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Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

The courses listed in this Catalog are all the courses that CCV has approved for the 2021-2022 academic year. Though approved, some of these courses may not be offered during the 2021-2022 academic year. Several months before the start of each semester, CCV publishes a Schedule that indicates what courses are available in particular locations and the exact times and dates for that semester.

NOTE ON PREREQUISITES: Because basic academic skills (reading, writing, math) are prerequisites for CCV college-level courses, they are not always listed in each course’s description.

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Economics
  

  • ECO 2020 - Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3
    This course examines national economic systems with emphasis on the United States. Topics include gross national product, business cycles, employment and prices, recession and inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, and rudiments of international trade. Basic algebra skills are required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ECO 2030 - Microeconomics

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the nature and study of microeconomic theory. Students will examine basic concepts of the discipline including supply and demand within markets, tax policy in the United States, monopolies and antitrust law, and a broad range of international economic principles. Basic algebra skills are required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Education
  

  • EDU 2065 - Afterschool Education & Development of the School-Aged Child

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on afterschool education related to the development of school-aged children. Emphasis is on exploring interconnections between child/youth development, the transition to and participation in school, and growth within a community context. Topics include developmental theories and research, observation and assessment tools, design of inclusive integrated curriculum, understanding school and community in the context of youth development, and transitions related to providing afterschool education.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1240 - Assessment of Prior Learning

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an opportunity for students to earn college credit for prior learning acquired either on the job, through independent study, or in other settings. Students explore past learning experiences and identify future educational goals. Students develop an individual portfolio describing and documenting college-level prior learning. Upon successful completion of the course, students may submit their portfolios to the VSC Office of Prior Learning Assessment for review of credit requests. Recommended prior learning: English Composition  or equivalent writing skills, and fundamental computer skills. Students must consult an academic advisor before enrolling.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1070 - Critical Thinking

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide a basic grounding in critical thinking. Most significantly, this course should lead to a greater awareness of how we think, what we think, and to an enhancement of those critical thinking skills by developing strategies for thinking more effectively.


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  • EDU 2185 - Curriculum & Environment Development in Afterschool & Youth Programs

    Credits: 3
    This course explores philosophical principles and practical demands of building engaging program curricula for school age children and youth. Emphasis is on developing a program that incorporates youth involvement, participant self-direction, active learning, and planning and reflection for young people ages 5-18. Recommended prior learning: a course in child development.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2045 - Curriculum Development for Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    This course explores philosophical principles and practical demands of building curricula for early childhood education. Based on integrated state and national standards, emphasis is on developing a child-centered and developmentally appropriate curricula for the early years from infancy to age eight. Recommended Prior Learning: a course in child development.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2042 - Early Childhood Education & Afterschool Program Management

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of the early childhood and/or afterschool program administrator. Topics include philosophy and design, personnel and resource management, and legal and financial considerations. Students develop skills and identify resources to better prepare themselves for meeting the challenges faced by early childhood administrators.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1225 - Focused Portfolio Development

    Credits: 1
    This course provides students with the opportunity to request credit for college-level learning gained by professional experience, training, or independent study. Students will explore, articulate, and document their learning by developing a focused portfolio requesting up to twelve course credits and four practicum credits in a specific academic discipline. Upon successful completion of the course, credit requests will be reviewed by the VSC Office of Prior Learning Assessment. Recommended prior learning: English Composition  or equivalent writing skills, and fundamental computer skills. Students must consult an academic advisor before enrolling.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1250 - Fostering Creative Learning for Children

    Credits: 3
    Students will explore creativity in children’s lives and learning environments. Emphasis will be on the exploration and integration of creative process in the learning situation. Introduces students to the concepts of creativity, materials selection, setting up and modification of classrooms. Various approaches to teaching children will be discussed as they pertain to children’s age, development, and the arts, especially in a school setting.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1040 - Fundamentals for Early Childhood Professionals

    Credits: 3
    Introduces entry-level professionals working with young children and their families to skills and core knowledge areas including child development, teaching and learning, families and communities, healthy and safe learning environments, and professionalism and program organization. Participants meet the Level I requirement within Vermont’s system of ongoing professional development system for early childhood professionals.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1320 - Introduction to Afterschool Education

    Credits: 3
    This course is an overview of afterschool education and the ways in which afterschool experiences can impact the development of the whole child. The course provides students with an understanding of the history of the afterschool field and examines the skills and training needed to successfully develop and administer high-quality programming in afterschool settings. Topics include child and youth development, health and safety, program organization and professional development, family and community, and teaching and learning.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 1030 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Credits: 3
    This course is an overview of early childhood education and the ways in which early childhood experiences can enhance the development of the whole child. Students examine the provision of early education and services for children from conception to age eight. Topics include child development, national and state standards, curriculum development, early intervention, regulation, and career exploration.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2041 - Leadership, Mentoring & Supervision for Early Childhood & Afterschool Practitioners

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the development of leadership and mentoring by practitioners in early education and afterschool settings. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory, including goal setting, decision making, problem solving, delegation, motivation, and performance evaluation. Students develop a personal philosophy of leadership and become familiar with strategies for mentoring early childhood and afterschool professionals.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2043 - Legal & Financial Issues in Early Childhood & Afterschool Programs

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with foundational legal and financial knowledge and skills necessary for successful management of early care and education centers. Students explore foundations of federal and state legal systems and specific federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations required for early childhood programs. The course also introduces students to basic accounting concepts, including budgeting, costing, financial statement analysis, payroll, and financial management. Note: This course meets a requirement of Step 2 of Vermont’s Early Childhood and Afterschool Program Director Credential. Recommended prior learning: Program Management for Early Childhood & Afterschool Workplace or equivalent work experience.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • EDU 2075 - Literature for Children

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of historical and contemporary literature for children. Topics include who and what defines literature as ‘for children’ and how books impact children’s lives personally, socially, and educationally. Examines censorship and the selection of books for children.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience

    Credits: 3
    This course connects classroom learning to experience in a workplace or community setting. Students design a field study that meets their personal and degree program goals. The classroom component may include critical analysis and reflection on work, service to the community, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, and the relationship between learning and the field study. The course consists of at least 15 hours of class time and 80 hours in the field. Students must meet with an academic advisor and receive approval before enrolling in this class.

    Prerequisites:   and a minimum of 30 prior college credits or advisor permission.


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  • EDU 2145 - Social-Emotional Development in Children Ages 5-18

    This course introduces students to social and emotional learning for school-aged children and youth ages 5 to 18. Students will explore the ways in which children learn social skills and the neuroscience behind challenging behavior and emotional regulation in children. Students will be introduced to emotions coaching and problemsolving models that support social and emotional learning and development for participants in afterschool and youth programs.

    Prerequisites: Afterschool Education & Development of the School-Aged Child  or Child Development   


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  • EDU 1270 - Supporting Young Children with Diverse Abilities

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the history, philosophy, legislation, and recommended practices for supporting children with diverse abilities from birth through age 8. The course will provide an overview of typical and atypical development and explore impacts of congenital and environmental factors on children with diverse abilities. Course topics will include family-centered practice, early intervention, at-risk populations, inclusion, referrals, and partnerships with special education and health professionals. 

    Prerequisites: Child Development  or Infant & Toddler Development   or Development of the Young Child: Ages 3 - 8    


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English
  

  • ENG 1230 - Business & Professional Writing

    Credits: 3
    Students are introduced to the skills and strategies required to present business and professional topics in clear easy-to-read language for a variety of audiences. May include formal and informal reports, instructions, memoranda, letters, resumes, and oral reports.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2395 - Contemporary World Literature

    Credits: 3
    Introduces a variety of works of contemporary world literature. Through readings in fiction, drama and poetry, explores the range of human experience across national and cultural boundaries.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2101 - Creative Writing I

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of creative writing as a means of self-expression. Emphasizes the process of creative writing: topic selection and form, planning, developing imagination and revising drafts. Focuses on characteristics of good writing and the discipline, practice, and self-awareness required.

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  • ENG 2150 - Creative Writing: Autobiography & Memoir

    Credits: 3
    This creative writing course will include the critical reading of published essays, autobiographies and memoirs to examine point of view, use of time, place, details, and language. Student writing will focus on these techniques and will draw upon personal experience to facilitate personal essay and memoir writing.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2120 - Creative Writing: Poetry

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to fundamental techniques of writing poetry including imitation, creation, adaptation of verse forms, control of meaning, language choice, and revision and polishing. Participants will be expected to contribute original work for study.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2370 - Detective Fiction

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces detective fiction, a unique mystery subgenre, that will be studied with an emphasis on defining and appreciating its evocative style and influence on a variety of cultures.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1070 - Effective Speaking

    Credits: 3
    Students develop clarity and confidence in interpersonal spoken communication by preparing and delivering various types of presentations before a class group. Emphasizes organization of material, clear and lively language, adaptation to the audience, and control of nervousness. Also covers researching the speech and using visual aids.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1061 - English Composition

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students develop effective composition skills and research techniques. Students learn strategies for organizing, evaluating, and revising their work through extensive reading of a variety of essay styles and literary texts; apply writing and research techniques to their papers; and demonstrate proficiency in first-year college-level writing and information literacy.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1062 - English Composition II

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to interdisciplinary writing and an opportunity to refine critical reading and writing skills. Students construct complex essays, enhance their writing skills, and experiment with a greater variety of strategies to interest, inform, and persuade. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 1015 - English for Academic Purposes

    Credits: 3
    This course is an examination of the English language as used in an academic setting. Students acquire and demonstrate reading, writing, and listening skills appropriate to post-secondary institutions in the United States. This course provides an introduction to the classroom culture, pedagogy, expectations, history, and design of English-speaking academic institutions, and is designed for non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 0121 - Foundations of Reading & Writing: Society

    Credits: 3
    Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.


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  • ENG 0120 - Foundations of Reading & Writing: the Self

    Credits: 3
    Using a thematic approach, students will gain critical reading and writing skills that are essential to the successful completion of college courses. Students will learn effective strategies for completing reading and writing assignments and will refine language skills to promote clarity and comprehension. Credits earned in this course do not apply to the associate degree.


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  • ENG 2050 - Global Issues in the Media

    Credits: 3
    This writing course examines the worldwide reporting of key issues in a range of audio, print, and electronic media. Students will study and write about several of the most significant issues facing today’s world and discover how the language and style employed in creating and communicating news can affect public understanding and response to world events. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature

    Credits: 3
    Students read a diverse selection of fiction, poetry, and drama with an emphasis on how to study literature: understanding plot and character, identifying themes and the author’s point of view, and analyzing techniques in prose and verse. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course.

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  • ENG 1020 - Introduction to Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    This writing course introduces students to research methods across social science disciplines. Topics include various methodologies (e.g., interviewing, questionnaires, observation, literature search, data collection), presentation formats (e.g., written vs. oral), and APA documentation procedures. It also examines library and web-based research techniques. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course.

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  • ENG 2310 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to Shakespearean drama in the context of Elizabethan England. Students will read comedies, tragedies and historical plays for study, evaluation and critical insight.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2135 - Technical Writing & Research

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the principles and methods of technical writing. Students explore a variety of methods and approaches for creating technical texts, including documents that demonstrate proficiency in the writing of reports, correspondence, manuals, proposals, articles, and specifications. Students must complete a final research paper achieving a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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  • ENG 2090 - Travel Writing

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students explore the fundamentals of travel writing. Through critical reading and extensive writing, students discover how to craft pieces that evoke a sense of time, place and personal journey. Students also focus on developing points of view and description, and draw upon personal experience and research to build skills in the full range of travel writing including blogs, memoirs, essays and guidebooks.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2580 - War Literature

    Credits: 3
    A survey of war literature across historical periods, cultures, and regions that examines the literary treatment of war’s dimensions and its effects on individuals and societies. Explores war’s purposes and causes as well as its perceived successes or failures. Readings will include novels, essays, poetry, and memoirs from a broad spectrum of writers and socio-cultural perspectives.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2510 - Women & Literature

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of women and literature from broad and culturally diverse perspectives. It includes the study of writings by women authors, women as characters in fiction, and the condition of women as theme and subject matter in literature. Students will explore the use of literary elements and analysis as they examine the social and historical contexts that have determined the roles of women around the world and through different time periods.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 1350 - World Mythology

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the meaning of mythology and the evolution of mythical thought from an interdisciplinary standpoint. Consideration will be given to mythology as an explanation of the way the world is ordered and how human beings respond to that order. Students will explore a diverse range of myths from cultures around the world and examine the relevance of myths in our daily lives.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENG 2145 - Writing for Multimedia

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students further develop writing and information-gathering skills for professional multimedia environments. Students develop research strategies and analyze media styles through a range of projects directed at a mass audience, including writing for news, broadcast, web, and interactive media as well as advertising, critical reviews, public relations, and creative scriptwriting. Students also examine legal and ethical issues critical to multimedia communication. Students must complete a final research paper with a grade of C- or better in order to pass this course. This course fulfills the research and writing intensive requirement.

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Environmental Science
  

  • ENV 1230 - Current Environmental Issues

    Credits: 3
    This course investigates the science that underpins environmental issues. It also analyzes these issues from a variety of different perspectives, including the legal, ethical, political, sociological, and economic considerations that combine to shape our understanding of environmental issues and their possible solutions.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 1055 - Fundamentals of Earth Science

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to systems and processes acting upon planet Earth in the solar system. Primary focus is on mechanisms of formation and distribution of minerals, rocks, continents and planets. The course includes basic principles of geology including geologic time and plate tectonics. Meteorology and climatology are emphasized in context of hydrological impacts on geomorphology. Human impact on geological processes will also be explored.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 1010 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    Credits: 3
    This course is a multidisciplinary study of the interrelationship between living things and their environment. The fundamentals of biology, chemistry, geology, and energy flow are studied so that current environmental issues can be understood and discussed from a scientific perspective. Emphasis is placed on maintaining and restoring sustainable ecosystems.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 2010 - Moving toward Sustainability

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the paths that can lead to a sustainable future. The concept of sustainability will be defined. Current issues that promote or hinder sustainability will be discussed. Energy, agriculture, forestry, and green building are a few of the topics to be covered. Emphasis on a vision for the future with practical applications for today will be emphasized. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • ENV 2050 - Natural History of Vermont

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the geology, weather, wildlife, and vegetation of Vermont as part of the larger northeast natural region. Students compare and relate present day natural history to that of ancient times. Students uncover patterns in the natural environment that demonstrate both the uniqueness of Vermont and its place within the larger northeast region. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Film Studies
  

  • FLM 1050 - Digital Filmmaking I

    Credits: 3
    In this hands-on course, students are introduced to the basics of filmmaking. Students gain basic skills through technical exercises and then create short film projects. Topics include script development, pre-production planning, directing, lighting, cinematography, sound recording and editing. Visual storytelling practices and the history of film works will supplement student projects.  

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • FLM 2060 - Digital Filmmaking II

    Credits: 3
    This course builds on the skills acquired in FLM-1050 Digital Filmmaking I to create more complex productions. Students will gain skills in cinematography, lighting, sound capture, sound mix and digital editing. By the end of the course students will complete a 3-5 minute film project, supported by research and critical writings. 

    Prerequisites: Digital Filmmaking I  


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  • FLM 2050 - Introduction to Film Study

    Credits: 3
    How to read a film: the study of film as an item of commerce, as an art form, and as a method of communication. Topics include the film industry, history, vocabulary, techniques, and the aesthetics of film. Critical interpretation of films is an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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French
  

  • FRE 1111 - French I

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the French language and covers basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It includes simple conversation, reading, and writing exercises and provides an introduction to the arts and cultures of France and French-speaking peoples.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • FRE 1112 - French II

    Credits: 3
    This course involves further study of the elements of the French language. Focus will include review and development of vocabulary and grammar leading to more advanced usage. It provides increased practice in conversation, written expression, interpretation of selected readings, and further study of elements of the arts and cultures of France and French-speaking peoples.

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Geography
  

  • GEO 1010 - Introduction to Geography

    Credits: 3
    This introductory course examines the four traditions of geography: the earth science tradition, the culture-environment tradition, the locational tradition, and the area analysis tradition. Topics include landforms, weather and climate, the human impact on the environment, world cultures, populations, spatial interactions, political geography, economic geography, and urban geography.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • GEO 2020 - World Regions & Cultures

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to major regions and countries of the world. The role of culture, history, and environment in current world affairs will be explored. World regional issues are examined in the context of globalization and the economic and cultural connections between people and nations.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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History
  

  • HIS 2160 - African American History

    Credits: 3
    A survey of African-American culture, social and political developments in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean as they have shaped African-American history. Course will consider American history from the perspective of slaves and free blacks from the arrival of Africans in the Americas through Black nationalism, Civil Rights Movements and legislation.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2220 - History of the American West

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of the trans-Mississippian West covering social, political, intellectual, and environmental history. The course will include the study of the American West and its peoples from 1450 through the 20th century. Some emphasis will be placed on contrasting the “mythical” West with historical facts.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2250 - Modern Middle Eastern History

    Credits: 3
    This is a political, social, cultural, and economic study of the modern Middle East, focusing on the 20th century. Students explore Middle Eastern religious traditions, interactions between Middle Eastern and Western cultures, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the resurgence of Islamic politics, and nationalism, rebellion, and terrorism in the region.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1220 - Native American Histories & Cultures

    Credits: 3
    This is an interdisciplinary course exploring indigenous cultures of North America. Students consider the pre-Columbian world, history of contacts between Indians and settlers, and contemporary issues, including legal sovereignty, land claims, resource policy, poverty, and cultural autonomy.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2730 - Peace & Turmoil in the Modern World

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the successes and failures of peace by identifying how and why wars have begun, considering the cultural environment of various wars, and through studying the roles individuals, organizations, and nations play in creating conditions for war and peace.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2270 - Society & Environment in History

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the response to environmental challenges by various societies in history and why societies fail and perish, or succeed and survive.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2160 - The African American Struggle for Equality

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the struggle for African American liberty, justice, and equality from colonization to the present, taking a historical approach to such topics as racism, abolition, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the civil rights movement. Students examine legislative, executive, judicial, and grassroots initiatives, including affirmative action, desegregation, criminal justice reform, and the Black Lives Matter movement. The course provides students with opportunities to understand the contested nature of rights in America and reflect on new directions for the future.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2150 - The United States in the 1960s

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary examination of culture and society in the United States during a turbulent, eventful decade in its history. Topics to be studied include the Great Society, the Civil Rights Movement, the war in Vietnam, the Women’s Movement, and popular culture. Students will develop skills in analyzing social movements, political conflicts, mass media, and issues of gender, class, and race as a means of studying history.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1212 - U.S. History Since 1865

    Credits: 3
    Beginning with Reconstruction, this course traces the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped the history of the United States to the present day. The course emphasizes understanding of contemporary issues in light of historical events.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1211 - U.S. History to 1865

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of the major events in United States history from colonial days to the time of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students examine forces behind these events and their social, economic, and political implications for the development of society in the United States.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2070 - Vermont History

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the history of Vermont from early days to the present. Students explore political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the history of the state.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 2210 - Women in United States History

    Credits: 3
    Examines the experience of women in United States history and the evolving role of women in U.S. society and culture, from the colonial era to the present.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1112 - World History Since 1500

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influence the historical development of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HIS 1111 - World History to 1500

    Credits: 3
    This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from the rise of civilization to 1500 CE in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The course highlights geography, cultural and political movements, and human interactions that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Hospitality & Tourism Management
  

  • HTM 1030 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism & Travel

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of the hospitality management industry including lodging, food service, special event management, international travel, resort management, and adventure travel. Students will examine guest service, management, and marketing practices within each sector, and will analyze the economic, cultural, and social impacts of the hospitality industry. Students will also explore career opportunities within hospitality sectors.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Humanities
  

  • HUM 2030 - American Folklore

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of how the traditional and popular beliefs and practices of North American cultures have developed over time and what their interpretation reveals about social identity, relationships, and change. Studies verbal, material, musical, and ritual folkways as expressive and artistic forms in everyday life.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2020 - Bioethics

    Credits: 3
    This course explores ethical issues and decision-making processes involved in biomedical research and practice as viewed from legal, medical, social, and philosophical perspectives. Students will apply philosophical frameworks, theoretical approaches, argument development skills, and critical thinking to address moral questions pertaining to the beginning and end of life, biotechnology and genetic experimentation, justice in healthcare, responsibilities of physicians, environmental health, and other pertinent subjects.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2200 - Decolonizing Arts & Culture in America

    Credits: 3
    This interdisciplinary course offers the opportunity to re-examine 19th-21st century American art and culture through the lens of postcolonial and anti-racist thought. Students will examine how the dominant colonial worldview has shaped perceptions of quality and beauty in our evaluation of cultural objects and expression. Students explore the value, quality, influence, and integrity of the artistic and cultural expressions of Native American, African American, and immigrant communities and artists in the United States. The course examines short fiction, poems, essays, visual art, and music to see how individual artists and thinkers deliberately tackle and seek to dismantle racist and colonial ways of thinking and seeing.


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  • HUM 2150 - Ireland through Words, Images & Music

    Credits: 3
    An interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Ireland, this course explores the relationship between Irish experience and the representation of Irish life exported in the country’s writing, cinema, and music. Students will read works by major Irish writers and view adaptations of Irish literature in film. Set against a backdrop of Irish music, traditional and modern, students will explore Ireland’s history and changing culture.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2010 - Seminar in Educational Inquiry

    Credits: 3
    Inquiry is the foundation for this interdisciplinary capstone course. It provides a forum for critical thinking about substantive issues, problems, and themes that affect the world, our society, our communities, and ourselves. Throughout the semester, students will be challenged to ask critical questions, evaluate evidence, create connections, and present ideas in discussions and writing. This process prepares students for developing and presenting a culminating portfolio through which they demonstrate proficiency in the graduation standards of writing and information literacy, as well as make connections to prior learning. Because the final portfolio is essential in demonstrating these proficiencies, students must complete the portfolio with a grade of C- or better in order to pass the course. This course is required for students planning to graduate and should be taken within the year prior to graduation once all competency area requirements have been satisfied. Prerequisite: English Composition and a research/writing intensive course or equivalent skills

    Prerequisites:   and a Research & Writing Intensive course, or equivalent skills


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  • HUM 2040 - The Holocaust

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the Holocaust from historical, political, moral, and religious perspectives. Students use historical documents, film, literature, and art to explore various dimensions of this watershed event in Western civilization.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2120 - The Power of Food in Literature, Culture & Film

    Credits: 3
    In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore the power and meaning of food and how it is contextualized within the broader aspects of culture and human experience as revealed and expressed in literature and film. Although food plays a fundamental role in survival, it is also at the heart of shared and ritualized eating practices–from simple to ceremonial–that shape identity and define notions of community. Through interpreting short fiction, novels, poems, essays and select films, students will explore the cultural and social significance of food in a range of world cultures, the role of food as a literary or cinematic device, and the metaphoric quality of food as it expresses human desire and behavior.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 2110 - Vietnam War in Literature & Film

    Credits: 3
    This course looks at the Vietnam war era from a variety of perspectives, examining the conflict through the literature and film of the cultures involved: Vietnamese, American, and French. This course also explores the larger genre of war literature, comprised of classics like the Iliad and Beowulf, and the particular questions, issues, and values raised by such an exploration.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • HUM 1240 - World of Comedy & Humor

    Credits: 3
    What makes us laugh? This interdisciplinary course explores the nature and role of humor across cultures and many of the forms it has taken throughout history. Examples of comic styles and devices will be critically analyzed in a range of social and performative contexts. Theories of humor will be examined to illuminate how, through generating laughter and expressing emotions and ideas that are often socially suppressed, humor can be effective in entertaining, persuading, communicating social commentary, and even in healing.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Interdisciplinary Studies
  

  • INT 1017 - Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving

    Credits: 1
    This course explores the process of inquiry and problem solving through critical and creative thinking. Topics covered will include identifying and assessing data, convergent and divergent thinking, challenging assumptions, and using critical and creative thinking to evaluate arguments and solve problems.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society

    Credits: 3
    In this interdisciplinary first-semester seminar, students make the transition to college-level academic culture.  This seminar is designed to help students develop the learning skills and habits of success that will support them throughout their college experience and as they consider career pathways.  Reading, writing, and discussion (both in class and online) are central to developing an understanding of academic and societal responsibility. Students will start by analyzing personal beliefs and styles of thinking and then begin to look at how others and society view core concepts such as power, dissent, alienation, oppression, and freedom.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1019 - Effective Leadership & Collaboration

    Credits: 1
    This course explores the nature and elements of effective leadership. Topics covered will include leadership styles, strategic application of leadership approaches, situational leadership, and effective collaboration toward a common goal.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1520 - Exploratory Workplace Experience

    Credits: 3
    This course connects classroom learning to experience in a workplace setting. Students will design a field study that meets their personal and professional goals. The classroom component may include critical analysis and reflection on an occupation, understanding workplace culture, setting and achieving goals, and making connections between learning and the field study. The course consists of at least 15 hours of class time and 80 hours in the field. Recommended prior learning: Working in a Professional Environment.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 1013 - Personal & Professional Effectiveness

    Credits: 1
    Becoming highly effective, both personally and professionally, requires empathy, resilience, strong communication skills, and a dedication to proactive behaviors. This course explores these skills and illustrates ways to weave them into daily practice.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • INT 0050 - Reading & Writing for College

    Credits: 3
    In this course, students strengthen the critical reading, and writing and communication skills that are essential to completing college-level courses, including Dimensions of Freedom and Dimensions of Work.During the semester, students work closely on readings and assignments associated with the Dimensions course, and build foundational academic skills, utilize available resources, and work on develop strategies and behaviors associated with successful college learning. Students must be co-enrolled in a Dimensions course in order to register for this course. The credits earned in this course do not apply toward the associate degree, but students who are successful in the Dimensions course will earn 3 college-level credits for that course and meet one of their requirements for graduation.

    Corequisites: Dimensions of Freedom  or  


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  • INT 1510 - Working in a Professional Environment

    Credits: 3
    This course will help students identify and prepare for potential careers. Students will explore and practice skills necessary for professional effectiveness and will learn essential skills for researching careers, performing job searches, writing cover letters and resumes, and interviewing. The course will include experiential learning in workplace environments related to students’ career interests.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Italian
  

  • ITA 1011 - Italian I

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Italian language and covers basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It includes simple conversation, reading, and writing exercises and provides an introduction to the arts and cultures of Italy and Italian-speaking peoples.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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Mathematics
  

  • MAT 1030 - Applied Math Concepts

    Credits: 3

    This course develops students’ ability to think quantitatively and use mathematics as a problem-solving tool in their professional and personal lives. Mathematical applications are selected from a range of business, human services, health, and political topics. Concepts include set theory, visual representation of data, operations in the real number system, geometry, linear and nonlinear equations, linear systems, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

     

     

    Prerequisites: Math and Algebra for College  or equivalent skills.


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  • MAT 1531 - Calculus I

    Credits: 4
    A review of analytical geometry and introduction to the calculus of one variable. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions, rates of change, optimization, curve sketching, elements of integration of algebraic, transcendental, and trigonometric functions, area, volume, and practical applications in many fields. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent skills.


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  • MAT 2532 - Calculus II

    Credits: 4
    Includes techniques and applications of integration, indeterminate forms and improper integrals, sequences and series.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent transfer course.


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  • MAT 1230 - College Algebra

    Credits: 3
    Prepares students for precalculus by reviewing the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include equations and inequalities, exponents, radicals, functions, systems of equations, polynomials and, applications. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent skills.


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  • MAT 1221 - Finite Math

    Credits: 3
    This problem solving course will focus on applications in business, finance, the social sciences, and human services. Topics may include set theory and symbolic logic, linear systems and programming, coordinate systems and graphic techniques, elementary matrix operations, probability, and math of finance. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites: Math & Algebra for College  or equivalent skills.  


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  • MAT 0210 - Foundations of Mathematics

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with an opportunity to master basic mathematical concepts and processes. Topics include a complete study of arithmetic and elementary algebra: fractions, decimals, percentages, whole numbers, and integers; and the arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Credits earned in this course do not apply toward graduation.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • MAT 1020 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 3
    A course for those interested in additional in-depth study of algebra skills. Includes algebraic laws, polynomials, exponents, linear equalities and inequalities, factoring, functions, set notation, graphing in the Cartesian Coordinate system and applications.This course counts as credit for a CCV degree and satisfies the math general education requirement. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites: Foundations of Algebra  


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  • MAT 0310 - Math & Algebra for College

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to math relevance in college and careers and is designed to strengthen a student’s math literacy, problem solving, computational math, and fundamental algebra skills. During the semester, students engage in activities and assignments associated with a college-level math course, build foundational mathematical skills, utilize available online and other resources, and develop strategies and behaviors associated with successful college learning. Credits earned in this course do not apply toward graduation.


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  • MAT 1330 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

    Credits: 4
    A study of the functions used in calculus, including the exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites:   or equivalent skills.


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  • MAT 2021 - Statistics I

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of probability and statistics. Topics may include numerical and graphical descriptive measures, probability, random variables, the normal distribution, sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. The use of technology may be required. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration.

    Prerequisites: Foundations of Algebra  or equivalent skills.


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Mechanical Engineering Technology
  

  • MEC 2210 - Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operation

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide introductory level training in the use of G-Code and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Students will gain experience in the design process and learn coding principles to produce physical components. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machine Operator Certification. Prior experience in manufacturing is recommended.  

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • MEC 1330 - Fundamentals of Engineering and Design

    Credits: 3
    This project-based course will provide a hands-on introduction into the iterative design process for students interested in entering various engineering fields. Class experiences will focus on critical analysis of real-world problems, developing design solutions, and evaluating their effectiveness. Students will work in teams, explore interdisciplinary solutions, and effectively communicate results. Recommended prior learning: basic computer skills and College Algebra level learning are suggested.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • MEC 2350 - Green Production

    Credits: 1
    This course provides an overview of green technologies and green jobs in manufacturing. Students develop the skills necessary to preserve and restore environmental quality and create a green working environment. Students are introduced to local, state, and national green/clean/lean/sustainable resources and learn how other businesses are implementing sustainable practices. Students are prepared for the Green Production Certification through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).


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  • MEC 1320 - Manufacturing Technology

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the manufacturing processes through an exploration of the basics of production. Students will explore the types of machining, manufacturing planning, production control, and product distribution and will learn the product life cycle from conception through distribution. The course focuses on the technologies used in production processes, including basic power systems, energy transfer systems, machine operation, and control. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Processes and Production Certification, and the Maintenance Awareness Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). Successful completion of Principles of Manufacturing or at least one year of manufacturing experience required.

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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  • MEC 1310 - Principles of Manufacturing

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with an introduction to manufacturing, including facilitating safe work practices in industrial environments and controlling and improving quality in a manufacturing setting. The course also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, and safe machine usage. Students will examine Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Safety Certification and the Quality Practices and Measurement Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

    Prerequisites: Students must meet basic skills policy requirements. No other course prerequisites required.


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