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Course Descriptions

 

Early Education & Child Development
  

  • ECD 107 - Health and Safety of Children

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an introduction to promoting children’s health, safety, nutrition and physical development through informed practice. Childhood illnesses and their care, Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid training and strategies for ensuring children’s health and safety in an early childhood setting are discussed. Nutrition and exercise needs of children birth to age 9 and movement activities that facilitate coordination and lay the foundation for later academic success are examined. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 113 - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Dev

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides an overview of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development from middle childhood through adolescence, ages 7 to early adulthood. A range of theoretical viewpoints, research findings and practical issues will be considered in examining this period of development. The dynamic nature of development and the uniqueness of each individual child and the family with middle childhood aged children and/or adolescents will be emphasized. Professional standards for working with 7 year olds to young adults and their families will be stressed. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 115 - Introduction to School Age Programs

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides an introduction to the field of school-age care. Students will explore professional expectations for the field, techniques for programming, teaching and working with school-age children and their families in out-of-school environments. Ten hours of field observation in an after-school/out-of-school setting is required. Students must have three clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance and a Pennsylvania Department of Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site. This course is aligned with competencies required for the PA School Age Professional Credential.


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  • ECD 130P - Practicum: Infant/Toddler

    Credits: 3
    1 Lecture Hours 6 Practicum Hours
    Co-requisites: ECD 103 

    This course provides direct experience with children through supervised field placement in an early childhood setting. Students will develop and apply skills in observation, interaction, empathy, and acting in a professional manner. Students meet in a weekly seminar in addition to a six-hour per week field placement where they interact with children, professionals in the field, and often parents. Students must be eligible for clearances from the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History check and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Check. In addition they may be required to verify that they meet the standards required by the practicum agencies.


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  • ECD 135P - Practicum: Observation and Assessment

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Practicum Hours
    Prerequisites: ECD 101 
    This course examines effective methods for observing, assessing and documenting young children’s behavior for the purpose of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum, activities, environments and interactions. Students will meet in a weekly seminar and obtain direct experience in observing and assessing children through a 45-hour supervised field experience in an early childhood setting, school, agency or therapeutic setting. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance , a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 202 - Children With Special Needs

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is for students seeking an understanding of children with special needs. Special education past, present and future is examined. Included are topics related to working with children with sensory, behavioral, physical, language, cognitive and learning differences. This content covers definitions, classifications, causes, incidence, approaches to treatment, social implications, attitudes, diversity, perceptions and professionalism. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 210 - Clinical Skills With Children

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ECD 202  or permission of instructor
    This course prepares students to work with children and adolescents who have special needs in school, recreation, or therapeutic environments using accepted techniques and practices. Topics include therapeutic perspectives, discipline and control issues and techniques, behavioral techniques including behavior modification and forms of intervention. Students will also explore strategies in working with groups, including group planning and group dynamics, the use of games and activities for therapy and assessment, collaboration with family and other professionals and clinical observation skills. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance, and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 211 - Family Systems

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides a study of family relations in our society. Emphasis is on family values and expectations, as well as other social issues and how they influence the growth and development of the child. Included are issues of professionalism in dealing with diverse families, poverty, families in crisis, divorce, working parents, single parenting, ethnic, cultural and lifestyle differences, illness and death and the role of siblings and other relatives.


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  • ECD 212 - Lang/Literacy/Literature Erly Childhood

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ECD 101 
    This course will provide an overview of language and literacy development in young children, birth to age 9. The relationship between oral and written language will be investigated. Students will examine and evaluate a wide variety of quality literature that can be used to facilitate children’s emerging language and literacy skills. Developmentally appropriate strategies that address the PA Early Learning Standards for language and literacy and the role of teachers and parents in promoting communication and early literacy and in creating print-rich environments will be explored. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 214 - Curriculum for Early Childhood Classroom

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ECD 101  or permission of instructor
    This course examines strategies and methods for preparing integrated curricula that facilitate learning and provide meaningful connections for young children. Students examine early childhood curriculum models and utilize the PA Early Learning Standards to plan, create and assess developmentally appropriate environments and experiences that include children of various ages, cultures and abilities. Using play, literacy and the arts as a foundation, emergent studies in mathematics, social studies, science and computers in the classroom are explored. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 218 - Child Care Mgmt/Administration

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is for students who are interested in the day-to-day operation of managing a facility for young children. Students will examine how to develop, organize, staff, maintain, fund and evaluate quality child care programs and classrooms. Topics also include styles of management, supervision, diversity, developing interpersonal relationships with staff, planning and leading staff meetings, promoting positive staff relationships and professional development. A weekly field observation in early childhood programs, schools, agencies or therapeutic setting is required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site,


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  • ECD 240P - Practicum: Pre-K - 4

    Credits: 3
    1 Lecture Hours 6 Practicum Hours
    Prerequisites: ECD 101  ECD 135P 
    This course provides direct experience with children aged birth to 9 years in a supervised early childhood program, school or therapeutic setting. Students record observations, plan and implement age-appropriate activities and refine professional skills. Students meet in a weekly seminar in addition to an eight hour per week field placement where they interact with children, professionals in the field and parents. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement site.


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  • ECD 403 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 3
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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Economics
  

  • ECO 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an introduction to the economic activity of the nation, introducing basic concepts and institutions. The emphasis is on aggregate income and spending, the government fiscal and monetary policy, national income accounting, economic growth and comparative economic systems.


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  • ECO 103 - Principles of Microeconomics

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an introduction to the activities of individual economic units, such as industries, companies, households and consumers. The course emphasis is on markets, the price system and the allocation of resources as they affect the consumer, the producer and the economy.


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Education
  

  • EDU 115 - Intro to PRAXIS I

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course is an overview of the PRAXIS I examination for elementary and secondary education majors and required for teacher certification in Pennsylvania. The course focuses on preparation in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics for students who plan to take this pre-professional skills test. It includes test taking strategies.


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  • EDU 125 - Foundations Middle Level/Secondary Educ

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides an introduction to middle level and secondary education including a study of current and past educational practices, historical changes and philosophies of education. Educational beliefs and elements of the teaching profession specific to grades 4-12, as well as the role of education in culture and society are examined. Objectives and methods of middle and secondary school education are also discussed. Ten hours of field experience throughout the semester are required. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance, and meet the local requirements of the field placement.


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  • EDU 130 - Behavioral Mgt in the Classroom

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course for classroom teachers and aides offers strategies for managing student behavior in the classroom setting. Approaches to preparation, organization and student engagement are examined as ways to avoid problems in the classroom. Also discussed are research-based strategies and practical techniques to use if problems do occur.


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  • EDU 131 - Colab to Create Learner-Ctr Classroom

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course will provide teachers and classroom aides with a better understanding of setting up the classroom, documenting student progress, reinforcing and enhancing learning, and making modifications and accommodations in the general classroom.


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  • EDU 132 - Bully Prevention in Schools

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course focuses on creating a classroom climate in which all students feel safe. Topics include a review of the research on the causes and effects of bullying, direct and indirect bullying and best practices and strategies for meeting the underlying needs of bullies and victims.


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  • EDU 139 - Phys Res/Non-Violent Forms Intervention

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course offers classroom teachers and aides an overview of the hierarchy of interventions that may be used with students exhibiting disruptive behavior. Various models of physical restraint, as well as when and how these are appropriately employed, will also be addressed. Local laws and school policies pertaining to the use of physical restraint will be discussed.


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  • EDU 140 - Teach Child/Behav Disorders Reg Clsrm

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course provides the classroom teacher with information and strategies for teaching students who exhibit behavioral problems associated with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders, social maladjustment and behavioral problems associated with emotional disorders. These children often do not meet Pennsylvania standards for specially designed instruction and thus provide the regular education teacher with unique challenges. The course addresses specific educational and behavioral techniques which increase chances for student success in the regular classroom.


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  • EDU 141 - Diverse Learners

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course is designed for teachers and others who work with diverse populations in educational systems. The course will focus on a wide range of diversity including language, culture, socioeconomic status, learning styles and exceptionalities. Practical examples of differentiated and adaptive instruction will be presented for use in the classroom. The course will also explore the ways diversity can influence student learning.


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  • EDU 142 - Understanding Emotional Intelligence

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course focuses on the basics of helping students develop pertinent skills regarding Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Traditional IQ testing is not the best indicator of who will be successful in life. Rather, EQ has been shown to have a higher correlation with future achievement. Students will recognize and develop relevant skills pertaining to EQ. Students must learn to be optimistic, delay gratification, control anger, read social situations accurately and show empathy, which are skills that can be taught in a classroom setting.


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  • EDU 143 - Work With Multiple Intelligence

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course will address the concept of Multiple Intelligence. Traditional learning stresses the development of verbal and problem-solving skills. Research has routinely shown that many students would benefit from a broader approach to education. The course will focus on ways to develop the proposed eight domains of intelligence: verbal/linguistic, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, logical/mathematical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, musical/rhythmic and naturalistic.


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  • EDU 148 - Educator’s Role in Workforce Development

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course provides an overview of the changing aspects of workforce development and the role of educators in preparing the emerging workforce. Strategies for integrating career development into the curriculum will be presented. Participants will discuss “promising practices” and participate in the development of activities to introduce students to the workforce. The course will have components of interest for all educators: teachers, counselors, librarians, administrators and others.


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  • EDU 155 - Humor in the Classroom

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course explores the use of humor as a method of creating an environment conducive to learning in a classroom or in other situations where growth and learning are the expected outcomes.


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  • EDU 201 - Foundations of Education

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is an introduction to the field of education including a study of current and past educational practices, historical changes and the philosophies of education. Also covered is the relationship of educational beliefs to the role of education in the culture, the democratic ideal, the teacher and the teaching profession. Objectives and methods used in schools are also discussed.


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  • EDU 202 - Educational and Assistive Technology

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Take one of the following: EDU 125  ECD 101  or EDU 201  or permission of the instructor
    This course is for students planning careers in education. Students will examine how to use technology to assist diverse learners to meet designated learning outcomes. The students will learn to prepare and integrate a wide range of multi-media technologies, as they develop standards-based instructional units. Students will implement techniques for technology integration that address varied classroom populations. Ten hours of field experience are required throughout the semester. Students must have three current clearances: the FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement.


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  • EDU 203 - Current Issues in Education

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EDU 201  
    This course is a study of the issues affecting contemporary public education. Issues studied reflect the broad questions: What are the purposes of education? Who shall be educated? What shall be taught? How shall the curriculum be implemented? Who shall decide? How shall education be financed?


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  • EDU 204 - Field Experience in Education

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDU 201  or IUP’s EL 351
    This course provides direct experience with children through supervised field placement in an elementary or secondary school setting. Students will develop and apply skills in observation, interaction, and professional behavior. Students meet in a weekly seminar in addition to a minimum of 45 hours of observation per semester in a school or other relevant educational setting. Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History clearance, and meet the local requirements of the schools.


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  • EDU 205 - English Language Learners in Classroom

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: Take one of the following: EDU 125  ECD 101  EDU 201  or permission of the instructor
    This course explores the role of the classroom teacher in meeting the academic needs of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Topics include an introduction to language acquisition theory, cultural communication and learning styles, the role of culture in academic achievement and cultural and linguistic bias in instructional strategies, materials and assessment. Ten hours of field experience are required throughout the semester. Students must have three current clearances: the FBI Fingerprint clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History clearance and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History clearance and meet the local requirements of the field placement.


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Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
  

  • EET 103 - Introduction to Electronics

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course covers the basic principles of electronics, with a survey of modern electronics, Ohm’s Law and power formulas, series/parallel circuits, Kirchhoff’s Law, operational amplifiers, timers and selected circuit elements. Theory is applied to laboratory work with a concentration on construction and testing of actual circuits and the use of modern measurement techniques. No previous experience in electronics or science is required.


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  • EET 130 - Introduction to Telecommunications

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 103 
    This course provides an overview of basic principles of electronic circuits and their applications to telecommunications. Topics include amplifier circuits and analysis, audio circuits, tuned Radio Frequency (RF) amplifiers, oscillator circuits, receiver circuits and AM and FM modulation. Microwave and satellite communications are introduced.


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  • EET 179 - Electrical Power Distribution

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 103 
    This course covers industrial wiring techniques, standards and applications as per the National Electrical code. Students will learn electrical print reading and translation to the necessary wiring panels. Techniques of wiring electrical panels, and terminals with proper color coding and labeling methods are covered. Laboratory will offer the opportunity to practice these and other skills of electrical maintenance.


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  • EET 201 - Electronics 1

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 103 
    This course delineates the principles and use of discrete electronic devices such as bipolar and field effect transistors,triac and silicon controlled rectifiers. Students will apply these devices to basic circuits such as small signal and power amplifiers and power control systems.


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  • EET 202 - Electronics 2

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 201 
    This course is a continuing study of Electronics 1 and its applications. Emphasis will be on power amplifiers, differential amplifiers, junction gate field-effect transistors (JFETs), metal oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) and thyristors. Detailed analysis of linear op-amp circuits and their applications will be presented. Popular linear integrated circuits (IC) and timers will be covered.


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  • EET 213 - Electronic Instruments

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course is a study of instrumentation for the measurement of  current, voltage, power and impedance. Q capacitance and inductance at low frequencies will also be studied.


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  • EET 240 - Electrical Power/Motors

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: MIT 210  or Equivalent
    This course delineates the application of electrical theory and the use of electrical machinery and equipment. Direct current motors, generators and alternating current machinery, such as transformers, single-phase motors, polyphase and induction motors are studied. Typical motor control devices, such as Diode for Alternating Current (DIAC), Triode for Alternating Current (TRIAC) and Silicon Control Rectifiers (SCR) are also covered.


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  • EET 245 - Electric Motor Control

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EET 103 
    This course covers the wiring of AC and DC motors for industrial power. Application and troubleshooting of starting circuits, overload protection circuits, and emergency stop circuits, including with maintenance and repair, will be covered. The use of test instruments, such as digital multimeters, will be presented. Laboratory work will emphasize skill building in wiring industrial scaled circuits.


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Electrical Construction Technology
  

  • ECT 101 - Electrical Construction Technology 1

    Credits: 8
    4 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ECT Program
    This course will provide the basis of a student’s knowledge in the Electrical Construction Technologies program.  First year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #5 will learn theories and practices as they are presented in the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) curriculum for student’s in the first year.  In addition to the core outcomes of this course, additional topics available through the ETA may also be covered at the IBEW’s discretion.


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  • ECT 151 - Electrical Construction Technology 2

    Credits: 8
    4 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: ECT 101  
    This course will expand on topics learned in ECT 101  .  Second year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #5 will learn theories and practices as they are presented in the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) curriculum for student’s in the second year.  In addition to the core outcomes of this course, additional topics available through the ETA may also be covered at the IBEW’s discretion.


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  • ECT 201 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 1

    Credits: 8
    4 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: ECT 151  
    This course will expand on topics learned in previous courses.  Third year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #5 will learn theories and practices as they are presented in the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) curriculum for students in the third year.  In addition to the core outcomes of this course, additional topics available through the ETA may also be covered at the IBEW’s discretion.


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  • ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2

    Credits: 8
    4 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: ECT 201  
    This course will expand on topics learned in previous courses.  Fourth year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #5 will learn theories and practices as they are presented in the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) curriculum.  In addition to the core outcomes of this course, additional topics available through the ETA may also be covered at the IBEW’s discretion.


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  • ECT 291 - Electrical Construction Technology Mastery

    Credits: 8
    4 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: ECT 251  
    This course will expand on topics learned in previous courses.  Fifth year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #5 will learn theories and practices as they are presented in the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) curriculum.  In addition to the core outcomes of this course, additional topics available through the ETA may also be covered at the IBEW’s discretion.


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Electrical Distribution
  

  • EDT 103 - Overhead Lineworker Maintenance 1

    Credits: 5
    2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: EDT 107 

    This course will provide an overview of electrical transmission and distribution systems. The course focuses on the recognition, safe application and care of necessary tools and equipment. Students gain knowledge necessary to pass the commercial driver’s license permit test.


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  • EDT 105 - Overhead Lineworker Maintenance 2

    Credits: 5
    2 Lecture Hours 9 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 103  
    This course will provide the knowledge and skills required to properly install three phase primary and secondary conductors. Students will learn the proper installation of overhead and underground residential service lines.


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  • EDT 107 - Compliance and Safety Training

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Co-requisites: EDT 103 

    This course will provide essential knowledge of Federal and State regulations as they relate to work in the electric utility industry. Areas covered will include personal protective equipment, rescue procedures, work area setup, flagging and proper environmental practices.


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  • EDT 109 - Basic Electricity

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course is a study of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) in electrical fundamental concepts and circuit analysis. Topics include voltage, current, resistance, impedance, Ohm’s law, power, circuit reduction, Kirchoff’s network analysis methods, network theorems, capacitors, inductors, transients and sine wave characteristics.


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  • EDT 203 - Overhead Lineworker Maintenance 3

    Credits: 4
    1 Lecture Hours 9 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 105 
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and specialized skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair electrical transmission and distribution systems. Skills development will focus on proper pulling, tensioning and installation of electrical cables.


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  • EDT 204 - Underground System Maintenance

    Credits: 3
    1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 103  EDT 105 
    This course will familiarize the student with the underground network system and the function of the low and high tension electrical equipment found within the system. Specific topics will include print reading, enclosed space safety procedures, identification of tools and basic work procedures.


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  • EDT 205 - Basic Substation Maintenance

    Credits: 3
    1 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 103  EDT 105 
    This course will familiarize the student with the function of low and high tension electrical equipment found in an electrical substation. Specific topics of study will include print reading, proper names, safety procedures, basic maintenance tasks, basic construction tasks, test procedures and the operation of testing equipment, as well as high tension switching and clearance procedures.


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  • EDT 206 - Meter Training

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course provides insight to the various types of residential and commercial revenue meters, both single phase and 3 phases. It also identifies safe installation, removal and troubleshooting practices associated with revenue metering.


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  • EDT 207 - AC Power

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 109 
    This course is a study of the effects of inductance and capacitance in series and parallel circuits. Students will learn single-phase and three-phase alternating current (AC) power characteristics. Topics include single-phase and three-phase transformer operations, phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral voltage, current and power factors.


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  • EDT 208 - Fund of Switching and Clearing

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT-207
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and specialized skills necessary to perform the tasks associated with switching and or clearing electrical utility equipment on overhead, underground, or substation systems.  Skills development will focus on reading and interpreting various schematics, identifying the capability and limitations of various electrical components and gaining an understanding of utility work practices associated with establishing safety clearances.


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  • EDT 220 - Electrical Dist Tech Internship 1

    Credits: 3
    9 (Minimum of 200) Practicum Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT 103  & EDT 105  
    This internship is part of the Electrical Distribution Technology certificate.  The internship will provide an opportunity for “hands on” experience with all the skills and knowledge gained in the courses of the program.  Students will spend 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.


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  • EDT 221 - Electrical Dist Tech Internship 2

    Credits: 3
    9 Practicum Hours
    Prerequisites: EDT-203
    This internship is the last phase of the Electrical Distribution Technology certificate.  The internship will provide an opportunity for “hands on” experience with all the skills and knowledge gained in the courses of the program. Students will spend 40 hours per week on the job for the duration of the internship.


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  • EDT 403 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 3
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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Engineering Drafting & Design
  

  • EDD 100 - Blueprint Reading

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This course is a survey of engineering practices, problems, specifications and drawings. Emphasis is placed on the reading of blueprints. Other topics include quantity take-offs of areas and volumes of excavation, volume of reinforced concrete, surface area of concrete form work, mechanical and electrical problems, types of structures, structural shapes and connection.


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  • EDD 101 - Engineering Drawing 1

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This is a course in basic drafting techniques used to produce engineering drawings. Conventional drafting and dimensioning practices as outlined by the National Occupational Skill Standards, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) will be used to produce orthographic drawings, pictorial drawings, auxiliary views and section drawings. Technical drawings will be completed using freehand sketching techniques, conventional drawing tools and CAD.


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  • EDD 102 - Engineering Drawing 2

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 101 
    This course is designed to provide a graphical means of solving problems involving true measurements, linear or angular and the solution of spatial relationships of point, lines and planes by means of projection. The course begins with a review of single and multiple auxiliary views and continues with the four basic constructions of descriptive geometry. Emphasis will be placed on complex intersections and surface developments to generate 2D and 3D computer generated surface models.


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  • EDD 120 - Intro Computer Aided Drafting

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This is an introductory course in computer-aided drafting fundamentals. Students will be introduced to the concepts and techniques used by drafters and designers to create and modify computer generated drawings. Students will learn the commands and functions necessary to input, process and output working drawings to printers and plotters.


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  • EDD 121 - Computer Asstd Drafting Applications

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 120  
    This course is a continuation of the study of computer generated graphics. Students will develop advanced skills in computer-based drawing by creating working drawings for engineering applications. These drawings include orthographic projection concepts, section views, tolerancing and dimensioning, notes, schedules and symbols lists. Drawings will be created using computer graphic and AutoCAD software.


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  • EDD 135 - Intro to Parametric Modeling

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course is an introduction to the development of 3-dimensional engineering design models using a feature-based modeling environment. The techniques of constructing, editing and annotating feature-based parametric models will be presented. The application of design variables to parametric features will be used to automate the design and revision process. Projects in the development and presentation of computer-generated parametric models using AutoDesk Inventor software will be completed in the Engineering Graphics and Analysis laboratory.


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  • EDD 141 - Structural Drafting

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 121 
    This course emphasizes design drawing and detailing of steel structures. Topics include columns and base plates, beams, structural arrangement drawings, connection details and shop drawings using CAD. Both bolted and welded connections are designed and detailed using American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)standards.


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  • EDD 150 - Introduction to Architectural Modeling

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    This course is an introduction to the development of computer aided 3-dimensional architectural models using a feature based modeling environment. The techniques of constructing, editing and annotating feature-based parametric models will be presented. Projects in the development and presentation of computer generated parametric models, using state-of-the-art modeling software such as AutoDesk Revit, will be completed in the Engineering Graphics and Analysis laboratory. Emphasis is on developing basic parametric skills in residential architectural design and drawings.


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  • EDD 221 - Parametric Modeling 2

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 135 
    This is an advanced course in the development of 3-dimensional engineering design models using AutoDesk Inventor feature-based modeling software. Students will construct part models using advanced modeling tools. The creation of part models will be used to produce fully annotated detail drawings and assembly drawings, assembly models and animated presentation assemblies. The application of design variables to parametric features will be used to automate the design and revision process.


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  • EDD 222 - Customizing the CAD Environment

    Credits: 3
    2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 120 
    This is an advanced course presenting techniques for operation, programming and management of computer-aided drafting environments. Topics include menu creation and modification, software modification and creation of macros, library creation and file management. Emphasis is on creation of customized environments for efficient use in specific engineering areas such as electrical, architectural and mechanical fields.


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  • EDD 230 - Architectural Drafting

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 121 
    This is an advanced course in the application of engineering drawing principles to the field of architecture. The creation of working drawings is stressed. Included are site plans, floor plans, foundations, elevations, sections, details and preparation of presentation drawings. Emphasis is on development of skills, speed and adherence to recommended American Institute of Architects (AIA) standards.


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  • EDD 240 - Mechanical Drafting

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 121 
    This is an advanced course in the application of engineering drawing principles to mechanical engineering technology. Emphasized are the preparation of working drawings, including such items as assembly drawings, detail drawings, fasteners, gears and cams. Additional topics are presented based on specific drawing applications assigned.


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  • EDD 245 - Advanced Engineering Drawing

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EDD 230  or EDD 240 
    This is a project-oriented course, applying drawing concepts and techniques of previous course work to practical problems. students will develop a portfolio of drawings appropriate to their field of interest. Included is the application of computers to the engineering environment, with topics such as computer-aided drafting, design and manufacturing. The lerning outcomes for this course are consistent with the requirements outlined in the National Occupational Skill Standards (NOSS), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).


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  • EDD 403 - Cooperative Education

    Credits: 3
    Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment.  Students must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn three credits and a minimum of 300 hours to earn six credits.  In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria:

    •     Must have a QPA of 2.5 or higher
    •     Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their major field
    •     Have faculty approval
    •     Secure clearances if they are needed
    •     Follow established processes and complete required paperwork
    •     Qualify for risk management coverage


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Engineering Science
  

  • EGR 100 - Engineering Seminar

    Credits: 1
    1 Lecture Hours
    This course prepares students for careers in engineering and technology. The course assists students in becoming acquainted with methods for solving practical engineering problems. Film and guest lecturers are utilized to describe the character of the work of graduate engineers in each of several engineering professions.


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  • EGR 110 - Engineering Surveying

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Co-requisites: MAT 114  or previous knowledge of Trigonometry

    This course is a study of topographic surveying and mapping. Topics include construction surveys and layout, boundary surveys, determination of land areas, methods of collecting and recording data, field and office computations, control surveys, topographic mapping, care and use of surveying equipment, GPS systems, and surveying software. Emphasis will focus on topographic surveys using total stations with data collection. Field work includes use of transits, total stations, electronic distance meters, surveyors’ tapes, differential levels and data collectors, horizontal measurements, leveling, and angle and direction measurement.


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  • EGR 111 - Route Surveying

    Credits: 4
    3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
    Prerequisites: EGR 110 
    This course covers the principal topics of highway surveying including profiles, horizontal and vertical curves, mass diagrams+ and street layout. Emphasis is on the study of the geometry and field stake-out techniques of circular curves, spiral curves, compound curves, reverse curves, equal-tangent vertical curves, and unequal-tangent vertical curves, horizontal and vertical alignment design, earthwork quantities and mass diagrams. The student will perform both field and lab work to gather information about a general route to select one or more tentative general routes of a roadway and mark the final location.


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English as an Academic Language
  

  • EAL 051 - Listening and Speaking 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL Placement Test
    Multilingual learners in this course will be guided to develop skills pertaining to active listening and speaking in academic and social environments.  This is a beginner’s course that will provide students with listening tools, both face-to-face and online, providing them with interactive skills to practice fluency and accuracy in their speaking and listening.  Audio, video and community interviews will be utilized to improve skills in the most natural environments.


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  • EAL 052 - Listening and Speaking 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL-051 (Completed with minimum “C” grade) or EAL placement.
    Multilingual learners will develop listening and speaking skills in order to actively participate in various settings such as social, academic and professional.  Students will utilize face to face and online interactive listening and speaking programs.  Students will learn through activities that foster listening and speaking skills in different authentic environments such as lectures, newscasts and interviews.  Students will also develop various strategies for clarity and pronunciation in order to foster effective communication.


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  • EAL 061 - EAL Pronunciation

    Credits: 2
    2 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL Placement test
    Co-requisites: EAL 062  

    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English who need to increase the clarity of their speech in English, for clear communication, while retaining accent.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • EAL 062 - EAL Communication in English

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL placement test
    Co-requisites: EAL 061  

    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English who want to increase the efficiency of their communication skills. While focus is on oral communication, students will also obtain experience in listening and note taking skills.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • EAL 070 - EAL Reading 1

    Credits: 4
    4 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL placement test
    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English with little experience reading and comprehending English texts. Special attention to vocabulary and basic comprehension skills supports students as they develop awareness of themselves as readers by employing metacognitive strategies. Additionally, students learn to identify and utilize organizational patterns and apply critical reading skills in making judgments about texts.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • EAL 089 - EAL Academic English Structure

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL placement Test.
    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English with little experience writing in English for academic purposes, especially in the United States. This is the first of two courses that prepare the student for college-level writing.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • EAL 100 - EAL Composition

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL 089  (minimum grade “C”) or successful placement.
    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English with little experience writing in English for academic purposes, especially in the United States. Special attention is given to the skills necessary for developing rhetorical attunement to specific genres of writing, as well as planning, drafting, revising and proofreading.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • EAL 101 - EAL Reading 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: EAL 070  (minimum grade “C”) or successful placement.
    This course is for multilingual and emerging bilingual students of English. Skills taught in EAL 070 are reviewed and students are required to apply study and reading strategies learned to a variety of texts in different genres.

    Students must earn a “C” grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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English Writing & Literature
  

  • ENG 089 - Basic Writing Techniques

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: English placement test
    This is a course to help the student who has little writing experience to develop skills and fluency in writing and to detect, diagnose, and correct error patterns in focused writings. This is the first of two courses that prepare the student for college-level writing. Students must earn a “C” grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • ENG 095 - Basic Technical Writing

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    This is a developmental course designed for students in union-affiliated apprenticeship programs as a pre-requisite to ENG 111 . Students will learn and review basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling through the writing of short, focused essays, some of which will have technical elements. This course is not intended to replace the ENG 089  and ENG 100  sequence in any other program.


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  • ENG 100 - Basic Principles Composition

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 089  (minimum Grade “C”) or successful placement.
    This is a writing course in planning, drafting, revising, and proofreading the short expository essay in preparation for college-level writing. Special attention is given to skills necessary for developing paragraphs that clarify and support a point of view. This course may serve as a general elective but not as an English or Humanities elective. Students must earn a “C” grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline.


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  • ENG 101 - English Composition 1

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 100 , DVS 101  or DVS 103  (Minimum grade “C”), -OR- EAL 100  and EAL 101  (Minimum grade “C”) or successful placement.
    This is a course that introduces or continues to familiarize students with critical thinking, the principles of academic writing and rudimentary research skills. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate and integrate appropriate sources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences and purposes.


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  • ENG 102 - English Composition 2

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a course that further develops skills in formal research-based and argumentative writing and emphasizes the use of multi-disciplinary sources.


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  • ENG 103 - Technical Communications

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101  or ENG 111 
    This is a course in the organization and writing of technical descriptions, processing instructions, articles, reports and proposals. This course applies the principles of composition, rhetoric and research to special fields, such as government, business or industry. This course may substitute for ENG 102  in specified technical programs.


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  • ENG 105 - Creative Writing

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a course designed for beginning creative writers. The course will explore the technical devices and elements of craft in at least two of the following genres: short fiction, poetry and drama. Students will apply the elements of craft to their own writing and their classmates writing through workshops.


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  • ENG 111 - Technical English

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 095  or score of 79 or higher on English Placement Test
    This is a course to promote effective written technical communication. The student analyzes and synthesizes ideas in technical fields and presents them in report, article and essay form. This course relates to the student’s field of study and substitutes for ENG 101  with English Department approval, and only in specified certificate and apprenticeship programs. Enrollment in this course is dependent on a satisfactory score on the College placement test or successful completion of the appropriate developmental courses.


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  • ENG 115 - General Literature

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a survey course which examines selected poetry, drama and fiction. Principles of literary criticism are introduced. This course is for students who want an overview of literary works.


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  • ENG 117 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a course that introduces and surveys children’s literature including poetry, picture books, fables, folktales, myths, realistic and fantastic fiction and nonfiction. A reading knowledge of representative, noteworthy children’s texts and their evaluative review will be emphasized. Critical issues in children’s literature will also be examined and debated.


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  • ENG 118 - Women As Writers

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a course in the study of women writers’ works: essays, diaries, and autobiographies, as well as novels, plays and poetry.


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  • ENG 120 - The Art of Film

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 101 
    This is a course that introduces film as a source of visual literacy, intellectual and artistic enlightenment. It offers a historical perspective while analyzing film as an art form. Films are selected for study of cinematic innovation, genre and directional artistry.


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  • ENG 200 - Dramatic Literature

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 
    This is a course in the study of plays and critical commentary. Students study tragedy and comedy and the experiments in modern drama which have transformed them.


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  • ENG 201 - Poetry

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 
    This is a course in the study of poems of various periods and types. Emphasis is on the meaning of individual poems and the interplay of sensory images. The course will examine how social and philosophical culture dictate how poetry is written and establish what qualities make great poetry.


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  • ENG 202 - Fiction

    Credits: 3
    3 Lecture Hours
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 
    This is a course in the comparative study of the short story and novel. Emphasis is on the American and European literary forms.


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