May 15, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Business Technology

  
  • BUSTC 112 Filing


    Credits: 2
    Filing is the organization and storage of business correspondence. Through a series of instruction and exercises, students apply the fundamental rules of filing. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 114 Human Relations In the Office


    Credits: 2
    Explore human relations and communications within the office environment. Instructor permission required: Yes. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • BUSTC 128 Word 2016, Level 1


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to Microsoft Word. Students will learn the basic features to create business documents. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 101  or 25 wpm keyboarding.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 129 Word 2016, Level 2


    Credits: 5
    Learn advanced features of Microsoft Word. Topics include shared documents, footnotes/endnotes, headers/footers, mail merge, sort, styles, macros, tables/indexes, and forms. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 128 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 135 Applied Word Processing


    Credits: 4
    Apply previously learned advanced word processing techniques in the preparation of business documents using Word. Emphasis is on accuracy and mailable copy. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 129 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 150 Excel 2016


    Credits: 5
    Designed for the beginning Excel user. Learn to build spreadsheets using basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Excel. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: File Management experience recommended.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or instructor permission, and MATH 098 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 160 PowerPoint 2016


    Credits: 4
    Learn to organize information and create professional-looking graphic presentations. Learn the basic, intermediate, and advanced features of PowerPoint. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 170 Access 2016


    Credits: 5
    Designed for the beginning Access user. Introduction to basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Access. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: File Management experience recommended.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 180 Outlook 2016


    Credits: 3
    Use and customize Microsoft Outlook to manage email communications, contact lists, calendars, appointments, meetings, and schedules. Organize workflow with folders, tasks, notes, export options, rules, and Quick Steps. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099  or equivalent with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 185 Publisher 2016


    Credits: 4
    Learn to design and create professional quality publications that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs (desktop publishing). Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: BUSTC 128  or equivalent, 25 wpm keyboarding.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall
  
  • BUSTC 270 Office Procedures


    Credits: 5
    Capstone course for Business Technology majors or others who want to learn about the role of the administrative assistant and current technologies. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 128  Word Level I or equivalent or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • BUSTC 291 Special Topics In Business Technology


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology.
  
  • BUSTC 292 Special Topics In Business Technology


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology.
  
  • BUSTC 293 Special Topics In Business Technology


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology.
  
  • BUSTC 294 Special Topics In Business Technology


    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology.
  
  • BUSTC 295 Special Topics In Business Technology


    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business Technology.
  
  • BUSTC 297 Individual Project In Business Technology


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Business Technology. 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, Spring
  
  • BUSTC 298 Individual Project In Business Technology


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


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

Business Writing

  
  • BTWRT 115 Business English


    Credits: 5
    Review of vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and current formats of business correspondence. Write business correspondence, a resume, and cover letter using Standard English. Research topics using web technology and standard references to prepare presentation. Previously BUSTC 115. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Microsoft Word and Internet experience.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or successful completion of ENGL 090  or EAP 090  with a 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • BTWRT 215 Business Communications


    Credits: 5
    Focuses on all levels of business communication including writing, teamwork, presentations, and intercultural communications. Learn writing strategies to produce a variety of professional communications such as business letters, memos, e-mail, and a short report. Learn to use the Internet and Shoreline library database to research business topics and present information. Previously BUSTC 215 and BUSTC 252. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or successful completion of ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or BTWRT 115  with a 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 090 Chemistry Special Lab


    Credits: 1-3
    Tutorial lab for students enrolled in chemistry classes; designed to help with any type of problem concerning the field of chemistry. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Enrollment in any chemistry class.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 171 General-Inorganic Chemistry I


    Credits: 4
    First course of three quarters of Gen. Chem. for science and engineering majors. Includes scientific measurement, atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous solutions and reactions, gas laws and theory, basic thermodynamics and nuclear chem. Course includes lecture and seminar. This is the first of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Recent high school chemistry or CHEM& 121  with a 2.0 or better and ENGL 099 , EAP 099 , or placement into ENGL& 101 , and placement into MATH& 141 ; or instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 181  is required.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 172 General-Inorganic Chemistry II


    Credits: 4
    Second course of three quarters of Gen. Chem. for science and engineering majors. Topics include quantum numbers, orbitals, atomic periodicity, bonding theories, molecular shapes/polarity, liquids & solids, properties of solutions, and basic organic. Course includes lecture and seminar. This is the second of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 171 /CHEM 181  with grades of 2.0 or better, and placement into ENGL& 101 , and placement into MATH& 141 , or instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 182 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 173 General-Inorganic Chemistry III


    Credits: 4
    Third course of three quarters of Gen. Chem. for science and engineering majors. Topics include kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, buffers, solubility and complex ion equilibrium, entropy, Gibbs energy, electrochemistry & transition metals. Course includes lecture and seminar. This is the third of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 172 /CHEM 182 , ENGL& 101  and MATH& 141  with grades of 2.0 or better or Instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 183 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
  
  • CHEM 181 General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab)


    Credits: 2.5
    Laboratory experimentation is used to reinforce the chemical concepts in CHEM 171 . A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques and safety. Due to dangers involved in chemical experimentation, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 171  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 182 General-Inorganic Chemistry II (Lecture-Lab)


    Credits: 2.5
    This course utilizes laboratory experimentation to reinforce and enhance the chemical concepts discussed in CHEM 172 . A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques, and safety. Due to dangers involved in chemical experimentation, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 172  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 183 General-Inorganic Chemistry III (Lecture-Lab)


    Credits: 2.5
    This course utilizes laboratory experimentation to reinforce and enhance the chemical concepts discussed in CHEM 173 . A separate lecture period is required to explain the lab theory, techniques, and safety. Due to dangers involved, attendance in lecture is mandatory. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 173  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
  
  • CHEM 255 Introduction to Biochemistry


    Credits: 3
    First of a two-quarter series surveying basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. This is the first of a two-quarter series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 243  (may be taken concurrently) and BIOL& 211  with a 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CHEM 256 Introduction to Biochemistry


    Credits: 3
    Second of a two-quarter series surveying basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 255  with a 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 271 Organic Chemistry I Lab


    Credits: 3
    First course of the lab component for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. This is the first of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 173 /CHEM 183  and ENGL& 101  with 2.0 or higher, or instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 241 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • CHEM 272 Organic Chemistry II Lab


    Credits: 3
    Second laboratory course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Further discussion of physical properties and transformations of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. This is the second of a three course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 241 /CHEM 271  with 2.0 or higher, or Instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 242 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 273 Organic Chemistry III Lab


    Credits: 3
    Third laboratory course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Multistep syntheses, advanced distillation and purification techniques with instrumentation emphasis. This is the third of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 242 /CHEM 272  with 2.0 or higher, or instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 243 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • CHEM 297 Individual Project In Chemistry


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of CHEM. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • CHEM 298 Individual Project In Chemistry


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of CHEM. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM 299 Individual Project In Chemistry


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of CHEM. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts With Lab


    Credits: 1- 5
    A non-science majors lab course. Presents basic chemical principles and examines contemporary social and environmental role of chemistry. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099  or EAP 099  with 2.0 or better, or placement into ENGL& 101 , or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry


    Credits: 5
    Basic chemistry to supplement/replace high school chemistry for non-science majors. Introduces simplified atomic/molecular theory & the quantitative/qualitative relationships in the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, solids & their reactions. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MATH 099  with 2.0 or better AND placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Concurrently: Mandatory 2-hour lab is taken concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry


    Credits: 5
    Emphasis on chemical systems/processes as they influence living systems. Study of organic compounds: properties/reactions of functional groups, lipids, proteins & carbohydrates. Intro to enzymes & neurotransmitters. Weekly lab explores reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, & amines. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM& 241 Organic Chemistry I


    Credits: 4
    First course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with two labs. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. This is the first of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 173 /CHEM 183  and ENGL& 101  with minimum grades of 2.0; or Instructor Permission.
    Concurrently: Course requires a lab component and CHEM 271  must be taken concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • CHEM& 242 Organic Chemistry II


    Credits: 4
    Second course for students taking three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Further discussion of physical & chemical properties of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. This is the second of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 241 /CHEM 271  with minimum grades of 2.0 or Instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Course requires a lab component and CHEM 272  must be taken concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • CHEM& 243 Organic Chemistry III


    Credits: 4
    Third course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Polyfunctional compounds and natural products, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This is the third of a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 242 /CHEM 272  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Instructor permission.
    Concurrently: Course requires a lab component and CHEM 273  must be taken concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Spring

Child Advocacy Studies

  
  • CAST 102 Child Maltreatment and Advocacy


    Credits: 5
    This introductory course for Child Advocacy Studies covers the history, perspectives, legal framework and responses to child maltreatment. It is approached from a variety of diverse professional perspectives. The course is designed for students interested in gaining knowledge of child maltreatment. Dual listed as SOC 102 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • CAST 202 Professional and Systemic Responses


    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the responses of professionals and the system to allegations of child maltreatment. Designed for students entering fields in which knowledge of child maltreatment investigation and advocacy are necessary. Dual listed as SOC 202 . Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CAST 285 Gender, Violence and Social Change


    Credits: 5
    Study of gendered violence, its history, current research and contemporary issues. Social, psychological, legal and political implications of abuse are considered. Areas of study include child abuse, rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment. Dual listed with GWS 285 . Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 297 Individual Project In Chinese


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
  
  • CHIN 298 Individual Project In Chinese


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • CHIN 299 Individual Project In Chinese


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • CHIN& 121 Chinese I


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to Mandarin Chinese. Pronunciation and grammar taught in communicative approach. Listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese. Simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin are introduced. Topics: self-introduction, greetings, directions and daily routines. No previous knowledge of the language required. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  
  • CHIN& 122 Chinese II


    Credits: 5
    A continuation of CHIN& 121  with more vocabulary, more complicated sentence structure. Topics: shopping, directions, activities, hobbies, likes and dislikes. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHIN& 121  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • CHIN& 123 Chinese III


    Credits: 5
    Continuation of CHIN& 122  with more vocabulary, more complicated sentence structures, continued work on Chinese characters. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: CHIN& 122  or equivalent with instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring

Cinema

  
  • CINEM 201 Introduction to Cinema History


    Credits: 5
    This survey course examines cinema history from pre-motion picture influences to modern day advances. Covers the historical, cultural and artistic impact of film and filmmaking. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CINEM 201W Introduction to Cinema History


    Credits: 5
    This survey course examines cinema history from pre-motion picture influences to modern day advances. Covers the historical, cultural and artistic impact of film and filmmaking. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CINEM 202 The Language of Cinema


    Credits: 5
    Introductory course in cinema theory and analysis with a focus on the techniques and elements of cinematic language; including narrative structure, mise-en-scene, cinematography, lighting, editing, sound and production design. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CINEM 295 Special Topics In Cinema


    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in cinema. Previously CINEM 285. Student option grading.
  
  • CINEM 297 Individual Project In Cinema


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


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


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of cinema. 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, Spring

Clean Energy Technology

  
  • NRG 101 Introduction to Renewable Energy


    Credits: 5
    Survey course on Renewable Energy Systems. This course fulfills the need for a basic understanding of electricity, conservation, and entropy. It includes measuring energy, OHM’s Law, and renewable fuel. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 102 Calculations for Energy Technologies


    Credits: 4
    Applied mathematics and physics concepts used in building energy technologies. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of BUS 102  OR MATH 070  OR placement into MATH 098  OR Instructor Permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • NRG 105 Electricity & Jobsite Safety


    Credits: 3
    This is a foundation course for Energy System Designers. It includes Jobsite Safety, Electrical Awareness, and Basics of Electricity. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 110 Introduction Energy/Sustainability In Built Environment


    Credits: 5
    Overview of energy issues from multiple perspectives, including resource & species depletion, climate impacts and public energy policy decisions, processes, & strategies. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 115 Introduction to Renewable Resources


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to design and application of renewable technology including solar, wind, hydro and biomass. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NRG 120 Solar Electric Design and Applications


    Credits: 5
    Explore the use of sunlight to produce electricity. Practical &economical design of photovoltaic power systems, site analysis, system sizing, equip. specs & component selection, code requirements, economics of PV systems, and energy efficiency and conservation impacts on system design will be covered. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 122 Energy Audit 2: Commercial


    Credits: 4
    Energy audits for large commercial buildings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 161 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NRG 123 PV Performance Analysis


    Credits: 3
    Deals with system performance & commissioning including preinspection checkout, startup, troubleshooting, verification, and monitoring. Focus is on a safe and properly installed system with overview of advanced metering tools. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 120 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 130 Solar Thermal Space/Hot Water Design & Install


    Credits: 5
    Learn theory, setting, design, procurement & techniques required to install & maintain a solar hot water system. Examine passive/active, unglazed/glazed, & evacuated tube technologies, optimal designs, alternative space heating, building codes, utility conservation programs, and site & federal incentives. Mandatory decimal grading.
  
  • NRG 160 LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation


    Credits: 4
    Prepare students to pass the LEED GA examination. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NRG 161 Energy Audit 1: Residential


    Credits: 4
    Energy audits for residential and small commercial buildings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 162 Large Building Assessment: Building Technology


    Credits: 4
    Survey of large building assemblies, systems and energy efficiency technologies that affect building energy performance. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 102  and NRG 180  or Instructor Permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NRG 163 Large Building Energy: Methods and Measurements


    Credits: 4
    Methods and measurements used for large building energy audits and assessments. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 162  or Instructor Permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • NRG 180 Building Systems and Blueprint Reading


    Credits: 5
    Use and interpret technical drawings and specifications depicting building energy technologies. Mac computer not recommended. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NRG 181 Virtual Design for Energy Technologies


    Credits: 5
    Course provides foundational technical skills in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for high performing/renewable energy systems in the built environment. Topics include whole building energy systems modeling for design, analysis, and detailing. The course focuses on Autodesk Revit MEP. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 180  with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • NRG 200 Zero Energy Building Design


    Credits: 5
    Covers principles behind design & building residential/commercial lowrise structures that approach or exceed net zero energy use over lifecycle. Examines historical/contemp. methods for optimal yearround comfort, reduced energy consumption, air quality improvement & environmental impacts. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 101 .
  
  • NRG 201 Zero Energy Design Practicum


    Credits: 3
    Students will gain hands-on, practical knowledge of the methods and materials explored in NRG design. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 120 , NRG 130 , and NRG 200  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NRG 202 Career Seminar for Clean Technology


    Credits: 3
    Prepare students for internships and jobs in the Clean Technology industry. Will include networking strategies, cover letters, resume, interviewing skills. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of at least 2 NRG classes.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NRG 220 Advanced PV Design


    Credits: 5
    Focus in on PV systems compliance with NEC codes & regulations. Emphasis on component selection, string sizing, inverter/module matching, conductor sizing, overload protection, grounding, mounting systems, battery backup. Accurate 3D drawings. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 101  and NRG 120  or permission by instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • NRG 221 PV Technical Sales


    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with the complex skills and knowledge for Photovoltaic (PV) Technical Sales. This course reviews PV equipment, site survey, best rooftop practices, sales skills, customer needs, project tracking, preparing proposal and presentations, and PV and the Electric Vehicle (EV) interaction. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 120  with a minimum 2.0 prior to taking this course.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • NRG 223 Battery Based PV System Design


    Credits: 5
    Preparation for the complex design requirements of battery based PV systems. Design, code requirements, maintenance, and safety consideration for both utility interactive (grid-tied) and stand-alone (off-grid) battery based PV systems. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 105  and NRG 120  with grades of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 225 Introduction to SketchUp


    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the use of the software for improving and evaluating the design of solar energy projects. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 226 Advanced Sketch-Up


    Credits: 5
    This course reviews Basic SketchUp tools and introduces more complicated modeling techniques with SketchUp Pro and LayOut. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 225  completion with 2.0 grade or better.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 290 Renewable Energy/ Solar Internship


    Credits: 1- 5
    This course provides students with work experience in the Renewable Energy industry. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NRG 292 Special Topics In Zero Energy Technology


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Zero Energy Technology.
  
  • NRG 297 Individual Project In Zero Energy Technology


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of clean energy technology.
  
  • NRG 298 Individual Project In Zero Energy Technology


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of clean energy technology.
  
  • NRG 299 Individual Project In Zero Energy Technology


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of clean energy technology.

Communication Studies

  
  • CMST 140 The Art of Storytelling


    Credits: 5
    Storytelling, one of our oldest art forms, varies in forms from entertainment to information transfer, healing, and community building. Discover the excitement and empowerment of performing stories from the personal to folktales of a variety of cultures. Plan, organize and perform in a live storytelling program. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 203 Communication for Social Change


    Credits: 5
    Engage in reflection, discussion and thought-provoking activities to experience a wide range of cultural perspectives, to think critically, and to build empathy. Explore the ways that power and privilege shape perceptions of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, etc. Learn communication skills to effect social change. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 099  required or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 244 News Writing


    Credits: 1-3
    Explore journalism, with a focus on reporting, news gathering and writing. The course covers links to public relations, advertising and digital journalism as well as ethical and legal concerns. Newspaper production is introduced. The class may be taken again for credit. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 244W News Writing


    Credits: 1-3
    Explore journalism, with a focus on reporting, news gathering and writing. The course covers links to public relations, advertising and digital journalism as well as ethical and legal concerns. Newspaper production is introduced. The class may be taken again for credit. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 245 Student Newspaper


    Credits: 1-3
    Experience hands-on learning in one or more aspects of the college newspaper, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, production or advertising. May be repeated for credit. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 245W Student Newspaper


    Credits: 1-3
    Experience hands-on learning in one or more aspects of the college newspaper, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, production or advertising. May be repeated for credit. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 247 Journalistic Writing


    Credits: 4
    Learn journalistic principles and practices. Write news articles, features, opinions and arts reviews. Explore ethical questions, legal concerns, and journalism’s links to public relations. Photojournalism, design, and online journalism are introduced. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 247W Journalistic Writing


    Credits: 4
    Learn journalistic principles and practices. Write news articles, features, opinions and arts reviews. Explore ethical questions, legal concerns, and journalism’s links to public relations. Photojournalism, design, and online journalism are introduced. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 285 Critical Intercultural Communication


    Credits: 5
    Explore the complexities of intercultural communication in both U.S. and global contexts through an experiential, skill-building framework. Analyze how we are shaped by culture and positions of power and privilege. Develop and apply intercultural skills to affect social change. Note: CMST 285 and CMST 203  have different content. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 099 , ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • CMST 291 Special Topics In Communication Studies


    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
  
  • CMST 292 Special Topics In Communication Studies


    Credits: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communication studies.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 293 Special Topics In Communication Studies


    Credits: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communication studies.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 294 Special Topics In Communication Studies


    Credits: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communication studies.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CMST 295 Special Topics In Communication Studies


    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communication studies.
 

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