputer. Emphasis on equipment comparisons, hardware requirements, and operating systems.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CSA 172 - Microsoft Windows
Description: Personal computer operations using the Microsoft Windows operating environment. Customizing, optimizing and maintenance of desktops, folders, and documents.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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CSA 201 - Software Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Description: Develop and deploy solutions to software issues, fix performance problems in the Operating System, and engage in perfective maintenance on software. Modify the software system or components to correct faults, improve performance or other attributes to adapt to changing software environments.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3
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CSA 225 - Administrative Professional: Office Management
Description: Office management including management of administrative office resources, supervision and staffing issues, and filing and records management practice. Cross-listed with BSA 225 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
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CSA 266 - Building Web Applications in ASP.NET (C#)
Description: Introduction to building robust web applications in ASP.NET using C# and Visual Studio. Promotes coding patterns and forward-looking best practices such as "SOLID" principles to better prepare the student for a future in ASP.NET MVC 5 and beyond. Highlights include application planning, development, debugging, database abstraction, security practice, and deployment. Also features extra content such as source control and unit testing.
Prerequisite: CSC 105 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 281 - Systems Analysis and Design
Description: Advanced analysis, design, and development of an information system. Emphasis on users' needs, available equipment, manpower and financial feasibility. Problem analysis and solution design using a combination of tools and techniques.
Prerequisite: CSA 110 and CSC 105 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 282 - Database Concepts
Description: Concepts, design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance techniques of databases. Includes fundamentals of data model, data structure and data management.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CSA 294 - CSA Project
Description: This Capstone course incorporates project design, project system analysis, and technology applications. Approval of Division Dean.
Prerequisite: CSA 126 and CSC 120 and CSA 281 and CSA 282 .
Credits: 1-6
Lecture: 1-6
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CSA 296 - Internship: Computer Systems and Applications
Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite:
Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Credits: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
Grading: S/U grading only.
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CSA 299 - Independent Study Computer Systems and Applications
Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant/Associate Dean is required.
Credits: 1-6
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CRW 139 - Introduction to Creative Writing
Description: Techniques in writing, evaluating, and critiquing poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency. Includes writing a documented analysis.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 140 - Short Story Writing
Description: Beginning techniques used in writing fiction, focusing on the short story.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 141 - Introduction to Poetry Writing
Description: Beginning techniques used for writing poetry.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 142 - Creative Nonfiction Writing
Description: Techniques in writing creative nonfiction, focusing on the personal essay and memoir.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 143 - Memoir Writing
Description: Memoir writing, focusing on prewriting, analysis, evaluation, and revision of memoir.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 198 - Creative Writing Workshop:
Description: Exploration of a creative writing component.
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
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CRW 249 - Topics in Creative Writing:
Description: Analysis, writing, and revision of element within fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
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CRW 250 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
Description: Advanced techniques used for writing poetry.
Prerequisite: CRW 139 or CRW 141 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 251 - Advanced Creative Writing: Creative Non-Fiction
Description: Advanced techniques in writing creative nonfiction, with emphasis on personal essay and memoir.
Prerequisite: CRW 139 or CRW 142 or CRW 143 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 252 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
Description: Advanced techniques used in writing fiction with emphasis on the short story.
Prerequisite: CRW 139 or CRW 140 or CRW 255.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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CRW 295 - Writers Workshop:
Description: Intensive study and application of effective strategies used by selected authors in various genres to promote, explore, raise questions about, or provide insight into specified themes.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
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Culinary Arts |
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CUL 101 - Culinary Principles
Description: Introduction to the culinary industry. Includes food service terminology, customer service skills, menu development, safety, sanitation, knife cuts, commercial equipment, cooking techniques, product identification, and ratios/weights/measures. Utilizes the ServSafe materials prepared by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation to prepare students for a national examination.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
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CUL 102 - Culinary Fundamentals: Hot Foods
Description: Cooking techniques and preparation of meat, fish and poultry items. Theory and practice of production of vegetables, stocks, sauces, and soups. Study of butchering, yields, purchasing and grade classification.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
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CUL 103 - Culinary Fundamentals: Breakfast & Garde Manger
Description: Cooking techniques and preparation of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and dressings. Production of eggs, pasta, cheeses, and fruit dishes, canapés and hors d'oeuvres creations. Study of lettuces, fruits, grains, cheeses and dressings.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
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CUL 104 - Culinary Fundamentals: Baking & Pastry
Description: Cooking techniques and preparation methods for cakes, pies, cookies and simple desserts as well as production of dough and breads. Includes preparation of various bakery sauces and toppings, uses of chocolates, and appropriate presentation methods for various types of desserts.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
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CUL 296 - Internship: Culinary Arts
Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite:
Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Credits: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
Grading: S/U grading only.
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CUL 299 - Independent Study Culinary Arts
Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.
Credits: 1-6
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Dance |
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DAN 110 - Ballet I
Description: The elements of classical ballet technique. Emphasis on movement quality and artistic expression.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 111 - Modern Dance
Description: The elements of modern dance technique. Emphasis on movement quality and artistic expression.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 112 - Jazz & Tap
Description: The fundamentals of jazz dance and tap techniques.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 113 - Dance Freestyle
Description: The fundamental and creative integration of various basic dance style techniques including ballet, jazz, ballroom and social.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 120 - Ballet II
Description: Theory and practice of ballet at the advanced beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills.
Prerequisite: DAN 110 .
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 134 - Fox Trot, Waltz and Tango
Description: Basic and beginning moves for the Fox Trot, Waltz and Tango. Includes movement, music and rhythm.
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 136 - Rumba, Cha Cha and Swing
Description: Basic and beginning moves for the Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing. Includes movement, music and rhythm.
Credits: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 145 - Dance Choreography
Description: Introduction to various choreography and dance themes. Includes kinesthetic awareness, floor exercises, dance movements, and music integration.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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DAN 198 - Dance Topics:
Description: Exploration of partner dance styles.
Credits: 1-3
Lab: 2-6
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
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DAN 296 - Internship: Dance
Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite:
Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Credits: 3
Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
Grading: S/U grading only.
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DAN 299 - Independent Study Dance
Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.
Credits: 1-6
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 190 - Child Development Associate (CDA) Portfolio Preparation
Description: Preparation for application to the Council of Professional Recognition to receive the Child Development Associate (CDA). Development of a professional resource file that includes evidence of competencies achieved through the Early Childhood Education Basic Core certificate.
Prerequisite: ECE 200 and ECE 230 and ECE 240 and ECE 260 (all may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 200 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Description: History, perspectives and current trends in the field of early care and education. Exploration of career options within the field of working with children from birth to age eight. Includes child development theorists and their relation to program philosophies and curricula. Observation and participation hours in early childhood settings required.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 201 - Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Description: Introduction to the child care profession, focusing on child development and appropriate learning environments for children from birth through age five. Includes child care licensing and developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood settings.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 202 - Early Childhood Curriculum
Description: Development of learning activities based on the needs of preschool age children. Selection and preparation of the environment as well as materials which are basic to diverse preschool programs. Emphasis on the process of lesson planning in response to developmental levels of children. Includes the compilation of a personal file of teaching ideas, activities and resources and the exploration and construction of materials to be used while working with children.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 210 - Infant and Toddler Development
Description: Exploration and application of theories of child development with children, birth through 3 years. Focus is on a relationship-based approach to promote a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in the areas of cognitive, language, social-emotional, and motor development.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 216 - Playing to Learn
Description: Development of play in children birth through age eight. Includes methods to enhance learning experiences through play, role of play in a child's development, and developmentally appropriate play activities.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 220 - School Age Children
Description: Development of children ages 6-12 who may be in child care or groups. Interests, attitudes, abilities, behavior and guidance of children with an emphasis on types of programs, literacy development and tutoring techniques for this age group. Observation and participation hours required.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner
Description: Overview of various type of learners with special needs including children with disabilities, gifted learners, and children at risk birth to grade 12. Includes topics on public laws related to individuals with disabilities, identification and assessment of children, characteristics of exceptional learners, inclusion, coordinating with various agencies and specialists, and planning, delivering, and documenting educational services. Observation hours in a special education or full inclusion setting required. This course is crosslisted with EDU 222 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 230 - Language and Literacy Experiences
Description: Language and literacy processes and the way in which literature enriches a child's development. Review of children's literature and methods of enhancing literacy experiences. This course is cross-listed with EDU 230 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 234 - Child Development
Description: Children's development from conception through childhood. Includes prenatal, brain, physical, sensory, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and moral development, as well as genetics and cultural influences. This course is cross-listed with PSY 234 .
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 240 - Family and Community Partnerships
Description: School and family relationships with a focus on communication, ethics, professionalism and problem-solving. Impact of the community, its resources and referral systems. Emphasis on families, diversity, multicultural issues and parent involvement.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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ECE 250 - Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Programs
Description: Overview of the responsibilities and tasks involved in managing and leading a quality early childhood program. Relationship of program philosophy and goals to program design, including: staffing structure, facility and equipment, budget development, program policies and relationships with families. Emphasis on the importance of shared vision, effective leadership, and a commitment towards advancing the professionalism of the early childhood education field.
Prerequisite: ECE 200 and ECE 202 and ECE 234 /PSY 234 .
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
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