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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Dental Hygiene

  
  • 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 143 Procedures Seminar III


    Credits: 1
    Weekly discussion, lectures and role playing sessions with special emphasis on patient case studies, patient care planning/referrals and policies and procedures for clinical operation. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
  
  • DENHY 151 Electronic Health Records I


    Credits: 1
    Weekly discussion sessions on topics related to electronic health records. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of the instructor.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DENHY 152 Electronic Health Records II


    Credits: 1
    Patient electronic health record (EHR) keeping, care planning/referrals, policies/procedures necessary to fulfill legal duties owed to patients and to maintain positive public relations. Includes clinical 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. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience.
  
  • DENHY 298 Individual Project In Dental Hygiene


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


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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Drama

  
  • 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
  
  • DRMA 209 Theatrical Production


    Credits: 3
    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 224 Theater Career Planning and Auditioning


    Credits: 2
    Study of possible career opportunities in theater and film productions and the process of selection and application to programs and schools through interviews, resumes. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DRMA 225 Improvisational Theater


    Credits: 2
    A study of individual and ensemble techniques, the course is concerned with developing the ability to respond creatively and improvisationally to a variety of situations. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DRMA 226 Children’s Theater Production


    Credits: 5
    A collaborative, student-driven course in which members write, design, and perform an original theatrical production for children and adults. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • DRMA 234 Experimental Theater: Faculty Directed


    Credits: 1- 5
    Students explore historical and contemporary non-traditional and experimental theater through the performance of faculty-directed new play scripts. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Admission by permission of instructor after audition.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • DRMA 235 Experimental Theater: Student Directed


    Credits: 1- 5
    Explore historical and contemporary non-traditional theater through experimental scripts written, directed, and performed by students. Student option grading.
    Instructor permission required: Admission by permission of instructor after audition.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DRMA 244 Stage Technology


    Credits: 5
    Students examine the fundamental theories, principles, and history of the techniques and equipment used for stage scenery, sound, and lighting. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 245 Beginning Stage Lighting


    Credits: 5
    Immersion in the theories, drafting techniques, and equipment used for stage lighting. Includes instruction in light pilot design and USITT drafting standards. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DRMA 246 Scenic Stage Design I


    Credits: 1- 5
    Practicum in the theories, techniques and practices used in scenic design and in creating stage settings. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • DRMA 255 Directing


    Credits: 5
    Theory and practice in directing for stage productions. Attention given to all aspects from selection to actual production. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA 291 Special Topics In Drama


    Credits: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Drama. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • DRMA 292 Special Topics In Drama


    Credits: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in drama.
  
  • DRMA 293 Special Topics In Drama


    Credits: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in drama.
  
  • DRMA 295 Special Topics In Drama


    Credits: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in drama.
  
  • DRMA 297 Individual Project In Drama


    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of drama. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • DRMA 298 Individual Project In Drama


    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of drama. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
  
  • DRMA 299 Individual Project In Drama


    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of drama. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre


    Credits: 5
    Students explore dramatic traditions by reading and analyzing plays from ancient to contemporary times. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • DRMA& 101W Introduction to Theatre


    Credits: 5
    Students explore dramatic traditions by reading and analyzing plays from ancient to contemporary times. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education


    Credits: 5
    Overview of the foundations of Early Childhood Education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices and program models. Observe children, professionals and programs in action. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  
  • ECED& 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition


    Credits: 5
    This course promotes knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition, and safety of children in group care. It examines the signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities for mandated reporting, and available community resources. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter
  
  • ECED& 120 Practicum-Nurturing Relationships


    Credits: 2
    In an early learning setting, engage in establishing nurturing, supportive relationships with all children and professional peers. Focus on children’s health & safety, promoting growth & development, and creating a culturally responsive environment. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter
  
  • ECED& 132 Infants/Toddlers Care


    Credits: 3
    Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • ECED& 160 Curriculum Development


    Credits: 5
    Investigate learning theory, program planning, tools and methods for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in children birth through age 8 utilizing developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive practice. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children


    Credits: 3
    Design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments that ensure quality learning and nurturing experiences, and optimize the development of the young child. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  
  • ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development


    Credits: 3
    Explore teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  
  • ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment


    Credits: 3
    Collect and record observation of and assessment data on young children in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group, and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions, and communicating findings. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring

Economics

  
  • ECON 100 Survey of Economic Principles


    Credits: 5
    A survey of how capitalism works: how we choose what to buy, where to work, and how businesses and governments affect our lives, the environment, and the world. Not recommended for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in economics or business. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL 099  or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ECON 291 Special Topics In Economics


    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Economics. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ECON 292 Special Topics In Economics


    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Economics. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ECON 293 Special Topics In Economics


    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Economics. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • ECON 294 Special Topics In Economics


    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Economics. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
 

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