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EMS 180 - EMT Intermediate to Paramedic Transition Prerequisite: and or appropriate score on placement test. Student must also possess a current national Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate or be in the process of National Registry Testing form EMT-Intermediate.
(3 Credits)
The EMT-Intermediate to Paramedic Bridge Program is designed for an individual who is licensed as an EMT-I or its equivalent and is seeking to obtain the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P). Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of hybrid instruction.
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EMS 181 - EMS Practicum I Prerequisite: , , and .
(1 Credit)
This course provides supervised clinical experience in area facilities for the skills learned in , , and . Course fee required. Total of 60 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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EMS 182 - EMS Practicum II Prerequisite: EMS 162 , EMS 163 , EMS 164 , and EMS 181 .
(3 Credits)
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various settings for the skills learned during the first program year. Course fee required. Total of 160 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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EMS 185 - Paramedic Practicum Prerequisite: EMS 151 .
(1 Credit)
This course is for students currently accepted in the Paramedic program who want an additional opportunity to practice their paramedic skills. Course fee required. Total of 60 hours of clinical.
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EMS 201 - Shock Trauma Resuscitation Prerequisite: EMS 162 , , , and .
(2 Credits)
This course considers the pathophysiology and treatment of shock, and recognition and management of specific traumatic emergencies. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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EMS 205 - Pediatrics and Trauma Bridge Prerequisite: EMS 155 , EMS 165EMS 165 , EMS 180 , and .
(3 Credits)
This bridge course presents the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the pediatric patient with various medical conditions and the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient needed for the EMT-I to transition to EMT-P. PEPP and PHTLS certification included. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EMS 210 - Medical Emergencies II Prerequisite: EMS 182 and .
(3 Credits)
This course reviews the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of medical patients with neurological, environmental, genitourinary, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, and behavioral emergencies. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EMS 211 - Pediatrics and Special Populations Prerequisite: EMS 182 and .
(2 Credits)
This course presents specific training in pediatrics, including life-span development, pediatric assessment and management, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Additionally, issues of and approaches to patients in special populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, bariatrics, and others with special needs are covered. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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EMS 220 - EMS Operations Prerequisite: EMS 210 , EMS 211 , and EMS 281 .
(2 Credits)
This course considers various topics associated with EMS operations. Valid driver’s license required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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EMS 221 - Seminar in Paramedic Emergency Services Prerequisite: EMS 281 or EMS 283 .
(2 Credits)
This course serves as a review and preparation for the National Registry cognitive and skills examination following program completion. It serves to summarize and culminate all cognitive, psychomotor, and effective domain training. Course fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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EMS 281 - EMS Practicum III Prerequisite: EMS 182 and .
(3 Credits)
This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills of EMS 163 and EMS 164 in supervised clinical settings. Course fee required. Total of 150 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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EMS 282 - EMS Practicum IV Prerequisite: EMS 210 , EMS 211 , and EMS 281 .
(3 Credits)
This course offers opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the Paramedic program in supervised clinical settings. Course fee required. Total of 135 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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EMS 283 - Bridge Practicum I Prerequisite: and or appropriate score on placement test. Student must also possess a current national Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate or be in the process of National Registry Testing form EMT-Intermediate.
(3 Credits)
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various settings for the skills learned during the EMT-I to EMT-P Bridge course. Course fee required. Total of 135 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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EMS 284 - Bridge Practicum II Prerequisite: EMS 155 , EMS 165 , EMS 180 , and EMS 283 .
(3 Credits)
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various settings for the skills learned during the EMT-I to EMT-P Bridge course. Course fee required. Total of 135 hours of clinical and in class seminars.
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Engineering Technology |
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EGT 101 - Computerized Spreadsheets for Engineers Prerequisite: MAT 100 .
(2 Credits)
This course enables students to learn the techniques of decision making and problem solving using Microsoft Excel and Mathlab as tools. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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EGT 110 - Guitar Manufacturing Using STEM Concepts Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (based on an application completed by all students applying for the course).
(3 Credits)
This course looks at the design elements, manufacturing and assembly of solid-body guitars. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts that relate directly to guitars are used to help students make an applied learning connection. Total of 60 contact hours (30 lecture and 30 lab).
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EGT 136 - Mechanics Prerequisite: or .
(3 Credits)
This course uses the principles of statics to solve engineering problems that involve forces. Topics include finding reactions, equilibrium, friction, trusses, frames, centroids, and moment of inertia. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGT 150 - Introduction to CNC Programming Prerequisite: MAT 099 .
(3 Credits)
Computer numerical control is used to program a HAAS machining center to drill, contour, and pocket. An introduction to the CNC lathe is included. Laboratory fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab.
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EGT 231 - Strength of Materials Prerequisite: EGT 136 .
(3 Credits)
This course is a technical study of the stress and strain in materials from the action of external forces. The application of these principles is used in the design of structures and machines. Axial loads, torsion, and bending are analyzed individually and in combination. The deflection of beams and stability of columns are studied. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGT 234 - Machine Design Prerequisite: EGT 231 .
(4 Credits)
This course involves the study of various machine parts that carry loads and transmit power. Strength of material theory is expanded to include stress concentration, fatigue, and failure. Rivets, welds, springs, power transmission threads, chain and belt drives, gears, and bearings are included in an analytical approach to the design process. Total of 60 hours of lecture.
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EGT 235 - Fluid Power
Corequisite: MAT 101 or .
(3 Credits)
This course focuses on the industrial use of fluid power. The fundamental properties of fluid statics and dynamics are applied to the design of pumps, valves, motors, actuators, accumulators, fluid circuits, and control systems. Laboratory fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab.
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EGT 250 - Advanced CNC Prerequisite: or consent of TCS Division.
(3 Credits)
This laboratory course introduces students to Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Using ESPRIT software, students will create numerical machine code to drive CNC milling machines or lathes. Laboratory fee required. Total of 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab.
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EGT 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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EGT 270 - Internship II
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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Engineering |
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EGR 103 - Introduction to Engineering Prerequisite: MAT 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course will introduce students to the product development process, which includes: product research, product design, product analysis and evaluation, and product presentation. Additionally, each individual student should develop basic engineering and science principles as well as computer skills including; applications software, graphics software and programming software. Students enrolled in EGR 103 will be expected to have a basic knowledge of trigonometric functions. Laboratory fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGR 108 - Statics
Corequisite: MAT 203 .
(3 Credits)
A vector-based treatment of statics is presented, including coverage of force systems, moments, couples, centroids, area moments of inertia, friction, and use of free-body diagrams in the solution of equilibrium problems of trusses, frames, and machines. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGR 203 - Mechanics of Materials Prerequisite: EGR 108 and concurrent registration in MAT 203 . Three hours each week.
(3 Credits)
This course studies the deformation of engineering materials in relation to stress and temperature. It includes axial, biaxial, torsional, shearing, combined and statically indeterminate loadings of beams, columns, shafts, tanks and connections, as well as deflection, and an introduction to plastic analysis. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGR 204 - Dynamics Prerequisite: EGR 108 and concurrent registration in MAT 204 . Three hours each week.
(3 Credits)
Coverage of principles of dynamics, kinematics, and kinetics of particles, kinetics of systems of particles, and kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies through Euler’s equations is included. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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EGR 208 - Systems and Circuits
Corequisite: MAT 206 .
(3 Credits)
This course introduces basic circuit theory including Kirchoff’s Laws, node and mesh analysis in the time domain, and solution of circuit differential equations. Also treated are linear, nonlinear, and time-varying elements of systems and circuits, zero input, zero state and complete response, coupled elements, ideal transformers, and controlled sources. Total of 45 contact hours.
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EGR 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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EGR 270 - Internship II
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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English |
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ENG 098 - Writing Basics Prerequisite: An appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course presents an integrated approach to the development of writing and reading skills necessary for college success. Instructional activities are designed to emphasize the connection between writing and reading and to develop the skills and confidence that enhance success in subsequent courses. The primary focus is on achieving proficiency in core comprehension and writing skills. The core reading skills include increasing vocabulary knowledge and dictionary skills, identifying main ideas and implied meanings, identifying supporting details, and developing lifelong reading habits. The writing component focuses on both sentence-level concerns and whole discourse, but the emphasis is on sentence-level problems common to basic writers. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools a minimum of four hours a week and/or the Learning Support Center one hour per week for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises. Course fee required. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ENG 099 - Writing Essentials Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 098 and/or an appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to help students develop effective writing and reading strategies appropriate for college studies. Students will engage in a variety of reading and writing activities, concentrating on logical interpretation of what they read and on clear written expression of what they understand. Instruction focuses on developing reading strategies to enhance comprehension, recall, analysis of texts and college-level vocabulary. Writing instruction emphasizes paragraphs and short essays that are unified, coherent, and fully developed. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools a minimum of four hours a week and/or the Learning Support Center for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises. Course fee required. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ENG 100 - Beginning Composition Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 099 and/or an appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course is a survey of fundamental writing and reading skills with an emphasis on sentence structure, organization, diction and paragraph development as components of the essay. Focus is placed on the application of these skills in effective study of college- level materials. By completing the course content objectives, students will develop their reading, writing, and thinking skills and will improve their ability to express ideas orally and in writing in ENG 101 and other college-level courses. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools a minimum of three hours a week and/or the Learning Support Center for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ENG 101 - English Composition Prerequisite: ENG 100 or appropriate score on placement test.
(3 Credits)
This course examines paragraph and theme development with emphasis on syntax, organization, logical thinking, and diction as a basis for writing. Students are given extensive practice in creating and revising their own compositions. Documentation and plagiarism are discussed. Selected readings may be used. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 102 - Composition and Literature Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course refines the writing process through the reading and interpretation of literature. Students learn manuscript presentation, inquiry, and research skills by writing a clearly documented research paper. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 104 - Children’s Literature
(3 Credits)
This course increases students’ knowledge about children’s literature historically and specifically, provides opportunities for the reading and increased enjoyment of a wide variety of literature for many age levels, and provides opportunities for oral reading, telling, and writing in class. For each content category in children’s literature, students determine the attraction and value for children, age group suitability, use of materials, recommended authors and illustrators, and representative examples. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 112 - Technical Writing I Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course in the principles and mechanics of technical writing enables both undergraduates and those already employed in business and industry to present technical information in an approved manner. It provides for a general review of English composition as well. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 114 - Mythology Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
The emphasis of this course is upon Greek and Roman gods and those classical myths which have had the greatest impact upon Western arts and culture. The modern use of classical myths is also examined. Mythology from other areas of the world is included as time permits. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 115 - Literature By and About Women Prerequisite: ENG 099 .
(3 Credits)
Students read and discuss a broad range of literature by women while considering how male and female authors portray the female character and the historical attitudes she embodies. Contemporary women writers’ interests and accomplishments provide a framework for discussion and examination. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 201 - World Literature I Prerequisite:
(3 Credits)
This course acquaints students with early literary landmarks of Western and non-Western cultures, helping them to appreciate their value, and to express their critical judgment of them orally and in writing. It covers literary highlights of ancient times, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 202 - World Literature II Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course acquaints students with later literary landmarks of Western and non-Western cultures, helps them appreciate their value, and express their critical judgment of them orally and in writing. It covers masterpieces of neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, naturalism, symbolism, post-colonialism, diasporic literature and the modern world. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 203 - British Literature I Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course is a chronological study and reading of representative prose and poetry from the beginning of the Anglo Saxon period to the Romantic period (1800). Some attention is given to the historical and social background of each period. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 204 - British Literature II Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course offers readings of representative prose and poetry from the era of Romanticism to the contemporary period with some attention to historical and social backgrounds. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 205 - American Literature I Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course presents significant American literary works and writers within their historical, cultural, and aesthetic frameworks from colonial times through the Romantic era. It increases students’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American literature and it increases their skills in literary analysis, writing, and discussion. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 206 - American Literature II Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course presents significant American literary works and writers within their historical, cultural, and aesthetic frameworks from the era of Realism to the present. It increases students’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American literature and increases their skills in literary analysis, writing, and discussion. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 208 - Shakespeare Prerequisite: or permission of instructor.
(3 Credits)
This course is a detailed study of a selection of the great comedies, tragedies, and histories. Emphasis is placed on historical and contemporary Shakespearean criticism. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 209 - Creative Writing I Prerequisite: ENG 099 .
(3 Credits)
This course offers practice in the planning and writing of original material. Attention is focused upon problems that writers most frequently encounter. Appropriate selections from literature are read and discussed. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 214 - Applied English Grammar Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course offers advanced study of English grammar with some attention to the historical aspects of English. Emphasis is on grammatical concepts, sentence structure, punctuation, and syntax. The course will also cover theories of grammar and language and their application to writing and teaching writing. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 216 - Ethnic Voices in American Literature Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course acquaints students with writers from a variety of American cultures, including Native American, African American, Asian, and Hispanic literature. It helps students to understand, appreciate, and critically value these writers’ works. The course covers the historical, cultural, and aesthetic values of these works both orally and in writing. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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ENG 219 - Contemporary Literature Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course explores the most recent literature to win national or international awards. Students interpret this literature and analyze the process used to judge contemporary literature. Students compose literary analyses on new literature and research publication venues for their scholarly critical writing. Total of 45 contact hours of lecture.
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ENG 240 - Seminar in English Studies Prerequisite: ENG 101 .
(1 Credit)
This course provides English majors with a capstone experience that brings together their previous course work and prepares them for transfer to a four year institution. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in literature, writing, and critical thinking by assembling a portfolio of writing and reflecting on their knowledge and skills. Topics covered will also include transfer expectations and career development. This course should be taken during the last semester of course work. Students will be expected to demonstrate that they have met the English program outcomes. Total of 15 hours of lecture.
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ENG 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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English as a Learned Language |
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ELL 105 - ELL Listening and Speaking Prerequisite: ESL 100 or appropriate score on the placement test.
(3 Credits)
This class is to prepare non-native speakers of English to listen and speak confidently in academic and professional situations within the continental United States and or territories governed by American English. Instruction includes integration of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and self-assessment skills and focuses on listening comprehension and clarity of speech. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools and may be required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class times. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ELL 107 - ELL Grammar Prerequisite: ESL 100 or appropriate score on the placement test.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to assist non-native speakers of English to recognize and correct grammatical and syntactical discrepancies between their native language(s) and academic American English at the high intermediate level as a complement for completion of writing assignments at the college level via written assignments, outlining, and sentence diagramming in conjunction with intense mechanics and grammar instruction. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools and may be required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class times. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ELL 109 - ELL Grammar II Prerequisite: ELL 107 .
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to assist non-native speakers of English to recognize and correct grammatical and syntactical discrepancies between their native language(s) and academic American English at the advanced level as a complement for completion of writing assignments at the college level via written assignments, outlining, and sentence diagramming in conjunction with intense mechanics and grammar instruction. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools and may be required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class times. Total of 45 contact hours.
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English as a Second Language |
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ESL 098 - ESL Writing Basics Prerequisite: An appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed for students whose native language is not English. Instruction includes integration of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The primary focus is on achieving proficiency in core comprehension and writing skills. The reading skills include increasing vocabulary knowledge and dictionary skill, identifying main ideas and implied meaning, identifying supporting details, and developing lifelong reading habits. The writing component focuses on both sentence-level concerns and whole discourse, but the emphasis is on sentence-level problems common to basic writers. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises and are required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class time. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ESL 099 - ESL Writing Essentials Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 098 and/ or appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed for students whose native language is not English. Instruction includes integration of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Emphasis is on developing reading comprehension suitable for American college freshman-level courses. Instruction focuses on developing reading strategies to enhance comprehension, recall, analysis of texts and academic vocabulary. Writing instruction emphasizes paragraphs and short essays that are unified, coherent, and fully developed. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises, and are required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class time. Total of 45 contact hours.
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ESL 100 - ESL Beginning Composition Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 099 and/or appropriate score on placement test and/or writing sample.
(3 Credits)
This course is designed for students whose native language is not English. This course is a survey of fundamental writing and reading skills with an emphasis on sentence structure, organization, diction and paragraph development as components of the essay, as well as emphasis on particular comprehension skills essential for reading college texts. Emphasis is placed on the application of these skills in effective study of American college-level materials. By completing the course content objectives, students will develop their reading, writing, listening and thinking skills and will improve their ability to express ideas orally and in writing in ENG 101 and other college-level courses. Students placed into this course are required to utilize online learning tools for additional instruction, homework, and skill-building exercises, and are required to meet with instructors or tutors outside of normally scheduled class times. Course fee required. Total of 45 contact hours.
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Experimental Learning |
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EXP 101 - Portfolio Development Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(2 Credits)
This course is for students who wish to obtain credit for training and work experience. A portfolio documenting this training and experience is developed to meet the competencies required in a related HCC course. The portfolio is evaluated by HCC faculty for award of credit.
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Geography |
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GEO 102 - Human Geography Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
Students will explore the distribution of humans and human activities using geographic techniques, tools and terminology. Various topics such as: the formation of cultural regions, population growth, economic development, urban sprawl, and environmental preservation will be studied. The role of geography in major current events as well as our day-to-day lives will be emphasized. Total 45 hours of lecture.
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GEO 105 - World Regional Geography Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
World regional geography is an examination of global regions, patterns, and trends which together form the basis for interpreting world affairs and regional interactions. Topics include the growth of the global political economy, nations and states, international organizations, boundary disputes, population pressures, resource distribution, and other ongoing processes of international cooperation and conflict. Total 45 hours of lecture.
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GEO 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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GEO 270 - Internship II
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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Graphic Design Technology |
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GDT 112 - Computer Graphics Prerequisite: IST 100 or consent of TCS Division.
(3 Credits)
This entry level hands-on graphics course is for aspiring designers, graphic artists, illustrators, web designers, videographers, photographers, and anyone interested in creating well designed graphics involving digital media. Using state of the art computers plus the latest software, students will be introduced to digital foundations using Adobe Creative Suite. Illustrator (vector based), Photoshop (bitmap), InDesign (text formatting and layout), Dreamweaver (html), and Flash (animation) will be explored. Students will be introduced to the principles of graphic design, the design process, and the field of graphic design. This is an entry level course. Students should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 116 - Digital Imaging
(3 Credits)
This course is an intensive investigation into digital image creation and editing using industry standard software: Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite. Students will learn how to create and manipulate digital images from scratch, as well as use the scanner. Image editing will include a large variety of features in Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop as they relate to applications in the graphic design field. Emphasis will be placed on preparing digital files for web, offset print and inkjet output. Students will gain an overview of how digital files are used in the field of graphic design. Students produce a portfolio of their work. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 142 - Computer Illustration: Adobe Illustrator
(3 Credits)
Using the computer as a powerful drawing tool, this course explores the world of digital illustration using the vector based program, Adobe Illustrator. This software is ideal for the creation of graphics, illustrations, logotypes, and posters. Students will create a portfolio based on visual design problems. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 143 - Digital Layout/Prepress
(3 Credits)
Using Adobe Creative Suite InDesign and typesetting students will learn how to apply the principles of graphic design to page layout. Students will gain proficiency in page layout as well as learn how to set type. Prepress and printing issues will be covered. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 146 - Graphic Design I Prerequisite: GDT 116 and GDT 142 or GDT 143 or consent of TCS Division.
(3 Credits)
In this class, students will learn how to implement the principles and elements of graphic design (contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity, as well as line, color, shape, depth, texture, and format). They will see how these are used to solve visual communication problems. The assignments will be created digitally using current software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. Students will receive an overview of the field, follow the design process, and see what it is like to be a graphic designer. Students produce a portfolio of their work. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 215 - Typography Prerequisite: GDT 116 and GDT 142 or GDT 143 .
(3 Credits)
This course will focus on type - its legibility, readability, and use as a visual element. Type will be investigated in terms of how to set type, its aesthetic possibilities as well as the contribution typography makes in reinforcing the visual message of a graphic design when solving a visual communication problem. Contemporary type structure, type usage in various formats, and its historical influence will be topics of emphasis. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 220 - Digital Video and Audio Prerequisite: GDT 112 .
(3 Credits)
Plan and shoot a video in digital format using iMovie. Basic formatting techniques for YouTube, Quicktime, MP4 and exporting to Final Cut XML will be covered. Examine design issues for documentary, marketing and training videos. Define your audience, set up a budget, create story boards and learn how to light for and operate the DV camera. Students will build a digital portfolio using special effects, adding voiceovers and sound tracks, editing in Apple’s iMovie, compressing and preparing files for DVD and Web distribution. Students will use state-of-the-art industry standard iMac computers. Course will also cover transferring videos from Macintosh to PC formats. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 230 - Video and Audio II Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course is the second of a two part series. The student will produce two projects - a documentary and a music video
using pre-production and production techniques learned in Part I. The student will be shown how to storyboard, script,
shoot, digitize footage, convert multiple video formats, edit, and prepare for final finishing. Students will use industry
standard iMac computers. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 240 - Motion Design - Post Production Prerequisite: .
(3 Credits)
This course supplements and completes Video and Audio II (Preproduction and Production) by providing animated
elements for the documentary and music video projects. In this postproduction/final finishing phase, students will learn
animation fundamentals and build 2D and 3D segments to package the documentary and music video projects produced in
Video and Audio II (Preproduction and Production.) Animated segments will include: title/open, identifiers, globe/locator
maps, credits, and visual effects. Students will use industry standard iMac computers. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 246 - Graphic Design II Prerequisite: GDT 146 or consent of TCS Division.
(3 Credits)
In this class, students will continue to apply the principles and elements of graphic design to more challenging visual communication projects. They will focus on creating original design projects suitable for their final portfolio, prepare a resume and stationery package and in the process will learn how to identify their own strongest visual and technical skill areas. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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GDT 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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GDT 270 - Internship II
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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Health |
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HEA 102 - Nutrition
(3 Credits)
This comprehensive, introductory course gives students practical information about nutrition. Emphasis is on the application of nutritional principles to personal eating habits and the lifelong process of nutrition management as it relates to disease prevention and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HEA 103 - Personal Health
(3 Credits)
This overview course considers the biological, behavioral, and sociological aspects of health wellness. The roles of lifestyle and behavior are examined as they relate to the development or prevention of health problems. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HEA 105 - First Aid
(3 Credits)
Emphasis is placed on first aid as it applies to the home and the community. Students will have the opportunity to receive most current instruction in CPR/AED/First Aid techniques and become certified. CPR adult/child training is included. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HEA 203 - Personalized Approach to Mental and Physical Health
(3 Credits)
The study and practice of the principles that affect human health with an emphasis on, mental health, physical fitness, stress management, nutrition, and weight control with specific personalized training techniques. The roles of lifestyle and behavior are examined as they relate to the prevention of health problems. Total of 60 contact hours.
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HEA 204 - Health Aspects of Human Sexuality
(3 Credits)
This course explores human sexuality with an emphasis on implications for individual and family health. Basic information regarding the physiological, behavioral, and sociological aspects of sexuality is presented in a contemporary cultural perspective and focuses on establishing sexuality as a health entity. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HEA 205 - Sport First Aid and CPR
(3 Credits)
This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of those students who are HPELS majors. Those going into any of the sport and exercise science fields will find that the specific objectives of Sport First Aid and CPR will present real-life situations and knowledge required to care for athletes and those participating in athletics. Course fee required. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HEA 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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HEA 270 - Internship II
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines.
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HIS 101 - World History I Prerequisite: ENG 099 .
(3 Credits)
This course studies the history of civilization from primitive man and the earliest river-centered cultures to the mid-1500s, with a focus on key epochs, societies, persons, movements, and ideas which illustrate the development and continuity of the world cultures. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 102 - World History II Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 . Students should take HIS 101 and HIS 102 in the proper sequence.
(3 Credits)
This course studies world civilizations from the mid-1500s to the present, focusing on the impact of Western colonialism on the non-Western world, the rise of nationalism throughout the world, and the movement toward some measure of international cooperation. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 201 - United States History I Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course provides a survey of American history from European backgrounds and colonization through the Constitutional, Jacksonian, and Civil War periods. Related cultural developments such as Puritanism, Federalism, Jacksonian reform, manifest destiny, and the frontier experience are analyzed. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 202 - United States History II Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course surveys major events and trends in United States history from reconstruction to contemporary United States society. Topics include economic development, Populism, Progressivism, territorial expansion, the Great Depression, and world war. Political, economic, cultural and social themes, issues, and perspectives are studied. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 207 - The Civil War Prerequisite: HIS 201 .
(3 Credits)
This course focuses on the political, social, cultural, and economic climate of the Civil War period, and how the North and South came to the war. The military aspects of the war, and the political and moral decisions tied to them are the major emphases. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 208 - American Culture and History in Cinema Prerequisite: ENG 100 or placement into ENG 101 .
(3 Credits)
Using modern and classic films, this course examines the relationship between the entertainment industry and American history. Viewing, discussing, and writing about the films as both works of artistic expression as well as depictions of historical fact allows students to gain valuable insights about how history can be presented and how entertainment can influence our beliefs. Recognizing the power and impact of commercial films and why they alter factual events encourages students to assess the historical message in a more objective light. Understanding the traditions and conventions of filmmaking also builds an appreciation of the artistic aspects of the film industry. This course can be taken as either a Humanities or History elective. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 210 - Latin American History Prerequisite: or placement into .
(3 Credits)
This survey of Latin American history examines the Iberian, African, and Indigenous origins of Latin American societies and their
cultural, economic and political development from the period of the European conquest to the present day. 1) Students will
become familiar with historical evidence for the development of Latin American countries and will understand the major
geographical features that impact their histories. 2) Students will be able to trace the emergence of Latin America’s many ethnic
identities and their impact upon political and economic systems. 3) Students will be able to discuss the emergence of various
indigenous empires, colonial urban centers, and modern nation-states. 4) Students will examine growing linkages between Latin
America and other regions of the world including immigration patterns, global trading systems and international relations. 5)
Students will be able to connect developments in the pre-Columbian and colonial periods to long-standing contemporary debates
over social, economic and political justice. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HIS 269 - Internship I
(3 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for Internship guidelines.
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HST 103 - Introduction to Human Services and Social Work
(3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the philosophies, attitudes, and approaches to the field of human services. Emphasis is placed on the historical and theoretical development of coordinated service to persons in-need in American society. Additionally, an introduction to the profession of Social Work is given special attention. Local agencies are visited and reported on by students. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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HST 201 - Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession Prerequisite: HST 103 and PSY 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course helps students to develop an appreciation and awareness of human diversity. Students are encouraged to examine their own values, beliefs, culture, attitudes, and biases. Special emphasis is placed on how effective helpers use their understanding and sensitivity of human diversity in their work with people. The concept of cultural competence is introduced and encouraged. Total 45 hours of lecture.
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HST 207 - Social Work With Individuals Prerequisite: HST 103 and PSY 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course focuses on the generalist approach to social work practice. Students are introduced to basic social work values, ethics, and generic skills. An ecological/systems framework and problem-solving model are utilized. Using the strength perspective, emphasis is on the assessment of individual needs. Field time is required. Total 45 hours of lecture.
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HST 208 - Social Work With Groups Prerequisite: HST 103 and PSY 101 .
(3 Credits)
This course offers the pre-professional social work and human service student a foundation for understanding families and communities within the ecological/systems framework. Emphasis is placed on learning to be a change agent within these systems. The importance of advocacy skills is presented. Students acquire acknowledge of community resources. Total 45 hours of lecture.
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HST 269 - Human Services Internship I
(4 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines. Total of 165 hours.
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HST 270 - Human Services Internship II
(4 Credits)
See “Academic Policies ” section of current HCC Catalog for internship guidelines. Total of 165 hours.
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HUM 101 - Special Studies in Leadership
(2 Credits)
This course concentrates on studying a variety of leadership topics, adapting the Phi Theta Kappa leadership development program to regional leadership challenges. Total of 30 hours of lecture.
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HUM 110 - Oral Interpretation of Literature
(3 Credits)
This course covers the basic techniques of oral reading. Emphasis is placed on expressing the meaning and mood of poetry, drama, and prose materials. Practice in reading aloud to others is stressed. Total of 45 hours of lecture.
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