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ELC150: Electricity & Electronics

4 Credits

This course introduces the students to basic principles of electricity and electronics with an emphasis on their use in technical applications. The student will build and test electrical circuits, learn electric symbology, read and draw schematics, measure voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance using a multimeter, construct electric and electronic circuits, and be introduced to various motor types and motor controls. Semiconductors and solid state electronics are explored.

ENG091: Grammar and Paragraph Mastery

3 Credits

Catalog Description: Develops student mastery of basic grammar and paragraph writing: capitalization, sentence structure, word level skills, punctuation, and paragraph development and cohesion. Placement in this course is determined by College placement and proficiency requirements. Computers may be used, but prior computer knowledge is not necessary. This class carries institutional credit but cannot be applied toward any degree or certificate program.

ENG100: Introduction to Composition

3 Credits

Improves basic writing skills: grammar, mechanics, style and organization. Students who pass with a C or higher understand the basic nature of informative and persuasive writing and library research. Prerequisite: ENG 091 with a grade of 'C' or higher, or IRW 091 with a grade of 'C', or by placement.

ENG101: College Composition

3 Credits

Concentrates on the rhetorical principles and strategies essential for clear, effective academic writing. Emphasizes the stages of the writing process and the critical thinking skills necessary to create appropriately researched and documented college level prose. Draws readings and models for analysis from a variety of college level sources. Requires students to produce a minimum of 20 pages of writing, excluding exercises and quizzes. Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ESL 100 with a grade of 'C' or higher, or IRW 091 with a grade of 'B' or higher, or by placement.

ENG102: Composition in the Natural and Social Sciences

3 Credits

Continues the study of composition strategies introduced in ENG 101 by focusing on writing within the social and natural sciences. Emphasizes critical thinking skills and rhetorical principles commonly employed in disciplines that investigate human behavior and/or the natural world. Students produce 20 to 25 pages of text. Prerequisite: ENG101.

ENG105: Composition in the Humanities

3 Credits

Continues the study of composition strategies introduced in ENG 101 by focusing on writing within the humanities. Emphasizes critical thinking skills and rhetorical principles commonly employed in writing about expressions of the human experience. Examines literature, film, visual arts, and performing arts in some combination. Students produce 20 to 25 pages of text. Prerequisite: ENG101.

ENG106: Technical Writing

3 Credits

Examines the special rhetoric of technical communication. Focuses on the fusion of process and product in the organizing of usable information. Considers audience and user needs, information design, visual forms, engaging in description and definition, creating process explanations, developing proposals, organizing reports, and writing instructions. Develops critical thinking skills through analysis of conventions applied in document design. Use of computers required. Prerequisite: ENG101

ENG107: Technical Writing

3 Credits

Examines the special rhetoric of technical communication. Focuses on the fusion of process and product in the organizing of usable information. Considers audience and user needs, information design, visual forms, engaging in description and definition, creating process explanations, developing proposals, organizing reports, and writing instructions. Develops critical thinking skills through analysis of conventions applied in document design. Use of computers required. Prerequisite: ENG101

ENG125: Media Writing

3 Credits

Media Writing focuses on writing practice in organizing and writing for print, electronic and digital media; introduction to news, feature and advocacy writing; focus on aesthetics, ethical and legal issues; application to journalism, broadcasting; public relations, advertising and digital media. Prerequisite: ENG101

ENG192: Technical Writing 2

3 Credits

Builds on the technical communication knowledge and experience gained in ENG 106. Focuses on the research, organization and presentation of usable information in the specialized fields of students taking the class. Considers audience/user needs, information design, visual forms, process explanations, proposals, projects, reports and Web document design for computer systems and network technology, drafting, engineering. Develops critical thinking skills through analysis of conventions specific to the fields mentioned above applied in document design. Use of computers required. Prerequisite: ENG 106

ENG214: Introduction to Creative Writing

3 Credits

Fosters skills in techniques of reading, writing, and analyzing contemporary literature. Students generate creative texts through workshops and engage in both peer and instructor review sessions. Portfolio exam. Online courses require computer knowledge. Prerequisite: ENG102 or ENG105 or permission of the instructor.

ENGELE: English Elective

1 Credits

ESL090: Elementary English 1

3 Credits

Introduces non-native English speakers to basic language skills needed for academic purposes. Students who pass the course with a grade of C or higher have developed the ability to understand and use English in reading, writing, listening and speaking at the novice level. Requires additional laboratory practice weekly. Placement in English as a Second Language courses is determined by instructor or by placement test.

ESL091: Elementary English 2

3 Credits

A continuation of ESL 090: Elementary English I. Emphasizes the ability to use and understand English in context. Students who pass with a C or higher can express themselves orally, read authentic materials, understand oral input and write compositions at the high novice level. Requires additional weekly laboratory practice. Prerequisite: by completion of ESL 090 with a grade of 'C' or better, by placement test, or by instructor.

ESL093: Basic ESL Listening and Speaking

3 Credits

Develops basic competencies in pronunciation, listening, speaking, and note taking for non-native speakers of English. Prepares students for academic activities across the curriculum. In order to receive a passing grade of A, B, or C a student must achieve a final average of 70% or higher. A final grade of F will be assigned for averages below 70%. Placement by test or permission of instructor.

ESL100: Introduction to Composition and United States Culture

3 Credits

A course designed for English as A Second Language learners. Students who pass with a C or higher have developed mastery in grammar appropriate to specific academic purposes and in communication skills. Introduces American culture. Additional laboratory supported practice required weekly. Not open to students with credit in ENG100. Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 091 or ESL 091 with a grade of C or higher, by TOEFL exam or by placement exam.

ESL110: Adv ESL Listening and Speaking

3 Credits

Establishes competencies in listening, speaking, note-taking and pronunciation for non-native speakers of English. Prepares students for academic activities across the curriculum. In order to receive a passing grade of A, B, or C a student must achieve a final average of 70% or higher. A final grade of F will be assigned for averages below 70%. Prerequisite: By placement test, permission of instructor, or upon successful completion of ESL 093.

FBM101: Principles of Fashion Merchandising

3 Credits

Explores the development of the fashion industry from farms and laboratories through retail and promotion, including merchandising, marketing, market structure, production, technology, and support services. Focus will be on how fashion industry decisions positively and negatively impact the economy, environment, resources, and people in society.

FBM102: Fashion Trends and Design

3 Credits

This course is an introduction to fashion design. Students will use fashion, history, design and materials in learning about the world of fashion. Fall only. Students may receive credit only once for this listing.

FBM115: Principles of Textiles

3 Credits

Examines natural and man-made fibers, yarns, fabric construction, color application, finishes, performance and maintenance. Spring only.