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Accounting Agriculture American Sign Language Anthropology Art Art History Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Economics Education Emergency Medical/Paramedic Engineering English Environmental Studies Fire Science Technology French Gender and Women's Studies Geology History Honors Human Development Human Services Humanities Latin Mathematics Medical Assistant Medical Office Management Music Nursing Outdoor Leadership Personal Communication Skills Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Science Sociology Spanish Theater MAT 003 Math Studio Support - 0 credits A zero-credit course which supports students in their credited mathematics courses. Support exists for both course content and prerequisite skills. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) ENG 090 College Writing Strategies - 4 credits Develops the writing strategies, critical thinking skills, research methods, and confidence required in English Composition I and other college-level courses. This course covers word processing and methods of using print texts, electronic texts and databases, as well as techniques for evaluating those resources. This course does not satisfy the English composition requirements of the College and does not fulfill associate degree credit requirements. C-" is the lowest passing grade in this course. Prereq: None" (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) AHS 101 Art History Survey I - 3 credits A survey of the history of art from pre-history through the Gothic period. Topics include an introduction to the vocabulary of art through contemporary forms, with an emphasis on developing visual awareness of formal elements, aesthetics, and the components of style; an examination of the role of the artist in society and culture; and of the importance of art throughout history. NOTE: Students may receive credit for ART 103 or AHS 101, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ASL 101 Elementary American Sign Language I - 4 credits Presents basic grammatical rules in the use of American Sign Language. The course covers basic ASL vocabulary, manual alphabet/numbers, visual-gestural communication, and information related to deaf culture. Students develop basic competence in receptive and expressive use of ASL. Students and teacher use ASL in the class to communicate. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 credits Examines the agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system, including but not limited to the legislature, the police, the prosecution, the defense, the courts, probation, corrections, and social service agencies designed to function in the context of the criminal justice system. The course examines public policy concerns the system is intended to address, with a special emphasis on the tension between public safety and the due process rights of the accused, and the role that class, poverty, race, gender and other statuses might play in the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CSC 101 Programming Foundations - 4 credits An Introduction to programming and programming environments with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. This foundational programming course introduces structured problem-solving methods, including techniques for decomposing complex problems and expressing the problem solutions in terms that can be implemented in any computer programming language. No prior programming knowledge is assumed. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 credits A study of economic analysis of the national and global economy with discussion of current issues. This course includes business cycles, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, banking systems, monetary and fiscal policies. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education - 3 credits An introduction to the major components of an early education and care program including, environment, relationships, theories of learning, play, and technology. Topics include a history of the profession, culture and society, current issues and advocacy within the field. Students explore what it means to teach and care for young children, examine assumptions about young children and the teaching-learning process, and begin to construct a personal philosophy about educational practices with young children. Students must complete 2 hours of field observation in an early education and care program approved by the program coordinator. Students provide their own transportation. NOTE: A grade of C- or higher is required in order to proceed to courses with a prerequisite of EDU 101 (i.e. EDU 201, EDU 215) Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) EMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician- Basic - 6 credits Provides training in the primary care of injuries, semiautomatic external defibrillator (AED), acute illnesses, birth, and people in emergency situations. Students learn rescue extrication, transportation, communication, medical-legal aspects, and ambulance training. The course is taught using lectures, slides, demonstration, and practice. Students completing the course are eligible for the Massachusetts Basic EMT examination. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) ENG 101 English Composition I: Expository Writing - 3 credits Focuses on the writing of essays. This course offers students the opportunity to understand writing as a process and to develop clear, effective presentation of ideas. The student develops an awareness of the relationship between writer and reader. The course includes word processing methods and research and documentation using print and electronic texts. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only ENG 101 or ENG 103 or ENG 105. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Term) EVS 101 Environmental Studies: Issues in Sustainability - 3 credits An introduction to basic concepts and principles in ecology including ecosystems, population, food production, energy, pollution, technology, and resource depletion. The course focuses on people's impact on the natural environment emphasizing current problems and alternative solutions to them. NOTE: Students may receive credit for HEC 101 or EVS 101, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) FRE 101 Elementary French I - 4 credits Fundamentals of French. The course emphasizes acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, and extensive online practice. The instructor speaks French at least 90% of the time in class and also requires students to speak French at least 90% of the time in class. Successful students reach the Novice High level on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Spring) GEO 101 Planet Earth - 4 credits A physical perspective on Earth's structure, nature, and its geologic evolution. Topics include the origin and classification of minerals and rocks, the role of plate tectonics in shaping Earth while producing hazardous earthquakes and volcanoes, landscape modification through weathering and erosion, mountain building processes, and the methods for and environmental consequences from the extraction of geologic resources (groundwater, fossil fuels, and ores). Local geology is explored on field trips. Special Requirement: Field trips are required. Students assume any travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1500 A.D. - 3 credits The major ideas, institutions, and developments of Western Civilization from ancient times to the Renaissance. Themes include the nature of humankind; relationship of the individual to society and the universe; the role of religion; the individual in history; the tradition to modern modes of life and thought. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) HSV 101 Introduction to Human Services - 3 credits A study of the human service field from historical, ecological, economic, political, and social perspectives. This course familiarizes students with the basic skills, strategies, and functions common to the field through readings, discussions, guest lectures, research, field trips, and service learning projects. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) LAT 101 Elementary Latin I - 4 credits Fundamentals of the Latin language. Students learn Latin vocabulary, syntax, and grammar and then translate Latin into polished English and vice-versa. Students use Latin orally and listen to and write Latin as a part of the language learning process. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall) MAC 101 Fundamentals of Medical Assisting - 2 credits An introduction to both the theory and practical skills necessary to assist the physician with clinical and administrative procedures. Students explore the role of the professional medical assistant, the healthcare team, the history of the profession, and credentialing requirement. Course topics include how to obtain patient histories, documentation of procedures, coping skills of the medical assistant, therapeutic communication skills, establishing multicultural communication, the roles played by verbal and non-verbal communication, professional boundaries in the context of providing patient care, while understanding the impact of law and ethics on health care. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: CIS 140 or concurrent enrollment in CIS 140. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PCS 101 Public Speaking - 3 credits Principles of public speaking as communication, stressing the role of the speaker in the communication process. The course emphasizes the proper preparation and delivery of speeches. Each student delivers a minimum of five speeches and participates in small group activities. NOTE: Students may receive credit for PCS 101 or PCS 131, but not both. Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) PHY 101 General Physics I - 4 credits An algebra based physics course with topics including vector kinematics, mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, and conservation laws. This course prepares students for further study in the fields of science, mathematics and health professions. Students use physical concepts and mathematical relations to solve physics problems. The course meets in the Physics lab and uses a combination of lecture, demonstrations, discussion, and laboratory exercises. Students develop skills in the use of modern computer software packages and graphing calculators. Prereq: MAT 107, or satisfactory placement beyond MAT 107, or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall) POL 101 American Politics - 3 credits American national government and politics. The principles, processes, and institutions which make up the American political system: constitutional framework; federalism; interest groups, parties, elections; Congress; the Presidency; the judicial system. Policy-making and contemporary problems. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PSY 101 Principles of Psychology - 3 credits Introduction to the field of psychology. The student considers topics pertaining to mental processes and behavior, such as theoretical perspectives, research methods, biopsychology, states of consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, memory, development, motivation, personality, and mental disorders. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Term) SOC 101 Principles of Sociology - 3 credits An introduction to the discipline of sociology. The course utilizes sociological concepts and theories to examine society and social interaction. Topics include culture, identity, social institutions, and systems of stratification. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I - 4 credits Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities and extensive independent online practice. The instructor speaks Spanish at least 90% of the time in class and also requires students to speak Spanish at least 90% of the time in class. Successful students reach the Novice High level on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) THE 101 Introduction to Theater - 3 credits An introductory course for students who are interested in theatre and performance but may or may not have any direct experience. The course explores all the basic elements of Theatre Arts: its origins, history, cultural importance and relevance in modern society. It also focuses on each aspect of production: acting, directing, dramaturgy and design. Students read and study major works and have the opportunity to see, discuss, and analyze live performance. The course provides a sampling of the many kinds of experiences that can be had in the Theatre as a practitioner and/or audience member. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 101A Fundamentals of Nursing - 4 credits Provides a foundation of professional nursing by establishing that the nursing process is a scientific method which underlies safe and effective patient-centered nursing care. The course focuses on assessment of the whole person, at all points on the health-illness continuum. Students learn basic therapeutic communication techniques. The course introduces the patient and family experience within health care systems with an emphasis on the unique health care needs of older adults. Students may receive credit for NUR 101 or NUR 101A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 101C required. Prereq: Either ENG 101, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101. Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 215 within the last 5 years, or concurrent enrollment in BIO 215, or a grade of B or better in BIO 194 within the last 5 years. Either a grade of C or better in PSY 101 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 101C Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical - 4 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term care settings. The course emphasizes interview techniques and nursing assessment of older adults. On-campus lab simulations provide the practice of nursing skills that facilitate safe, and effective, patient-centered care. The course introduces the service learning component and promotes skill-building in selected various community settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 101 or NUR 101C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites, as well as service learning sites. Prereq: Either ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101. Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 215 within the last 5 years, or concurrent enrollment in BIO 215, or a grade of B or better in BIO 194within the last 5 years. Either a grade of C or better in PSY 101 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101.Concurrent enrollment in NUR 101A. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Fall) AHS 102 Art History Survey II - 3 credits A survey of the history of art from the early Renaissance in Europe to the modern period. Topics include the study of art from non-western cultures; an examination of the role of the artist in society and culture, and of the importance of art throughout history. NOTE: Students may receive credit for ART 104 or AHS 102. Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 (Offered: Every Spring) ASL 102 Elementary American Sign Language II - 4 credits A continuation of ASL 101, designed to further develop students' proficiency in frequently used signs. The course offers students the opportunity for individual hands on experience in language learning. The course emphasizes a study of cultural behaviors, values, and norms. The course uses video text to improve conversational skills and preserve the integrity of the language. Students and teacher use ASL in the class to communicate. Prereq: ASL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BIO 102 Botany - 4 credits An introduction to the study of plants through exploring the structure and function of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Students study the processes of reproduction, respiration, photosynthesis, and inheritance. In the laboratory, students study the structure and function of live and preserved plant materials as they relate to lecture subjects. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) BUS 102 Career Planning and Job Search Skills - 1 credit Introduces students to concepts and tools necessary for developing and implementing a personal education and career plan and effective job search strategies. Special Requirement: Field Trips. Students assume any travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094 or satisfactory placement Recomm: CIS 140 or concurrent enrollment in CIS140. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ECO 102 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 credits A study of the economics of the firm, the consumer, and their interaction in the domestic and global marketplace. This course includes resource allocation, supply and demand, elasticity, market structure, labor, market failure, and an economic perspective of current issues facing consumers, business, and society. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) FRE 102 Elementary French II - 4 credits Fundamentals of French. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video and extensive independent online practice. The instructor speaks French at least 90% of the time in class and also requires students to speak French at least 90% of the time in class. Successful students reach the Intermediate Low level on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. Prereq: FRE 101 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Fall) GEO 102 History of Earth and Life - 4 credits A historical perspective on the coevolution of Earth and life emphasizing the biogeochemical cycles of major elements that sustain life. This course explores relationships between biological systems and environmental change from the pioneer stromatolites to the giant dinosaurs and woolly mammoths to present-day humans. Topics include geologic time, methods for reconstructing deep history, mass extinctions, interpretation of rocks and fossils, extreme environments, and the potential for life on other planets. Special Requirement: Field trips are required. Students assume any travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) HIS 102 Western Civilization Since 1500 A.D. - 3 credits Analysis of ideas, attitudes, and developments of Western Civilization from the dawn of the modern age to the present. Topics include the scientific and industrial revolutions; the rise and triumph of nation states; the French and Russian revolutions; European imperialism in Asia and Africa; socialism, communism, and fascism; dictatorships and World War II; challenge of the non-Western world. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Periodically) LAT 102 Elementary Latin II - 4 credits Fundamentals of the Latin language. Students continue to learn Latin vocabulary, syntax, and grammar and then translate Latin into polished English and vice-versa. Students use Latin orally and listen to and write Latin as a part of the language learning process. Prereq: LAT 101 or equivalent (Offered: Every Spring) PHY 102 General Physics II - 4 credits A continuation of PHY 101, non-calculus treatment of the fields of light, electricity, and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics with some topics from modern physics. Lab required. Prereq: PHY 101 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Spring) SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II - 4 credits Fundamentals of Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video and extensive independent online practice. The instructor speaks Spanish at least 90% of the time in class and also requires students to speak Spanish at least 90% of the time in class. Successful students reach the Intermediate Low level on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. Prereq: SPA 101 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CRJ 103 Criminal Law - 3 credits Examines the legal definition of crime and defenses; the presumption of innocence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt; purposes and functions of substantive criminal law, including statutes, constitutions and criminal procedure; historical foundations of criminal law, and the limits of criminal law. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 103 Creativity, Thinking, and Learning - 3 credits Examines the concept of creativity and its role in thinking, learning, and communicating. Students work in a studio setting exploring a range of materials and expressive modalities while learning about and practicing dispositions of creative thinking. The course content makes connections between curiosity, play, and divergent thinking with skills of communication, perspective taking, and problem solving. Students connect concepts of creativity to their own lives. Students learn how to design, plan, and implement creative experiences for a range of ages, young children to adults. This course is appropriate for anyone interested in the concept of creativity and its applications. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall) MAC 103 Medical Office Procedures - 3 credits An introduction to the procedures common to medical office work, including modern office technology, appointment scheduling, billing, insurance and collection, basic accounting, patient reception and processing, customer-service oriented communication, and the use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Course topics include managed care policies and procedures, third-party guidelines, patient care ethics, administrative laws such as The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the development of interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work professionally in a medical office. NOTE: students may receive credit for either MAC 103 or MOM 215, but not for both. Prereq: None Recomm: CIS140; ENG 101. (Offered: Every January) MUS 103 Music Theory Fundamentals - 3 credits Introductory music theory for students with little or no musical background. The course covers reading and writing notation, scales, melodic composition, and other elementary theoretical concepts. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PHI 103 Introduction to Philosophy - 3 credits Introduction to the major, classical philosophical problems through a thematic approach. Emphasis on active, informal discussion of contemporary issues. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) POL 103 Comparative Politics - 3 credits An exploration of political systems in several nation states in various regions of the world. Students gain conceptual tools to analyze and understand diverse political systems, beliefs, ideologies and practices. Students describe and analyze generalized comparative approaches, considering issues and challenges of political and economic development. Students compare case histories of various political systems to promote engagement and reflection on the meaning and implications of globalization. Students examine political institutions and processes, political culture, leaders, parties, elections and political participation in each country studied. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) SCI 103 Astronomy - 4 credits An introductory course in Astronomy. Students examine the history of the universe from 13.7 billion years ago to the present. Concepts include the nature of space and time, Quasars, galaxies, stars, star systems, planets, life, and how each has changed over time. Coursework involves independent article reviews, research, observing and reporting. Students learn to work with mathematical formulas and use scientific calculators. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) NUR 103A Fundamentals of Practical Nursing - 10 credits Introduces the nursing process and clinical judgment framework as holistic approaches to studying physiological and psychosocial adaptations common to individuals and families experiencing health problems across the lifespan. The course explores foundational concepts underlying practical nursing practice such as patient-centered care, professionalism, leadership, systems-based practice, informatics and technology, communication, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. The course presents knowledge fundamental to safe and effective nursing practice including physical assessment techniques, health promotion across the lifespan including and introduction to pediatric nursing, safety and infection control, medication administration and pharmacodynamics, wound and ostomy care, nutrition and therapeutic diets, implications for the patient undergoing surgery, pain management, therapeutic communication, end of life care and grieving. Students may receive credit for NUR 103 or NUR 103A but not for both. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 103C required. Prereq: ENG 101 with a C or better. MAT 095S or MAT 105 or equivalent or a higher level Math course with a C+ or better within seven (7) years of program start date. Concurrent enrollment in either BIO 194 or BIO 216, or a C or better in BIO 194 taken within the last seven (7) years; or a C or better in BIO 215 AND BIO 216 within the last seven (7) years. PSY101 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101. Recomm: PSY 217 with a C or better (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 103C Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Clinical - 2 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in long-term care settings. The course emphasizes interview techniques and nursing assessment of older adults. Clinical experience provides the opportunity to practice fundamental nursing skills that facilitate safe, and effective patient-centered care. Students may receive credit for NUR 103 or NUR 103C but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites and observation sites. Prereq: ENG 101 with a C or better. Either a C or better in BIO 194 taken within the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in BIO 194; or a C or better in BIO 216 within the last 5 years, or concurrent enrollment in BIO 216. PSY 101 with a C or better or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101. Concurrent enrollment in NUR103A. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Fall) ANT 104 Cultural Anthropology: Tribes, States and the Global System - 3 credits An introduction to basic concepts of cultural anthropology. Students compare cultures of increasing scale and investigate specific universal issues related to why cultures change, who benefits from such change, and the costs of such changes. The course begins with an introduction to anthropological fieldwork, and continues with the description and analysis of different cultures representing domestic-scale autonomous tribal societies; politically organized, class-based systems and ancient empires; and global, industrial market based civilizations. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) BIO 104 Natural History - 4 credits An introductory study of plants, fungi, and animals in their natural environment including the historical and biological processes that have led to the present day landscape of southern New England. Topics may include a survey of local flora, fauna, and fungi, species identification, evolution, ecology and conservation, energy flow and food webs, disturbance history and interpretation, animal tracks and sign, and water resources. Field trips to local natural history sites and a project focusing on a natural area enhance student observation skills and understanding of class topics. Special Requirement: Students must possess the ability to traverse uneven landscapes. Field trips required. Students assume travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) PHI 104 Introduction to Ethics - 3 credits Introduces the philosophical, theological, and theoretical foundations of ethics. The course surveys the range of applications in contemporary society including business, law, government, health care, and the media. It also examines specific issues such as distributive justice, capital punishment, Just War Theory, and cultural relativism. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BUS 105 Personal Financial Literacy - 3 credits Fundamentals of financial planning are presented to prepare students to make informed choices related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing that lead to long-term financial security. Students learn to identify and evaluate choices as well as understand the consequences of their decision. Topics include the management of personal and family finances, budgeting, consumer buying, personal credit, savings and investment, home ownership, insurance and retirement planning. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CRJ 105 Police Process - 3 credits Provides the student an appreciation of the social and historical perspectives on American Policing. Topics include a critical study of the police role, career, discretion, values; normal and deviant behavior; ethical and moral issues; diversity, ethnicity, and race. The course analyzes the challenges of policing in a democratic society with a discussion of interagency relations. Prereq: CRJ 101 or permission of instructor Recomm: CRJ 103 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EGR 105 Introduction to Engineering, Science, Technology, and Society - 4 credits A survey introductory course that combines hands-on experience with sociological analysis of engineering, science, and technology using lab, lecture, research, design, and discussion. Includes aspects of electrical, mechanical, environmental, civil, and chemical engineering. NOTE: Students may receive credit for EGR 105 or SCI 105, but not for both. Prereq: MAT 107 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 107 or satisfactory placement; ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: Any 3-credit Behavioral and Social Sciences General Education Elective. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EMS 105 Principles of Advanced Life Support - 5 credits Introduces the certified EMT to principles of Department of Transportation Advanced Life Support curriculum. Students study roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, fundamentals of respiration and advanced airway management. The course includes the fundamentals of perfusion and techniques of intravenous therapy. Prereq: PMC majors only. Current EMT certification. ENG 090and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) HIS 105 History of the American People to 1865 - 3 credits Economic, social, and cultural development of the American people prior to the Civil War. Utopianism; the Revolutionary Era; the development of national consciousness; consensus and conflicts; constitutionalism; the roots of American foreign policy; race relations; slavery and war. NOTE: Students may receive credit for HIS 105 or 107, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MAC 105 Clinical Procedures - 4 credits An introduction to the knowledge and clinical procedures performed by medical assistants, including patient instruction for diagnostic procedures, phlebotomy for lab tests, electrocardiography, assisting the physician with office procedures and the physical exam, and assisting with minor surgery in the ambulatory care setting, while understanding the importance of sterilization, infectious agents and infection control. Develop an understanding of Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-require safety precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE), forms of asepsis, quality control and handling of microbiological specimens, use of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests, precautions taken with regard to body fluids, and the role of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations in the healthcare setting. Students learn to develop an environmental safety plan and participate in a mock environmental exposure event, while documenting steps taken. This is a lab course. Prereq: MAC 112 or BIO 194 or BIO 216 (BIO 196) with a Cor better, within the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in MAC 112 or BIO 194 or BIO 216. Recomm: CIS 140; ENG 101. (Offered: Every Fall) POL 105 International Politics - 3 credits Traditional principles of international relations and emerging new problems from a political perspective - population, environment, energy, natural resources, economic interdependence, rapid technological change. Provides a global context for dealing with new and developing international considerations. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) THE 105 Play Analysis - 3 credits Concentrates on the interpretation and analysis of various types of dramatic literature. Students learn to explore and respond to plays effectively in the context of dramaturgical elements such as plot, theme, character development, structure and other critical components specific to the genre. The course covers a variety of traditional and contemporary forms and texts. Students also explore the challenges and opportunities of translating these texts into live production and film. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 105C Practical Nursing Clinical - 2 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment frameworks in acute, subacute, and/or office settings. The course focuses on nursing assessment and interview techniques of adults experiencing common, well-defined health problems. Clinical experience provides the opportunity to continue to practice fundamental nursing skills that facilitate safe and effective patient-centered care. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites and observation sites. Prereq: NUR 103A with a grade of C or better and successful completion of NUR 103C; BIO 194 or BIO 215 and BIO 216 with a C or better within the last seven (7) years; PSY 101 with a C or better within the last seven (7) years. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. Recomm: PSY 217 with a C or better (Offered: Every January) HIS 106 History of the American People Since 1865 - 3 credits Reconstruction; industrialism and triumphant capitalism; the capitalist model of society; business and the protestant ethic; labor, populism, and dissent; imperial expansion and the progressive politics; crisis in the American Dream; The Great Depression and the New Deal; minorities and change; the roots of contemporary American foreign policy to Vietnam. NOTE: Students may receive credit for HIS 106 or 108, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) SOC 106 Social Inequality - 3 credits Introduces students to the theories and fundamental concepts of social diversity and social stratification in the United States. Through an individual, cultural, and systemic lens, students examine the construction of identities, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, and dis/ability. This course provides a sociological understanding of the social construction of difference and inequality and combines cognitive and experiential learning to promote recognition, understanding, and acknowledgement of disparate experiences of equality in the United States. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement; Recomm: SOC 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) THE 106 Stage Craft - 3 credits The study of the processes of scenery, lighting, and sound design for production realization from the stage designer's point of view. The course emphasizes the creative process in developing the physical elements of a theatrical production. The student learns how to safely execute the skills of the scenic designer in a hands-on method and work environment. Students aid in the construction and technical work required for GCC's mainstage production, student- directed projects, or an off-campus, instructor-approved theater facility. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Periodically) NUR 106A Pediatric Nursing - 2 credits Investigates nursing care of children from infancy through adolescence, incorporating principles of growth and development, social and cultural influences, and the effects of illness on the individual child, as well as the family. The course focuses on the importance of health teaching and the nurse's role of advocacy with young patients and their families. Students may receive credit for NUR 106 or NUR 106A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 106C Prereq: Either components of NUR 101, namely, NUR 101A (with a grade of C+ or better) and NUR 101C, or the single course NUR 111, or concurrent enrollment in NUR 111; Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 216 within the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in BIO 216; Either a grade of C or better in SOC 101 or concurrent enrollment in SOC 101;Either a grade of C or better in PSY 217 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 217. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 108A and NUR 108C (Offered: Every Spring) NUR 106C Pediatric Nursing Clinical - 2 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in a school-based health setting and Simulation Lab. Students investigate the role of the nurse in the community by interacting with children across the health-illness continuum. Students develop nursing care plans and teaching plans in this course, drawing on the use of evidence to support individual practice. This course includes a service learning component which promotes skill-building in selected various community settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 106 or NUR 106C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites, as well as service learning sites. Prereq: Either both components of NUR 101, namely, NUR 101A (with a grade of C+ or better) and NUR 101C, or the single course NUR 111, or concurrent enrollment in NUR 111; Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 216 within the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in BIO 216; Either a grade of C or better in SOC 101 or concurrent enrollment in SOC 101; Either a grade of C or better in PSY 217 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 217. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 106A.This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 108A and NUR 108C (Offered: Every Spring) CRJ 107 Adjudication Process - 3 credits Examines the role of prosecution, public defense and the courts; basic elements of the substantive criminal law; procedural law and its relation to constitutional guarantees; and an analysis of trial and pretrial process, case law, rules of evidence and the appellate process. Prereq: CRJ 101 and 103, or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Spring) EGR 107 Engineering Graphics - 4 credits An introduction to engineering graphics concepts and applications. Topics covered include lettering, scaling, orthographic projection, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerances, fasteners, isometric and orthographic depiction. The course includes Computer Aided Design, manual drafting, and sketching. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) HSV 107 Introduction to Addiction Studies - 3 credits An introduction to the history of addiction treatment and recovery in the United States from the nineteenth century through to the present day. Topics include: recovery movements, the birth of addiction treatment, psychological approaches, the 12 step model, and modern addiction treatment, with an emphasis on understanding a variety of models and theories of addiction along with an attitudinal appreciation of the complexity inherent in understanding addiction. The social, political, economic and cultural contexts are also discussed, with an emphasis on the risk and resiliency factors for individuals and groups. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MAT 107 College Algebra - 4 credits The study of functions. This course is a gateway to the study of higher level mathematics and a useful preparation for courses with quantitative content. Students investigate the principles, properties, and applications of several common types of functions from numerical, algebraic, and graphical perspectives and use these functions to model real world problems. Principal types include polynomial, rational, composite, and inverse functions. The course also introduces exponential and logarithmic functions and briefly examines absolute value, root, step, and piecewise functions. Prereq: MAT 096 or MAT 120 or satisfactory placement into MAT 107; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 and concurrent enrollment in MAT 003; Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) NUR 107A Nursing Care of Patients and Families - 10 credits Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in the delivery of basic preventative, therapeutic, and restorative nursing care in subacute, acute, and/or office settings. The course emphasizes patients and their families as holistic beings adapting to common well-defined health problems. The student uses the nursing process and clinical judgment as frameworks to study physiological and psychosocial responses to actual and potential health problems in patients of all ages. The course provides instruction on pathophysiology across the lifespan, nursing assessment, diagnosis and interventions, diagnostic and patient education for each body system. This course includes mental health content as well as care of the sick child. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 107C. Prereq: Successful completion of NUR 105C. Concurrent enrollment in PSY 217 with a C or better within the last seven (7) years. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Spring) NUR 107C Nursing Care of Patients and Families Clinical - 4 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in subacute, acute, and/or office settings as well as in simulation. The course emphasizes application of the nursing process in the development of clinical reasoning skills and clinical judgment. Clinical experience provides the opportunity to practice the delivery of preventative, therapeutic, and restorative nursing care for patients adapting to common well-defined health problems across the lifespan. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites. Prereq: Successful completion of NUR105C. Concurrent enrollment in PSY 217 or PSY 217 with a C or better within the last seven (7) years. Concurrent enrollment in NUR107A. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Spring) AHS 108 History of Photography - 3 credits An introduction to the history of photography from pre-photographic times to its most recent developments. This course presents an overview of major photographers and trends, technological developments, and stylistic analysis. Students examine the social and cultural contexts of photography, as well as critical approaches to photography and the relationship of photography to other art forms. NOTE: Students may receive credit for ART 108 or AHS 108, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Periodically) HUM 108 Introduction to Topics in Humanities - 3 credits A one-semester course concentrating on a specified topic or period in the humanities (art, dance, geography, history, language, literature, music, philosophy, and theater). Students learn about the disciplines of the humanities that influence and are influenced by culture, and how the interplay of passion and creativity combine to give meaning and identity to perspectives of society. Topics or major themes are announced each semester. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement, or concurrent enrollment (Offered: Periodically) MAT 108 Precalculus - 4 credits A preparation for MAT 201 and the physical sciences. Students study principles, properties, and applications of functions and their graphs. They revisit functions introduced in MAT 107 and expand their knowledge of them. The course focuses heavily on circular trigonometric functions and introduces conic sections. Laboratory activities place particular emphasis on the use of functions to model real problems. Computers and/or graphing calculators are used to enhance the study of mathematics. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 107 or satisfactory placement; ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. (Offered: Every Spring & Summer) NUR 108A Maternity Nursing - 2 credits Focuses on nursing care of families during the childbearing experience, including pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and neonatal periods. Students gain perspective on how families interface with the health care system in both hospital and community settings and also investigate patient teaching as a health promotion strategy. The course concludes with an overview of reproductive health issues. Students may receive credit for NUR 108 or NUR 108A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 108C Prereq: Either both components of NUR 101, namely, NUR 101 A (with a grade of C+ or better) and NUR 101C, or the single course NUR 111, or concurrent enrollment in NUR 111; Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 216 with in the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in BIO 216; Either a grade of C or better in SOC 101 or concurrent enrollment in SOC 101; Either a grade of C or better in PSY 217 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 217. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 106A and NUR 106C. (Offered: Every Spring) NUR 108C Maternity Nursing Clinical - 2 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in the care of women, newborns and families in hospital and community settings. The course builds on the nursing process foundation and directs student learning in assessment and care planning for childbearing patients, newborns, and families. The course emphasizes concepts of prioritization, cultural assessment, and family education to facilitate safe, and effective, family-centered care. The course includes a service learning component which promotes skill-building in selected various community settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 108 or NUR 108C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites, as well as service learning sites. Prereq: Either both components of NUR 101, namely, NUR 101A (with a grade of C+ or better) and NUR 101C, or the single course NUR 111, or concurrent enrollment in NUR 111; Either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 216 within the last 5 years or concurrent enrollment in BIO 216; Either a grade of C or better in SOC 101 or concurrent enrollment in SOC 101; Either a grade of C or better in PSY 217 or concurrent in PSY 217. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 108A. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 106A and NUR 106C (Offered: Every Spring) AGR 109 Organic Gardening - 1 credit Provides instruction in a natural gardening program and hands-on" introduction to the basic philosophy content and methods of organic gardening and permaculture design. Using a model garden siteplant the seeds CRJ 109 Corrections Process - 3 credits Examines post-conviction process; the development of correctional philosophy, theory and practice; management; and community-based correctional probation and parole. Special Requirement: Field trips required. Prereq: CRJ 101 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 109A Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing - 3 credits Continues to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgment framework to deliver holistic nursing care to individuals and their families as they adapt to common, well-defined health problems. Course topics include maternal/newborn care, leadership, entry into practice, and community/public health. Special Requirements: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 109C. Prereq: NUR 107A with a C or better and successful completion NUR107C. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Spring) NUR 109C Advanced Concepts in Practical Nursing Clinical - 2 credits Focuses on the integration and application of the nursing process in the final clinical course of the program with opportunities to practice leadership and delegation skills in the subacute, acute, and/or office clinical areas. The course emphasizes consistent utilization of the nursing process and clinical judgment and the implementation of clinical reasoning skills. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites. Prereq: NUR 107A with a C or better and successful completion NUR 107C. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 109A. This course is limited to Practical Nursing majors only. (Offered: Every Spring) AGR 110 Beekeeping - 1 credit Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches and the joys of beekeeping. Special Requirement: Must possess physical ability to use hand tools. Field trip required. NOTE: Students work with bees. Prereq: None (Offered: Periodically) CRJ 110 Contemporary Operational and Inmate Treatment Practices - 3 credits An exploration of theory and implementation of jail design and inmate management in a correctional setting. The course examines Cognitive Behavioral Programming" and the use of assessment tools to determine the proper housing and rehabilitative programs for inmates. The course introduces the student to evidence-based research to achieve a measurable and sustained increase in the number of offenders who do not recidivate in the three years following release. The course gives pre-service and in-service corrections professionals the skill set to implement best practices in the daily management of a correctional facility. Prereq: CRJ 109 or permission of instructor" (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MOM 110 Medical Terminology - 3 credits Provides students with an understanding of medical language and a foundation to recognize medical terms in context. The course emphasizes improving written and oral communication skills pertaining to medical terminology and using electronic research to build health informatics skills. Topics include basic anatomical and physiological terms, including those used in disease and surgical and diagnostic procedures. NOTE: Students may receive credit for MOM 110 or ADM 122, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PHI 110 Eastern Religions - 3 credits An introduction to the fundamental dimensions of religion and the central teachings and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and the religions of China and Japan. Through readings, site visits and dialogues with practitioners, students explore how these religions shape both individual lives and modern societies. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) AGR 111 Four Season Farming - 1 credit Explores strategies for extending growing seasons into the fall and winter. Topics include: hoophouses, coldframes, raised beds, mulch, managing seasonal crops, frost proofing, cold hardy crops, early spring greenhouse management, winter snow removal, and seed germination under unheated conditions. Special Requirement: Must possess physical ability to use hand tools. Field trip required. Prereq: None (Offered: Periodically) BUS 111 Introduction to Business - 3 credits For students from any field of study who want to explore the study of business, and/or prepare themselves for employment, entrepreneurship, or simply informed consumer decision-making. The course introduces students to the contemporary context of business practices by exploring topics related to globalization, business ethics, entrepreneurship, business plan development, strategic planning, management, marketing, finance, and personal investing. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CHE 111 General Chemistry I - 4 credits Theoretical and descriptive topics of chemistry, including nature of matter, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear stability, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gaseous, liquid, and solid states, and thermochemistry. Lab required. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094, MAT 120, or satisfactory placement Recomm: MAT 107 corequisite (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 111 Inclusion and Accommodation, Birth through Age Sixteen - 3 credits An overview of the field of special needs/rights education for persons ages birth through sixteen. Topics include historical and current perspectives, cultural attitudes, legal considerations, range of abilities and development, introduction to screening, assessment, and diagnosis, and impact on child and family. The course emphasizes a strengths based approach that incorporates equity and diversity into design and practice for inclusion and accommodation. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) MAC 111 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants - 2 credits Provides an overview of the pharmacological language, symbols, and abbreviations used to interpret prescriptions, as well as the system of measurements and conversions used to calculate medication dosages. Students learn to prepare, verify and administer doses via oral and parenteral routes. Topics include drug classification, interactions, forms of medication, safety protocols, and the recording, interpretation and analysis of normal and abnormal lab test results. Students receive information appropriate to the Medical Assistant occupation regarding the most commonly prescribed drugs, compliance with drug regulations, quality control of prescription requests, and how to maintain professionalism when communicating with patients and healthcare professionals. Prereq: BIO 194 with a C or better within the last5 years; BIO 216 with a C or better within the last5 years; MAC 112 with a C or better. (Offered: Every January) MUS 111 Chorus - 2 credits An exploration of vocal technique and choral repertoire. Students prepare selections from the various style periods for public performance. The course is open to all students. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 111 Introduction to Nursing Process - 1 credit Provides the foundation for the advanced placement student to demonstrate holistic assessment practices while stressing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in professional nursing. The course establishes the concept of nursing practice as a scientific method used to provide safe and effective patient-centered care. Special Requirement: Admission as an advanced placement student into the ADN program. Prereq: Successful score on NUR 101 currency exam within 5years or completion of the GCC PNC Program within 5 years; ENG 101; BIO 215 (BIO 195); PSY 101 (Offered: Every January) OLP 111 Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Skills - 4 credits Develops technical skills in four adventure program areas: backcountry travel, paddling, rock climbing, and challenge course programming. Students observe, imitate, practice and adapt technical and facilitation skills. Students participate in weekly, day-long, local field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) PHY 111 General Physics I with Calculus - 4 credits A calculus-based physics course intended primarily for students preparing for careers in science, mathematics, or engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, and conservation laws. The course emphasizes the use of the concepts of physics to solve problems. This course meets in the physics laboratory using a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion, and laboratory exercise. Prereq: MAT 201 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 201 (Offered: Every Fall) AGR 112 Food Preservation and Storage - 1 credit Provides strategies and techniques for preserving and storing food. Topics include: kitchen safety, rules for food safety, canning basics, dehydration, cold storage and freezing, food selection, choosing and maintaining equipment, and awareness of local food resources. Special Requirement: Must possess physical ability to use kitchen tools. Prereq: None (Offered: Periodically) CHE 112 General Chemistry II - 4 credits A continuation of CHE 111, suitable for students planning to major or transfer as science or engineering majors. Topics include states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. Lab required. Prereq: CHE 111 with a grade of C or better; MAT 107 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) ENG 112 English Composition II: Exploring Literature - 3 credits Builds and extends on the academic writing process and skills introduced in English Composition I. Students develop close reading abilities for a variety of literary and nonliterary texts, and hone critical thinking skills, as well as research and documentation skills using a variety of texts that may include essays, fiction, poetry, and drama among other texts. Writing assignments emphasize the formal researched and documented essay and include creative experiments and literary analysis. Course readings include selections from a wide variety of authors, genres and texts that engage students in analysis and research. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only ENG 112 or ENG 114 or ENG 116. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MAC 112 Human Body in Health and Disease - 3 credits Provides students with an introduction to basic human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on structure, function, and the pathology of each body system. Topics include classification, transmission, diagnostic tests, prevention, and treatment of human disease. NOTE: Students who have already passed BIO 215/216 should let their advisor know before registering for this course. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: MOM 110 or concurrent enrollment in MOM 110 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 112 Introduction to Professional Nursing and the Nursing Process - 2 credits Provides licensed practical nurses with the opportunity to explore evidence-based nursing practice through research and discussion. Students explore the transition from practical nursing practice to professional nursing practice. Students discuss concepts of team communication and leadership roles. The course emphasizes the nursing process as a scientific method to assess health concerns and provide nursing intervention in the care of both adults and children, teaching families to promote safe, high quality, patient-centered nursing care. Special Requirement: Open to Associate Degree Nursing Program, Mobility Option II students only. Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Program. Prereq: ENG 101; PSY 101: PSY 217; SOC 101; A grade of C+ or better in BIO 215 within the last 5 years or a grade of B or better in BIO 194 within the last 5 years; and a grade of C+ or better in BIO 216 within the last 5years. (Offered: Periodically) OLP 112 Wilderness Orientation Expedition for Outdoor Leaders - 4 credits Provides an introduction to leadership styles, theories, and adventure education concepts and foundations. Topics include intrapersonal, interpersonal and group relations models; core competencies for effective leadership and group dynamics; values and ethics in outdoor leadership. Students participate in a 10-day guided wilderness expedition. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for 10 days and nights in a remote, forested environment. Minimum age requirement 18 years for courses involving overnight stays. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement test scores (Offered: Every Fall) PHY 112 General Physics II with Calculus - 4 credits A calculus-based study of the laws of electricity and magnetism. Topics include properties of electricity and magnetism, fields, elementary electric current analysis, wave motion, electromagnetic waves. This course is taught in the physics laboratory using a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion, and laboratory exercise. Prereq: PHY 111; MAT 202 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 202 (Offered: Every Spring) AGR 113 Mushroom Foraging - 1 credit Foraging for wild fungi in New England. Students learn to identify local edible mushrooms using field guides and develop safe mushroom foraging skills by examining where, when and how mushrooms grow. Students forage for wild mushroom and apply skills to locate, identify and sustainably harvest culinary and medicinal species. Special Requirement: Students must possess the ability to traverse uneven landscapes. Field trips required. Students assume travel costs. Prereq: None Recomm: SCI 137 (Offered: Every Fall) CRJ 113 Juvenile Justice - 3 credits A study of the laws, agencies and processes involved in the juvenile justice system, including the police, the juvenile court, juvenile probation, corrections, as well as a sampling of the social service agencies that function in the context of the juvenile justice system. The course examines the three principle juvenile court systems: delinquency, care and protection, and the child in need of services. The course also explores various sociological and psychological perspectives on child development and socialization, with an emphasis on the roles of class, race, gender, and inculturization. Prereq: CRJ 101 or permission of instructor Recomm: PSY 101; SOC 101 (Offered: Every Fall) ECO 113 Environmental Economics - 3 credits Introduction to the contemporary problems of environmental quality. Topics include economic analysis of the institutions and practices leading to pollution of air, water, and land resources; analysis of incentives that lead to environmental degradation, the valuation of environmental quality, and the design and evaluation of regulations that seek to improve environmental quality, including issues associated with global climate change. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring & Summer) MAC 113 Phlebotomy for Medical Assistants - 1 credit Prepares the Medical Assistant student in the performance of venipuncture/phlebotomy procedures for the preparation and collection of diagnostic blood specimens. The course emphasizes the general rules for safety following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen standard and guidelines in the collection of high quality specimens. In addition to technical, clerical, and interpersonal skills, the student develops strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload efficiently and maintain accuracy. This course has a lab component. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094 or satisfactory placement. Recomm: MOM 110 or concurrent enrollment in MOM 110 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) THE 113 Fundamentals of Acting - 3 credits An introduction to acting with emphasis on characterization, voice, and movement, as well as varieties of acting techniques, script analysis, improvisation, and theatre games. Students prepare monologues, scenework and short one-act plays. The course also emphasizes the uses of acting skills to improve self-confidence and self-expression. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EGR 114 Computational Tools for Engineers and Scientists - 3 credits An introduction to using computer applications to solve engineering problems. Students learn the rudiments of MATLAB Mathematica and Excel in order to design and/or visualize models of physical systems. Emphasis is on learning to use these applications appropriately and efficiently, with well-structured code that is commented and includes checks to find errors. Prereq: MAT 108 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 108. (Offered: Every Spring & Summer) ENG 114 English Composition II: Literature and Creative Writing - 3 credits Builds and extends on the academic writing process and skills introduced in English Composition I. Students develop close reading abilities for a variety of literary and nonliterary texts, and hone critical thinking skills, as well as research and documentation skills using a variety of texts that may include essays, fiction, poetry, and drama among other texts. Writing assignments emphasize the formal researched and documented essay and include creative experiments and literary analysis. Course readings include selections from a wide variety of authors, genres and texts that engage students in analysis and research. Students also develop skills in producing as well as understanding literary art. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only ENG 112 or ENG 114 or ENG 116. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) HUD 114 College Success - 3 credits Designed to assist incoming students make a successful transition from high school, home, or the workplace to college. Adopts a seminar approach requiring students to use a textbook, listen to lectures, participate in discussions, and complete a variety of written and oral assignments. Adjustment and transition issues-academic, career, and interpersonal-are addressed with a structured, content-based curriculum, flexible enough to promote the exploration and resolution of individual concerns. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MAC 114 Dosage Calculations For Health Professionals - 2 credits Introduces dosage calculations basic information on the apothecary and metric systems, and conversions from one system to another, based on practical drug problems encountered in clinical practice, since it is the responsibility of those administering drugs, to precisely and efficiently carry out medical orders. A review of fractions, decimals, percent's, ratios, and roman numerals will be included, emphasizing examples used in the most common medication orders. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall) MAT 114 Introduction to Statistics - 4 credits An introduction to statistics that teaches broadly relevant concepts. Topics include but are not limited to graphical and numerical methods for summarizing data; linear regression and correlation; normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; statistical inference and hypothesis testing. Laboratory activities emphasize the analysis of real world data. Students use computer software to enhance the study of mathematics. Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 114; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 and concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) AGR 115 Permaculture Landscape Management and Installation - 1 credit Offers students hands-on permaculture skills for productive landscapes. Students gain applied skills through direct observation of and interaction with permaculture systems, including an edible forest garden, stormwater irrigation system, greenhouse, constructed pond, earth-bermed root cellar, and living roof. This course combines on-site lectures describing landscape management procedures and hands-on installation activities such as mulching, planting, pruning and light-construction. Special Requirement: Field trips. Students assume any travel costs. Students must use gardening hand tools, work in soil for an extended period of time, and traverse sloped landscape. Prereq: None Recomm: SCI 137 (Offered: Periodically) GWS 115 Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies - 3 credits Introduction to gender and women's studies as a basis for understanding human development, social systems, and the historical and biological perspectives that affect people's lives in the contemporary world. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Summer) HSV 115 The Helping Relationship - 3 credits Introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of a helping relationship and the interpersonal skills needed to be an effective helper. The course includes development of self-awareness, the professional helper role, ethical considerations, and cultural competence in the helping profession. The course includes a focus on the theoretical distinctions between various approaches to helping with an eye on implications for practice with varied populations, including people with substance use disorders and other consumers of human services. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement; PSY 101 (or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101); and HSV 101 or HSV 107 (or concurrent enrollment in HSV 101 or HSV 107). (Offered: Every Fall) MAC 115 Law and Ethics for Health Professionals - 1 credit An introduction to medical laws that pertain to the practice of medicine within the health care system. Topics include legal responsibilities and the rights of the patient and health care providers, ethical and legal issues faced by healthcare practitioners, and an understanding of the principles of civil law as they relate to the practice of health professionals. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BUS 116 E-Commerce - 3 credits For students interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, computer information systems, or web design and development careers. This course is an exploration of the business, marketing, technical, and legal considerations of conducting business via the Internet. Students investigate business-to-business and business-to-consumer models; identify necessary computer technologies and needed skill sets; examine user interface objectives and architectural implications; review methods for branding, communicating and persuading via Internet marketing channels; examine website and database management requirements; explore using data for website analytics and search engine optimization; and identify legal considerations. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: Competency in word processing and spreadsheet operation. (Offered: Every Fall) ENG 116 English Composition II: Analysis of Literature and Film - 3 credits Builds and extends on the academic writing process and skills introduced in English Composition I. Students develop close reading abilities for a variety of literary and nonliterary texts, and hone critical thinking skills, as well as research and documentation skills using a variety of genres that may include essays, fiction, poetry, drama, and film. Writing assignments emphasize the formal researched and documented essay and include creative experiments and literary analysis. The course includes selections from a wide variety of authors, genres and texts that engage students in written and visual analysis and research. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only ENG 112 or ENG 114 or ENG 116. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MAT 116 Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators - 4 credits Provides prospective early childhood and elementary teachers with a mathematical foundation designed to support their future work teaching mathematics. Students build on their mathematical understanding, enhance their comprehension of the mathematical/problem solving process, develop their confidence in exploring mathematical concepts, and communicate that understanding to others. Students do college level mathematics in the context of various number systems (such as integers, rational, real, and complex numbers) and operations within these number systems. Students study number systems and operations in bases other than 10. Students become conversant with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, the Massachusetts Department of Education Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks, and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Learning Standards and Curriculum Guidelines, especially as those documents pertain to the level at which the student intends to teach. Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 116; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 and concurrent enrollment in MAT 003; must be an Early Childhood Education or Liberal Arts/Education Option major or have permission from a full-time math or education faculty person. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement. (Offered: Every Spring) OLP 116 Teambuilding, Group-Development, and Fieldwork - 3 credits Focuses on principles and methods of program development, risk management, and teaching strategies in the adventure education and recreation field. This course prepares students to plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate supervised outdoor adventure programs utilizing team-building games, activities, and initiatives. Students participate in field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a forested environment. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement; OLP 111 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 111. (Offered: Every Fall) POL 116 State and Local Government - 3 credits An introduction to the structure, function, and politics of state and local governments in the United States. Students examine various models for how state governments operate with particular attention paid to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The course examines topics such as policymaking, taxation, budgeting, and the impact of federal funding on the actions of state and local governments. Students analyze the role of political parties, interest groups, and lobbying in the electoral and legislative processes. Students also consider the role of political activism in contemporary movements for social justice, including how diverse histories inform present policies and practices. This course explores the issue of federalism and the various ways that state and local governments both cooperate and come into conflict with the national government. This course also emphasizes the unique role of state and local governments as laboratories of democracy." Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094 or satisfactory placement"BC MAT 117 Mathematical Problem Solving in Liberal Arts - 3 credits Provides students in the liberal arts with a foundation to mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills in decision making processes. Students focus on ideas rather than techniques as they implement problem solving strategies. The course introduces students to topics that might include, but are not limited to mathematical modeling, graph theory, the mathematics of social choice, growth and symmetry, descriptive statistics, and probability. Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 117; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 and concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) SCI 117 Meteorology - 4 credits An introductory course in meteorology, which is a study of how the atmosphere interacts with solar energy to create dynamic weather systems. The student applies basic meteorological and climatological principles to the study of local and regional weather patterns. Students do a portion of their work in the computer lab. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) AGR 118 Sustainable Farming Skills - 3 credits An introduction to modern sustainable farming methods and practices: apply sustainable farming skills and methods to crop production in a whole-farm system, including plant, animal, and market considerations; work safely around crops, machinery, and other constraints. Topics include land-use planning and crop lay out, nutrient use and recycling, planting, maintenance and harvesting, and harvesting for sustainable agricultural systems. Class structure includes lecture, demonstration, reading and written assignments, and on-farm participation. Hands-on experience provides practical skills and complements theory. NOTE: Livestock present, but student interaction not expected. Special Requirement: Must possess physical ability to use hand tools. Must wear hard-soled, closed-toe work shoes or boots, minimum of ankle high. Students work with farm equipment. Travel to off-campus site required. Students assume travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Periodically) EVS 118 Introduction to Food Systems - 3 credits An introduction to the current state of the global food system and its implications for people, the environment, and our future. Topics include the benefits and drawbacks of the industrial agricultural model; food justice, food security and public health; the real-life challenges to creating a local food system; and innovative responses to meet those challenges. Students undertake research projects that follow food study models and assess the capacity of a municipality to develop a local food system. Special Requirement: Field trips required. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094 or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) AGR 119 Mushroom Cultivation - 1 credit Applies permaculture principles to the cultivation of wild fungi. Students learn to identify edible mushrooms using field guides and acquire cultivation skills for common mushrooms. Students understand how to integrate mushroom cultivation techniques into homescale gardens. Field activities explore various techniques used to cultivate fungi for culinary and medicinal purposes and include touring local mushroom farms. Special Requirement: Field trips required. Students assume and travel costs. Prereq: None Recomm: SCI 137 (Offered: Every Spring) BIO 120 Introduction to Environmental Science - 4 credits Provides an overview of the principles of environmental sciences with the overall objective of increasing student awareness and understanding of regional, national, and global environmental issues. Students focus on environmental problems, ecological principles, human population, natural resources, environmental quality, pollution, biodiversity, and conservation. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) MAC 120 Medical Claims Management - 3 credits An introduction to medical insurance billing, credit and collection procedures, as well as the various insurance options and the laws governing the payers/insurers. Additional topics include preparing and reviewing claims forms, the significance of coding, electronic and computerized billing, and fraud and abuse, as well as other pertinent topics. NOTE: Students may receive credit for MAC 120 or MOM 210, but not for both. Prereq: MOM 110 or concurrent enrollment in MOM 110 or permission of Instructor. (Offered: Every Spring) MAT 120 Mathematical Problem Solving in STEM, Business, and Health Care - 3 credits Develops mathematical tools used to solve problems in the fields of science, technology, engineering, health care, business and mathematics. this course emphasizes the relationship between algebraic, graphical, and numeric approaches to solving problems in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Students study topics that include proportional reasoning, unit analysis, linear, quadratic, and radical equations, rational exponents mathematical modeling, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. This course is open to all majors and provides a solid foundation for business, health care and STEM majors. To be successful in this course it is important that students have arithmetic and basic algebra skills. Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 120; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 and concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) OLP 120 Wilderness Medical Preparedness and Rescue - 2 credits Develops student knowledge in wilderness rescue and medical emergency preparedness through field simulations for land-based activities. Students participate in weekly day-long field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement, OLP 210or past certification in either Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA)and permission of OLP Program Coordinator. (Offered: Every Spring) ART 121 Visual Concepts I - 3 credits Introduces the visual language of art-making and the principles of design. The course emphasizes problem-solving through the investigation of composition, spatial issues, the perceptual use of color and the development of visual ideas in 2D, 3D, and time. Prereq: ENG 094 or concurrent enrollment or satisfactory placement. Recomm: ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CRJ 121 Criminology - 3 credits Examines various aspects of crime, criminals, criminal behavior, and society's response to all three. The course looks at behavior from a sociological perspective. Other topics include the history of criminological thought and crime causation; the nature and extent of crime, criminal typologies; victimization; and whether status such as class, poverty, race, and gender help to explain deviant or normative behavior in our society. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement Recomm: CRJ 101 and CRJ 103 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EGR 122 Introduction to Programming with Python - 4 credits An introduction to computer programming using the Python programming language with science and engineering applications. Topics include programming basics, Python syntax and fundamentals, object oriented programming techniques, and basic data structures and algorithms. Prereq: MAT108 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 108 (Offered: Every Spring) ENG 122 Science Writing - 3 credits Builds and extends on the academic writing process and skills taught in English Composition I. The course focuses on both scientific papers directed at an academic audience and science writing directed at a popular audience. Using examples drawn from the natural, physical, behavioral, and social sciences, students develop an understanding of effective written communication in science, including the principles of clear and concise persuasive writing and the formal conventions of peer-reviewed scientific papers. Students create abstracts and posters for published scientific literature and write creative journalistic pieces about recent scientific research. The course emphasizes analysis of texts, peer editing, and revision. Prereq: ENG 101 Recomm: Any Behavioral and Social Sciences General Education Electives or Natural or Physical Science General Education Elective. (Offered: Periodically) HUD 122 Practicum in Governance - 1 credit An opportunity for students to participate in group problem solving and decision making within the context of Greenfield Community College's governance structure. This practicum introduces the student to several skills including organizing and conducting a meeting, communicating within a group, understanding the roles of group members, handling conflict, and presenting group decisions to outside constituents. NOTE: Students receive one credit per semester upon successful completion of the course. Students may repeat this course two times, for a maximum total of three credits. GCC waives tuition and fees for this course. Prereq: Must be currently enrolled in GCC, must have completed one academic semester at GCC, and must be appointed in the manner required by the GCC Assembly Bylaws. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 123 Visual Concepts II - 3 credits Continues to develop proficiency in visual problem-solving through the investigation of composition, spatial issues, the perceptual use of color and the development of visual ideas in 2D, 3D, and time. Students produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates a critical understanding of the principles of design. Prereq: ART 121 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 123 Infant and Toddler Learning and Care - 3 credits Provides an overview of developmentally appropriate practices that support the optimal growth of child birth to two years and nine months. Topics include the importance of relationship-based and culturally sensitive practices, self reflection, and the importance of using observation and assessment to plan nurturing, responsive and stimulating activities for infants and toddlers. Special Requirement: Student must complete 2 hours of field observation in an early education and care program approved by the program coordinator. Students provide their own transportation. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: PSY 101 or SOC 101 or EDU 144 or EDU 101 (Offered: Every Fall) BIO 124 Introductory Horticulture - 4 credits Provides knowledge on how to propagate and care for plants through experiences with soils, seeds, bulbs, potting, watering, pruning, dividing, terrariums, and fertilizers. Students learn how to design and manage a vegetable garden for maximum harvest. The laboratory sessions provide experiences with plants, such as mixing soil, planting seeds, taking cuttings, potting up plants, fertilizing plants, plant growth, constructing terrariums, and a trip to a local plant growing business. NOTE: Students may receive credit for BIO 111 or BIO 124, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) EGR 124 Introduction to Digital and Computer Systems - 4 credits The theory of digital circuits and computer systems, stressing general techniques for the analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential logic systems. Prereq: MAT 107 or satisfactory placement into MAT 108 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 107. ENG 090 and ENG094 or satisfactory placement. Recomm: PHY 112 or concurrent enrollment in PHY 112 (Offered: Every Spring) SPA 124 Spanish for Health Professionals - 4 credits Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in health related fields and those already working in the professions. The course focuses on survival" Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for health professionals. Students develop their command of Spanish in specific job related areas. The course prepares participants for those aspects of Hispanic/Latino cultures that have an impact on their work. Much of the class is spent working in pairs and small groups role-playing situations that participants will encounter on the job. Prereq: None" (Offered: Every Fall) BIO 126 Biology I - 4 credits An introduction to cellular and molecular biology. Major topics include the biochemical basis of life, cell biology, photosynthesis, respiration, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, DNA structure and replication and protein synthesis. Students engage the scientific method by designing, conducting, and evaluating laboratory experiences that include selected topics in cell structure and function, enzymes, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics and molecular biology. NOTE: Students may receive credit for BIO 119 or BIO 126, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: MAT 120 strongly recommended. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) BIO 127 Biology II - 4 credits An introduction to organismal biology with a focus on evolution, the diversity of life and ecology. Major topics include the processes and outcomes of microevolution, macroevolution and the history of life, a survey of the major groups of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, basic plant and animal structures and their functions, and ecology. Students engage the scientific method by designing, conducting and evaluating laboratory experiences that include selected topics in evolution, organismal diversity, and ecology. Field-based lab experiences train students to observe, identify, collect, measure and monitor organisms in the wild. Special Requirement: Field trips. Students assume any travel costs. Prereq: BIO 126 or BIO 102 Recomm: ENG 101 and MAT 120 strongly recommended. (Offered: Every Spring) HIS 127 History of African-American Peoples - 3 credits A survey of the African-American experience in the United States, including African heritage, enslavement and slavery, resistance, the Civil War and Reconstruction and their combined legacies of racism and oppression, and the continuing struggles of African-Americans for full and equal rights. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) MUS 127 20th Century American Popular Music - 3 credits A cultural overview of popular music in 20th century American society with emphasis on rock, folk, pop, and world fusion styles. The course examines how music technology, commercialism, and cultural diversity have influenced the development of musical styles and practices unique to American life. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Periodically) HUD 128 College Strategies - 1 credit Introduces students to the academic and co-curricular components of college. Topics include college services and resources, academic strategies and study skills, self-assessment, time management, goal-setting, and short- and long-term planning. Students learn about GCC's general education abilities and draw connections between these outcomes and areas of their own learning. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) HUD 129 Learning Studio for Dual Enrollment - 0 credits Supports the success of Dual Enrollment students through student-faculty interaction, peer study groups, and academic and career guidance. NOTE: Students may repeat this course without limit. Prereq: Open to Dual Enrollment Students only. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BIO 130 Human Nutrition - 3 credits The study of nutrition and its application to good health and a sense of well being. Topics include the applications of nutrition to physical fitness, preventive medicine, and health care. NOTE: This course satisfies the four-credit laboratory science requirement only when combined with a successful completion of BIO 130L. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) MUS 130 Applied Music - 1 credit Individual music lessons open to all students of any level or interest. Individual lessons meet for one-half hour per week for 12 weeks. Additional group instruction meetings happen twice during the semester at times to be determined by instructor. Students and instructors arrange regular meeting times on an individual basis. NOTE: There is a charge for a studio instructor fee in addition to tuition. Students may repeat this course without limit but may enroll in not more than one section in a single semester. See college course catalog for details. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BIO 130L Human Nutrition Lab - 1 credit A laboratory supplement to BIO 130. This course introduces students to various biological and chemical aspects of nutrition using laboratory experiments designed to highlight specific nutrients and properties of foods. Students learn laboratory procedures and common techniques used by food scientists and chemists in the field of nutrition and food science. NOTE: This course satisfies the four-credit laboratory science requirement only when combined with a successful completion of BIO 130. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement and BIO 130 concurrently or satisfactory completion. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 131 Drawing Foundation - 3 credits Presents a series of problems to acquaint the student with perceptual and inventive skills in drawing. The course introduces the visual language, drawing materials, and techniques while examining ways of implying space on a two-dimensional surface. Prereq: ENG 094 or concurrent enrollment or satisfactory placement. Recomm: ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CRJ 131 Social Issues in Criminal Justice - 3 credits Increases personal and professional awareness of contemporary social issues in criminal justice. This course allows students to view influences such as race, class, gender and the distribution of wealth and power through the prism of the legal system. Topics may include abortion, domestic violence, racial profiling, hate crimes, the death penalty and white collar crime. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement Recomm: Any ONE of the following: CRJ 101, CRJ 103, POL 101SOC 101, SOC 201, HIS 105, or HIS 106 (Offered: Every Fall) HIS 131 Women in American History - 3 credits A survey of women's roles in American history emphasizing the social history of unknown as well as famous women of diverse ethnic and class backgrounds who helped shape life and culture in America from the Colonial period through the Revolutionary era, the Frontier movement, 19th Century political activism and urbanization, and the 20th century through reform movements and the global community. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 132 Drawing II - 3 credits A continuation of Drawing Foundation with emphasis on personal expression, idea development, and the use of color. Students work through a series of problems leading to the development of a drawing portfolio. Prereq: ART 121 and ART 131 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BIO 132 Lifestyle, Health, and Medicine - 4 credits An investigation into the impact of lifestyle on the human body with an emphasis on the treatment of lifestyle related disease. Topics include an overview of physiology, metabolism, stress, nutrition, and exercise. Topics relate to the treatment of obesity, heart disease, hypertension and type II diabetes. Students apply class knowledge to emerging trends in the business of medicine. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring) BIO 133 Research Experience in Biology - 1 credit Provides learning opportunities beyond those available in a typical classroom setting, allowing for in-depth, hands-on experiential learning. Students participate in the collection and management of biological data as part of a research project in any of the major fields of biology (e.g. botany, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology). Through this research experience, students understand larger biological principles as they observe them in the natural world. Students employ basic field and/or laboratory techniques, discuss research ethics, keep a detailed field journal, and prepare for future research and study. NOTE: Students may repeat this course two times for a maximum of 3 credits. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 133 Early Education and Care Administration and Leadership - 3 credits Addresses the details of managing a center for young children. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of administration regarding children, family, and community engagement, development of curriculum and environments, supervising educators, mentoring and coaching, budget and funding, legal responsibilities, and state and local regulations. Students reflect on leadership and advocacy and the impact of these on creating robust programs and communities. Special Requirements: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Lead Teacher Certified or Program Coordinator approval. Prereq: EDU 144, EDU 201 (Offered: Periodically) HIS 133 World History I - 3 credits An exploration of the origins of humankind and the development of ancient and Medieval societies across the world (India, China, Africa, the Americas, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East). Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall) SPA 133 Spanish for Law Enforcement - 4 credits Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in law enforcement and those already working in the profession. The course focuses on survival" Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for law enforcement professionals. Students develop their command of Spanish in specific job related areas. The course prepares participants for those aspects of Hispanic/Latino cultures that have impact on their work. Students spend much of the class working in pairs and small groups role-playing situations that participants encounter on the job. Prereq: None" (Offered: Periodically) THE 133 College Theater Workshop - 1 credit Practical experience in acting, house management, public relations, publicity, shop, and production crews for the current GCC production- or instructor-approved, off-campus production. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 4 credits. No more than one credit may be earned in any given semester. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) HIS 134 World History II - 3 credits An exploration of the increasingly interconnected modern world, from the period of European colonialism after Columbus, to the growth of globalization after World War II. Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101 (Offered: Every Spring) HUD 135 Career Exploration and Planning - 1 credit Introduces students to the career exploration and planning process. Students use online tools and supplemental resources to complete self-assessments, engage in self-reflection, gather information about careers of interest, and relate potential careers to educational opportunities. Through this class students create an action plan for achieving their education and career goals. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) HUD 137 Numeracy and College Success: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive - 3 credits Provides support to students as they learn to persist in the study of mathematics. The course embraces the growth mindset approach to learning and prepares students for success in courses across the college curriculum. Students develop numeracy skills with a focus on estimation and mental computations, gain a conceptual understanding of our base-ten number system and arithmetic, work with units of measurement, and improve study skills applicable to the study of mathematics. Students use a variety of materials and problem-solving skills to achieve these goals. Arithmetic topics include place value; operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; prime factorization; ratios and rates; and percents. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) SCI 137 Permaculture Design - 4 credits An introduction to permaculture: a practice of designing systems, modeled from ecological relationships, that respects the land while serving its inhabitants. Topics include permaculture theory, innovative techniques, systems-thinking, and site assessment and analysis. (e.g. patterns of sun/shade, drainage, vegetation). Lab components include hands-on learning and technical skills through field work on campus, field trips, and design studio. Students apply these skills to a real design project and recommend appropriate permaculture applications such as perennial food production, soil regeneration, and integrated water management. NOTE: students who successfully complete a minimum of 72 class hours and the final design project will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate. Special Requirement: Field trips. Students assume any travel costs. Students must use garden hand tools and work in the soil of permaculture gardens. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Recomm: Any of the following: BIO 102, BIO 124, SCI 138, any course coded AGR. (Offered: Every Spring) HUD 138 Algebra and College Success: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive - 3 credits Provides support to students as they learn to persist in the study of mathematics. The course embraces the growth mindset approach to learning. Students gain and deepen an understanding of introductory algebra and improve study skills applicable to the study of mathematics. The focus is on developing a conceptual understanding of algebra, so students can be successful in courses across the college curriculum, including the natural and social sciences, nursing, business, education, computer science, and math. The course is particularly helpful in preparation for Mathematical Problem Solving for Liberal Arts (MAT 117), Mathematical Problem Solving for STEM, Business, and Health Care (MAT 120), Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators (MAT 116), and Introduction to Statistics (MAT 114). Algebra topics include the concept of a variable, real numbers and their properties, numeric and algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing equations in two variables by plotting points, ratios and proportions, quadratic equations in one variable with no linear term, integer exponents, and scientific notation. Prereq: HUD 137 or MAT 090 or satisfactory placement or concurrent enrollment in MAT 003; Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) MUS 138 Creative Musicianship - 1 credit An examination of a broad range of topics related to serious music study. The instructor leads cooperative class investigation into areas such as creative expression through free improvisation, preparing for auditions and performances, breaking creative blocks, responding to performance anxiety, adopting stretches/exercises, exploring career paths, making demos, and booking gigs. NOTE: Students may repeat this course once for a maximum of 2 credits. Prereq: LCMS or MRP majors only or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) SCI 138 Soil Science - 4 credits An introduction to the basic principles of soil science. Students study the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil as they relate to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscaping and environmental science. Topics include soil morphology, formation, fertility, chemistry, testing and conservation; ecological relationships; agricultural applications; plant nutrition and fertilization; environmental and water resource management. Special Requirement: Field trips required. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) MUS 139 Contemporary Music Ensemble - 2 credits An ensemble that performs modern musical styles of rock, pop, folk-rock, and rhythm and blues. In addition, the ensemble creates original works and explores post-1945 avant-garde musical styles that have influenced popular music since the 1960s. Students should expect to practice and develop skills for reading music and playing by ear. The ensemble performs publicly twice each semester. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of instructor or Program Coordinator; basic instrumental or vocal proficiency; the ability to read and play chord changes (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BUS 140 Entrepreneurship Seminar - 1 credit An application of small business skills and principles to real situations. Students work individually and in a small group seminar on personalized entrepreneurship projects. The curriculum focuses the student on specific concepts, expertise, and skills that are the key to an actual business start-up. Typical projects involve problem definition, development of the team workplan, completion of research and analysis, derivation of conclusions and recommendations, execution, generation of a final report, and project evaluation. Using the concept of a balanced mentorship, the faculty and student(s) together develop specific course content and deliverables. Prereq: Completion of at least 12 credits with the following course codes: ACC, BUS, CIS, ECO, or MOM; or permission of instructor. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CIS 140 Computer Applications and Concepts - 3 credits Provides students both with a foundation in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access, as well as introductory concepts in computer hardware and software, cloud computing, cyber security, privacy, and accessibility. This is a hands-on course. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) CIS 141 Computer Information Management and Data Analytics - 3 credits Provides students with a foundation to develop and implement information systems, business intelligence, and data analytics in organizations. Students develop intermediate-level skills for applying spreadsheet and database tools to business problems and managing cyber security. This is a hand-on course using Microsoft software. Prereq: CIS 140 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EDU 141 Relationships, Families, and Community - 3 credits Examines the fundamental concept of relationship building within the profession of early education and care. The course addresses topics such as partnering with families and community, the benefits of parent involvement, and approaches to communication. Students explore role-taking from differing perspectives and develop strategies for respectful and effective communication. Diverse family structures and cultures are considered with respect to creating positive learning environments. Students are introduced to the roles of leadership and advocacy and using community resources to support families. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Spring) PCS 141 Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Provides an opportunity for students to increase their ability to communicate effectively in daily interactions through the study of basic interpersonal communication concepts and the practice of speaking, listening, and conflict resolution skills. Students identify and analyze current communication patterns as a step toward increasing interpersonal communication competence. Prereq: ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PCS 142 Intercultural Communications - 3 credits Provides training in understanding the importance of intercultural communication and theories. The course focuses on the communication processes that occur when individuals of differing cultural backgrounds come into direct contact with one another. Topics include definitions of communication; definitions of cultural communication elements; diversity of cultural patterns; cultural variables influencing communication, such as language, non-verbal behavior, perception, values, and beliefs; factors that facilitate or inhibit intercultural communication; and examination of American culture in comparison to other cultures. Prereq: ENG 101, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101. Recomm: PCS 141 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) OLP 143 Backcountry Travel Instructor I - 3 credits Prepares students to become proficient in expedition planning, implementation and leadership of backcountry travel experiences while practicing and applying foundational skills in campcraft, land navigation, wilderness hiking and backpacking. Students learn core competencies of outdoor leadership, including diverse styles of leadership, risk management, group debriefing, and low-impact wilderness camping with a group. Students design and execute a backpacking expedition. Students participate in field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for 5 days and nights in a remote, forested environment in early winter conditions. Minimum age requirement 18 years for courses involving overnight stays. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. OLP 111 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 111. (Offered: Every Fall) EDU 144 Child Growth and Development: Conception to Age 8 - 3 credits Introduces and examines the major theories and concepts of child growth and development from conception to age 8. Coursework explores multiple influences on behavior and development including family, culture, and environment. Students discuss and define the role of relationships, play, and technology in early development and growth. The course addresses the role of early experiences in a person's development. Students must complete 2 hours of field observation in an early education and care program approved by the program coordinator. NOTE: EDU 144 taken prior to fall 2023 cannot be used as a Behavioral and Social Science General Education course. Special Requirement: Students provide their own transportation. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CIS 145 Database Design and Management - 3 credits A comprehensive course in the use and application of computer databases. The course covers all aspects of database design including entity relationship modeling, tables, reports, queries, forms and other database objects. This course builds students' intermediate-to-advanced skills in Microsoft Access and the integration of Database Management Systems (DBMS). Students gain a comprehensive understanding of database applications and some experience using Structured Query Language (SQL). Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement; CIS 140 or permission of instructor. Recomm: CIS 141 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) OLP 147 Winter Mountaineering - 2 credits Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy and principles of winter mountaineering in New England. Topics include equipment selection and use, mountain travel, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and alpine snow climbing techniques. This course introduces the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) competencies and curriculum for avalanche awareness certificate. Students participate in local and regional field trips, including New Hampshire's White Mountains. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for 4 days and nights in a remote, alpine environment with sub-zero temperatures and full winter conditions. Minimum age requirement 18 years for courses involving overnight stays. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: OLP 143 (Offered: Every Spring) EDU 148 Understanding and Guiding Children's Behavior - 3 credits Addresses approaches to understanding and interpreting children's behaviors and how to support children's social and emotional development. The course introduces strategies for observing and reflecting on behavior from various perspectives. The course examines the concept of guidance as a proactive and positive tool to help children become their best selves. The course includes topics that impact children's behavior such as, culture, disposition, mental health, trauma, experience, and environment. Students practice elements of guidance, articulate a philosophy towards behavior and guidance, and create a resource toolkit. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Spring) OLP 148 Ice Climbing - 2 credits Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy and principles of ice climbing in New England. Topics include: equipment selection and use, ice formation and assessment, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and ice climbing techniques. Students participate in local and regional field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for multiple days in a remote, forested environment in mid-winter conditions with sub-freezing temperatures. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: Prior technical climbing experience and permission of OLP Program Coordinator. Recomm: Wilderness First Responder certification preferred. Prior experience leading groups on climbing experiences preferred. (Offered: Every Spring) OLP 149 Introduction to Nordic Skiing - 1 credit Introduces foundational skills in Nordic track and skate and Nordic downhill ski disciplines. Topics include beginner and intermediate cross country track and ski touring skills for both on-and off-trail skiing in low to moderate elevation snow terrain. Students participate in regional field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment in sub-freezing temperatures and full winter conditions. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Spring) OLP 150 Fundamentals of Technical Rock Climbing - 3 credits Provides students with an introduction to the philosophy, principles, and practices of technical rock climbing. Topics include equipment selection and use, objective hazard evaluation, safety systems, and rock climbing techniques that are consistent with the standards set by the Professional Climbing Instructor's Association (PCIA). Students participate in local and regional field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: None (Offered: Every Fall) ACC 151 Concepts of Financial Accounting I - 3 credits An introduction to accounting principles and theory for the corporation. The course concentrates on the recording of business transactions through the accounting cycle, from journalizing, posting, adjusting, and closing to the preparation of financial statements. Additional topics include merchandise and inventory accounting. The course also focuses on how general purpose financial statements communicate information about the business corporation's performance and position for users of financial statements. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) ART 151 Photography Foundation - 3 credits Introduces the visual, critical, and technical issues of photography. Students learn the essential aspects of camera control and functionality leading to the production of a body of printed work. Special Requirement: Students must provide their own digital camera, preferably with shutter speed and f-stop controls. Prereq: ENG 094 or satisfactory placement Recomm: ART 121 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CIS 151 Web Site Design and Development - 3 credits Provides basic instruction on how to plan and design a successful website and covers HTML, creating device- and platform-independent websites using responsive web design techniques, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Students establish a strong foundation in contemporary web design skills while gaining a strong understanding of today's most relevant web topics. Students learn how to balance target audience expectations, sound design principles, and technical considerations to create device- and platform-independent websites. This is a hands-on course. Special Requirement: Students not currently engaged in daily computer use should consider taking CIS 140 Computer Applications and Concepts. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) FST 151 Principles of Emergency Services - 3 credits Provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Fall in even numbered years) MAT 151 Applied Calculus I - 4 credits Provides a practical approach to the basic tools and methods of calculus. A brief review of polynomial, rational, exponential, and log functions is included in the course. Students study topics that include limits, the derivative, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Students learn how to interpret derivatives and integrals in the context of calculus models and applications from many fields. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 107 or satisfactory placement; ENG 090and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. (Offered: Every Spring) MUS 151 The Beatles and Radiohead Ensemble - 2 credits A small group combo/band that learns, rehearses, and performs music from the Beatles and Radiohead. Students learn music both by ear and from published scores. Students should expect to practice and develop skills for reading music, playing by ear, improvisation, and small group performance. The ensemble performs public concerts twice each semester. NOTE: Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereq: Permission of instructor or Department Chair; basic instrumental or vocal proficiency; the ability to read and play chord changes. (Offered: Periodically) ACC 152 Concepts of Financial Accounting II - 3 credits A continuation of ACC 151. Topics include internal control and accounting for cash, accounts receivable, property and equipment and related depreciation, intangible assets, long term liabilities, accounting for a partnership, payroll accounting, and preparation of the cash flows statement. The student completes a detailed analysis of a corporate annual report with an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of financial information. Prereq: ACC 151 (Offered: Every Spring) ART 152 Film and the Darkroom - 3 credits Introduces the visual, critical, and technical issues of darkroom-based black and white photography. The course covers the essential aspects of camera control and functionality when working with film and chemistry. Students produce a portfolio of silver gelatin prints. Prereq: ENG 094 or concurrent enrollment or satisfactory placement. Recomm: ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) FST 152 Fire Behavior and Combustion - 3 credits Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094 or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Spring in odd numbered years) CIS 153 Web Site Management - 3 credits Covers the server-side of web development. Students explore and manage a web site's associated files and folders; manage the web publishing client/server process; and the administration of a web site and server-side programming languages. This is a hands-on session using a CMS (Content Management System); a general-purpose scripting language; and relational database management system/MySQL. Prereq: CIS 151 or permission of the instructor (Offered: Every Spring) CMN 153 Media and Popular Culture - 3 credits A general overview of the history and influence of mass media on popular culture. The course examines advertising, books, newspapers, magazines, radio, film, television, gaming, music, and the internet with a focus on developing visual literacy and critical thinking skills. NOTE: Students may receive credit for CMN 153 or HUM 153, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Summer) FST 153 Fire Prevention - 3 credits Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Spring in even numbered years) MUS 153 The World of Music and the Human Spirit - 3 credits An exploration of connections between music and identity, spirituality, and social protest using case studies in western and non-western musical traditions. Topics include, among others, African-American expressions in cultural context, Indian classical music used cross-culturally, and Middle Easter improvisational music as an experiential religious tradition. Students study concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form which are used for musical analysis by students at varied and individualized levels within the course. Students learn to think, ask questions, and participate in discussions about how music is both rooted in historical-cultural context and plays a role in shaping evolving culture. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) SPA 153 Spanish for Emergency Responders - 3 credits Emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish both for students seeking positions in Emergency Response (Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services) and those already working in the profession. The course focuses on survival" Spanish language skills and cross-cultural training for emergency responders. Students develop their command of Spanish in specific job-related areas. The course prepares participants for those aspects of Latino cultures that have an impact on their work. Students do extensive role-playing of situations that professionals encounter on the job. Prereq: None" (Offered: Every Fall) FST 154 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival - 3 credits Introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094 or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Fall in even numbered years) MUS 154 Audio Recording and Production I - 3 credits Introduces students to basic practices in computer based audio recording, editing, and mixing. The course teaches students how to use Pro Tools software and hardware interfaces to make multi-track recordings. The course also introduces students to the role to the music producer. NOTE: Students may receive credit for MUS 154 or MUS 221 but not for both. Special Requirement: Students are required to own studio reference headphones and one dedicated 1 Tb Mac compatible external hard drive. Course has Digital Recording Music Fee of $20.00. Prereq: ENG 094, or satisfactory placement, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 094 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 155 Video Foundation - 3 credits An art-based introduction to digital video. Topics include instruction in the use of digital video cameras, non-linear editing platforms, and digital sound. Students study video as a form of artistic expression with an emphasis on the development of the compositional, shooting, editing, conceptual, and critical skills associated with time-based media. Prereq: ENG 094 or satisfactory placement Recomm: ART 121 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) BUS 155 Business Law - 3 credits An introduction to the practice and application of business law with an emphasis upon ethical decision making. Topics include the legal system, ethical decision making, dispute resolution, contract law, and sales contract law under the Uniform Commercial Code. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Spring & Summer) FST 155 Building Construction for Fire Protection - 3 credits Provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Spring in odd numbered years) FST 157 Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply - 3 credits Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Spring in odd numbered years) FST 158 Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration - 3 credits Introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Periodically) FST 159 Fire Protection Systems - 3 credits Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Fall in odd numbered years) ART 161 Computer Arts Foundation - 3 credits Introduces the computer as a medium for the creation of works of art. Students work through a series of problems that investigate different approaches to the medium providing a solid foundation in computer-based creation. Prereq: ENG 094, or satisfactory placement Recomm: ART 121 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BUS 164 Introduction to Digital Design Tools - 3 credits An introduction to digital design which focuses on the business use of the Adobe Creative tools Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Topics include photo image preparation and manipulation, drawing artwork for logos and illustrations, and designing documents and marketing material. Special Requirement: Students not currently engaged in daily computer use or familiar with using a computer, should consider a word processing or introduction to computing workshop prior to taking BUS 164. This is a hands-on course. Prereq: ENG 094 or concurrent enrollment or satisfactory placement Recomm: ENG 090 or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) HSV 168 Case Management Practices - 3 credits An in-depth analysis of the case management process from a generalist prospective. The course focuses on evidence-based practices in contemporary case management, clarification of practitioner attitudes, effective communication skills, client assessment, service plan development, case documentation, the monitoring of services and treatment, and case termination. Other topics include: crisis intervention, group work, substance use disorders, legal interventions, advocacy and cultural competence. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement; PSY 101 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101; HSV 101 or HSV 107 or concurrent enrollment in HSV101 or HSV 107. (Offered: Every Fall) HSV 172 Practicum in Addiction Studies I - 4 credits The first of two practicum experiences in the Addiction Studies Certificate program. Students participate in a 150-hour practicum experience in a community agency that provides services and support to individuals with substance use disorders. Students utilize the 12 core functions of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). Students demonstrate professional conduct and appropriate work habits. Students participate in a 2-hour a week seminar experience for additional personal/professional support, supervision, feedback and exploration of field-related experiences. The course provides the opportunity to enhance/augment knowledge and skills related to working with clients with a substance use disorder. The course emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, ethical principles and conduct. Placement in an agency site for HSV 172 is not guaranteed and depends upon agreement among the agency site, the HSV faculty, and the student. Special Requirement: This course must be completed with a C or better to count towards the Addiction Studies Certificate. Students assume travel costs to agency site. Prereq: HSV 115 or concurrent enrollment in HSV 115; HSV 107or concurrent enrollment in HSV 107; HSV 168 or concurrent enrollment in HSV 168, PSY 101 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 101; must be an Addiction Studies Certificate major or a Liberal Arts/Human Services Option major and have permission of the Human Services Program coordinator. (Offered: Every Fall) BIO 194 Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology - 4 credits A one semester survey of human anatomy and physiology. Students learn basic concepts of chemistry and cytology in order to understand human systems as well as the structure and function of organs, organ systems and their interactions. This course may involve dissection. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: BIO 105 or BIO 107 or BIO 117 or BIO 194 or BIO 215 (BIO 195). Students may receive credit for BIO 106 or BIO 216 (BIO 196), but not for both. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ENG 195 Introduction to Literary Journal Publishing - 3 credits Guides students through the process of producing a literary journal. Students solicit, evaluate and edit submissions for publication in GCC's literary journal. This course includes promotion and production and prepares students to enter the wider literary market. Students may repeat this course for up to 6 credits. Prereq: ENG 101 and permission of the instructor. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) AHS 201 Art Now - 3 credits Examines the current art and artists that have promoted significant change in the art world. Students critically discuss the thinking behind this art, the process through which it becomes recognized as art, and how we understand the impact and aesthetic of contemporary art. NOTE: Students may receive credit for ACS 201 or AHS 201, but not for both. Special Requirement: Occasional off-campus meetings, which may include museums, galleries, or artist's studios; students assume any travel costs and make arrangements for their own transportation. Prereq: ENG 101; ART 121 or permission of the instructor. (Offered: Periodically) CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I - 4 credits Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. In-depth study of the structure, physical properties, and reactivity of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and conjugated unsaturated systems. Special topics integrated into the survey include conformational analysis, nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, electrophilic addition, and stereochemistry of chiral molecules. Lab required. Prereq: CHE 112 (Offered: Every Fall) CMN 201 The Social Impact of Mass Media - 3 credits An in-depth, focused analysis of a specific theme/topic in mass media (film, TV, print, music, and video games) in order to examine social and cultural issues such as race, class, and gender. Each semester the instructor selects the topic or major theme/focus of the course. Prereq: ENG 101 Recomm: CMN 153 (HUM 153) (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CSC 201 Introduction to Discrete Computation - 4 credits An introduction to discrete mathematics. Students study structures and concepts useful to computer science from the following areas: set theory, strings and formal languages, propositional and predicate calculus, relations and functions, and basic number theory. Additional topics include: interplay of inductive definition, inductive proof, combinatorics, recursive algorithms, search on graphs and trees, finite-state machines, regular languages, nondeterministic finite automata, and Kleene's Theorem. NOTE: Students may receive credit for CSC 201 or CIS 201 or MAT 206, but not for more than one. Prereq: MAT 201 and MAT 202 (or concurrent enrollment in MAT 202) (Offered: Every Spring) EDU 201 Early Childhood Curriculum - 3 credits Examines the components of the early childhood curriculum including theory, approaches, materials, standards, and evaluation. Students develop content knowledge in the major domains of learning and development. The course emphasizes the fundamental role of play and how to intentionally incorporate this into curriculum. Students practice designing curriculum from an emergent and integrated perspective. Student must complete 2 hours of field observation in an early education and care program approved by the program coordinator. Students provide their own transportation. Prereq: ENG 101; EDU 101 with a grade of C- or higher or permission of program coordinator. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) FRE 201 Intermediate French I - 4 credits The intermediate study of French. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in French. Prereq: FRE 102 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Spring) HON 201 Honors Seminar - 3 credits An interdisciplinary seminar for GCC Honors Students. Students must have earned 3 Honors credits and must be in good academic standing to enroll in this course. Students apply advanced critical thinking and research skills cultivated in previous Honors Projects or Courses to explore the seminar topic in an interdisciplinary way. The seminar emphasizes recontextualization of the topic among diverse academic disciplines and may offer students intensive research or creative opportunities. Specific topics may vary from semester to semester. Special Requirements: 3 Honors credits Prereq: ENG 101, permission of the Honors Program Coordinator. Recomm: College-level course in mathematics, the natural and physical sciences, or the social and behavioral sciences. (Offered: Periodically) MAT 201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I - 4 credits Theoretical and applied calculus for students interested in mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. A prerequisite knowledge of power, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions is assumed. Students study topics that include limits, continuity, differentiation, antidifferentiation, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Students work with applications throughout the course to help them understand and connect calculus concepts to real world situations. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 108 or satisfactory placement; ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. (Offered: Every Fall) OLP 201 Individual Project in Outdoor Leadership - 2 credits A student-directed learning project designed to explore and expand upon the student's professional goals and personal ambitions in the outdoor adventure industry. Students complete and present a project which involves a significant expedition plan, curriculum developmental, or business plan. Prereq: Any 100 level OLP course. (Offered: Every Spring) SOC 201 Social Problems - 3 credits A sociological examination of the nature, structure, causes, and consequences of social problems, with a particular focus on their interconnections. The course uses major theoretical frameworks to examine social problems at both the micro and macro level. The course investigates a variety of social problems, with a focus on problems in the United States. The course examines how to define and distinguish social problems from social issues. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I - 4 credits The intermediate study of Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 102 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 201A Medical-Surgical Nursing I - 4 credits Provides a correlation between nursing theory and clinical practice. The course explores the delivery of patient centered care in hospital systems, by using the nursing process, and evidence-based practice. The course emphasizes the interface between pathophysiology and nursing science in caring for the acutely ill, hospitalized client. Students may receive credit for NUR 201 or NUR 201A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 201C Prereq: NUR 106A (NUR 106) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 106C. NUR 108A (NUR 108) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR108C. For students entering the ADN bridge program: NUR 112 (which substitutes for the NUR 106 and NUR 108 requirement). For all students: either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 205 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 205. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 203A and NUR 203C. (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 201C Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical - 4 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities in acute care and simulation settings. The course focuses on use of the nursing process when caring for acutely ill, hospitalized clients. Students practice principles of organization, prioritization, teamwork, clinical reasoning, client centered care, evidence based practice and communication. Students explore health promotion through the service learning component in selected community settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 201 or NUR 201C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites, as well as service learning sites. Prereq: NUR 106A (NUR 106) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 106C. NUR 108A (NUR 108) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR108C. For students entering the ADN bridge program: NUR 112 (which substitutes for the NUR 106 and NUR 108 requirement). For all students: either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 205 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 205. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 201A. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 203A and NUR 203C (Offered: Every Fall) CHE 202 Organic Chemistry II - 4 credits In-depth study of aromatic compounds, physical methods of structure determination, organic halides, organometallic compounds, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and amides. Examination of various classes of natural products. Introduction to biochemistry. Polymers and polymerization. Lab required. Prereq: CHE 201 (Offered: Every Spring) EMS 202 Pharmacology - 2 credits Introduces pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The course includes a review of the metric system. Students calculate drug dosage concentrations and IV medication infusion rates. The course introduces basic concepts of pathophysiology. Prereq: Successful completion of EMS 105 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every January) FRE 202 Intermediate French II - 4 credits Conclusion of the basic intermediate sequence in French. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in French. Prereq: FRE 201 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Fall) HON 202 Honors Seminar in Behavioral and Social Sciences - 3 credits An interdisciplinary exploration of a topic, theme, or current issue through the lens of behavioral and social sciences. The seminar emphasizes project-based learning and depth of understanding through lively class discussion, critical examination of multiple sources of knowledge, and utilization of a variety of modes of inquiry. Students apply and develop their critical thinking, academic inquiry, and independent research skills through projects and presentations. Specific course topic varies by semester. Special Requirement: Membership in the Honors Scholar Program, or Permission of the Honors Coordinator. Prereq: ENG 101; Recommended Prereq: Any 100-level Behavioral and Social Sciences general education elective (Offered: Periodically) MAT 202 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II - 4 credits A second semester calculus course for students interested in mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. Students study topics that include graphical and numerical antiderivatives, indefinite integrals, the fundamental theorems of calculus, integration techniques, improper integrals, applications of the integral, sequences, series, convergence tests, power series, Taylor series, and differential equations. Students work with applications throughout the course to help them understand and connect calculus concepts to real world situations. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 201; ENG 090 or ENG094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Spring) SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II - 4 credits Conclusion of the basic intermediate sequence in Spanish. The course emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, structures, and culture through contextualized presentations, interactive activities, video, and selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. Prereq: SPA 201 or equivalent. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) NUR 202A Medical-Surgical Nursing II - 5 credits A continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I, which emphasizes the prioritization of individual client needs. The course focuses on the effects of pharmacologic therapies, nursing priorities, and the hospital system approach to care for clients experiencing acute illness. Students evaluate the nurse's role in safe, effective, high quality acute care throughout the course. Students may receive credit for NUR 202 or NUR 202A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 202C Prereq: NUR 201A (NUR 201) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 201C. NUR 203A (NUR 203) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR203C.Either a grade of C or better in one of the following: ENG 112, ENG114, ENG 116 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 112, ENG114, ENG 116; Either a grade of C or better in one 3-4credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives or concurrent enrollment in one 3-4 credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives .This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 205 (Offered: Every Spring) NUR 202C Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical - 4 credits Provides clinical learning opportunities which incorporate the nursing principles of delegation, leadership, and client advocacy into the professional nursing role in acute care and simulation settings. Students apply the nursing process to plan, manage, and provide care to acutely ill, hospitalized patients. Students explore health promotion in selected community settings through the service learning component. Students may receive credit for NUR 202 or NUR 202C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from clinical sites as well as to and from service learning sites. Prereq: NUR 201A (NUR 201) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 201C. NUR 203A (NUR 203) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 203C.Either a grade of C or better in one of the following: ENG112, ENG 114, or ENG 116 or concurrent enrollment in ENG112, ENG 114, or ENG 116; Either a grade of C or better in one 3-4 credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives or concurrent enrollment in one 3-4 credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 202A. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 205 (Offered: Every Spring) ACC 203 Management Accounting - 3 credits An introduction to the process of gathering and analyzing accounting data for use by managers in planning, decision-making, and controlling. Topics include basic cost concepts, cost volume-profit relationships, relevant cost decisions, capital investment decisions performance evaluation, and budgeting. The student uses spreadsheet software. Prereq: ACC 152; CIS 140 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall) BUS 203 Human Resources Management - 3 credits Provides a practical approach to the tasks of recruiting, hiring, training, and compensating employees. Students explore opportunity, motivation, health and safety, and labor relations. Prereq: BUS 111 or permission of the instructor in the case of prior work experience Recomm: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Fall) EMS 203 Management of Medical and Shock-Trauma Emergencies - 8 credits Expands upon pharmacological interventions and integrates patient management skills with medical and trauma situations encountered by paramedics. This course includes the pathophysiology and management of disease processes and shock-trauma conditions. It provides special considerations of neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, medical incident command and rescue situations. Students begin limited clinical experiences. Students receive PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP-Advanced Life Support) certification upon successful course completion. Prereq: Successful completion of EMS 202 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Spring) ENG 203 American Literature I - 3 credits Critical study of significant achievements in American literature from the Puritan period through the period of the Reconstruction. Emphasis on the growth of an American literature, its modes and purposes. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Every Other Fall) HON 203 Honors Seminar in Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 credits An interdisciplinary exploration of a topic, theme, or current issue through the lens of humanities and fine arts. The seminar emphasizes project-based learning and depth of understanding through lively class discussion, critical examination of multiple sources of knowledge, and utilization of a variety of modes of inquiry. Students apply and develop their critical thinking, academic inquiry, and independent research skills through projects and presentations. Specific course topic varies by semester. Special Requirement: Membership in the Honors Scholar Program, or Permission of the Honors Coordinator. Prereq: ENG 101; Recommended Prereq: Any 100-level Humanities and Fine arts general education elective (Offered: Periodically) MAT 203 Multivariate Calculus - 4 credits Theoretical and applied multivariate calculus for students interested in mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. The course assumes an understanding of single variable calculus. Topics include vectors, the dot and cross products, multiple representations of functions of several variables, the gradient and directional derivatives, first and second order partial derivatives with applications including Lagrange multipliers, iterated integrals, parameterization, vector fields, line integrals, and Green's Theorem. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 202; ENG 090 and ENG094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) POL 203 American Civil Liberties - 3 credits Freedom of expression in history and in contemporary America; the role of the Supreme Court in the maintenance of civil liberties; the influence of official and popular pressures. Includes consideration of religion, assembly, the press and speech, as well as the rights of the accused and constitutional standards of equality. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) SOC 203 Sociology of the Family - 3 credits A sociological examination of the family. Students analyze the impact of race, class, gender, and sexuality on the family in the United States. The course investigates the effects of social issues and social policies on the family. Students learn about the dynamic relationship between the family and other social institutions. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 or PSY 101. (Offered: Spring in even numbered years) NUR 203A Mental Health Nursing - 3 credits Provides a correlation between nursing theory and clinical practice by investigating the nurse's role in health care systems and the community at large. The focus is on mental health nursing principles in the formulation of a therapeutic approach to client care. The student explores the nurse's role as a member of the interdisciplinary team in both hospital and community mental health care settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 203 or NUR 203A, but not for both. Special Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 203C. Prereq: NUR 106A (NUR 106) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 106C. NUR 108A (NUR 108) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 108C.For students entering the ADN bridge program: NUR 112 (which substitutes for the NUR 106 and NUR 108 requirement). For all students: either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 205 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 205. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 201A and NUR 201C. (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 203C Mental Health Nursing Clinical - 1 credit Provides clinical learning opportunities in psychiatric treatment facilities and community health settings. The course focuses on the mental health-mental illness continuum and the nursing care principles used to facilitate safe, and effective, patient-centered care. Students use the nursing process to establish a plan of care for patients in the acute psychiatric care setting, based on an understanding of the individual, group and society. The service learning component of the course explores health promotion in selected community settings. Students may receive credit for NUR 203 or NUR 203C, but not for both. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange transportation to and from the clinical sites, as well as to and from the service learning sites. Prereq: NUR 106A (NUR 106) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 106C. NUR 108A (NUR 108) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 108C.For students entering the ADN bridge program: NUR 112 (which substitutes for the NUR 106 and NUR 108 requirement). For all students: either a grade of C+ or better in BIO 205 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 205. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 203A. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 201A and NUR 201C. (Offered: Every Fall) EMS 204 Management of Cardiovascular Emergencies - 8 credits A comprehensive approach to adult cardiac emergencies encountered by paramedics. The course includes cardiovascular pathophysiology, 3-lead and 12-lead dysrhythmia interpretation techniques, dysrhythmia management, electrical therapy and cardiac pharmacology. Students practice intensive patient management simulation. The student receives Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon successful course completion. Prereq: Successful completion of EMS 203 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Summer) ENG 204 American Literature II - 3 credits Critical study of significant achievements in American literature from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis on literary modes and thought as they reflect the modern society. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) MAT 204 Elementary Differential Equations - 4 credits An introduction to ordinary differential equations with a dual focus on finding analytic solutions and on solving and understanding differential equations using numeric and qualitative approaches. Topics include separation of variables, methods of undetermined coefficients, integrating factor method, Euler's method, phase planes, first order linear systems, second order differential equations, an introduction to nonlinear systems, and LaPlace transforms. Throughout the course, students use and formulate differential equations that model real-world situations. Students use computer software and/or graphing calculators in and out of class to apply and enhance their understanding of differential equations and their solutions. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 203; ENG 090 and ENG094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Spring) SOC 204 Sociology of Education - 3 credits A sociological understanding of the role of the educational system in the United States. The course investigates the function of schooling, the social stratification evident in schools, and the outcomes of the educational process. Students investigate the relationship between education policy and practice and everyday educational experiences. Students study the consequences of social inequality, especially as rooted in economics and funding for education. The course focuses on an overall understanding of the role of public education as it is constructed in our lives. Prereq: SOC 101, SOC 106, EDU 111, EDU 101, or PSY 101 (Offered: Fall in even numbered years) BIO 205 Microbiology - 4 credits An introduction to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on the properties of microorganisms and their relationship to health and disease. Major topics include human host-microbe relationships; microbiome health and dysbiosis; a survey of human microbes; methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious disease; the impact of evolution on microbial resistance to treatment; and epidemiology of infectious disease. Lab required. Prereq: BIO 126 or BIO 215 (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) BUS 205 Principles of Management - 3 credits An introduction to managerial roles and functions. Topics include planning, organizing, controlling, leading, staffing, and decision-making in contemporary organizations. Students work in teams to develop group skills. Prereq: BUS 111 Recomm: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) EGR 205 Statics - 3 credits A vector treatment of equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include: forces, moments, couples, equations of equilibrium, free body diagrams, machines, trusses, frames, friction and centroids, and shear and bending moment diagrams. Prereq: MAT 201, PHY 111 (Offered: Every Spring) ENG 205 British Literature I - 3 credits Readings in English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the late 17th century. Major emphasis on Chaucer and Shakespeare. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) MAT 205 Elementary Linear Algebra - 4 credits The study of matrices and vector spaces. Topics include the algebra of matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, subspaces, linear independence, bases, linear transformations and their matrix representations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonality, and applications to linear systems. Prereq: A grade of C- or better in MAT 202; ENG 090 and ENG094, or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall) NUR 205 Entrance to Nursing Practice Capstone - 3 credits Focuses on the political, social, economic, and legal issues that influence the delivery of nursing care across local, national, and global health care systems. The course investigates career opportunities, leadership processes, strategies for job procurement, and activities related to licensure and professional practice. Students examine issues specific to the social determinants of health, research current evidence related to healthcare, and identify interventions that improve health outcomes and enhance patient-centered care. Additionally, the student completes a focused and individualized review of all nursing content to support student success on the NCLEX licensure examination and in practice. NOTE: This course replaces NUR 204 in the nursing curriculum and students can receive credit for 204 taken in previous semester toward graduation. Students may not receive credit for both courses. Prereq: NUR 201A (NUR 201) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 201C. NUR 203A (NUR 203) with a grade of C+ or better and successful completion of NUR 203C. Either a grade of C or better in one of the following: ENG112, ENG 114, ENG 116 or concurrent enrollment in ENG 112,ENG 114, or ENG 116; Either a grade of C or better in one 3-4 credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives or concurrent enrollment in one 3-4 credit course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts General Education electives. This course is limited to AD Nursing majors only. Recomm: Concurrent enrollment in NUR 202A and NUR 202C (Offered: Every Spring) EGR 206 Strength of Materials - 3 credits Analysis of the stress and strain in structural members due to axial loads, torsion and bending. Prereq: EGR 205 or permission of instructor (Offered: Periodically) ENG 206 British Literature II - 3 credits Readings in English literature from the late 17th century to the present. Prereq: ENG 112, ENG 114 or ENG 116 (Offered: Periodically) MAT 206 Introduction to Discrete Computation - 4 credits An introduction to discrete mathematics. Students study structures and concepts useful to computer science from the following areas: set theory, strings and formal languages, propositional and predicate calculus, relations and functions, and basic number theory. Additional topics include: interplay of inductive definition, inductive proof, combinatorics, recursive algorithms, search on graphs and trees, finite-state machines, regular languages, nondeterministic finite automata, and Kleene's Theorem. NOTE: Students may receive credit for CSC 201 or CIS 201 or MAT 206, but not for more than one. Prereq: MAT 201 and MAT 202 (or concurrent enrollment in MAT 202) (Offered: Every Spring) SOC 206 Sociology of Human Sexuality: Behaviors, Experiences, and Identities - 3 credits A sociological perspective on human sexuality. The course provides an overview of historical and contemporary perspectives on sexuality. The course focuses on the construction of meaning of sexual behavior and experience, sexual orientation, and identity. Students study the impact of culture, religion, race, gender, and other social identities on sexuality. Students examine the inextricable nature of the meaning of sexuality and the socio-political milieu. The course investigates the significance of social policies on sexuality. Students learn about the relationship between the seemingly individual experience of sex and the larger social structures of society. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 (Offered: Fall in odd numbered years) AHS 207 History of Modern Art - 3 credits A survey of modern art from Post-Impressionism to the present. Topics include major expressions in painting, sculpture, performance, installation, architecture; an examination of the role of the artist in society and culture, and the importance of art throughout modern history. NOTE: Students may only receive credit for AHS 207 or AHS 107 or ART 107. Prereq: ENG 101 Recomm: AHS 101 (Offered: Every Fall) ENG 207 Creative Writing and Literature: Themes and Methods - 3 credits Focuses on broad themes in creative writing and explores analytical as well as creative methods for responding to literature. Students explore a variety of creative genres, including drama, poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, from many cultures and times. The course culminates in the production of original creative works. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116. (Offered: Periodically) ENG 208 Creative Writing and Literature: Studies in Genre - 3 credits Explores creative writing through analysis of the writer's craft. Students focus on one or more creative genres such as drama, poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. Students engage with literary texts that present diverse worldviews. Students also conduct research and apply critical reading and writing strategies to their own analytical as well as creative work. The course culminates in the production of original creative works. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) MUS 208 Jazz Improvisation - 3 credits A beginning level course open to all instrumentalists and vocalists. This course serves as a stepping stone to the GCC Jazz Ensemble or other intermediate jazz groups. The class combines theoretical study and applied practice as means to explore harmony, rhythm, modes, scales, and the subtleties of musical conversation. One or two small jazz combos develop from within the class and provide the context for group practice. Prereq: MUS 103 or permission of instructor; basic music reading skills; basic instrumental proficiency (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) SOC 208 Sociology of Gender - 3 credits A focus on sociological dimensions of gender. This course examines the ways in which society and its institutions create, maintain and reproduce gender. Students investigate how gender categories are constructed and represented, and examine the consequences of these categories for the lives of individuals. Students learn about the significance of gender differences in the experiences of women, men, and transgender people on the micro and macro levels. The course investigates structural inequalities and the reproduction of those hierarchies in social processes and in everyday life, especially within the matrix of race, class, and gender. Contemporary research on gender is incorporated into the course. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 (Offered: Spring in odd numbered years) BUS 209 Principles of Marketing - 3 credits The fundamentals of marketing for small and large businesses, introducing students to the marketing concept and the development of a marketing plan through hands-on preparation of market research, a situation analysis, segmentation, target market definition, positioning statement, marketing mix, and measurement plan while exploring fundamentals in case studies. Prereq: BUS 111 Recomm: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) PSY 209 Abnormal Psychology - 3 credits A review of research methods, assessment procedures, the history of mental illness, and the major perspectives utilized in understanding mental illness. The course gives particular attention to the diagnostic system and categorization of conditions as developed by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) as well as attention to current psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment interventions. Prereq: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) EGR 210 Thermodynamics - 3 credits The fundamentals of the science of thermodynamics including control volume analysis, conservation of mass and energy, the second law of thermodynamics, pure substance property relations, and applications of refrigeration and power systems. Prereq: MAT 202, PHY 112 Recomm: MAT 203 (Offered: Every Spring) EMS 210 Paramedic Clinical - 2 credits Provides student with practice of invasive skills and patient management under the supervision and direction of licensed hospital staff. Students attend one class meeting and produce a research paper based on clinical experiences. Students attend Pediatric Advanced Life Support seminar (off-campus) and receive Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon successful seminar completion. Prereq: Successful completion of EMS 204. Concurrent registration in EMS 211. (Offered: Every Fall) ENG 210 Creative Nonfiction - 3 credits Explores creative nonfiction essays and essay writing through extensive reading, individualized research, and writing workshops. Students develop familiarity with the variety and history of creative nonfiction. Students use multiple research methods, drafting approaches, and writing styles to explore topics of their choice. Students combine academic and creative writing strategies in new ways to explore and analyze their experiences and the world around them. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) OLP 210 Wilderness First Responder - 4 credits Trains students to the nationally recognized standards of emergency medical care in remote backcountry environments for certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), the industry standard for professional outdoor leaders, guides, camp counselors, rangers, and ski patrollers. Topics include environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, medical emergencies, response and assessment, and rescue basics. The course includes classroom lessons and in-the-field hands-on experience and practice with simulated wilderness emergencies. Successful completion of the course will include WFR and CPR certifications. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for hours at a time in a partially forested environment in winter conditions with sub-freezing temperatures. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a parent or guardian. Prereq: OLP 111 or permission of OLP Program Coordinator. (Offered: Every January) PSY 210 Statistics for Psychology and the Social Sciences - 3 credits An introduction to statistics for students interested in careers in psychology or related fields in social sciences. Students analyze the use of descriptive and inferential statistics for an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research strategies with application to psychological and social problems. Students use a computer based statistical package to analyze data. The course provides a basic background in the design of preliminary research strategies, research analysis and critique as well as provides an analytical approach to research articles in psychology and social sciences. Prereq: ENG 112, 114 or 116; PSY 101. Recomm: MAT 120 (Offered: Every Fall) SOC 210 Drugs and Society - 3 credits A sociological examination of drugs in the United States. The course utilizes historical and current research to examine the social construction of drug use as a social problem. Students explore sociological theories for drug use and consider social reactions including public policy, criminal justice, education, and treatment. Students investigate the intersections between drug use and race, class, gender, and age. The course focuses on an overall understanding of the social factors contributing to drug use and the consequences for individuals, families, and society. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 or PSY 101 (Offered: Every Spring) EMS 211 Paramedic Fieldwork Internships I - 2 credits Provides assignments with certified paramedics. Students perform pre-hospital treatment under supervision. Prereq: Successful completion of EMS 204. Concurrent registration in EMS 210 (Offered: Every Fall) EMS 212 Paramedic Fieldwork Internships II - 2 credits A continuation of fieldwork assignments with certified paramedics. The course includes fieldwork rotations at affiliated EMS Services. The student is eligible to take the National Registry qualifying examinations upon successful completion of the course. Prereq: EMS 211 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ENG 212 Graphic Novel - 3 credits Explores the history and development of the graphic novel, a hybrid genre that combines visual and written textual elements. Students read, discuss, and write about graphic novels exploring issues of power, sexuality, race, gender, class, and identity. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) PSY 212 Research Methods in Psychology - 3 credits Examines research methods in psychology as well as the importance of understanding the methodology to conduct research. Topics include typical research methods in psychology, ethical issues, interpretation and communication of research methods and results. Prereq: PSY 101; PSY 210 or MAT 114 or permission of Social Sciences department chair Recomm: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Spring) EGR 213 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers - 4 credits Probability and statistical theory, with primary emphasis on scientific and engineering applications. Students utilize techniques of collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data; explore probability modeling with discrete and continuous random variables; and analyze datasets by using computational software, such as R. Topics include: an examination of estimation and inference via confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Prereq: MAT 202 (Offered: Every Fall) THE 213 Advanced Acting - 3 credits Explores the actor's use of improvisation, character development, motivation, and action through internal and external techniques. The course includes an in-depth concentration in training, theory, and practice in relation to character, scene and ensemble work. These studies are directly applied in workshops, rehearsal, and performance. Prereq: THE 113 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) BIO 215 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 credits A first semester of a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, including biochemistry, cell anatomy and physiology, histology, the skeletal system, articulations, muscle anatomy and physiology, neurophysiology, the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, the anatomy and physiology of the special senses, and the neural integration. This is a Lab course that requires animal tissue dissections. NOTE: Students may receive credit for BIO 195 or BIO 215, but not for both. Prereq: BIO 126 with a grade of C or better or a college level equivalent within the last ten years with a grade of C or better; ENG 090 and ENG 094 or satisfactory placement; MAT 120 or satisfactory placement. Recomm: MAT 107 (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) EDU 215 Student Teaching: Co-Constructed Curriculum, Documentation, and Culturally Responsive Teaching - 6 credits Provides teaching and learning experiences in early childhood programs with a focus on developing responsive relationships with children, observation, documentation, evaluation, curriculum development and lead teaching skills. The college does not guarantee placement in a teaching site for EDU 215. Student teaching placement depends upon agreement among the program site, the EDU faculty, and the student. NOTE: This is one of two 150 - hour student teaching practicums required as part of the ECE Degree. A grade of C or better required for ECE degree. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from teaching sites. Prereq: Declared major in Early Childhood Education. EDU 101 with a C- or higher and a G.P.A. of2.5 or higher and permission of the program coordinator Recomm: EDU 201 (Offered: Every Fall) HSV 215 Counseling Skills - 3 credits The practical application of theories of helping. Students practice interviewing and counseling, and learn referral processes. The course introduces specialized counseling skills such as crisis prevention and intervention, addiction counseling, and group counseling. Digital recording is used for extensive demonstration and role-play. Prereq: HSV 115 (Offered: Every Spring) PSY 215 Theories of Personality - 3 credits An exploration and application of the major schools of personality theory: psychoanalytic, trait, biological and evolutionary, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, relational, and sociocultural. Prereq: PSY 101. For HSV/LHS majors, HSV 101 is also required (Offered: Fall in even numbered years) BIO 216 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 credits A second semester of a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, including endocrinology, blood, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, lymphatic system, immunity, respiratory anatomy and physiology, digestive anatomy and physiology, metabolism, urinary anatomy and physiology, fluid dynamics, reproductive anatomy and physiology, genetics, and development. This is a Lab course that may require animal tissue dissection. NOTE: Students may receive credit for BIO 196 or BIO 216 but not for both. Prereq: BIO 126 with a grade of C or better or a college level equivalent within the last ten years with a grade of C or better; one of the following: BIO 215 (BIO 195) or a grade of B or better within the past 5 years in BIO 194; ENG 090, and ENG 094 or satisfactory placement; MAT 120 or satisfactory placement. (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) EDU 216 Student Teaching: Health, Safety, Program Planning, and Environmental Design - 3 to credits Provides teaching and learning experiences in early childhood programs with a focus on health, safety, environmental design, program planning, and state regulations. Students may opt to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio as part of this course. The college does not guarantee placement in a teaching site for EDU 216. Student teaching placement depends upon agreement among the program site, the EDY faculty, and the student. NOTE: This is the one of two 150-hour student teaching practicums required as part of the ECE degree. Special Requirement: Students need to arrange travel to and from teaching sites. Prereq: Permission of program coordinator and EDU 101 and EDU 144 or permission of the program coordinator (Offered: Every Spring) HSV 216 The Nonprofit World - 3 credits An introduction to the role and functions of the nonprofit sector in the US. The course uses an interdisciplinary lens to examine various components of the nonprofit sector: emergence of the nonprofit sector, social and political developments, the organizations, institutions and activities that comprise the nonprofit sector, approaches to creating nonprofit organizations, managing nonprofit organizations, leadership and governance, and state-nonprofit relations. The course highlights nonprofit human services providers. Students work in small groups on a semester-long project collaborating with a local nonprofit provider. Prereq: HSV 101 or POL 101 (Offered: Every Spring) OLP 216 Wilderness-Based Adventure Planning and Fieldwork - 3 credits Focuses on principles and methods of program development, risk management, and teaching strategies in the adventure education and recreation field. Topics include managing logistics, organizing, conducting, and evaluating outdoor adventure programs with diverse populations. Students refine their instructional and shared leadership abilities, designing, and delivering wilderness-based outdoor adventure outings with area schools and agencies. Students participate in field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: OLP 111, OLP 120 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 120. (Offered: Every Spring) PSY 217 Human Growth and Development - 3 credits A survey of human physical, psychological, and social development from birth through death. Framework for the study of the individual's cumulative, integrative growth experience. Theories of development and their applications. Prereq: PSY 101 or permission of instructor (Offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer) HIS 218 Women and Gender in the American West to 1920 CE - 3 credits An exploration of the history of gendered experiences, roles, and influences, with emphasis on women in the American West before and after European and American expansion. Students concentrate on the gendered interface of Native, European, African, Middle Eastern, and Asian persons west of the Mississippi River prior to the closing of the Western Frontier. Further, students examine the unique western landscape and its influence on gender roles and experiences. Prereq: ENG 101; Recomm: HIS 105, HIS 106, or HIS 131 (Offered: Every Spring) CRJ 219 Constitutional Criminal Procedure - 3 credits Examines general principles of criminal procedure contained in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on governmental power and the restrictions on it in the enforcement of state and federal criminal law. Prereq: CRJ 101, 103, or permission of instructor Recomm: POL 101, POL 203, or CRJ 121 (Offered: Every Spring) HIS 219 Legal History of American Civil Rights - 3 credits An interdisciplinary approach to examining historical relationships between people and the law in the United States. This course explores crucial themes in civil rights including the changing role of the federal government in defining and protecting the rights of individuals and groups; the historical relationship of the U.S. legal system to minority groups, Indigenous populations, women, immigrants, people with disabilities, and LGBT+ groups. Students examine the development of federalism and the evolution of the separation of powers as these principles of political organization relate to civil rights throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Prereq: ENG 101; and HIS 106. Recomm: POL 101 (Offered: Every Fall) BIO 220 Foundations of Ecology - 4 credits The study of the complex inter-relatedness of organisms and the environment. Topics include the study of the individual, population, community, ecosystem and global levels of ecology with emphasis on conservation and sustainability of natural resources. Students engage the scientific method through laboratory experiences in forest, field, stream and pond habitats. NOTE: Students may receive credit for BIO 220 or BIO 103, but not for both. Special Requirement: Field trips. Students assume any travel costs. Prereq: ENG 090, ENG 094, MAT 107 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 107; 2 lab sciences: either 2 from Group A or 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B. Group A: BIO 102, BIO 120, BIO 126, BIO127, GEO 102 Group B: BIO 104, BIO 130 and BIO 130L, BIO 205, CHE 111, PHY 101, PHY 111, SCI 138. (Offered: Every Fall) HIS 220 North American Indigenous History - 3 credits Approaches Indigenous history in North America from pre-Columbian to the 20th Century through the lens of self-determination rather than victimization. The central theme of this course is that Indigenous nations have always engaged in empowering action and were never simply victims of European oppression and/or abstract social, political, and environmental forces. Students investigate ways in which Indigenous nations proved to be steadfast in preserving traditional cultural traits amid an expanding imperial force, and fought for their rights while insisting on their proper place in an evolving political, environmental, and social landscape. Prereq: ENG 101; HIS 105 or HIS 106. Recomm: POL 101 (Offered: Periodically) MUS 220 Songwriting - 3 credits A practical exploration of techniques for writing songs in various classic genres including the music of George Gershwin, Chuck Berry, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and others. The course ties together aspects of music theory, music history, improvisation, collaboration, composition, and performance. The course also covers songwriting industry topics such as recording production and copyright law. Prereq: MUS 103 or permission of instructor or Program Coordinator; basic proficiency in chordal accompaniment on guitar or piano (Offered: Periodically) PSY 220 Social Psychology - 3 credits An introduction to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, perceive, and behave in a social context. The course explores the intersections of psychology and sociology including the self, social cognition, perception, emotions, attitudes, pro-social and anti-social behavior, attraction, prejudice, and group behavior. The course introduces theoretical perspectives and research on individual behavior within a social context. NOTE: Students may receive credit for PSY 220 or SOC 220, but not for both. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 or PSY 101 Recomm: SOC 101 or SOC 106; PSY 101; ENG 101 (Offered: Spring in even numbered years) SOC 220 Social Psychology - 3 credits An introduction to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, perceive, and behave in a social context. The course explores the intersections of psychology and sociology including the self, social cognition, perception, emotions, attitudes, pro-social and anti-social behavior, attraction, prejudice, and group behavior. The course introduces theoretical perspectives and research on individual behavior within a social context. NOTE: Students may receive credit for PSY 220 or SOC 220, but not for both. Prereq: SOC 101 or SOC 106 or PSY 101; Recomm: SOC 101 or SOC 106; PSY 101; ENG 101 (Offered: Spring in even numbered years) ENG 221 Shakespeare - 3 credits A critical study of a selected group of plays by Shakespeare, approached by theme. The course will also give some attention to contemporary presentations or adaptations. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Every Spring) HIS 221 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Histories in the U.S. - 3 credits An exploration of the history of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, and queer people in the United States with a focus on the engagement, contributions, and advancements of these communities within the larger U.S. context. This course focuses on the experiences of people within the LGBTQ communities as they define themselves over time; organize both privately and publicly; challenge gender and sexual norms; and fight discrimination through achievements, political representation and legal victories. Finally, the course addresses the racial, ethnic, and class diversity of LGBTQ+ communities. Exploration of these topics rely almost exclusively on ideas expressed by gender and sexual rebels, many of whom have come call themselves lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered, and queer people. Prereq: ENG 101; Recomm: HIS 105 or HIS 106 (Offered: Every Spring) MUS 222 Audio Recording and Production II - 3 credits Provides intermediate level training in computer based audio recording, editing, and mixing. The course focuses on pre-production, production, and post-production aspects of musical sound recordings and does so from the viewpoint of understanding the recording studio as a music composition tool. The course advances student knowledge of Pro Tools and other recording software and hardware. Special Requirement: Students are required to own studio reference headphones and one dedicated 1 Tb Mac compatible external hard drive. Prereq: MUS 154 (MUS 221). Recomm: MUS 138 (Offered: Every Spring) MUS 223 Electronic Music Composition - 3 credits An introduction to basic techniques in creating electronic music. Students use Ableton Live software to create simple techno and ambient loops and advance to more experimental and complex electronic music creation. Students learn fundamentals of music creation processes for game design, sound design, video and film scoring, and multi-media production. Special Requirement: Students are required to own studio reference headphones and one dedicated 1 Tb Mac Compatible external hard drive. Prereq: MUS 154 (MUS 221) or permission of department chair. (Offered: Every Fall) BUS 224 Business Communications - 3 credits An introduction to best practices in business communication strategies. Topics include planning, organizing, composing and delivering persuasive oral and written business communications in various modes and media to fulfill the needs of professional audiences. Students practice effective grammar mechanics while understanding job search techniques, and preparing cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios for individualized career goals. Prereq: ENG 101 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MUS 224 Independent Music Production Project - 3 credits For advanced music production students to pursue independent creative work using the music technology equipment and spaces in the Music Department. Students construct an instructor approved formal project proposal to present to the class and complete through individual and collaborative work. The class meets weekly to discuss and exchange constructive critique on developing projects. Students share completed final projects in a formal presentation, with discussion and review by peer students, music faculty, and others. Special Requirement: Students are required to own studio reference headphones and a dedicated 1 Tb Mac compatible external hard drive. Prereq: MUS 138, MUS 153, MUS 154 (MUS 221), MUS 222 or concurrent enrollment in MUS 222), and MUS 223 or concurrent enrollment in MUS 223. Recomm: MUS 220 and MUS 139 (Offered: Every Spring) PSY 225 Psychology of Women and Gender - 3 credits An exploration of current and historical understandings of the psychology of women and gender. Topics include psychological, biological, and social explanations of women's psychology and development and critical examination of research on gender differences and similarities. The course introduces the student to a general overview of what psychologists have learned about the role of gender in people's daily lives and explores in depth psychological research and theory on gender-related topics of interest. Prereq: PSY 101 or permission of instructor. Recomm: ENG 101. (Offered: Fall in odd numbered years) THE 225 Directing-Theory and Practice - 4 credits An introduction to the skills of directing with an emphasis on the elements of play production. The student studies the concepts/requirements necessary to mount a full theatrical production. The student chooses, analyzes, casts, and directs for performance a one-act instructor approved play. This one-act play is a minimum of 45 minutes performance time and is presented for the GCC community in the Sloan Theater at semester's end. NOTE: Students may receive credit for either THE 224 or THE 225, but not for both. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116, and either THE 101, 113, 105, or permission of the instructor (Offered: Every Spring) BUS 226 Digital Design - 3 credits This project-based course explores the field of graphic design and communication. Students become familiar with design elements and concepts, color theory and application, effective use of images and typography, and project layouts and production options. Students learn to use thumbnail sketches and rough drafts to explore a variety of ways to solve a design problem. Students advance their digital skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign through execution of their ideas, preparing design projects, and creating content for physical and digital channels. Prereq: BUS 164 or permission of instructor. (Offered: Every Spring) ENG 228 Queer Literature - 3 credits A study of various genres and periods of literary texts by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender writers. The course includes lectures and classroom discussions on the texts and their cultural and historical contexts. Students discuss how the texts relate to expressions of, and arguments about, being queer in a predominantly heterosexual world. Readings also address more general issues of marginalization, such as those involving gender, race, class, and age. The course is appropriate for any student interested in the way literature expresses human difference. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) ENG 229 Gothic Literature - 3 credits A critical and analytical study of the gothic tradition in both classic and modern supernatural literature, with some attention to film. Students examine the significance of the supernatural horror tale in its larger literary, social, and cultural context. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116. (Offered: Periodically) MUS 230 Applied Music - 2 credits Individual music lessons open to all students of any level or interest. Individual lessons meet for one hour per week for 12 weeks. Additional group instruction meetings happen twice during the semester at times to be determined by instructor. Students and instructors arrange regular meeting times on an individual basis. Music majors must take MUS 230 on a primary instrument for four semesters. NOTE: There is a charge for a studio instructor fee in addition to tuition. Students may repeat this course without limit but may enroll in not more than one section in a single semester. See college course catalog for details. Prereq: None. Recomm: concurrent enrollment in MUS 231 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) OLP 230 Rock Climbing Instructor - 3 credits Introduces the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) instructor competencies and curriculum for institutional top rope rock climbing certification. Topics include technical proficiency, selection of equipment, safety systems, site and group management, leadership and teaching approaches, curriculum development, and basic rock rescue. Students participate in local and regional fieldtrips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: ENG 090 and ENG 094, or satisfactory placement, OLP 210 or past certification in either Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and permission of OLP Program Coordinator. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) MUS 231 Recital Participation - 0 credits Fulfills one-fourth of recital attendance and performance requirement for music majors. Students must attend and perform in student recital events scheduled for the end of the semester. With direction from applied music instructors and the Music Program Coordinator, students are expected to prepare and perform one or more musical pieces in solo, duo, or group settings. NOTE: Students may repeat this course without limit. Prereq: Non-music majors need permission of Music Program Coordinator; concurrent enrollment in MUS 230 for music majors (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) OLP 231 River Canoe Instructor - 3 credits Introduces American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor competencies and curriculum for certification in canoe touring and river canoe courses. Topics include hazard assessment and safety, technical knowledge and skills development, decision-making and judgement, instructional and leadership abilities in a river environment. This course progresses from flatwater review through moving and whitewater up to class II-III. Students participate in Advanced Swift Water Rescue training. Students participate in regional field trips to area waterways. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity, immersion in cold water, and the ability to swim in a river current and be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: OLP 111 or permission of OLP Program Coordinator. Recomm: Wilderness First Responder certification preferred. Prior experience leading groups on river paddling experiences preferred. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) OLP 234 Challenge Course Practitioner - 3 credits Introduces Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) low and high ropes course competencies and curriculum for certification. Topics include adventure foundations, facilitation and technical skills, risk management, program design, delivery and evaluation. Students participate in regional field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for a full day in a remote, forested environment. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: OLP 111 or permission of OLP Program Coordinator. Recomm: Wilderness First Responder certification preferred. Prior experience leading groups on climbing experiences preferred. (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 235 Figure Drawing - 3 credits An introduction to figure drawing. This course emphasizes observational drawing skills through an investigation of the human form, its underlying anatomical structure, and its spatial environment. The course focuses on drawing from the model with emphasis on gesture, proportion, foreshortening, and composition. Prereq: ART 132 (Offered: Every Fall) ART 236 Advanced Drawing I - 3 credits Approaches drawing as a personalized form of expression and investigation. Students work in series to develop a body of work. Possibilities include figurative, life drawing, abstraction, and conceptual. Prereq: ART 121 and ART 132 Recomm: ART 235 (Offered: Periodically) ART 237 Advanced Drawing II - 3 credits Continuation of ART 236, Advanced Drawing I. Students discuss and analyze the drawing medium in greater depth than in previous coursework and go on to create an individualized drawing portfolio demonstrating a critical understanding of the issues inherent in developing a cohesive body of work. Prereq: ART 236 (Offered: Periodically) OLP 239 Backcountry Travel Instructor II - 4 credits Continuation of OLP 143. Students design, execute and evaluate a winter backcountry ski and snowshoe expedition and demonstrate core competencies for effective leadership. Topics include advanced planning, winter navigation, snow/ice terrain, sled travel, snow shelters, cold-weather food management, and wilderness medical considerations. Students participate in field trips. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate to high physical activity and the ability to be active and in the outdoors for 8 days and nights in a remote, forested environment in mid-winter conditions with sub-zero temperatures. Minimum age requirement 18 years for courses involving overnight stays. Off-campus field trips. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students assume any travel and permit/pass costs associated with field trips. Prereq: OLP 143 (Offered: Every Spring) ART 241 Painting - 3 credits Introduces the medium and craft of painting. The course includes study in the mixing and application of color, construction of canvases and other painting supports. The course emphasizes composition and image development. Prereq: ART 121 and ART 132 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ENG 241 Survey of Children's Literature - 3 credits Wide reading of classic and current children's literature, including the history and development of the genre. This course examines criteria for judging children's books and reviews classroom techniques in early childhood education. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Every Fall) HSV 241 Substance Use Disorder - 3 credits Introduces students to current advances in addiction treatment by examining treatment outcome research, evidence-based approaches, and pharmacological advances in the field. Topics include the neurobiology of addiction, substances of misuse, familial patterns of genetic transmission and epigenetics, cultural intelligence, and trauma-informed care. The course highlights needs of special populations. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: HSV141, HSV 241, or PSY 241. Prereq: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Spring) PSY 241 Substance Use Disorder - 3 credits Introduces students to current advances in addiction treatment by examining treatment outcome research, evidence-based approaches, and pharmacological advances in the field. Topics include the neurobiology of addiction, substances of misuse, familial patterns of genetic transmission and epigenetics, cultural intelligence, and trauma-informed care. The course highlights needs of special populations. NOTE: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: HSV 141, HSV 241, or PSY 241. Prereq: PSY 101 (Offered: Every Spring) ART 242 Painting and Drawing I - 3 credits An investigation of interrelationships of painting and drawing. Students work through a series of problems addressing formal and conceptual issues. The course emphasizes the development of an individual, cohesive, body of work. Prereq: ART 241 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 243 Painting and Drawing II - 3 credits A continuation of ART 242, Painting and Drawing I, with emphasis on the development of an individual, cohesive, portfolio of work. Prereq: ART 242 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ENG 243 Modern Poetry - 3 credits An examination of modern poetry with an emphasis on interpretation and analysis of voice, language, sound, and form. This course provides an in-depth study of some major innovators as well as a study of other contemporary poets. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) ENG 244 Science Fiction: Themes and Contexts - 3 credits Examines science fiction from diverse cultural perspectives. Students explore critical and social contexts that inform science fiction, gain an understanding of its history and development as a genre, and analyze its contributions to contemporary culture as well as its place within the arts. The course focuses on literature, although students may also study science fiction in multiple media such as film, television, and the visual arts. Students write critical essays and have the opportunity to produce creative works of their own. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 Recomm: A college-level science or philosophy course. (Offered: Periodically) OLP 246 Outdoor Emergency Care - 4 credits Trains students to the nationally recognized National Ski Patrol (NSP) standards of emergency medical care in a ski-resort environment for certification in OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care). Outdoor Emergency Care is a training program tailored to the nonurban rescuer. OEC primarily meets the training needs for a ski-resort environment; OCE also meets the training needs of other outdoor-based emergency care providers, including wilderness medical technicians, mountaineering guides, members of search and rescue groups, mountain bike patrollers, and parks and recreation employees. Mountain resorts and recreational facilities in all 50 states recognize OEC as a required standard of care for all NSP personnel. Special Requirement: This course involves moderate physical activity and the ability to lift and carry other students with backboards and rescue litters in practice scenarios. All students must submit the OLP Health History and Physical Examination Attestation Form, completed and signed by a physician, verifying medical clearance for full participation. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a parent or guardian. Prereq: OLP 111 or concurrent enrollment in OLP 111 or permission of the OLP Program Coordinator. (Offered: Every Fall) ART 247 Painting: On Location and in the Studio - 3 credits An exploration of the craft of painting with an emphasis on methods, materials and the construction of the observed image. Students work in outdoor locations and within the studio to develop connections between observed space and visual memory. Special Requirement: Students must attend class meetings at off-campus locations, assume any travel costs, and make arrangements for transportation. Prereq: ART 121 and 132 Recomm: ART 241 (Offered: Periodically) ENG 247 Women in Literature I - 3 credits A study of works by women writers through the 19th century. Students discuss literature in various genres within the historical and social context of the times, in relation to early literary movements and from the perspective of a unique female literary tradition. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) ENG 248 Women in Literature II - 3 credits A study of poetry, short fiction, novels, and drama that presents the richness of diversity in the work of women writers from the 20th century to the present. Students focus on the voice of the writer and her use of literary technique as she explores important themes in women's lives. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Every Other Spring) ART 251 Intermediate Photography I - 3 credits Emphasizes the range of possibilities in photography, including film, digital, and the exploration of experimental processes. Students explore their interests through a project orientation and discuss issues and methodologies that concern the contemporary photographer. Prereq: ART 151 Recomm: ART 152 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CSC 251 Java Programming - 4 credits An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming using the Java language. The course emphasizes proper programming techniques and structure, as well as industrial practices. Particular emphasis is given to appropriate design and use of class hierarchies. Prereq: CSC 101 or permission of instructor. (Offered: Every Spring) ART 252 Intermediate Photography II - 3 credits Continuation of ART 251 Intermediate Photography I. Students discuss and analyze the photographic image in greater depth than in previous coursework and go on to create an individualized photography portfolio demonstrating a critical understanding of the issues inherent in developing a cohesive body of work. Special Requirement: Students must provide their own camera with shutter speed and f-stop controls. Prereq: ART 251 Recomm: ART 152 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) CSC 252 C++ Programming - 4 credits A study of computer programming using the C++ language. The course emphasizes proper programming techniques and structure, and industrial practices. Students are introduced to Object-Oriented programming and class design, including inheritance and data encapsulation. Prereq: CSC 101 or permission of instructor. (Offered: Every Fall) FST 252 Strategy and Tactics - 3 credits Provides principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents. Prereq: FST 151 and FST 155 or permission of instructor or program coordinator. Recomm: FST 159 or some experience with protection systems. (Offered: Spring in even numbered years) FST 253 Fire Investigation I - 3 credits Provides the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes. Prereq: FST 151 and FST 155 or permission of instructor or program coordinator. (Offered: Fall in odd numbered years) CSC 254 Data Structures - 4 credits Introduces and develops methods for designing and implementing abstract data types, using the Java programming language. The main focus is on how to build and encapsulate data objects and their associated operations. Specific topics include linked structures, recursive structures and algorithms, binary trees, balanced trees, and hash tables. NOTE: Students may receive credit for CSC 254 or CIS 254 but not for both. Prereq: CSC 251 (or CIS 251); and MAT 107 or satisfactory placement (Offered: Every Fall) FRE 255 French Film and Language I - 3 credits The intermediate study of French through francophone films. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, and cultures through the study of francophone films. Students study representative French language films, selected from films by Renoir, Godard, Pouliot, Ocelot, Chabrol and Jugnot. These are the subject of class discussions, dramatizations and oral and written assignments. Students practice listening comprehension, study idiomatic speech, analyze cultural content and examine historical contexts. The instructor and the students conduct the class in French. NOTE: This course and FRE 257 are not sequential; they may be taken in either order. Prereq: FRE 202 or equivalent (Offered: Periodically) SPA 255 Spanish Film and Language I - 3 credits The intermediate study of Spanish through Spanish language films. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, and cultures through an introduction to cinema from the Spanish-speaking world. Students study representative Spanish language films, selected from films by Schroeder, Gutirrez Alea, Gonzlez Irritu, Almodovar, Buuel, and Puenzo. These are the subject of class discussions, dramatizations and oral and written assignments. Students practice listening comprehension, study idiomatic speech, analyze cultural content and examine historical contexts. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. NOTE: This course and SPA 257 are not sequential; they may be taken in either order. Prereq: SPA 202 or equivalent (Offered: Periodically) ENG 256 Modern Global Literature - 3 credits Focuses on universal themes, drawn from various modern national and transnational literatures, such as: nature, childhood, gender, class, ethnicity, conflict, alienation, assimilation, identity, and self-image. Students analyze literature from diverse cultural perspectives, exploring works beyond the familiar boundaries of the Euro-American tradition. This course may include readings from Asia, Africa, Oceania, the Americas and Europe. Prereq: ENG 112, ENG 114, or ENG 116 (Offered: Periodically) FRE 256 French Reading for Communication I - 3 credits Emphasizes continued acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, and cultures through an introduction to authentic francophone texts. Students study a representative selection of French readings. These readings are the subject of class discussions, dramatizations and oral and written assignments. Students practice reading comprehension, study idiomatic speech, analyze cultural content and examine historical contexts within the selected readings. The instructor and the students conduct the class in French. Prereq: FRE 202 or equivalent. (Offered: Periodically) FRE 257 French Film and Language II - 3 credits The intermediate study of French through francophone films. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, and cultures through the study of francophone films. Students study representative French language films, selected from films by Cocteau, Truffaut, Berri, Leconte, Denis and Jeunet. These are the subject of class discussions, dramatizations and oral and written assignments. Students practice listening comprehension, study idiomatic speech, analyze cultural content and examine historical contexts. The instructor and the students conduct the class in French. NOTE: This course and FRE 255 are not sequential; they may be taken in either order. Prereq: FRE 202 or equivalent (Offered: Periodically) SPA 257 Spanish Film and Language II - 3 credits The intermediate study of Spanish through Spanish language films. The course emphasizes the acquisition of language functions, vocabulary, idioms, and cultures through an introduction to cinema from the Spanish-speaking world. Students study representative Spanish language films, selected from films by Cuerda, Bielinsky, Salles, Marston, Gutirrez Alea, and Sayles. These are the subject of class discussions, dramatizations and oral and written assignments. Students practice listening comprehension, study idiomatic speech, analyze cultural content and examine historical contexts. The instructor and the students conduct the class in Spanish. NOTE: This course and SPA 255 are not sequential; they may be taken in either order. Prereq: SPA 202 or equivalent (Offered: Periodically) ENG 261 The Short Story - 3 credits A survey of the short story as a literary genre from its beginnings in the early 19th century to the present time with emphasis on interpretation and analysis, characters in conflict, point of view, and symbolism. Prereq: ENG 112, 114, or 116 (Offered: Periodically) HSV 271 Practicum in Human Services - 4 credits Provides students with field work in competency training and skill building through directed, closely-supervised involvement in a human service agency. Students practice their acquired skills through professionally supervised individual and/or group focused involvement. In addition to the fieldwork, students meet each week for two hours to discuss practicum experiences. Prereq: HSV 215 (or concurrent enrollment) (Offered: Every Spring) MAC 271 Medical Assistant Practicum - 4 credits Provides students with fieldwork, competency training, and skill-building through directed and closely supervised participation in a mixed medical clinical and office setting. Students practice their acquired skills through professionally supervised individual and/or group-focused opportunities for involvement. Students write weekly journal entries documenting and discussing the experience, followed by a final reflective paper at the end of the semester. In addition to the 180 hours of supervised, unpaid, clinical practice at a work site, students meet for a total of 30 lab hours to discuss their practicum experience and to prepare for a national certification exam. Special Requirement: Enrollment requires permission of the MAC program coordinator. Refer to the MAC program page in the catalog for additional requirements which include time-sensitive additional health requirements, CPR certification, costs associated with these, and costs for transportation to and from the work site. The required CPR certification that must be kept current is the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider. Prereq: MAC 101, MAC 103, MAC 105, MAC 111, MAC 113, MAC 114, MAC 115, MAC 120, MOM 110; and one of the following with a C or better within the last 5 years: MAC 112 or BIO 194 or BIO 216 (BIO 196). (Offered: Every Spring) HSV 272 Practicum in Addiction Studies II - 4 credits The second of two practicum experiences in the Addiction Studies Certificate program. Students participate in a 150-hour practicum experience in a community agency that provides services and support to individuals with substance use disorders. Students utilize the 12 core functions of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). Students apply the cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in the foundational courses. Students demonstrate professional conduct and appropriate work habits. Students participate in a 2-hour a week seminar experience for additional personal/professional support, supervision, feedback and exploration of field-related experiences. The course provides the opportunity to enhance/augment knowledge and skills related to working with clients with a substance use disorder. The course emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, ethical principles and conduct. Placement in an agency site for HSV 272 is not guaranteed and depends upon agreement among the site, the HSV faculty, and the student. Special Requirement: This course must be completed with a C or better to count towards the Addiction Studies Certificate. Students assume travel costs to agency site. Prereq: HSV 107, HSV 115, HSV 168, HSV 172 with a grade of Cor better, and HSV 215 or concurrent enrollment in HSV 215, must be an Addiction Studies Certificate major or a Liberal Arts Human Services Option major, and permission of the Human Services program coordinator. (Offered: Every Spring) PSY 277 Psychology of Death and Dying - 3 credits Designed to be both experiential and didactic, this course enhances students' understanding of death and dying processes both personally and professionally. Topics covered include cultural attitudes toward death and dying, origins of death anxiety, processes involved in dying, grieving and mourning, children and death, the helping relationship and the caregiver, suicide, euthanasia, burial and cremation, organ and body donations, and community resources. Prereq: PSY 101 or permission of instructor (Offered: Spring in odd numbered years) ART 280 Creative Coding - 3 credits An introduction to coding for artists. Topics include programming motion, interactivity, sound, video, graphics and the study of the history of code-based art. Students complete a body of work exploring conceptual and visual ideas. Prereq: ART 161. (Offered: Every Spring) ART 281 Computer Arts I - 3 credits Explores the computer as a medium for the creation of works of art. Students create a series of works that investigate different approaches to the medium with the end goal of creating a Computer Arts portfolio. The instructor reviews different software and techniques each semester. Prereq: ART 161 and ART 121 or permissions of the Department Chair (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 282 Computer Arts II - 3 credits Explores the computer as a medium for the creation of works of arts. Students continue to create a series of works that investigate different approaches to the medium with the end goal of creating an advanced Computer Arts portfolio. The instructor reviews different software and techniques each semester. Prereq: ART 281 (Offered: Every Fall, Every Spring) ART 290 Visual Arts Seminar - 3 credits Builds on prior studio experience within a student's visual arts concentration. Each student produces a body of thematically linked works that display an advanced level of critical thinking and technical achievement. Students and faculty use regular class meetings for critical discussion and review of work. Student produce work outside of class time. Prereq: Two 200-level courses coded ART (Offered: Every Spring)