Winter
2006
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This
course introduces students to some of the great civilizations of the
world. The beliefs and aspirations of such cultures as ancient
Egypt and Greece, as well as Africa, India and pre-conquest Mesoamerica
will be revealed through a study of their visual arts.
This
course introduces students to fundamental Computer Literacy concepts.
Students will learn to use Windows XP on PC-compatible computers as
well as a word processing program (MS WORD), a spreadsheet program
(MS EXCEL), MS PowerPoint and other applications. This class is intended
for students requiring Hands-On knowledge of computer applications.
This class will be accepted as a prerequisite for Networking, Database
and other non-programming classes offered as part of the CSIT curriculum.
Prerequisite:
CS 901 (or CS 902) and CS 934 or equivalent experience.
This
course covers network hardware and protocols in A+ and Network+ certification.
This course serves as a general introduction for students who need
a foundation in current Microsoft networking technology, local area
networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). It covers network media,
architecture, standards, protocols, and administrative tools in Windows
2000/3 environment. This is one of the required courses for WLACs
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) or the CISCO (CCNA) training
program.
Note:
This is a Hybrid English 28 Course. Prerequisite:
Completion of English 21 with a grade of C or better or appropriate
placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.This
course meets the A.A. degree reading and writing requirement. English
28 gives students practice in paragraph construction and essay writing,
with emphasis on critical thinking and critical reading of non-fiction
essays and books.
Sections
0934 and 0936 require online work.
Class
meets MTWTh for the first week, January 2 January 5, 2006.
Class
meets M & Th for the next five weeks, January 9, 2006 - February
9, 2006.
Students
will do part of their work online. Online coursework can be
done on any computer with Internet access meeting the technical requirements
listed on the website. Computers meeting these technical requirements
are available in the Library, on the second floor of the HLRC, at
no cost to enrolled students.
Prerequisite:
Completion of English 21 with a grade of
C or better or appropriate placement level demonstrated through
the English assessment process for English 28. This course meets the
AA reading and writing requirement. English 28 students practice
in paragraph construction and essay writing, with an emphasis on critical
thinking and critical reading of non-fiction essays and books. (8
Week Class - Starts 1/2/06, ends 2/25/06)
The
student will learn about fire detection, alarm, and protection systems.
It is oriented toward public safety departments and other agencies
that cross-train law enforcement and fire suppression personnel.
This
course introduces the student to the organization and management of
a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the
fire service. Course emphasis is on fire service leadership
from the perspective of the company officer including the major leadership
and management theories.
Note:
Not an activity class. This course will
survey information regarding personal and community health, and basic
principles of healthful living. Such subjects as drug and alcohol
abuse, cancer, AIDS, nutrition, diet, personal care and consumer health
will be covered.
This
survey of the cultural heritage of Western Civilization, from ancient
Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece to the Early Renaissance, presents a
history of cultures and values with emphasis on artistic, literary,
musical, religious and philosophical traditions using a wide variety
of audio/visual materials.
Note:
Same as Business 5. Essentials of the law of contracts, of its application
to everyday problems pertaining to business and to the individual
are covered. Elementary safeguards regarding sales and sales contracts
are also considered. Case discussion and lecture method are utilized.
Credit is not granted for students enrolled in or with credit for
Business 5.
This
course provides students with an introduction to the foundations of
grammar in the writing process. Students will have access to nearly
50 online writing labs and will be required to submit written assignments
for peer and instructor review.
This
course will enable students to survive and succeed in a college program.
Emphasis will be placed on making informed decisions, developing study
skills, learning productive time management, financial planning and
other personal skills.
This
course is an introduction to career planning and is designed for students
who are considering vocational careers. The focus is on a comprehensive
career and personal evaluation, developing an appropriate educational
plan and utilizing a personal career strategy.
Co-requisite:
Spanish 101A lab. Note: Spanish 21 and 22 together are equivalent
to Spanish 1. This course provides the first half of the fundamentals
of Spanish 1. It stresses pronunciation and grammar as well as provides
practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple Spanish.
Students are introduced to Spanish and Spanish-American civilization
through simple readings. Emphasis is placed upon the spoken language.
Note:
For Spanish 21 and 22, students must complete
only 16 hours online of lab work for each course. This is a mediated,
independent study course which allows Spanish 21 students to enhance
their Spanish language skills through audio, video, and computer work
online. The course content is directly related to the level of the
Spanish 21 online class in which the student is concurrently enrolled,
and with the Vistas 2nd Ed. textbook being used
for that course. This is a Credit/No Credit course.
Students
will access Web-SAM, the electronic version of the printed Vistas
Workbook, Video Manual, and Lab Manual used as supplemental materials
to the Vistas textbook. Web-SAM delivers these components
in their entirety online with automatic scoring, plus includes the
complete Lab Program, Fotonovela Video, and Panorama cultural Video.
Perception,
building positive relationships, personal disclosure, self-fulfilling
prophecies, effective listening, communication apprehension, verbal
and non-verbal communication, the impact of gender and culture on
communication, expressing emotion, assertiveness, aggression, and
conflict management will be examined. (8 week class starts 1/2/06,
ends 2/25/06.)
This
course provides an analysis of the purposes, principles and types
of discussions. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to assume
roles of leadership and active participation. Creative decision making,
groupthink, the nature of power, conflict management, anger management
and problem solving are explored. (8 week class starts 1/2/06, ends
2/25/06.)
This
course will introduce you to the theater and related industries. You
will learn to become more aware of the components constituting an
artistic entity and to intelligently and objectively evaluate a professional
and non-professional performance for the stage. We will study the
historical developments in Western dramatic literature and theatrical
productions from the Greeks through today. We will also touch on the
historical relationship and contemporary impact theater has had on
the film and television industries.
This
course introduces the student to the basic principles and techniques
of playwriting. This is a hands- on practical introduction to playwriting
culminating in the students one-act play being presented by student
actors to a live audience.
This
course will give you a practical overview of the fast-growing travel
industry, including such sectors as cruising, tours, travel agencies,
air transportation, car rentals and lodging, as well as information
on career opportunities, both full-time and part-time.
