Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum 
    
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinct varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.

 

Journalism

  
  • JOURN 162 - Introduction to Broadcast Technology

    Credits: 3
    Covers basic technical principles and techniques relating to broadcast audio systems, studio operation, and broadcast transmission.

  
  • JOURN 177 - Journalism Work Experience 1

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students an opportunity to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

  
  • JOURN 178 - Journalism Work Experience 2

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students an opportunity to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

  
  • JOURN 179 - Journalism Work Experience 3

    Credits: 1-12
    Allows students an opportunity to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

  
  • JOURN 198 - Independent Study-Journalism 1

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to study and develop independently in journalism. Students develop their own focus area and objectives in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 101  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 199 - Independent Study-Journalism 2

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to study and develop independently in journalism. Students develop their own focus areas and objectives in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 198  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 205 - Radio Management

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM experience in radio management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 206 - Radio Workshop

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM additional experience in radio station management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, production copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 205  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 207 - Advanced Radio Workshop

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM further experience in radio station management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, production copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 206  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 251 - Journalism Internship 1

    Credits: 3
    Students work for a local media company 10 hours per week each quarter and meet one hour a week with an instructor to evaluate their on-the-job training.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 252 - Journalism Internship 2

    Credits: 3
    Students work for a local media company 10 hours per week each quarter and meet one hour a week with an instructor to evaluate their on-the-job training.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 253 - Journalism Internship 3

    Credits: 3
    Students work for a local newspaper or radio station 10 hours per week each quarter and meet one hour a week with an instructor to evaluate their on-the-job training.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 254 - Advanced Radio Production

    Credits: 3
    Further develops skills from JOURN 151 . Focuses on the production of radio commercials, promotional announcements, and newscasts. Emphasizes advanced techniques in copywriting, voicework, and digital production.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 151  or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • JOURN 255 - Broadcast and New Media Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Gives students detailed understanding of sales, marketing, and research at broadcast radio and television stations. Explores the role of advertising agencies and new technologies such as the internet in broadcasting.

    Recommended: JOURN 150  or JOURN 152 .
  
  • JOURN 256 - Broadcasting Boot Camp

    Credits: 3
    A one-week concentration class on special topics in broadcasting. Features radio and television sports broadcasting and radio programming techniques and strategies. Presents radio show producing, podcasting, streaming, and managing radio station web sites. Other topics include job-seeking strategies, talent agents, promotional events, and effective interaction with the broadcasting audience.

    Recommended: Completion of at least one broadcasting course.
  
  • JOURN 257 - Broadcasting Traffic Reporting

    Credits: 1
    Provides instruction and practice in gathering and reporting traffic conditions for broadcast use. Emphasis on gathering information, writing and announcing traffic updates, and familiarization with professional practices in radio and television traffic operations. Course activities include compiling, composing, and delivering traffic reports for broadcast use. Includes actual airborne traffic reporting instruction.

  
  • JOURN 260 - Introduction to Pro Tools

    Credits: 2
    Applies a concentrated approach in exploring the processes, functions, and use of Pro Tools, the entertainment industry’s premium digital audio editing software system. Emphasizes Pro Tools applications as pertinent to radio broadcasting.

  
  • JOURN 298 - Independent Study-Journalism 3

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to study and develop independently in journalism. Students develop their own focus areas and objectives in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 199  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 299 - Independent Study-Journalism 4

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to study and develop independently in journalism. Students develop their own focus areas and objectives in consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 199  and instructor’s permission.

Machining and Manufacturing Technology

  
  • MFG 101 - Introduction to Machining and Manufacturing

    Credits: 1-13
    Emphasizes beginning conventional machine tool operation and includes use and care of tools and instruments used in measurement, layout and inspection. Safety to self and others is stressed in the operation of pedestal grinders, drill presses, conventional lathes, and milling machines. Occupational health and safety are taught.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 102 - Conventional Milling and Turning

    Credits: 1-13
    Introduces progressively more difficult operations on conventional lathes and milling machines with an emphasis on job planning sequence, attention to blueprint specifications, setting up equipment for safe operation, speeds and feeds calculations, proper selection of tooling and work holding, as well as work piece layout and final inspection processes.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 103 - Conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Level 1

    Credits: 1-13
    Emphasizes advanced calculations and machining operations on conventional lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders and their accessories. Introduces the basics of CNC programming and machining.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 104 - Conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Level 2

    Credits: 1-13
    Emphasizes more advanced calculations and machining operations on conventional lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders and their accessories. Includes basic CNC milling and turning operations and introduces CAD/CAM software.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 105 - Intermediate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

    Credits: 1-13
    Emphasizes more advanced calculations and machining operations on CNC milling and turning centers and includes more extensive use of CAD/CAM software.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 106 - Special Machining Practices

    Credits: 1-13
    A capstone course in which learners refine their skills working independently to produce final projects using conventional or CNC machine tools and CAD/CAM software.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 115 - Reading Engineering Drawings

    Credits: 2
    Modular, group-paced course that teaches basic reading and interpretation of orthographic and isometric mechanical drawings specific to the manufacturing industry. Includes basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Emphasizes details, relevant manufacturing requirements, and industry standards and terminology.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 162 - Applied Materials for Manufacturing

    Credits: 2
    Modular, group-paced course that includes basic introduction to the manufacture and structure of metals, the effects of alloying elements and heat treatment of steel, as well as various destructive and non-destructive testing methods. Emphasizes metallurgy in manufacturing processes and machinability of various types of materials.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 163 - Training and Practice

    Credits: 1-4
    Provides training and practice in the safe and efficient set-up and operation of all basic machine tools, including machine accessories, measuring tools and inspection equipment. Instruction is geared toward those interested only in skills rather than certification.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 168 - Mastercam Level One

    Credits: 1-13
    Introduction to Mastercam, including geometry, contouring, and tool paths. No CNC shop machining performed.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 169 - Mastercam Level Two

    Credits: 1-13
    Continuation of beginning Mastercam, including geometry, contouring, and tool paths. No CNC shop machining performed.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 177 - Manufacturing Work Experience

    Credits: 1-13
    offers learners an opportunity to work full- or part-time in manufacturing jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MFG 178 - Computer Numerical Control CNC Manufacturing Work Experience

    Credits: 1-13
    Allows students to work full- or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer.

    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171  and instructor’s permission.

Maintenance Mechatronics

  
  • MTX 100 - Maintenance Mechatronics 1

    Credits: 1-13
    Covers industry and workplace safety awareness and practices in-depth. Prepares the entry level machine maintenance technician with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain, diagnose, and repair elementary hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Introduces students to the fundamental mechanical concepts necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial machinery. Students acquire the skills to design and interpret industrial prints and component schematics. Basic computer skills are highly recommended: Windows, Internet and Email.

    Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 081 , MATH 062 , and READ 104 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MTX 110 - Maintenance Mechatronics 2

    Credits: 1-13
    Covers techniques of assembling, rigging, and installing mechanical equipment. Students learn to work with mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal, and maintenance. Upon completion students will have an understanding of preventive, predictive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance. Students study the development of a comprehensive maintenance program and learn how to use a computerized maintenance management system. Basic computer skills are highly recommended: Windows, Internet and Email.

    Prerequisite: MTX 100 ; and Eligible for ENGL 081 , MATH 062 , and READ 104 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MTX 120 - Maintenance Mechatronics 3

    Credits: 1-13
    Covers process based safety analysis for situational awareness during reactive maintenance. Equipment system design is studied using advanced simulation software. Electrical relay control systems are introduced, designed and implemented. Programmable logic controllers are introduced and programmed. Hydraulic and pneumatic training will prepare students for the International Fluid Power Society Certification testing.

    Prerequisite: MTX 110 ; and Eligible for ENGL 081 , MATH 062 , and READ 104 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MTX 130 - Maintenance Mechatronics 4

    Credits: 1-13
    Interpret Programmable Logic Computer programs to diagnose system failures in complex equipment. Utilize a systems approach to solve complex diagnostic problems. Introduction of closed loop servo systems and process control feedback loops.

    Prerequisite: MTX 120 ; and Eligible for ENGL 081 , MATH 062 , and READ 104 ; or instructor’s permission.

Management

  
  • MGMT 300 - Organizational Leadership

    Credits: 5
    Learn to apply leadership concepts to make an impact on teams within organizations, communities, and society. Topics include team dynamics, leading people, leading by example, leading projects, creating goals, and setting expectations.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 310 - Research in Marketing

    Credits: 5
    Learn to formulate marketing goals by utilizing market research methods to collect, analyze, and evaluate marketing data and information. Topics include market research methods, data analysis and interpretation, research proposals, communicating research, and strategic applications of research.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and MATH& 141  or MATH 147 ; and ENGL 101 ; and BUS& 101 ; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: MATH 256  
  
  • MGMT 315 - Organizational Design

    Credits: 3
    Learn effective organizational design in both traditional and innovative organizations, with special emphasis on organizational structures that can provide strategic advantage. Topics include when to use functional, divisional, or matrix organizations, and examples of high-engagement organizational cultures.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.
  
  • MGMT 320 - Human Resources Management

    Credits: 5
    Examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Topics include recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, employment law, and labor relations.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.
  
  • MGMT 335 - Marketing Communications and Planning

    Credits: 5
    Learn to develop, measure, and evaluate an integrated marketing communications plan. Topics include situational and competitive analysis, target market segmentation, creative strategy, media planning and selection, social media management, budget determination, and measuring effectiveness of promotional program.
     

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; and MGMT 395 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 340 - Business Project Management

    Credits: 5
    Examines the theories and best practices for completing projects on time, on budget, and to specification. Students learn to apply knowledge and skills to effectively initiate, plan, execute, and complete projects. Software-based project management tools are discussed. Course aligns with current PMBOK Guide.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 345 - Corporate Finance

    Credits: 5
    Learn the principles for making long-term investment and financing decisions for a business. Topics include time value of money, capital budgeting using various project valuation methods, real options, and debt versus equity financing.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and ACCT 325 ; and MATH& 141  or MATH 147 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 350 - Developing Products

    Credits: 5
    Learn how to identify, design, produce, test, and evaluate a new product. Topics include identification of market opportunities, generation of product concepts, feasibility analysis, prototyping, supplier selection, production planning, and testing.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; and MGMT 395 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 360 - Business Development and Sales Management

    Credits: 5
    Learn to integrate business development and selling strategies to effectively create productive buyer-seller relationships. Topics include strategic prospecting, personal selling strategies, organizational relationships, managing the sales funnel, and developing sales proposals.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: BUS 159  
  
  • MGMT 361 - Negotiations

    Credits: 5
    Learn to integrate negotiation strategies to effectively maximize outcomes and secure agreements between two or more parties. Topics include applying interest-based negotiations principles and developing options for mutual gain.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 385 - Business Operations Management

    Credits: 5
    Learn to apply operations management methods to increase results and streamline processes in small to medium-sized businesses. Topics include forecasting, process and facility selection, work design, production planning and scheduling, process improvement, and quality control.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management; and BUS& 101 ; and MATH& 141  or MATH 147 ; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: MATH 256  and/or MGMT 340  
  
  • MGMT 395 - Marketing Management

    Credits: 5
    Examines how managers develop, implement, and evaluate strategic marketing decisions to maximize long-term profitability of a firm. Topics include analysis of competitor behavior, product line management, and long-term road mapping of product and branding strategy.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: BUS 121  
  
  • MGMT 400 - Applied Professional and Career Development

    Credits: 5
    Facilitates student development in the world of work through highly experiential and reflective learning focused on personal, professional, and career growth. Topics include emotional intelligence, personal branding, goal setting, networking, continuous learning, and career planning.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor permission.
  
  • MGMT 405 - Corporate Social Responsibility

    Credits: 2
    Learn to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies into core business objectives to create value and positive social change. Topics include the shareholder-stakeholder controversy, triple-bottom-line analyses, supplier sourcing, employee considerations, and the global environment.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; or instructor’s permission. Recommended: MGMT 385  
  
  • MGMT 420 - Business Strategy

    Credits: 5
    Learn to develop and execute strategic plans that create and sustain a competitive advantage in a given market. Topics include techniques for analyzing firm capabilities, competitive environments, and strategic positioning; and tactics for implementing strategic plans across an organization; and analysis of business models.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 ; and MGMT 300 , 315 345  and 395 ; or instructor’s permission.
  
  • MGMT 425 - Business Analysis

    Credits: 5
    Learn techniques for analyzing business opportunities, improving processes, and making rational decisions that maximize value and limit risk. Topic include value stream mapping, structured analysis techniques such as linear programming and sensitivity analysis, and foundations for sound decision-making.

    Prerequisite: Admission into the BAS in Applied Management program; and BUS& 101 ; and ENGL& 101 , and MGMT 300 , 345 385  and 395 ; or instructor’s permission.

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 062 - Review of Arithmetic

    Credits: 5
    Study of the basic operations of arithmetic and an overview of basic geometry concepts. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, place value, roots, and basic concepts related to measurements and geometry. Incorporates hands-on manipulatives and study skills related to learning math concepts.

    Prerequisite: TS 053  or appropriate math placement.
  
  • MATH 070 - Pre-Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Study of problem solving, geometry and measurement, exponents, and signed numbers. Includes introductory work with polynomials, simple equations, basic descriptive statistics, and graphing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 062  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
  
  • MATH 072 - Elementary Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Study of properties and terminology of real numbers, absolute value, simplifying algebraic expressions, integer exponents, graphing and solving linear equations and inequalities, unit analysis, ratios, rates, and proportions, solving systems of equations, factoring and performing operations on polynomial expressions, Pythagorean Theorem, functions, and applications. Course requires a graphing calculator.

    Prerequisite: MATH 070  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement. Recommended: Eligible for READ 104 .
  
  • MATH 077 - Extended Elementary Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Topics include a subset of topics covered in the regular MATH 072  course including a study of sets, properties and terminology of real numbers, absolute value, simplifying algebraic expressions, integer exponents, graphing and solving linear equations and inequalities, unit analysis, ratios, rates, and proportions, solving systems of equations, factoring and performing operations on polynomial expressions, Pythagorean Theorem, functions, and applications. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MATH 097 - Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Study of the definition of a function; graphs and solutions of linear equations and inequalities; graphs and solutions of quadratic, rational, radical, and literal equations; complex numbers; radical expressions; variation; and applications. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH 072  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
  
  • MATH 106 - Essentials of Pre-Calculus Mathematics

    Credits: 5
    Study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; algebraic combinations of functions, composition of functions, transformation of functions, and inverse functions. Additional topics may include complex numbers, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: Appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 107 - Math in Society

    Credits: 5
    Study of a variety of mathematical topics that include finance, statistics, and probability. Additional topics may include voting theory, fair division, networks, scheduling, apportionment and other fields.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate Appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 108 - Contemporary Math for Information Technology

    Credits: 5
    Study of a variety of mathematical topics related to information technology, including routes and networks, scheduling, statistics, probability, the decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems, logic gates and Boolean algebra.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or appropriate Appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 141 - PreCalculus I

    Credits: 5
    Study of piecewise, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications; algebraic combinations of functions; composition of functions; inverse functions; transformations. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 142 - PreCalculus II

    Credits: 5
    Study of trigonometric functions and their applications, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, trigonometric identities, solutions of right and oblique triangles, complex numbers, vectors, polar coordinates, parametric equations, conics, and matrices. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 141  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the analysis of statistical studies, descriptive statistics, basic probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and correlation.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement. Recommended: Eligible for READ 104 .
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 147 - Finite Mathematics-Business and Social Science

    Credits: 5
    Study of graphs and solutions of linear equations, systems of equations, matrices, linear inequalities and linear programming, the simplex method, piecewise defined, quadratic, polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic functions, and financial formulas. Many problems and examples are drawn from the fields of business, economics, and social science. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 148 - Business Calculus

    Credits: 5
    Study of differential and integral calculus of polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions. Many problems and examples are drawn from the fields of business, economics, and social science. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 141  or MATH 147  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 151 - Calculus I

    Credits: 5
    The first course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to differential calculus and related applications. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, optimization, linearization, numerical methods, modeling. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 142  or MATH 106  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate placement math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 152 - Calculus II

    Credits: 5
    The second course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to integral calculus and related applications. Topics include antiderivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, areas, volumes, moments and centers of mass, numerical methods. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 151  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 153 - Calculus III

    Credits: 5
    The third course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to sequences, series, and higher-dimensional space. Topics include convergence tests; vectors; analytic geometry; vector-valued functions. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 171 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

    Credits: 5
    Introduces problem-solving techniques, number theory, set theory, and numeration systems related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Recommended for prospective or practicing elementary and middle school teachers, paraeducators, parents, and others who help educate children in grades K-8.

    Prerequisite: MATH 097  with a grade of 2.5 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 172 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II

    Credits: 5
    Study of geometry and its applications including problem solving techniques and concepts in measurement. Recommended for prospective or practicing elementary and middle school teachers, paraeducators, parents, and others who help educate children in grades K-8.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 171  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 173 - Mathematics for Elementary Education III

    Credits: 5
    Study of the fundamental nature of the real number system and its subsystems, applications of basic probability and statistics, and problem solving. Recommended for prospective or practicing elementary and middle school teachers, paraeducators, parents, and others who help educate children in grades K-8.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 171  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 194 - Special Topics-Mathematics

    Credits: 1-5
    Study of specialized mathematical topics. Topics presented depend upon interest and staffing. Possible areas of study include number theory, probability, logic, mathematics for parents, and computer applications. This is a pass/no credit course.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and eligible for READ 104 .
  
  • MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: 5
    Study of proofs; one-to-one, onto, inverse and composite functions; properties of relations; sets including cardinality, countability and the Pigeonhole Principle; Boolean algebras including de Morgans Laws; logic including propositional logic and digital logic; and counting techniques including permutations and combination.

    Prerequisite: MATH 106  or MATH& 142  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 238 - Differential Equations

    Credits: 5
    Study of the theory and solutions of first and second order differential equations, existence and uniqueness theorems, numerical methods of solution, and applications. Additional topics may be chosen from the following: series solutions for differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, and stability theory. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 254  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 240 - Topics in Linear Algebra

    Credits: 5
    Study of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, matrices and matrix equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, and applications. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH& 254 - Calculus IV

    Credits: 5
    The fourth course of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Introduces students to functions of two and three variables; limits and continuity; partial differentiation; gradients; multiple integration; iterated integrals; vector analysis including such topics as divergence, curl, line integrals, and the fundamental theorems of vector calculus. Graphing calculator required.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 153  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement.
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 256 - Statistics for Business and Social Science

    Credits: 5
    Study of descriptive and inferential statistics; boxplots, histograms and scatterplots; introduction to design of experiments; measures of central tendency; frequency distributions; probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; confidence intervals; and linear regression.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 106 , MATH& 141  or MATH 147  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or appropriate math placement. Recommended: Eligible for READ 104 .
    Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science and Quantitative Skills
  
  • MATH 294 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: 1-5
    Focuses on special topics in math that are not part of the regular curriculum. Content varies from course to course.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • MATH 297 - Independent Study-Mathematics

    Credits: 1-5
    Encourages students to independently study an area or topic of special interest in mathematics. Students meet on a tutorial basis with the instructor.

    Prerequisite: MATH& 148 , MATH& 151  or MATH 256  with a grade of 2.0 or higher and instructor’s permission.
  
  • MATHJ 062 - Jump Start into Review of Arithmetic

    Credits: 2
    A brief review of math skills needed to succeed in MATH 062, including study skill tips for math classes. Class culminates with an opportunity to re-evaluate math placement. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHJ 070 - Jump Start into Pre-algebra

    Credits: 2
    A brief review of math skills needed to succeed in MATH 070, including study skills tips for math classes. Class culminates with an opportunity to re-evaluate math placement. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHJ 072 - Jump Start into Elementary Algebra

    Credits: 2
    A brief review of algebra skills needed to succeed in MATH 072, including study skill tips for math classes. Class culminates with an opportunity to re-evaluate math placement. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHJ 097 - Jump Start into Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: 2
    A brief review of math skills needed to succeed in MATH 097, including study skill tips for math classes. Class culminates with an opportunity to reevaluate math placement. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHJ 141 - Jump Start into Precalculus I

    Credits: 2
    A brief review of Precalculus I skills needed to succeed in MATH& 141 . Course culminates with an opportunity to re-evaluate math placement. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHM 062 - Review of Arithmetic-Resource Module

    Credits: 1-2
    Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 062. Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 062 and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 062. Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 062. Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 062. A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHM 070 - Pre-Algebra-Resource Module

    Credits: 1-2
    Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 070. Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 070 and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 070. Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 070. Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 070. A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHM 072 - Elementary Algebra-Resource Module

    Credits: 1-2
    Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 072. Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 072 and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 072. Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 072. Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 072. A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.

  
  • MATHM 097 - Intermediate Algebra-Resource Module

    Credits: 1-2
    Uses self-paced, individual computer mediated learning to supplement concepts learned in MATH 097. Recommended for students who want extra work in MATH 097 and for those who need to work on specific skills to prepare for MATH 097. Students use software to learn standard concepts from MATH 097. Students investigate Math Learning Center resources such as videos, computers, supplementary books, and/or drop-in tutoring to work on concepts learned in MATH 097. A minimum of 22 hours of work must be completed to receive one credit, 44 hours for two credits. This is a pass/no credit course.


Music

  
  • MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music

    Credits: 5
    Covers basic note and rhythm reading, chords and scales, aural skills and fundamentals of songwriting. Includes an examination of chord symbols and progressions, melody, lyrics and form.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 102 - Global Pop Music

    Credits: 5
    Study the emergence and development of global popular music as a mass-produced system. Learn to tune into the effects of ethnicity, gender/sexuality, religion, globalization, and social justice on pop music. Class covers everything from K-pop, Bangladeshi Rock, and Afrobeat to Bollywood musicals and beyond.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 103 - American Popular Music

    Credits: 5
    Discusses the study of the history and genesis of American popular music from its birth to the present day. Students study and listen to folk music, Dixieland and jazz, Broadway shows, rock and roll and current musical trends.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 104 - Music in World Culture

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the traditional and popular music of cultures from around the globe, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Explores a number of rich and fascinating musical traditions as well as the roles of musical practices in larger cultural contexts.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the music of the great master composers beginning with the elements of music and progressing through the common style periods. Includes listening lab.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 107 - History of Jazz

    Credits: 5
    Jazz is the first uniquely American music and has a rich and exciting history, as well as a profound impact on American and world culture. Introduces the students to jazz as a body of music and as a product of a fascinating dialog within and between cultural spheres: African diasporic, American, and African-American.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 108 - Introduction to Computer Music

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to computer assisted notation, composition and performance using a computer, digital keyboard, and software for notation (Finale) and digital sequencing (Reason).

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 109 - Intermediate Computer Music

    Credits: 5
    A continuation of MUSC 108  with more in-depth study of sequencing software (Reason), including the construction of unique combinations, drum patters and fills, and advanced study of mix-down procedures and use of multiple effects processors.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 108  or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 110 - Advanced Computer Music

    Credits: 5
    A continuation of MUSC 109  with advanced study of sequencing software (Reason) including construction of patches from basic (raw) synthesized sounds, incorporation of various external sampling techniques, and advanced study of each of the individual onboard synthesizers and sample players.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 109  or instructor’s permission.
    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 118 - Concert Choir 1

    Credits: 1-3
    Students prepare and present selected choral works. Gives an in-depth study of fundamentals of vocal production. One required evening performance each quarter.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English or Activity
  
  • MUSC 119 - Concert Choir 2

    Credits: 1-3
    Continuation of MUSC 118 . Students prepare and present selected choral works. Gives an in-depth study of fundamentals of vocal production. One required evening performance each quarter.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 118 .
    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • MUSC 120 - Concert Choir 3

    Credits: 1-3
    Continuation of MUSC 119 . Gives an in-depth study of fundamentals of vocal production. One required evening performance each quarter.

    Prerequisite: MUSC 119 .
    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
 

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