May 17, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Communication Studies

  
  • CMST 297 Individual Project In Communication Studies


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • CMST 298 Individual Project In Communication Studies


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • CMST 299 Individual Project In Communication Studies


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication


    Credits: 5
    Students learn verbal, nonverbal and listening skills essential to effective living and become competent communicators by applying interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication theories to a variety of contexts including the workplace, communities, and families. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 /ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media


    Credits: 5
    Explore the history, technologies and processes of mass communication systems including newspapers, magazines, books, radio, sound recordings, television, film and Internet. Recognize the cultural impacts, theories, related ethics and laws of mass communications. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 102 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 102W Introduction to Mass Media


    Credits: 5
    Explore the history, technologies and processes of mass communication systems including newspapers, magazines, books, radio, sound recordings, television, film and Internet. Recognize the cultural impacts, theories, related ethics and laws of mass communications. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 102 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication


    Credits: 5
    This course is designed to enhance your awareness, knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication in order to assist you in making more thoughtful, ethical choices in life. The focus is on experiences with friends, family, peers, coworkers and significant others. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 /ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking


    Credits: 5
    Build confidence when speaking with others. Learn to influence others by critically listening to and crafting organized, informative and persuasive speeches. Conduct responsible research on topics appropriate for your audience. Use sound reasoning and strong delivery to achieve effective presentation skills. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 /ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 220H Public Speaking HC


    Credits: 5
    Build confidence when speaking with others. Learn to influence others by critically listening to and crafting organized, informative and persuasive speeches. Conduct responsible research on topics appropriate for your audience. Use sound reasoning and strong delivery to achieve effective presentation skills. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 /ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST& 230 Small Group Communication


    Credits: 5
    Using real-world situations, explore how roles, leadership, and other factors affect group communication and problem-solving. Examine how the rules of interaction affect group communication and individual experience. Develop skills to effectively communicate in groups. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 /ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Fall

Computer Science

  
  • CS 121 Introduction to Programming


    Credits: 5
    Use a computer language such as Python to learn programming, problem solving, analysis, modular design & debugging - concepts for all programming languages. No prior programming experience needed. Topics: syntax, classes, data types, control flow, loops, if, procedures, parameters, output & arrays. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 , and MATH 099  with grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CS 143 Computer Science II Data Structures With Java


    Credits: 5
    Continuation of Level I Programming course emphasizing design, algorithms, abstraction, analysis, classes, data structures, dynamic memory management, file processing, standard libraries, & larger interactive solutions. CS II curriculum. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of CS& 141  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CS& 141 Introduction to Computer Programming With Java


    Credits: 5
    Design and implement computer solutions using object oriented technology. Data types, algorithms, abstraction, classes, methods, inheritance, exceptions, arrays, control structures, sorting and searching. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL& 101  (may be taken concurrently) and MATH& 141  or MATH 111  with grades of 2.0 or better. CS 121  or ENGR 202  with a grade of 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJ 120 Administration of Justice


    Credits: 5
    A study of the structure and processes of the federal and state courts in American, their organization and jurisdiction and the impact of the Constitution. We will examine the roles of judges, attorneys, and law enforcement when citizens are charged with crimes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • CJ 130 Information Gathering


    Credits: 5
    Students will examine the procedure of interviewing, note taking and recording the scene as well as conducting preliminary investigation and the documentation of this information. The fundamentals of police record systems will also be studied. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • CJ 135 Crime Prevention Through Community Partnerships


    Credits: 5
    Students will examine crime prevention from the perspective of individuals, businesses and law enforcement working together to solve problems in the community. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CJ 238 Criminal Evidence and Constitutional Law


    Credits: 5
    Examines the role played by the U.S. and Washington State Constitutions in the application of criminal law and procedures. Students will analyze U.S. Supreme Court decisions and their effect on the admissibility of evidence. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • CJ 241 Principles of Investigation I


    Credits: 5
    An in-depth study of the fundamentals, functions and elements of criminal investigations including preliminary & follow-up investigations leading to successful prosecutions. Challenges faced in investigations will be discussed. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CJ& 101  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CJ 245 Theory of Def. & Control Tactics


    Credits: 5
    Introduces the theories and applications of physical and verbal force based on the ‘use of force continuum.’ Understand the criminal and civil context of application of force and control tactics. Perform control, defensive and handcuffing techniques. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Previous or concurrent enrollment in other CJ course.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CJ 249 Police Operations


    Credits: 5
    A study of the organizational culture, organization structures, staffing, and utilization of resources within police departments. The support and staff functions which assist patrol and other line operations in accomplishing the department’s mission will be examined. Patrol operations will be emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • CJ 290 Internship


    Credits: 5
    A program in which the student will work directly with a criminal justice agency in a wide variety of tasks to give the student a better understanding of day to day operation and the tasks performed by a part of the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 291 Special Topics In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 1
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 292 Special Topics In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 2
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 293 Special Topics In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 3
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 294 Special Topics In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 4
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 295 Special Topics In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 5
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ 297 Individual Project In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Criminal Justice. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • CJ 298 Individual Project In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Criminal Justice. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • CJ 299 Individual Project In Criminal Justice


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Criminal Justice. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • CJ& 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice


    Credits: 5
    An examination of crime, its causes and its impact on American life; the issues and challenges facing the American criminal justice system; the history and structure of the three major components of the justice system; and an introduction to the theories of sentencing and punishment. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CJ& 106 Juvenile Justice


    Credits: 5
    An in-depth study of the Juvenile Justice System, its history and theories related to juvenile laws, causation of juvenile behavior, the proper methods of dealing with juveniles in the court system, and Washington state law relating to juvenile procedures. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CJ& 110 Criminal Law


    Credits: 5
    A study of the nature and purpose of the criminal law, its sources, limitations and general principles, defenses and the wide range of criminal conduct covered by the criminal law. The Revised Code of Washington is also studied. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Dental Hygiene

  
  • DENHY 100 Head and Neck Anatomy


    Credits: 2
    The study of the anatomy of the head and neck-specifically the bony structures, blood supply, musculature, and nerve supply. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 101 Histology/Embryology


    Credits: 3
    The study of the development, histology and function of the tissues in the oral cavity. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 102 Principles of General Pathology and Systemic Disease


    Credits: 2
    The study of general disease conditions that affect the human body and dental treatment. Introduction to terminology, specific diseases and their causes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 110 Dental Radiology


    Credits: 2
    The study of the fundamentals of radiology and radiation hygiene, with demonstration and practice in the exposing and processing of intra-oral radiographs. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 111 Dental Radiology


    Credits: 3
    Continuation of DENHY 110  with continued emphasis on intraoral radiographic techniques. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 110  with a 2.5 or above, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 112 Dental Anatomy and Morphology


    Credits: 2
    Lecture and laboratory exercises on nomenclature, anatomy, morphology and function of the primary and permanent dentitions. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 114 Oral Pathology


    Credits: 2
    The recognition and etiology of clinical oral pathologies of the oral/ facial area. Introduction to detection, description and evaluation of oral lesions. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Programor permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 115 Pain Control I


    Credits: 3
    A study of physiology, pharmacology of local anesthetic drugs, complications, patient evaluation, and techniques utilized in the administration of local anesthetics in dentistry. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 120 Medical Emergencies


    Credits: 2
    Lectures and clinical exercises preparing the student to prevent, recognize, and respond to medical emergencies in the dental setting. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 121 Clinical Dental Hygiene and Fundamentals I


    Credits: 8
    Initial course in a series of lecture and discussion associated with clinical skills and related subjects such as: accepted dental terminology, patient assessment and use of the mouth mirror, probe, sickle and explorer integrated with an introduction to clinic procedures and patient examination techniques. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 122 Clinical Dental Hygiene and Fundamentals II


    Credits: 6
    Second of a series of lecture and discussion and beginning clinical course in a series providing traditional dental hygiene procedures to patients from the campus and community. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 121  with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 123 Clinical Dental Hygiene and Fundamentals III


    Credits: 6
    Third of a series of lecture and discussion and beginning clinical course in a series providing traditional dental hygiene procedures to patients from the campus and community, with increasing level of competency and speed. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 122  with a 2.0 grade or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 124 Clinical Dental Hygiene and Fundamentals IV


    Credits: 5
    Third clinical and fourth lecture course in a series providing dental hygiene procedures at an increasing level of competency and speed on patients from the campus and community. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 123  with a 2.0 grade or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • DENHY 130 Pharmacology


    Credits: 3
    The study of the general pharmacological and therapeutic actions of drugs pertaining to dentistry, including nomenclature, dosage, routes of administration, indications, contraindications, and the legal factors involved in dispensing. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 140 Ethics and Jurisprudence


    Credits: 3
    Lectures and discussions regarding ethics and jurisprudence, related to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • DENHY 141 Procedures Seminar I


    Credits: 1
    First-year, weekly discussion and lecture sessions with special emphasis on program policies and procedures for lab and clinic operation and WISHA regulations for blood borne pathogen exposure control and hazard control. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 142 Procedures Seminar II


    Credits: 1
    First-year, weekly discussion and lecture sessions with special emphasis on patient care planning/referrals, and policies and procedures for clinical operation. Occasional guest lectures are included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 151 Patient Records I


    Credits: 1
    Weekly discussion sessions for 1st year students with emphasis on patient chart record keeping, patient care planning/referrals, and policies and procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients, and maintain positive public relations. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 152 Patient Records II


    Credits: 1
    Discussion sessions for 1st year students with emphasis on patient chart record keeping, care planning/referrals, policies/procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients and to maintain positive public relations. Includes screening exams on patients. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 161 Periodontology I


    Credits: 2
    The recognition and etiology of diseases of the periodontium. This is the first course in a series of three consecutive courses in periodontology, and provides fundamental knowledge in the field of dental hygiene. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 162 Periodontology II


    Credits: 2
    Continuation of the study of periodontal disease, with increased scope and depth concerning histopathology and etiologies of periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed on non-surgical treatment of the various types of periodontal disease. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • DENHY 171 Community and Public Health Dentistry I


    Credits: 2
    Students work in groups to develop and implement a community based program with an educational component. Lectures cover the ADPIE model for program planning, teaching methods, analysis of special group characteristics, formulation of lesson plans and development of visual aids. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • DENHY 181 Restorative Dentistry I


    Credits: 3
    introduction to restorative dentistry procedures, including rubber dam application. alginate impressions, study models, sealants, mercury hygiene, matrix and wedge application, amalgam carving and L.A. Chemical and physical properties of the materials will also be studied. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 182 Restorative Dentistry II


    Credits: 1
    Preclinical laboratory exercises in placement and finishing of amalgam restorations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • DENHY 215 Pain Control II


    Credits: 1
    Lecture, demonstration and clinical application of nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia. Lectures on other pain control modalities used in dentistry. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 221 Clinical Dental Hygiene V


    Credits: 6
    Performance of traditional dental hygiene clinical procedures on patients from the campus and community. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 124  with a grade of 2.5 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 222 Clinical Dental Hygiene VI


    Credits: 6
    Performance of traditional dental hygiene clinical procedures on patients from the campus and community. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 221  with a 2.5 grade or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 223 Clinical Dental Hygiene VII


    Credits: 6
    Continuing performance of traditional dental hygiene clinical procedures on patients from the campus and community with increasing competency and efficiency. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 222  with a 2.5 grade or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 231 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals V


    Credits: 2
    Lectures, discussions and practice labs pertinent to clinical skills and related subjects which will be applied in second year dental hygiene clinic. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 232 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals VI


    Credits: 2
    Lectures, discussions, and practice labs pertinent to clinical skills and related subjects which will be applied in dental hygiene clinic. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 231  with a grade of 2.5 or higher or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 233 Dental Hygiene Fundamentals VII


    Credits: 2
    Lectures and discussions relating to entry into the dental hygiene profession and presentation of perio-control project. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 232  with a grade of 2.5 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 241 Procedures Seminar V


    Credits: 1
    Second-year weekly discussion and lecture sessions with special emphasis on patient care planning/referrals and policies and procedures for clinical operation. Occasional guest lectures are included. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 242 Procedures Seminar VI


    Credits: 1
    Second-year, weekly discussion and lecture sessions with special emphasis on patient care planning/referrals, and policies and procedures for clinical operation, plus Mock Board patient selection criteria. Occasional guest lectures are included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 243 Procedures Seminar VII


    Credits: 1
    Second-year, weekly discussion and lecture sessions with special emphasis on patient care planning/referrals, policies and procedures for clinical operation, and preparation for the restorative and written portions of the State and Western Regional Licensing Exams.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 250 Dental Gerontology


    Credits: 1
    A course dealing with the special knowledge, attitudes, and technical skills required to provide oral health care to older adults. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 251 Patient Records III


    Credits: 1
    Discussion sessions for 2nd year students with emphasis on patient chart record keeping, patient care planning/referrals, policies/ procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients. Patient exams/charting performed with instructor assistance. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 252 Patient Records IV


    Credits: 1
    Weekly discussion sessions for second-year students with special emphasis on patient chart record-keeping, and policies and procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients, and maintain positive public relations. Includes screening exams on patients. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 253 Patient Records V


    Credits: 1
    Discussion sessions for 2nd year students with emphasis on patient chart record keeping, patient care planning/referrals, policies/ procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients. Patient exams/charting performed with minimal instructor assistance. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 260 Care of the Patient With Special Needs


    Credits: 1
    Educational experiences which will enable each student to recognize the physiological, psychological, psychosocial, medical, and oral aspects of disabling conditions in preparation for clinical management of such patients. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 261 Periodontology III


    Credits: 1
    Continuation of the study of periodontal disease. Emphasis is placed upon the surgical, reconstructive and maintenance phases of periodontal therapy. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 270 Professional Issues


    Credits: 1
    Lecture and discussion regarding the practice of dental hygiene including resume development, interviewing techniques, patient scheduling systems, employment contracts and dental staff relations. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 271 Public Health/Community Dentistry


    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the basic principles of public health theory, methods, research, social epidemiology and its impact on dental health education and the dental care delivery system. Limited to students in the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 171  with a grade of 2.5 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 272 Special Community Dental Health Project


    Credits: 1
    Advanced study in community dental health with group community projects to be arranged on an individual basis with the instructor. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 171  and DENHY 271  with a grade of 2.5 or higher for each course, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 278 Extramural Clinic I


    Credits: 1
    Special clinical rotation for second-year students to attend individualized clinical experiences, with dental hygiene treatment for patients in extramural community clinics. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 281 Restorative Dentistry III


    Credits: 3
    A study of restorative dentistry procedures and materials including the chemical and physical properties, selection, usage and manipulation. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 182  with a grade of 2.5 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 282 Restorative Dentistry Preclinic and Clinic


    Credits: 3
    Preclinical laboratory exercises in the placement and finishing of amalgam and composite restorations. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 281  with a grade of 2.5 or higher, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DENHY 283 Restorative Clinic I


    Credits: 2
    Clinical experience in restorative dentistry procedures. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and completion of DENHY 281  and DENHY 282  with a grade of 2.5 or higher for each course, or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 284 Restorative Clinic II


    Credits: 2
    Clinical experience in restorative dentistry procedures. Limited to students accepted into the Dental Hygiene program. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of DENHY 283  or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 288 Extramural Clinic II


    Credits: 1
    Special clinical rotation for second-year students to attend individualized clinical experiences, with dental hygiene treatment for patients in extramural community clinics. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DENHY 291 Special Topics In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in dental hygiene.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.
  
  • DENHY 292 Special Topics In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in dental hygiene.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DENHY 293 Special Topics In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in dental hygiene.
    Prerequisite Required: Acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DENHY 297 Individual Project In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of dental hygiene. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • DENHY 298 Individual Project In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of dental hygiene. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • DENHY 299 Individual Project In Dental Hygiene


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of dental hygiene. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.

Developmental Education

  
  • DEVED 043 Math Skills for Life 4


    Credits: 1- 5
    Students apply, in various situations, mathematical concepts and procedures to estimate, solve problems, and/or carry out tasks involving whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, percents, measurements, and tables and graphs. Equivalent to ABE 043 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DEVED 080 Critical Thinking In College and Work


    Credits: 10
    Students improve their critical and creative thinking skills to become successful in college. Students learn strategies for reading, writing, problem-solving, self-assessment, and navigating college systems in the context of their transfer or professional goals. Registration requires the signature of an approved advisor. Equivalent to ENGL 080 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement level appropriate to ENGL 080 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DEVED 090 Reading/Writing for Academic Career Goals


    Credits: 10
    Students develop abilities for successful reading, writing and learning in college transfer or prof-tech programs. They learn how knowledge and information are organized and how to improve achievement of educational goals. Students work on academic/career goals. Equivalent to ENGL 090  + STYSK 100 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of DEVED 080  or ENGL 080  with a 2.0 or better, or placement into DEVED 090, or advisor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DEVED 092 Special Topics In Developmental Education


    Credits: 1-2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in DEVED.
  
  • DEVED 100 Analytical Reading and Writing


    Credits: 5
    Students develop analytical reading, writing, and thinking skills necessary for successful college-level study. The course is sometimes taught in the context of a transfer or professional-technical program. Equivalent to ENGL 099 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of DEVED 090  or ENGL 090  with a 2.0 or better, or placement into DEVED 100, or advisor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

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  • DRMA 144 Acting 1


    Credits: 5
    An introduction to the craft of acting. Students learn theory and practice of acting through exercises, rehearsals and games, improving their ability to concentrate, relax, listen, observe and practice empathy. Open to all levels of experience. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall
  
  • DRMA 145 Acting 2


    Credits: 5
    A continued practice and introduction to the craft of acting. Students learn the theory and practice of acting through exercises, rehearsals and games, improving their ability to concentrate, relax, listen and observe and practice empathy. Open to all levels of experience. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DRMA 146 Acting 3


    Credits: 5
    A continued practice and introduction to the craft of acting. Students learn the theory and practice of acting through exercises, rehearsals and games, improving their ability to concentrate, relax, listen and observe and practice empathy. Open to all levels of experience. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DRMA 155 Acting for Television and Film


    Credits: 3
    Dramatic and commercial acting for work in film, television and commercials. Learn auditioning styles, acting technique and the marketing skills needed for a successful screen acting career. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 156 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera I


    Credits: 5
    A fast-paced introduction to film and video production. Discussion of films in terms of cinematic styles, acting and screenplay structure along with exercises in acting, directing, writing and filming of original productions. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 157 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera 2


    Credits: 5
    A continued fast-paced introduction to film and video production. Discussion of films in terms of cinematic styles, acting and screenplay structure along with exercises in acting, directing, writing and filming of original productions. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 207 Theatrical Production


    Credits: 1
    Laboratory for students participating in theatrical and video/film productions for the viewing public including writing, acting, directing, designing, technical theater and/or marketing. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 208 Theatrical Production


    Credits: 2
    Laboratory for students participating in theatrical and video/film productions for the viewing public including writing, acting, directing, designing, technical theater and marketing. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
 

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