Western Nevada Community College VOLUME 20 • JUNE 1999 1999 - 2001

Founded in 1971, Western Nevada Com- INSTITUTIONAL GOALS...... 2 School To Careers Center ...... 30 munity College is a public two-year com- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...... 2 Re-Entry Center ...... 30 prehensive community college serving MISSION STATEMENT ...... 2 Tech Prep Program ...... 30 PURPOSE STATEMENT ...... 2 Western Nevada State the people of the seven western counties CALENDAR ...... 3 Peace Officer Academy ...... 30 of the Silver State. This catalog offers COLLEGE PROFILE ...... 4 prospective and current students, as well ENROLLMENT & RECORDS ...... 7 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE as the faculty, staff, and friends of West- Admissions & Registration ...... 7 EMPHASES & CERTIFICATES ...... 26 International Students ...... 7 ALLIED HEALTH ...... 31 ern Nevada Community College infor- Transferring Credits ...... 7 Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic ..... 31 mation about its curriculum, faculty, and Credit by Examination ...... 8 Medical Laboratory Technician ...... 33 general educational environment. It pro- Credit for Nontraditional Education ...... 8 Associate Degree Nursing ...... 34 vides descriptions of programs, courses, Placement Testing ...... 8 Optional Practical Nursing ...... 35 requirements, policies, and services. Adding and Dropping a Class ...... 9 BUSINESS ...... 36 Attendance ...... 9 Accounting ...... 37 Over the course of the two years that this Grades...... 10 Accounting Technician ...... 37 catalog is in use, a number of changes Honors Program ...... 11 Applied Accounting ...... 38 will take place. These may include the Graduation Requirements ...... 12 Business ...... 38 elimination, cancellation, or reduction Computer and Office Technology ...... 39 of courses, programs or services for fi- FEES & COSTS ...... 13 Computer Information Applications ...... 39 Registration Fees ...... 13 Computer Information Programming ...... 40 nancial, curricular or administrative rea- Fee Payment ...... 13 Computer Information Systems- sons. Information about these changes Fee Refunds ...... 13 Microcomputer Systems Technician ...... 40 will be disseminated to the public as Desktop Publishing ...... 41 appropriate. All provisions contained in IMPORTANT TERMS ...... 14 General Business ...... 41 this publication are subject to change SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ...... 15 Golf Facilities Management ...... 42 Academic Skills Center ...... 15 Legal Office Specialist ...... 43 without prior notice and do not consti- Adult Basic Education ...... 15 Management ...... 43 tute a contractual agreement of any kind. Bookstore ...... 15 Medical Office Specialist ...... 44 The college also retains the right to set Center for Excellence ...... 16 Real Estate ...... 45 enrollment limits for specific courses Child Care ...... 16 Word Processing ...... 46 Counseling ...... 16 Word Processing/Computer Applications ...... 46 and programs of study, to change fees Disabled Student Services ...... 16 PUBLIC SERVICE ...... 47 during a student's period of enrollment, Financial Assistance ...... 16 Criminal Justice - Corrections ...... 48 or to require a student to withdraw from Library & Media Services ...... 17 Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice ...... 49 the institution for cause at any time. Testing ...... 17 Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement ...... 50 United Students Association ...... 17 Criminal Justice - Probation and Parole ...... 51 Student Organizations ...... 18 Early Childhood Education ...... 52 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Veterans Services ...... 18 Legal Assistant ...... 53 WNCC is committed to a policy of equal op- TRADE & INDUSTRIAL ...... 54 portunity in education and does not discrimi- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...... 19 Automotive Mechanics ...... 55 nate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, gender Transfer Degree Information ...... 19 Building Inspection & Compliance ...... 56 orientation, national origin, religion or indi- Associate of Arts Requirements ...... 20 Plan Check ...... 56 viduals with disabilities in the programs that it Associate of Science Requirements ...... 21 Construction Technology offers or in the activities that it sponsors. The Associate of General Studies Requirements ...... 25 college has a procedure to resolve complaints Craft Training ...... 57 Associate of Applied Science Requirements ...... 26 Customer Service for Construction ...... 57 of alleged discrimination. For additional Certificates of Achievement Requirements ...... 28 information, individuals should contact the Estimating ...... 58 college's Title IX or 504 coordinator. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE EMPHASES ...... 21 Facility Management ...... 58 Biological Sciences ...... 22 Project Management ...... 59 Environmental Sciences ...... 22 Trade-Specific Supervision ...... 59 Mathematics ...... 23 Drafting Technology ...... 60 Western Nevada Community College is accredited by the Physical Sciences ...... 23 Electronics Technology ...... 61 Pre-engineering ...... 24 Industrial Technology ...... 62 Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Machine Tool Technology ...... 63 SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...... 29 Welding Technology ...... 64 Career Technology Program ...... 29 Community Services ...... 29 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 65 Educational Program ...... 29 FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION ...... 115 Fire Science Technology Program ...... 29 RULES & SANCTIONS...... 122 Geographical Information Systems Program . 29 RESIDENCY ...... 123 Graphics Arts Program ...... 29 INDEX ...... 127

1 VISION Our PURPOSE Our GOALS are to: is to enrich the lives of a diverse community of learners. • serve the students in the first two years of instruction for transfer into bachelor's degree programs.

Our MISSION • serve students of all ages in preparing for job as an open-door comprehensive community college entry and careers in a variety of fields. is to provide affordable quality educational and cultural opportunities that respond to the needs of • serve members of the community who need our 18,000-square-mile community in western Nevada. additional training for advancement in their current field or retraining for employment in new fields.

Our VALUES are that • assist students in overcoming deficiencies and our community of learners: acquiring skills fundamental to further academic and career achievement. • can be successful. • provide a broad range of student services, including • should be provided an opportunity to equip themselves library support, counseling, tutoring, career planning, for a fulfilling life and responsible citizenship placement, and financial assistance. in a world characterized by change. • provide educational programs to meet the needs of • should be treated with dignity, respect and civility. employers in our community. • should be afforded equal opportunity to acquire a • serve persons who want to take special classes and complete educational experience. workshops, as well as regular credit classes for • should be encouraged to discover and develop personal development or cultural enrichment. their special aptitudes and insights. • cooperate with community agencies in community development activities. Our ETHICS compel us to: • fulfill the mission of college. • provide a conducive learning environment.

• support one another professionally. • utilize current instructional technology.

• engage in a collegial atmosphere.

• participate in shared governance.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Western Nevada Community College!

This catalog will offer you a detailed description of the educational programs available, the course requirements of each program, the academic calendar, and the WNCC faculty and staff who can assist you.

At WNCC, we are prepared for the new millenium with expanded services, new academic programs and new technologies. In 1997, the college opened its first permanent facility in Douglas County. Ad- ditional classroom and laboratory buildings were opened at the Carson City Campus in 1997 and 1998, and the college obtained ownership of a school site in Mineral County for a college facility. This fall, we welcome the WNCC High Tech Center on the Carson High School Campus, and the Reynolds Center for Technology at WNCC Carson City. With these expanded educational options, WNCC is better able to help you meet your academic goals.

The future will offer many opportunities to WNCC students and the communities we serve, and we are prepared to meet these challenges.

Michelle Dondero, Interim President

2 College Calendar

SUMMER 1999 SUMMER 2000 Monday, May 17 ...... Summer registration begins Monday, May 15 ...... Summer registration begins Tuesday, June 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Thursday, June 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Monday, June 14 ...... Summer session begins Monday, June 12 ...... Summer session begins Monday, July 5 ...... Independence Day holiday Tuesday, July 4 ...... Independence Day holiday Friday, August 6 ...... Summer session ends Friday, August 4 ...... Summer session ends FALL 1999 FALL 2000 Monday, July 19 ...... Fall registration begins Monday, July 17 ...... Fall registration begins Monday, August 16 ...... Faculty return for fall semester Monday, August 14 ...... Faculty return for fall semester Monday, August 30 ...... Fall classes begin Monday, August 28 ...... Fall classes begin Monday, September 6 ...... Labor Day holiday Monday, September 4 ...... Labor Day holiday Friday, September 10 ...... Last day to add classes & for 100% refund Friday, September 8 ...... Last day to add classes & for 100% refund Friday, September 17 ...... Last day for 50% refund on full semester classes Friday, September 15 ...... Last day for 50% refund on full semester classes Monday, November 1 ...... Nevada Day holiday Friday, October 27 * ...... Nevada Day holiday Monday, November 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Wednesday, November 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Thursday, November 11 ...... Veterans Day holiday Friday, November 10 ...... Veterans Day holiday Wednesday, November 24 ..... Instructional day holiday Wednesday, November 22 ...... Instructional day holiday Thursday, November 25 ...... Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23 ...... Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 26 ...... State holiday Friday, November 24 ...... State holiday Monday, November 29 ...... Spring registration begins Monday, November 27 ...... Spring registration begins Week of December 13 ...... Final examinations Week of December 11 ...... Final examinations Saturday, December 18 ...... Fall semester ends Saturday, December 16 ...... Fall semester ends * Subject to approval by 1999 Nevada Legislature SPRING 2000 SPRING 2001 Monday, November 29 ...... Spring registration begins Monday, November 27, 2000 .. Spring registration begins Thursday, January 13 ...... Faculty return for spring semester Thursday, January 11 ...... Faculty return for spring semester Monday, January 17 ...... Martin Luther King holiday Monday, January 15 ...... Martin Luther King holiday Monday, January 24 ...... Spring classes begin Monday, January 22 ...... Spring classes begin Friday, February 4 ...... Last day to add classes & for 100% refund Friday, February 2 ...... Last day to add classes & for 100% refund Friday, February 11 ...... Last day for 50% refund on full semester classes Friday, February 9 ...... Last day for refunds Monday, February 21 ...... Presidents Day holiday Monday, February 19 ...... Presidents Day holiday Monday, March 20 ...... Spring break begins Sunday, April 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Monday, March 27 ...... Classes resume Monday, March 19 ...... Spring break begins Saturday, April 1 ...... Last day to apply for graduation Monday, March 26 ...... Classes resume Week of May 15 ...... Final examinations Week of May 14 ...... Final examinations Saturday, May 20 ...... Spring semester ends Saturday, May 19 ...... Spring semester ends Monday, May 22 ...... Commencement - Fallon Monday, May 21 ...... Commencement - Fallon Tuesday, May 23 ...... Commencement - Carson City Tuesday, May 22 ...... Commencement - Carson City Monday, May 29 ...... Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 28 ...... Memorial Day holiday

JULY 1999 NOVEMBER MARCH JULY NOVEMBER MARCH SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 123 123456 1234 1 1234 123 45 67 8 9 1078 91011121356 78 9 101123 45 6 7 8 56 78 9 1011 45 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 101112131415 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 AUGUST DECEMBER APRIL AUGUST DECEMBER APRIL SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT FS 12 34 5 6 7 1234 1 12 3 4 5 12 12 34 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 56 78 9 101123 45 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 34 56 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 101112131415 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 30 31 SEPTEMBER JANUARY 2000 MAY SEPTEMBER JANUARY 2001 MAY SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1234 1 123456 12 123456 12 3 4 5 56 78 9 101123 45 6 7 8 78 910111213 34 56 7 8 9 78 910111213 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10111213141514 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 OCTOBER FEBRUARY JUNE OCTOBER FEBRUARY JUNE SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 12 12 3 4 5 123 12 34 5 6 7 123 12 34 56 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 45 67 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 45 67 8 9 1034 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 WNCC • A Profile

A GROWING COLLEGE A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY Western Nevada Community College is a vital and growing WNCC students represent the individualism and diversity of member of Nevada's higher education system. One of only four our society. They range in age from 16 to 80 years and have a two-year colleges in the state, the college is authorized by the variety of educational goals. Nevada Legislature and governed by the University and Com- Many enroll just out of high school, finding WNCC a good munity College System of Nevada Board of Regents. Since open- place to earn the first two years of a baccalaureate degree or to ing its doors in 1971, WNCC has been dedicated to providing a begin job training. Other WNCC students are adults who seek wide range of educational opportunities to the people of west- specific skills to progress in their jobs or who want to earn a two- ern Nevada. year college degree to embark on a completely new career. In Carson City, students study in a contemporary classroom The college also attracts many people who are simply seek- and laboratory complex on the edge of the beautiful Sierra ing personal growth or lifelong learning opportunities. They en- Nevada mountains, overlooking the state capital. Beginning in joy the chance to meet new friends while at the same time learn fall 1999, students will enjoy two new technical centers in which new ideas. to pursue programs in computing, graphics, geographical infor- A large number of WNCC students have full-time jobs -- mation systems, drafting, electronics and construction technol- about half of the students attend class in the evenings. Many ogy. hail from the Carson City, Fallon and Minden/Gardnerville In Fallon, 60 miles east, the college operates a full-service cam- areas. Others make their homes in Fernley, Dayton, Hawthorne, pus serving Nevada's agricultural heartland. Students study in Reno, Sparks, Yerington, Virginia City, Silver Springs, Schurz, college facilities as well as at other convenient locations. Gold Hill, Smith, Silver City, Lovelock, and the communities In Minden/Gardnerville, WNCC has opened a new class- around Lake Tahoe. room/laboratory building in a spectacular, pastoral setting for the growing population there. A PROFESSIONAL, CARING STAFF To meet the educational needs of Nevadans living through- THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION out the college's seven-county, 18,000-square mile service area, The faculty and administration at Western Nevada Community WNCC also operates instructional centers in Fernley, College are firmly committed to community colleges and their Hawthorne, Lovelock, Yerington, Dayton, Virginia City and mission. Faculty have been hired for their strong ability to teach Lake Tahoe. and concern for students as well as for their superlative professional backgrounds. Diverse academic and occupational expe- A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY riences characterize the full-time faculty members and admin- Students enter college with different goals and expectations. istrators at WNCC. They hold advanced degrees from univer- WNCC offers a diverse curriculum which is flexible and tailored sities all across the United States and beyond, and have experi- to meet those individual needs. By offering diverse degree and ence in everything from accounting and sociology to engineer- certificate programs, scheduling classes at convenient times of ing and industry. the day or night, and providing small class sizes and one-on- In addition to this core group, the college also employs some one counseling opportunities, WNCC helps to ensure students 400 adjunct faculty each semester. These professionals are an in- a positive and successful college experience. tegral part of WNCC's total educational effort. They bring students valuable, up-to-date experience in such areas as business management, computer programming, law, industrial technolo- A PHILOSOPHY TOWARD EDUCATION gies, sciences, health care, and recreation. It is with their inter- WNCC offers a general education curriculum which has a num- ests and expertise that WNCC can more effectively "fine tune'' ber of goals: its curriculum each semester to meet the specialized needs and • to provide students with a common body of knowledge out- interests of the communities it serves. side their focused areas of study. • to familiarize students with the intellectual foundations that THE STAFF underlie their traditions and cultures to prepare them to be In addition to its professional staff, WNCC employs highly effective citizens. skilled office managers, secretaries, library assistants, clerks and technicians who help keep the college operating smoothly on a • to encourage creative and disciplined thinking which will day-to-day basis. empower students with effective communication and computation skills and a logical approach to problem solving. •to teach students to read, write, calculate and think critically. •to prepare students for lifelong learning.

4 A Place of Opportunity

DEGREES • Legal Office Specialist WNCC offers four associate degrees: • Machine Tool Technology Associate of Applied Science • Medical Office Specialist Associate of Arts • Microcomputer Systems Technician Associate of General Studies • Practical Nursing Associate of Science • Probation and Parole • Welding Technology Within these degrees, students may choose to study in a num- • Word Processing/Computer Applications ber of academic programs and emphases. Students enrolled in any of these programs will benefit from actual "hands-on" laboratory experience within their major field. OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EMPHASES They will enter the job market with specific skills and knowl- WNCC offers two-year occupational programs in many areas, edge useful for employment and advancement. allowing students to gain job training and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Programs and emphases include: TRANSFER PROGRAMS AND EMPHASES • Accounting • Applied Accounting WNCC also attracts a large number of students who plan to • Automotive Mechanics eventually earn a baccalaureate degree from a four-year college • Building Inspection & Compliance or university. They elect to begin their college education at the • Computer and Office Technology community college for many reasons, including lower tuition • Computer Information Applications costs, small class sizes, flexible class times and a comfortable • Computer Information Programming learning environment. • Construction Technology-Craft Training Students who plan to transfer can earn the Associate of Arts, • Construction Technology-Estimating Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies degree. • Construction Technology-Facility Management These programs of study can provide the first one or two years • Construction Technology-Project Management of their four-year degrees. They can help prepare students for • Construction Technology-Trade Specific Supervision nearly any course of study they seek. • Corrections WNCC students have transferred to many four-year schools. • Drafting Technology Students who plan to transfer should work closely with a • Early Childhood Education WNCC counselor and also keep in contact with the intended • Electronics Technology transfer institution. • Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Medicine Study area emphases within the Associate of Science degree • General Business include: • Golf Facilities Management • Biological Sciences • Industrial Technology • Environmental Sciences • Juvenile Justice • Mathematics • Physical Sciences • Law Enforcement • Pre-engineering • Legal Assistant • Machine Tool Technology • Management • Medical Laboratory Technician • Nursing • Probation and Parole • Real Estate • Welding Technology • Word Processing

One-year occupational programs are also offered in a number of areas, allowing students to achieve a Certificate of Achieve- ment. Areas of study include: • Accounting Technician • Automotive Mechanics • Business • Corrections • Customer Service for Construction • Desktop Publishing • Drafting Technology • Early Childhood Education • Electronics Technology Dr. Doris Dwyer & Robert Collier • Golf Facilities Management WNCC Outstanding Faculty Members, 1997 & 1998 • Juvenile Justice Dr. Dwyer is a professor of history and humanities at WNCC Fallon. • Law Enforcement Collier is a professor of physics and astronomy at WNCC Carson City. • Legal Assistant 5 WNCC Service Area Locations

WNCC CARSON CITY LOVELOCK 2201 W. College Parkway 395 • Carson City, NV 89703 PYRAMID (775) 887-3000 LAKE FAX: (775) 887-3051 80 70 WNCC DAYTON Dayton High School FERNLEY 95 335 Dayton Valley Road Dayton, NV 89403 RENO 50 • FALLON (775) 246-6246 VIRGINIA CITY FAX: (775) 246-6246 • 80 • Lahontan 395 Res WNCC DOUGLAS 50 28 50 95 1680 Bently Parkway South 28 Minden, NV 89423 • Carson (775) 782-2413 LAKE City TAHOE FAX: (775) 782-2415 MINDEN/ • WNCC FALLON • GARDNERVILLE YERINGTON 160 Campus Way WALKER Fallon, NV 89406 LAKE (775) 423-7565 CARSON FAX: (775) 423-8029 PASS 95 395 HAWTHORNE WNCC FERNLEY • Prather Building, Suite 104 200 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 740 Fernley, NV 89408 (775) 575-3409 FAX: (775) 575-3409

WNCC HAWTHORNE 21st Street, Babbitt P.O. Box 716, Hawthorne, NV 89415 (775) 945-2405 FAX: (775) 945-3621

WNCC LOVELOCK 1295 Elmhurst Ave. P.O. Box 1003, Lovelock, NV 89419 (775) 273-2222 FAX: (775) 273-1105

WNCC VIRGINIA CITY 95 South "R" Street Virginia City, NV 89440

WNCC YERINGTON 13 Pearl Street, Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2412 FAX: (775) 463-4334 Natalie Lane WEB SITE Western Nevada Community College Regent's Scholar 1997-1998 http: //www.wncc.nevada.edu

6 Enrollment & Records

ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION ADMISSION TO THE Western Nevada Community College maintains an "open door'' ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS admissions policy. Any adult who can benefit from its instruc- The college offers education in associate degree nursing, with tional offerings is invited to enroll for classes at WNCC. Further, an optional exit for practical nursing, and medical laboratory there are no pre-admissions standards and the college does not technician. Admission to these programs is limited and requires require applicants to furnish transcripts from previous educa- special application procedures. Applications may be obtained tional experiences. Prior to enrollment, however, please see the from Admissions and Records or the information desk at WNCC section on advanced standing admission. Carson City, the main offices at WNCC Fallon and WNCC Any U.S. citizen, immigrant or qualified international student Douglas, or outlying teaching centers. who is: (1) at least 18 years old, or (2) a high school graduate, or (3) who has completed the General Education Development INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION (GED) test with a 12th grade equivalency may enroll in any of the Each student must complete and/or file the following with the general programs offered by WNCC. Admissions Office at least six weeks prior to the beginning of This admission however, only ensures general enrollment at the semester or summer session in which they intend to begin the college and does not necessarily certify admittance into their study. A student will be considered for admission only specific programs or particular courses. For information regard- after all required credentials have been received in the Office ing enrollment in any of the college's programs or courses, or for of Admissions and Records. The credentials needed are: details about registration procedures at WNCC, prospective 1. An application for admission. students should contact the Admissions Office on the Carson 2. Affidavit of Support (notarized by a government official). City campus or the administrative office on the Fallon campus. 3. Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (required of applicants whose native language is not English with re- INTERNET SERVICES sults of 500 or better). Western Nevada Community College features many student ser- 4. Official transcript indicating completion of high school or vices over the Internet. We offer class registration, account equivalent. balance information, and many other resources at our website. 5. Official transcript and release letter from foreign student ad- For the latest information, keep an eye on our web page at visor of previous school attended. (This applies to students http://www.wncc.nevada.edu already enrolled in a school in the United States). EARLY ADMISSIONS TRANSFERRING CREDITS The college also permits enrollment for those not yet 18 years Many degree-seeking students come to WNCC with previous old. High school juniors and seniors may enroll with written education which may be credited toward an associate degree or permission of their high school principal. certificate at WNCC as follows: High school students below junior level, when identified as • Students should contact a counselor concerning the trans- academically talented by the school district and recommended fer of credits to initiate the steps to complete a "Petition for Evaluation Form." by the high school principal will be reviewed on a case by case basis for enrollment status in credit courses. Otherwise, high • A maximum of 45 semester hours of credit may be ac- school students below the junior level may enroll for zero credits cepted from accredited colleges or universities toward an in Community Services courses only. associate degree. RESIDENCY INFORMATION - (Refer to Page 123) • A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit from approved credit by examination programs.

ADVANCED STANDING ADMISSION • A maximum of 15 semester hours of credit may be ac- Students who have earned credits from institutions which are cepted from non-traditional programs. accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations may be eligible for advanced standing. Enrolled students with • Students who lack fractional credits in any area(s) of gen- previous post-secondary education and training must submit a eral educational requirements, should see a counselor. "Petition for Evaluation" to the Admissions Office and must request official transcripts from each institution attended to be • A maximum of 15 semester hours of credit toward a cer- sent to the Carson City campus of Western Nevada Community tificate. College. Transcripts received become property of Western Nevada Community College and will not be released to any • Grades are not transferable. other party. It is the student's responsibility to have official transcripts MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT mailed. Each student filing a petition for evaluation will be in- Registered students who are veterans and have completed more formed by letter concerning the acceptance of his/her transfer than one year of active duty may be granted credit toward their credits. Students receiving financial aid and/or veterans edu- associate degree. Students desiring such credit must file a "Pe- cational benefits must petition for an evaluation of previous tition for Evaluation'' and a DD214 with the Admissions Office. training and education during their first semester of enrollment. A maximum of 45 transfer credits may be allowed toward an associate degree.

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CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Credit earned by examination may not apply toward satisfy- A maximum of 30 credits, accumulated through an acceptable ing the minimum on-campus resident credit requirements. Stu- credit by examination process, will be accepted toward degree dents interested in taking the CLEP examination should contact requirements. A maximum of 15 credits in a single subject area Testing Services at the University of Nevada, Reno. is allowed. A student must be currently enrolled and have completed coursework for credit at WNCC before credit by exami- CREDIT FOR NON-TRADITIONAL nation will be placed on an official academic transcript. EDUCATION The college may accept a maximum of 15 credits from non-tra- CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS: The college recognizes that ditional sources to include the following: students accumulate a great deal of information outside the • Military training classroom without formal instruction. There are times when this • Correspondence courses information may be extensive enough to satisfy the require- • Extension courses ments of courses offered by the college. For this reason, an en- • Post-secondary proprietary institutions, including rolled student may take challenge examinations in certain business colleges courses. • Certificate training A student interested in these examination procedures should • Credit courses offered through the WNCC Community consult the registrar on the Carson City campus or a counselor Services Division that meet academic standards on the Fallon campus. Policies relating to challenges are: • Other recognized sources • Credit may not be earned in a course which covers, at an elementary level, the subject matter of a more advanced The above sources must meet the minimum standards for ac- course, determined by the instructor, for which the student creditation by nationally or state recognized agencies. has already received credit. Students may be required to take challenge examinations to verify knowledge. Students seeking an evaluation of non-tradi- • A student enrolled in a more advanced course may chal- tional credit experiences must submit official documentation of lenge a lower level course in the same subject area prior to their experiences and related course descriptions and file a "Pe- the official end of the add period. tition for Evaluation'' with the Admissions Office. Certain credits may be applicable to satisfy course requirements for occupa- • Credit earned in challenge examinations are not considered tional degrees while others may be used as elective credit for resident credit. AGS and AAS degrees only. • Challenge examinations do not count as part of a student's credit load for any given semester nor are they computed PLACEMENT TESTING into the grade point average. All students are encouraged to take the reading, writing and mathematics test for better advisement and for their own aware- • A student may not retake a challenge. ness of these important academic skills. • A student may not challenge a course that has been previ- Students who plan to enroll in English 101, 107, 108, or Busi- ously attempted in classroom instruction. ness 108 must take the College Board Test of Standard Written English or a comparable assessment test. Based on English • A student may not be enrolled in the course to be challenged placement scores, students will be placed in the appropriate if the class has begun. English class. • Challenge examinations may not transfer and, in many The college's Allied Health programs require students to take cases, will not count for licensing agencies. a reading comprehension examination. This placement test is • Successful challenge examinations are posted as a "pass'' on designed to determine whether students have the reading skills the student's transcript. to be successful in comprehending technical language of texts. College placement testing schedules are published in WNCC's • WNCC reserves the right to deny any petition for credit by semester class schedule publications. examination. Students who are unsure what class to take are also encouraged to see a counselor. COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP): Credit may be granted for the satisfactory completion (500 or STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES above) of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) gen- It is the student's responsibility to: eral examinations. • Read and understand the contents of the WNCC catalog. A maximum of three semester credits may be granted for each • Be familiar with WNCC policies and procedures. of the five general examinations except English for standard • Be aware of all WNCC deadlines including dates of scores of 500 or above. The English exam must include an es- registration, refunds, and fee payment. say and receive a score of 640 or higher to merit the award of • Keep the college informed of changes in address, phone six credits or 500-639 to merit the award of three credits. number and enrollment. A maximum of three semester credits may be granted for each subject examination for standard scores of 50 or higher. Only certain examinations are acceptable; inquire at the Registrar's Office for the list of approved CLEP subject examinations. Credit granted by examination is the equivalent of a "P" (pass) grade for transcript and graduation purposes.

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CONCURRENT REGISTRATION CANCELLATION OF CLASSES A student who plans to enroll for one or more courses at an- Western Nevada Community College reserves the right to can- other school while enrolled at WNCC should consult with a cel classes in which there is insufficient enrollment. Refund counselor prior to enrollment. The counselor will help the stu- checks for canceled classes are prepared and mailed biweekly dent select courses at the other school as they relate to degree by the Business Office. requirements at WNCC. Courses taken at another school must be transferred and evaluated for credit if the student wishes to CHANGE OF NAME, ADDRESS, EMPHASIS use them in meeting WNCC degree requirements. Veterans, A student may report a change of name, address, or emphasis international students, and students receiving financial aid must by contacting the Admissions office. Students are encouraged indicate to the appropriate agency which institution is the school to keep information up to date to ensure receipt of correspon- of primary enrollment. dence, refund checks and to aid in proper academic advisement. Students who file a name change must present required docu- AUDITING A CLASS mentation. Auditing a course is a process in which a student pays the fee, attends class sessions, receives all the instruction, and generally DUAL DEGREES/CERTIFICATES does the assignments and the work of a regularly enrolled stu- A student may earn two degrees subsequently or simulta- dent. However, he/she does not receive a grade or credit. The neously provided he/she: auditor is not required to take examinations. The last semester 1. Files a separate application for graduation and pays the Ap- date to change credit to audit, or audit to credit, is the end of plication for Graduation fee for each degree, and the third week of classes for a 16-week semester. 2. Completes 15 credits in residence for each degree,* and TO ADD OR DROP A CLASS 3. Satisfies all of the college's degree requirements. A student ADDING: A student may add a class or change class section may earn an associate degree and a certificate of achievement by Touch-Tone Telephone Registration or on the Internet up to subsequently or simultaneously provided he/she: the close of the registration period. After that date, exceptions A. Files a separate application for graduation and pays the may be made by the registrar for individual cases involving ill- Application for Graduation fee for each degree and cer- ness, accident or emergencies. Fees are due at the time of reg- tificate, and istration. B. Completes 15 credits in residence, and DROPPING: A class may be dropped by TTTR or on the Internet at any time prior to the last day of instruction. Students C. Satisfies all of the college's degree requirements. dropping classes should refer to the refund schedule found in the "Fees and Other Costs'' section of this publication for the *This means a student who wishes to earn two degrees must amount of refund due. have at least 75 semester credits, 30 of which were earned in residence at WNCC. COURSE LOAD The number of classes taken by a student makes up the total credit load. The load of a student receiving veterans benefits or financial assistance may have restrictions which affect the classes that apply to his/her course of study. Full-time students are defined as those who carry 12 or more credits (6 or more credits for summer); three-quarter-time students carry 9-11 credits; half-time students carry 6-8 credits. Western Nevada Community College does not permit students to enroll for more than 18 credits per semester (only 9 credits are allowed in summer term) without permission of the relevant dean. Students should be aware that according to the Northwest As- sociation of Schools and Colleges guidelines, a three-credit lecture class requires three hours of class time per week; a one- credit lecture class usually requires one hour of class time per week. A one-credit laboratory class usually requires three hours of class time per week. ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend all classes for which they have registered. The instructor may drop any student when he/she believes the student has had an excessive number of absences. Rick Riendeau (In general, if a student misses a number of hours greater than 1998 Teacher of the Year the number of credits to be earned in the course, this may be Riendeau is a professor of English and developmental English at considered excessive.) WNCC Carson City.

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GRADES The following grading policies apply to all UCCSN cam- GRADE APPEAL: A grade appeal denotes the process for stu- puses, in addition to further specific requirements which may dents who believe the grade that they have received for a appear elsewhere in this chapter. course is incorrect. The grade appeal must be initiated no GRADES GRADE POINT VALUE more than 30 instructional days into the following regular se- • "A" Superior 4.0 mester and must follow a specified process: • "A- " 3.7 1. Prior to activation of the formal grade appeal process, the • "B+" 3.3 student must discuss his/her complaint with the instruc- • "B" Above Average 3.0 tor who issued the grade. • "B-" 2.7 2. If the student and the instructor cannot resolve the grade • "C+" 2.3 • "C" Average 2.0 appeal at this meeting, the student has 30 days to contact • "C -" 1.7 the appropriate dean who will set a second meeting be- • "D+" 1.3 tween the student and the coordinator or instructor. • "D" Below Average 1.0 3. If the grade appeal is still unresolved, the student must sub- • "D-" 0.7 mit details in writing to the appropriate dean within 10 • "F" Failure 0.0 days of the second meeting. • "P" Pass • "I" Incomplete 4. Within 10 days of the receipt of the written statement, a • "X" In Progress (research projects or courses extending committee made up of the appropriate dean, two faculty beyond one semester) members and two students will meet to hear the grade • "AD" Audit appeal. • "W" Withdrawal • "NR" Not Reported - Assigned by registrar pend 5. The written recommendation of the hearing committee will ing faculty submission of final grade be forwarded to the college president, who will act on the grade appeal within 10 days. 1. The "Plus" and Minus" is a part of the grading scale of each campus. It is up to the individual faculty member to SATISFACTORY DEGREE PROGRESS exercise this option. Students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, etc.). Students with 2. The "F" grade is a part of the grading scale for each cam- a GPA of 2.0 or higher are considered in good standing. Fail- pus. It is up to the individual faculty member to exercise ure to maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 may result in a student this option. Campuses may retain institutional practices re- being placed on academic probation. Additionally, once a lated to forgiveness or academic renewal policies in which, student has attempted a minimum of 30 credits and has a under certain circumstances, students may repeat failed grade point balance of negative ten (-10) grade points or be- courses or disregard coursework. low, as shown on the student's semester grade report, the 3. All Withdrawals indicate that the student did not complete student may be academically restricted and must obtain per- the course. Each campus determines the timeline for as- mission from Counseling Services before any future registra- signing the W. tion will be allowed. Academic probation will be removed when the student's overall GPA is 2.0 or higher. 4. The course syllabus shall contain a clear explanation of the grading scale to be used by the faculty member. Students may not appeal the format an instructor chooses. 5. "NR" signifies that grade was not reported. 6. "I" GRADE: An incomplete grade may be given by the instructor when a student has completed 75 percent of the course work with a grade of at least of "C", but where there is some verifiable compelling reason for the lack of completion. College regulations limit the amount of time the student has to make up assignments or examinations. The "I'' (in complete) must be made up during the following semester. Failure to do so will result in the "I'' grade being changed to a "W''. A student wishing to complete the work for a course in which he/she received an incomplete must make arrangements with the instructor who issued the incomplete grade. A grade change is due to the Admissions Office by the last Friday of the semester.

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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT/ HONORS PROGRAM Students enrolled in any academic discipline are eligible to par- DEAN'S LIST ticipate in the Academic Enrichment/Honors Program. Students are eligible for the Dean's List if: Program benefits include: 1. At least 12 credits, excluding developmental credits, have • A chance to demonstrate your dedication to academic been completed during the semester on the ABCD scale, excellence and love of learning. and 2. The semester grade point average is 3.50 or higher. • The opportunity to work closely with your college instructors. GRADUATION WITH HONORS ASSOCIATE DEGREE Students are eligible to graduate with honors based on comple- • AE/Honors recognition upon graduation. tion of 45 academic credits at WNCC. Grade Point Average • High quality recommendations from college faculty for 3.90 = Summa Cum Laude career, scholarship, or further educational opportunities. 3.75 = Magna Cum Laude 3.60 = Cum Laude WNCC students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point Credits and grades transferred from other institutions will not average or recent high school graduates with an exit grade point apply. For more information, contact the Admissions Office. average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Students in the program earn AE/Honors credit for a course by undertaking an AE/Honors project in addition to the regular course requirements. The project is completed on a contractual basis with the individual faculty member. An AE/Honors project can be undertaken in any class at the 100 level or above, with the instructor's approval. To receive AE/Honors credit, the student must receive a grade of "B" or better for the course and complete the contracted project to the satisfaction of the course instructor. AE/Honors Program participants who receive AE/Honors credit in 18 or more course units in at least six different academic disciplines and who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation are designated as AE graduates. Those program participants who have at least a 3.5 GPA at the time of graduation are designated as Honors graduates.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Deadline dates for filing graduation applications and fees are: A student wishing to obtain an associate degree or certificate of • Fall Semester - November 1 achievement from Western Nevada Community College must • Spring Semester - April 1 have satisfied the following requirements: • Summer Session - June 1 The date of graduation that will appear on a student's di- 1. Completed the curriculum requirements for the degree or cer- ploma/certificate and permanent academic record is the last day tificate. The student may select either the catalog year under of the semester in which all degree requirements are completed, which he/she initially enrolls or the year under which he/she provided the application is filed by the above dates. Missing will complete the curriculum requirements for a degree/cer- the application deadline means a student's graduation date will tificate. In no case may students use a catalog which is more be delayed until the next term. than six years old at the time of graduation. Students who fail to complete degree/certificate curriculum requirements CAP AND GOWN within six years of their initial enrollment may use the next It is the student's responsibility to order a cap and gown at the catalog in effect dating six years after the students' initial en- college bookstore. rollment. Students who fail to earn academic credit at WNCC for two years may, upon their return, follow the requirements STUDENT RECORDS listed in the current catalog. If a degree or major is offered for Educational records are available from the Admissions office. the first time after a student has enrolled, the student may The following record is retained permanently by the college: choose the catalog year in which the degree or major was first • Student Permanent Academic Record offered. Students may not use a combination of catalogs for graduation. This includes all policies and curriculum. The following records are retained until the student's gradu- 2. In some cases, completion of a single course may satisfy re- ation or one year after last date of attendance: quirements in two different areas of an associate degree or • Special Examination Scores certificate of achievement. Students may use a single course • Military Service Documents to satisfy a general education requirement in addition to a pro- • Pertinent Correspondence gram, subject, core or emphasis requirement. A single course • Transcripts from previously attended institutions may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement listed • Advanced Standing Evaluation, including CLEP as program, subject, core or emphasis. A single course may The following records are retained five years and then de- not be used to satisfy more than one general education re- stroyed: quirement, except for the US/Nevada Constitution require- • Application for Resident Fees ment. • Registration Documents 3. Completed 15 semester academic credits at WNCC for each • Final Class Lists degree or certificate of achievement. Challenge examinations, nontraditional credit, etc., do not count as resident credit. STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW ACT Community services courses and those numbered under 100 The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act requires do not count for residency. that WNCC comply with the provisions and updates in disclos- 4. Maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. ing the persistence graduation rate of certificate or degree-seek- The grade point average for graduation must be at least a 2.0 ing students. This information shall be available each year to on a 4.0 = A scale. This grade point average is calculated by current and prospective students prior to enrolling or entering combining the grade point average of all courses taken at into any financial obligation. WNCC used to fulfill the degree requirements. A student As of August 31, 1997, the graduation rate for those students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for all who entered WNCC for the first time on a full-time degree- course work taken at WNCC. seeking basis for the fall 1994 semester was 9.2 percent. This figure includes students who received a degree or certificate at 5. Met all financial/library obligations. No student will be issued WNCC. a degree or certificate if he/she has not met all financial/li- WNCC graduation completion rates are available from the brary obligations. Outstanding debts may be paid at the Busi- Counseling Office and Office of Admissions and Records on the ness Office. Library holds can be cleared through the Library Carson City campus. and Media Services. 6. Filed an Application for Graduation and paid the Application for Graduation fee. Each student seeking an associate degree or certificate of achievement is required to submit a completed application for graduation to the Admissions office. This application must be accompanied by the $15 Application for Graduation fee before processing will begin. Any applicant for graduation who fails to meet degree requirements must submit a new application and repay the $15 application fee for a subsequent graduation date.

12 Fees & Costs

APPLICATION FEE SPECIAL EXAMINATION FEE All students making initial application for admission to WNCC A $25 fee is assessed for each special examination administered are charged a $5 fee. This fee is assessed only once and is not to a student or member of the community. deferrable or refundable. TRANSCRIPT FEE REGISTRATION FEE There is a $2 charge for each copy of a student's transcript The registration fee for all credit courses is $41 per credit as of record. Mail requests should be sent to the WNCC Business fall semester 1999. Please consult the latest course schedule for Office, P.O. Box 3130, Carson City, NV 89702, and be accom- current registration fee information. Certain courses also carry panied by a check payable to the UCCSN Board of Regents. a special use or lab fee, designated in the college's course schedules. An exception is Community Services courses, for which FEE PAYMENT METHOD the fees vary. All registration fees are due upon completion of The college does not furnish counter checks and under no cir- registration. cumstances will it accept post-dated checks or checks altered in any way. A $15 collection fee will be assessed for any check PERSONS AGE 62 OR OLDER returned unpaid by the bank. Such checks must be made good Nevada residents 62 years or older (seniors) are not required within 10 days of the bank's notification to the student or "fi- to pay application fees. Per credit registration fees may also be nancial hold'' procedures will be instituted. Fees may also be waived on the basis of space available in the course as sched- paid by MasterCard, Visa, or Discover card at most of the uled and based on the consent of the instructor. Lab and/or fees college's teaching centers through Touch-Tone Telephone Reg- are the responsibility of the student. Additional regulations may istration or via the Internet at http://www.wncc.nevada.edu apply. Consult the Registrar's Office for details. DELAYED PAYMENTS NONRESIDENT TUITION During fall and spring semesters, a student enrolling at the Out-of-state and international students must pay an additional college's regular registration period for five or more credits may fee. Current fee information can be found in the course sched- defer payment on 50 percent of the consolidated registration fee ule. Students who plan to register for courses as Nevada resi- and out-of-state tuition fee. The balance must be paid no later dents must provide proof of residency according to the regula- than the Friday of the sixth week of instruction. Application fees, tions of the University and Community College System of Ne- laboratory and special use fees, the cost for Community Services vada. Residency requirements are available at the Admissions courses and the cost of textbooks may not be deferred. Students Office. Community Services courses are an exception to resi- who fail to make their deferred payment on time will be placed dency requirements. They are not counted toward the "date of on "financial hold'' by the college and will not be allowed to de- matriculation" for establishing residency. fer fees again for one year. Failure to attend class will not release students from their ob- GOOD NEIGHBOR TUITION POLICY ligation to pay deferred fees. A graduate of a specifically designated high school or community college from a state bordering Nevada may be granted a DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS reduced nonresident tuition when enrolling at WNCC. In ad- A student or former student who at the end of the sixth week dition, reduced nonresident tuition may also be available to an of any semester has a delinquent account arising from unpaid individual who lives in a county with a specifically designated tuition fees will automatically be placed on financial hold by the school and who has maintained legal resident status for at least college. A collection fee of $10 per $100, or any part thereof will 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of the semester in be charged against the total amount owed. Students who have which enrollment is sought. not repaid emergency loans or returned borrowed college prop- A reduced tuition policy also applies to students who are erty may also be placed on financial hold. Students on finan- members of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and cial hold may not receive a transcript of record, register for who live on tribal land. Such students are authorized to attend courses, or be awarded a certificate or diploma at any institu- University and Community College System of Nevada schools tion of the University and Community College System until the as resident students, waiving the out-of-state tuition fee. delinquent account is cleared and the financial hold removed. All delinquent accounts will be sent to collection after 90 days. COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSE FEE The student will also be responsible for collection and legal fees. Because they receive no state funding and must therefore be self- supporting, Community Services courses assess fees which may FEE REFUNDS vary from the others at WNCC. Student fees cover the cost of The refund policy applies to students in all programs and to all the instructor's salary, supplies, equipment, and other overhead course registration fees for withdrawal or net credit reduction. costs. Fees for Community Services courses may not be deferred. Except for the application fee, refunds for semester-long course fees are distributed as follows for a student who officially with- GRADUATION FEE draws: Each student who graduates with an associate degree or certifi- • 100 percent refund if the withdrawl is initiated during the cate is required to pay a $15 graduation fee. If dual degrees or first two weeks of classes. certificates are awarded at the same time, a separate fee is • 50 percent if initiated after the second week but prior to charged for each award. the end of the third week of classes. • No refund is possible after the third week. 13 FEES & COSTS

Important Terms ACADEMIC PROBATION -- Status of a student who fails to maintain an overall grade GPA (grade point average) -- Determined by dividing the sum of grade points earned point average of 2.0 or higher. by the number of credit hours attempted. ACADEMICALLY RESTRICTED -- Status of a student who has a grade point bal- NON-TRANSFERABLE COURSE -- A course that is acceptable for certain WNCC ance of negative ten (-10) or below, after attempting at least 30 credits. degree and certificate programs but will not be accepted at the University of Ne- ADD -- Change in registration to add a course after completion of initial registration vada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. in a semester. OCCUPATIONAL COURSE -- A course that teaches a particular body of informa- ADVANCED STANDING -- Status of a student who submits a record of acceptable tion and/or skill training to prepare for a job. college credit from another university or college. OPEN ENTRY/OPEN EXIT -- A process for courses involving individualized instruc- AUDIT -- To take a course without credit or grade. A course which has been au- tion that students may enroll in and complete at designated times during the se- dited may not be applied toward a degree or certificate. mester. BONA FIDE RESIDENT -- A person who resides in Nevada with the intent of mak- PARALLEL COURSE -- A WNCC course that is the same as one taught at a uni- ing it his/her true, fixed and permanent home and place of habitation, having clearly versity or four-year college. abandoned any former residence and having no intent to make any other place out- PREREQUISITE -- The preliminary requirement which must be met before a cer- side Nevada home. tain course may be taken. CERTIFICATE -- An award made for satisfactory completion of a certain level of PROBATION -- A period during which a student whose academic performance is skill in an occupational curriculum. not satisfactory is allowed an opportunity to improve and bring performance up to an acceptable level. CORE -- Courses essential for each degree, program or certificate. PROGRAM -- A systematic, usually sequential, grouping of courses forming a con- COREQUISITE -- A requirement that must be met along with a particular course. siderable part or all of the requirements for a degree or credential. Two or more courses that must be taken in the same term. REPEATING COURSES -- A student has the right to repeat any course and have CREDIT -- The numerical value received for completing a course. only the highest grade counted as part of his/her total grade point average. Students CREDIT HOUR -- 15 hours contact time plus two hours of outside preparation per will not receive duplicate credit for repeated courses. contact hour or 45 hours of laboratory within a semester. RESIDENT -- For purposes of enrolling for classes, a person who has resided in DATE OF MATRICULATION -- The date of the first day of instruction in the semes- Nevada for at least 12 months. ter or term of initial enrollment. TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE REGISTRATION (TTTR) -- WNCC'S computerized DEGREE -- An academic title that signifies completion of a course of study. registration system which allows students to sign up for credit classes by calling a number on a touch-tone telephone. DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE -- A college preparatory course with a number below 100 and does not apply toward a WNCC degree. TRANSCRIPT -- The permanent academic record of a student listing each course DROP -- Change in registration to eliminate a course after completion of initial reg- taken and final grade received. istration in a semester. TRANSFERABLE COURSE -- A WNCC course that will be accepted at a four-year EMPHASIS -- The subject or field of study in which the student intends to special- college or university as comparable or equivalent to a course offered there. Some ize. Applies to those fields of study leading to a degree or certificate. WNCC courses may be transferable to some schools but not to others. The receiving institution makes the decision. FAMILY -- Means the student's father, mother or legal guardian, if appointed by a court at least six months prior to the date of matriculation and for purposes other TUITION -- A charge assessed against out-of-state students in addition to registration fees or other fees assessed against all students. than avoidance of tuition. WITHDRAWAL -- The act of officially leaving WNCC. Students may drop individual GOOD STANDING -- Status of a student who maintains an overall grade point av- courses without leaving the college. erage of 2.0 or higher.

During the summer session or for short courses, the follow- • A medical problem requiring hospitalization during the ing refund schedule will be in effect: semester. • 100 percent if withdrawal or net credit reduction is No refund is made for withdrawal after the term's eighth initiated before the second class meeting. week, regardless of circumstances. • 50 percent if withdrawal or net credit reduction is However, students who are military reservists who provide initiated before the first 20 percent of a summer term or proof of being called to active duty during the course of a se- an intensive course of 12 weeks in duration or less. mester may be eligible to receive a full refund of registration fees. • No refund is possible after 20 percent of the term has Refund checks for dropped classes are prepared and mailed elapsed. biweekly. Payment of the refund will be made to the student Students making schedule changes will receive an even ex- and any other contributing agencies in proportion to the pay- change of registration fees for equivalent hours. ment of the original fees made by each at the time of registra- Non-resident tuition shall be refunded in conformity with tion. A drop must be completed through WNCC's Touch-Tone this schedule. Telephone Registration system or on the Internet. Upon written approval of the registrar, a full refund of all registration fees and tuition shall be given upon official withdrawal at any time during the first eight weeks of the semester provided one of the following circumstances has occurred: • Induction of the student into the U.S. Armed Forces. • Death of spouse, child, parent or legal guardian of a student.

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DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM As part of WNCC's mission, the college provides instruction and ADULT BASIC EDUCATION services for individuals seeking to elevate their academic skills The college conducts a program of Adult Basic Education, to the college level. Classes are available in English (reading funded by a grant from the Nevada Department of Education, and writing) and math, as well as in other academic areas to pre- to help adults improve their basic education and communica- pare students for college level classes. tion skills. Individualized classes in reading, writing and arithmetic are offered. Students can do general preparation for the ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER (ASC) GED exam in these classes. The student who wants a more fo- The mission of the Academic Skills Center is to provide a posi- cused, intensive preparation for the GED exam can sign up for tive learning environment so that students may succeed in their GED preparation classes offered in Carson City, Fallon or college classes. The ASC offers a variety of instructional ser- Minden-Gardnerville. (See courses section for a description.) vices that help students develop their academic skills and acquire the habits of success. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE The following services are offered at the ASC: English as a Second Language classes are offered at four levels for adults who wish to improve English speaking, reading and • TUTORING - Individual and group tutoring is available in writing skills. Classes are offered for those with limited read- math, English, study skills, and other subjects. ing and writing ability, and for adults with advanced reading and speaking skills. Computer aided technology is included in • COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION - Instruction is avail- the ESL curriculum. In addition, advanced ESL classes are of- able in math, reading, writing, sciences, and social studies fered to prepare students for U.S. citizenship. through the use of computer software. Bridge classes are also offered for GED graduates or those students close to GED completion, for advanced English lan- • TESTING - Several informal and formal tests are available to guage learners, and for foreign-born professionals enrolled in help students identify strengths and weaknesses in academic the ABE program who hold a credential from their native coun- skills and learning styles. try. • DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES - The ASC on the Carson GED EXAM PREPARATION City campus provides support services and accommodations The college offers classes in Carson City, Fallon and Minden- to students with documented disabilities. Gardnerville to prepare students who have not graduated from high school to take the GED exam. This class allows students • WORKSHOPS ON COLLEGE SUCCESS - Some workshop to study for the five exam areas: writing, social studies, science, topics include time management, concentration, note-taking, literature and mathematics. and test-taking. Students are given a practice exam, similar to the actual GED exam, which identifies strengths and weaknesses. Then they • LEARNING MATERIALS - A large selection of materials such may study in a group or individually. Classes are offered in as study guides, audio-cassettes, videos, CD ROMs and col- intensive 14-week and eight-week sections, and a student may lege textbooks are available for student use. enroll for either day or evening classes. Outside of Carson City, Academic Skills Centers are located on both the Carson Fallon and Minden-Gardnerville, students can take the grant- City campus (Room 330 of the Bristlecone Building) and the financed ABE classes to prepare for the GED. Fallon campus (Room 307 of the Stillwater Building). The ABE program requires that all students commit to ap- proximately 15-20 hours of classroom instruction and computer- THE PLATO COMPUTER SYSTEM aided technology per week to successfully complete the GED PLATO provides individualized instruction through computer- program or to acquire proficiency in English literacy to advance based technology. Because of its flexible design, PLATO allows to a higher level of instruction. students to work at their own pace in a variety of subjects, including reading, math, writing, science, social studies, and life skills. BOOKSTORE Various courses are offered through PLATO in reading, writ- Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Inc. operates a bookstore on both ing and mathematics. These courses are designed for student the Carson City and Fallon campuses which are open weekdays convenience. Students may register for 1-3 credits any time dur- during designated hours. Course textbooks, school supplies and ing the semester, select convenient lab hours and work at their WNCC promotional items are available there. Books are sold own pace. at WNCC Douglas at designated dates and times. Students at A unique and flexible tool, PLATO is located in the Academic other off-campus locations may fulfill book orders through MBS Skills Centers on the Carson City and Fallon campuses. To find Direct, a division of Barnes and Noble. Students may order out how PLATO can help you develop your basic skills, con- books by telephone, via the Internet, or by mail. tact the ASC staff on either campus. To determine specific bookstore hours in Carson City and Fallon, or for the dates and times of book sales at WNCC Dou- glas, please contact the nearest WNCC campus or teaching center, or consult the latest WNCC course schedule.

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CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES WNCC's Center for Excellence was developed to carry out the WNCC is committed to making its programs and services ac- special relationship with the employers of its service area for cessible to persons with disabilities. To be eligible for disabil- continuing education and contract programs. It provides fo- ity support services, students must be currently enrolled in cused training for those firms that want to help their employ- classes and must provide documentation of their disability. ees upgrade but don't always have the time for long-term Support services for WNCC students with disabilities are pro- courses of study. vided through the Academic Skills Center on the Carson City The program's consultants work with employers to find the campus. right training program, be it on-site or custom training, or short- Students requiring support services should drop by the ASC term seminars. in the Bristlecone Building, Room 330, or call (775) 887-3036. Students in Fallon should contact the Counseling Office at (775) 423-4031. CHILD CARE So that ASC staff can provide effective and timely services, The WNCC Family Services Center on the Carson City campus, students should submit their requests for assistance at least four in connection with the Early Childhood Education program, weeks in advance. Within the limitations of staffing and re- provides quality child care for children and support services to sources, the following services and accommodations are avail- parents. Full-time child care is available for children 6 weeks able: to 6 years. Part-time child care is available for preschool chil- •Evaluation of disabilities documentation dren 3 to 5 years, with preference being given to the children •Determination of eligibility of WNCC students and staff. Some partial child care subsidies •Academic accommodations, such as note takers, interpret- may be available for low-income students. For more informa- ers, and readers tion, obtain registration forms at the Family Services Center. •Assistive technology, such as tape recorders or print enlarg- The Family Services Center also provides support services to ers parents: educational seminars, courses and workshops; a •Study skills assistance Parenting Warm Line to answer questions via the telephone; and WNCC buildings and classrooms are accessible to individu- a Resource Lending Library containing toys and equipment, als with physical disabilities. In addition, special parking ar- parenting books and audio-visual materials for loan. eas are available at each campus location A Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) is located COUNSELING in the Academic Skills Center (Carson City) so that students with hearing impairments may conduct business with the col- Western Nevada Community College offers a variety of coun- lege. The TDD number is (775) 887-3035. seling services as an integral part of each student's educational experience. Counselors are available to help students and community members make important decisions regarding educa- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE tional goals and career directions. To ensure that no student is denied access to higher education Counselors can help students plan their academic schedules for financial reasons, the college operates a full program of fi- to ensure understanding of major/graduation requirements and nancial assistance including grants, loans, scholarships and part- current transfer guidelines. Counselors can also assist students time employment. with career exploration, interest testing, job search techniques, Most financial assistance is "need-based," that is, based on cal- current information on labor markets, and educational training culation formulas prescribed by the U.S. Department of Educa- requirements. tion. Loans, grants and student employment programs are need- The counselors at WNCC are also available for individual con- based programs. Assistance is offered as a "package" of aid sultation to help students with personal problems and concerns. which may include a combination of grants, student employ- All matters discussed with counselors at WNCC are kept totally ment, scholarships and loans. The amount and type of aid de- confidential. Moreover, WNCC counselors on both the Carson pends on the student's interest in particular aid types, level of enrollment, expected family contribution, financial need, avail- City campus and the Fallon campus offer a variety of courses, ability of funds and other resources. Also visit the WNCC web workshops and presentations on issues important to students. site at http://www.wncc.nevada.edu/, click on student services Programs include orientation sessions, career development under Student Information and then click on Financial Assis- seminars and personal awareness workshops. tance. (See page 124 for more information) INFORMATION & MARKETING SERVICES Information and Marketing Services at Western Nevada Com- munity College serves as a liaison between the college and the public. Information about college programs, course activities and events is available through this office. Specific services include the production of publications, media relations, dissemi- nation of news releases, special events coordination, promotion of college programs, and public speaking.

16 STUDENT SERVICES

LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES STUDENT HOUSING Library and Media Services facilities are located on the Carson The college does not own or operate student housing facilities. City, Fallon, and Douglas campuses, with staff available to as- Those seeking housing are advised to utilize the services of the sist students with a variety of information resources including: local media to locate available lodging. loan of materials and equipment (Carson City and Fallon campuses only), reference assistance, library instruction and tours, and interlibrary loan. Library and media services at all campuses STUDENT CONDUCT CODE provide study space for students, course materials placed on re- As part of the UCCSN, Western Nevada Community College serve by instructors, equipment to view media, and photocopy complies with rules and regulations as adopted by the Board machines. The Carson City and Fallon library collections include of Regents. These rules and sanctions are listed in the back of materials in various formats including books, audio cassettes, this publication. magazines, maps, Nevada documents, pamphlets and video cassettes. The Douglas County facility is too small to house a TESTING book collection and relies primarily on electronic resources. The college makes available a variety of tests, including inter- All borrowers need a Nevada library card to check out mate- est and personality inventories, designed to assist students in rials from the library and media collections. WNCC students self-understanding and career planning. Other testing services can obtain a card during the semester by coming to the library available at WNCC include: and filling out a registration form. Some form of personal identification such as a WNCC Student I.D. or a driver's license must GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT be shown. (GED) Services are available to all students. Special borrowing pro- The WNCC Carson City and Fallon campuses have been desig- cedures have been arranged for students attending WNCC nated as official test centers for the General Education Devel- classes at off-campus centers. Any currently registered WNCC opment (GED) test. Contact the Admissions Office in Carson student who has also registered in a WNCC library for student City or the Counseling Office in Fallon for information and ap- borrowing privileges can use a Nevada Library Card to borrow pointments. materials from other University and Community College Sys- tem of Nevada libraries. The book collections for these librar- AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING ies are indexed in an online database called NEON (Nevada PROGRAM (ACT) Education Online Network). Staff at public libraries in the col- This test is frequently required of students who are applying for lege service area can also search in NEON's online catalog. The admission to certain educational programs that have special en- catalog is available both via Telnet and World Wide Web access. trance procedures. The ACT exam is administered at most lo- Instructions for accessing NEON and online databases are avail- cal high schools. able at WNCC libraries. For information on hours, services and access to collections, please call: COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION CARSON CITY FALLON PROGRAM (CLEP) Library Services - 887-3070 Library & Media A student may earn a maximum of 30 credits applicable toward Media Services - 887-3008 Services - 423-5330 an associate degree through successful completion of CLEP tests. Five general examinations are offered: social science-history, DOUGLAS natural sciences, humanities, English, mathematics. Subject ex- Library & Media aminations are also available in certain areas. WNCC does not Services - 782-2413, x 5234 offer or administer College Level Examination Program tests. For information regarding test dates at the University of Ne- Current hours are also available at: vada, Reno, please see a WNCC counselor. http://library.wncc.nevada.edu UNITED STUDENTS ASSOCIATION SEDWAY CAFE The United Students Association, otherwise known as student Blimpie Subs and Salads is located in the Sedway Cafe on the government, is an elected group of students who represent the Carson City campus in the Aspen Building. Blimpie serves student body of Western Nevada Community College. These sandwiches, salads, soup, soft drinks, cookies and a variety of students, who attend the Carson City, Douglas and Fallon cam- snacks, in addition to breakfast items available throughout the puses, coordinate student activities and organizations, and help day. Cappuccino, espresso, lattes and several flavored coffees assess student needs. are available for your enjoyment. Any student who is enrolled at WNCC is a member of the Blimpie is dedicated to meeting the needs of the WNCC popu- United Students Association. Student government representa- lation. Limited food service is planned for Fallon and Douglas tives encourage other students to contact them regarding any campuses in 1999. Cafe hours for the Carson City location are college concern or idea by calling them in Carson City at 887- posted and are on the WNCC web page. Blimpie will accom- 4118 ext. 3323, or in Fallon at 423-4031, or by visiting the stu- modate special activities or needs with advance notice. Blimpie dent government office at the Carson City campus in the Bristle- requests comments and/or suggestions on ways to better serve cone Building. WNCC. For more information please visit the WNCC web page at http://www.wncc.nevada.edu/studentservices/sedway.htm.

17 STUDENTSERVICES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS VETERANS SERVICES The formation of student groups on campus is encouraged, pro- To help eligible veterans access their Veterans Educational Ben- vided these groups serve a positive purpose and function. Stu- efits, the college maintains an Office of Veterans Services within dent organizations must be chartered through the United Stu- the Student Services division on the Carson City campus. dents Association of Western Nevada Community College. Any student may propose to form a student organization by filing a ELIGIBLE VETERANS petition with USA. All organizations must maintain a member- Eligibility may be granted to veterans honorably separated from ship of at least five students and sponsor at least one educational military service, active duty military, military reservists, veter- or social activity each semester. Students are urged to take an ans with service connected disabilities, and dependents of vet- active part in their student government organization. Contact erans who are totally and permanently disabled. The responsi- USA for information on student organizations. Some of them bility for determining eligibility for veterans educational ben- include: efits rests with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The Veterans Services Office will assist veterans and eligible INFINITY SOCIETY dependents in submitting the required documents to access their The Infinity Society at WNCC Carson City promotes interest in benefits. It will certify enrollment, report changes to enrollment, philosophy and mathematics and provides Infinitarians with the and satisfactory progress to the VA. Additionally, it will act as opportunity to express their view of reality through oral and/ a resource for information regarding VA policies and proce- or written exposition. dures.

PHI THETA KAPPA ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS Phi Theta Kappa has recognized academic excellence in two-year * Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) colleges since 1918 and has become the largest and one of the * Montgomery G.I. Bill for the Select Reserve (Chapter 1606) most prestigious honor societies in higher education. WNCC's * Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 32) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Upsilon Beta, was established * Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance in 1991 and has inducted more than 500 members. Program (Chapter 35) Phi Theta Kappa has four hallmarks: * Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31) • Scholarship • Service Veterans educational benefits are, in most cases, a monthly • Leadership benefit paid directly to the student by the VA. The student has • Fellowship the responsibility to pay tuition/fees to the school while wait- Honors students are encouraged to join and become active in ing to receive benefits. Application materials are available in Phi Theta Kappa at the local, regional, and national level. the Veterans Services Office, or from the Counseling Office on the Fallon campus. Students attending any of WNCC's other PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING CLUB campuses/centers, should see their campus coordinator for The Physics Club at WNCC Carson City strives to ensure the veterans information or, visit our web site at success of students with a strong desire to learn more about www.wncc.nevada.edu. Contact the WNCC Veterans Services physics, engineering, and mathematics. Office at (775) 887-3079 for complete details and application materials. All veterans are encouraged to visit our web site to stay LONE MOUNTAIN WRITERS abreast of VA policies and for links to other key VA resources. The Lone Mountain Writers at WNCC Carson City is open to students, faculty and members of the community who share a VETERANS' STANDARD OF passion for writing in all genres. The group meets semi-monthly SATISFACTORY PROGRESS and offers critiques, guest speakers and support. It also spon- Veterans receiving VA educational benefits are required to sors an annual writing contest. maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a scale in which an "A" equals 4.0. If a veteran's cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, he/she will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. Veterans must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA while on probation and have two semesters to raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0 or better. If at the end of the probationary period the veteran's cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, his/her VA benefits will be terminated. Terminated benefits can only be re- stored with the approval of the Veterans Regional Office in Reno.

18 Academic Programs

ASSOCIATE DEGREES Western Nevada Community College offers degrees and pro- To meet the needs of its students, WNCC offers four grams to meet a variety of educational goals. Some students associate degrees: wish to learn occupational skills or work toward career advancement. Others seek credits which will transfer to a four- • Associate of Arts year college or university. A number of one-year certificates are also offered in oc- • Associate of General Studies degree cupational areas. Students are encouraged to read the spe- • Associate of Science degree cific information on each degree or certificate before making • Associate of Applied Science degree their decisions. Counselors and faculty advisors are also available to provide information on the programs available. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS & ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Degrees for the Transfer Student Transfer Programs: The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are pri- WNCC students may select a course of study which enables marily for the student who plans to transfer from WNCC to a them to complete some or all of the lower division requirements four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree for a four-year degree in the following emphases at the Univer- in liberal arts, sciences, humanities, math or related areas. Ev- sity of Nevada, Reno, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or ery year, large numbers of Western Nevada Community Col- other schools: lege students successfully transfer to other schools. Each one, • Accounting • Journalism whether it be the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the Uni- • Administration of Justice • Pre-Law versity of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), or an out-of-state school, • Agriculture • Liberal Arts • Animal Science • Pre-Librarianship has its own specific requirements and recommended electives • Anatomy • Literature for its various emphases. • Anthropology • Management Community college students who plan to transfer to either • Architecture • Marketing • Art • Mathematics UNR or UNLV and who did not complete the university en- • Astronomy • Pre-Medicine trance requirements in high school must complete a minimum • Atmospheric Sciences • Mechanical Engineering of 12 semester credit hours in general education courses re- • Biochemistry • Metallurgical Engineering quired for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, • Biology • Meteorology • Business • Mining Engineering with a grade point average of at least 2.0, to qualify for admis- • Chemistry • Motion Picture and Cinema sion to the universities. • Civil Engineering • Multicultural (Ethnic) • Communication Arts Studies • Communicative Disorders • Music How WNCC Courses Transfer and Meet Degree Requirements • Computer Science • Natural Resources Courses with numbers 100 to 299 (such as ENG 101) are college level courses • Criminal Justice • Nursing which are designed to transfer within the University and Community College Sys- • Dance • Occupational Therapy • Dental Hygiene • Oceanography tem of Nevada, and often to other colleges and universities, including UNR and • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Optometry UNLV, as either an equivalent, a departmental elective or a general elective. • Drama • Pre-Pharmacy • Early Childhood Education • Philosophy Courses with a "B" designator after the number (such as MATH 100B) are • Economics • Physical Education college level courses which apply toward a WNCC degree but which may not • Education • Pre-Physical Therapy transfer to other UCCSN schools. In some cases, these courses may transfer to • Electrical Engineering Physiology other Nevada schools or to out-of-state college and universities. • English • Physics • Environmental Science • Political Science Courses with a "C" designator after the number (such as CS 109C) are com- • Finance • Psychology munity service courses which generally do not apply toward college degrees. • Fish/Wildlife Management • Public Administration • Foreign Languages • Radiologic Technology Courses with numbers below 100 (such as ENG 95) are developmental courses • General Studies • Recreation which do not apply toward a WNCC degree and normally do not transfer to a • Geography • Religious Studies university. • Geology • Social Science Courses with a "B'' after the number (such as BUS 109B), community ser- • Geological Engineering • Social Welfare/Social Work vice courses, and courses numbered below 100 (such as ENG 95) do not apply • Health Sciences • Sociology • History • Speech Communication toward an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree at WNCC and • Home Economics • Theatre Arts normally do not transfer to a Nevada university. Some of these "B'' or "C" desig- • Hotel Administration • Urban Planning nated courses may transfer to out-of-state institutions. Most courses without a • Humanities • Pre-Veterinary Medicine "B" or "C" designator transfer within Nevada; see a WNCC counselor for the lat- • Industrial Arts • Vocational Education est transfer information. • Industrial Education • Zoology All students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university are encouraged to meet with a WNCC counselor to ensure their understanding of current transfer guidelines and to carefully design a transfer program that will best meet the student's needs. 19 Associate of Science A Transfer Degree

The Associate of Science degree is designed to help students those courses that are printed in BOLD from the list below. use the methods of observation, special analysis and logic by Satisfactory completion of an AS degree with UNR desig- which we understand the mathematical, biological and physi- nated courses (those in bold) guarantees completion of the cal nature of the world. The AS degree allows early choices lower division general education requirements at UNR. Stu- for those planning a professional life in mathematics, science, dents intending to transfer to out-of-state schools should see engineering, medicine or agriculture, or environmental sci- a counselor or follow the catalog of the transfer school. ences. There are five possible emphases: Biological Sciences; Courses with a "B'' or "C" after the course number (such Environmental Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematics; and as MATH 100B or CS 109C) and courses with a number un- Pre-Engineering der 100 (such as ENG 95) are not applicable toward this de- The AS degree is primarily for the student who plans to gree. All courses counted toward this degree must be uni- transfer with junior standing to a four-year college or university transferable. versity for a baccalaureate degree. If the University of Ne- NOTE: UNR transfer information is based on requirements for vada, Reno is the intended transfer school, choose ONLY the 1999-2000 school year. These requirements may change in subsequent years. See a counselor for the most up-to-date information. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework must total at least 60 credits.

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT 6 credits. WNCC and UNR: 6 credits. WNCC and UNR: Choose from: • English 101, 102 • Mathematics 124, 126, 127, 128, 152, 176, 181, 182, 253, 280, 283, 285 FINE ARTS REQUIREMENT 3 credits. WNCC and UNR: Choose from: SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT • Art 109*, 115 6 credits. WNCC: Choose from the following: UNR: Choose from • Humanities 101 bolded courses: • Music 111*, 121, 123, 124, 205*, 221* • Anthropology 101, 201, 202, 205, 210, 212 • Speech and Theatre 180, 200 • Criminal Justice 101, 220, 230, 270 * Course may not meet the Fine Arts requirement at all universities. • Economics 101, 102 Please see a counselor. • Geography 106, 109 HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT • History 101, 102, 111, 217, 281, 295 6 credits. WNCC: Choose from: • Journalism 101 • English 200, 223, 231, 232, 235, 236, 241, 242, 244, 250, 253, 261, 266, • Political Science 103, 104, 105, 116, 206, 208, 231, 285, 295, 299 267, 271, 275 • Psychology 101, 102, 130, 206, 207, 208, 233, 234, 240, 241, 261, 290, 299 • History 105, 106, 207, 247, 260, 275 • Sociology 101, 102, 202, 205, 240, 261, 275 • Humanities 210 • Western Traditions 203 • Philosophy (any course except 100, 105, 114) U.S. AND NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS • Western Traditions 201, 202 WNCC and UNR: Must meet both requirements. Choose from: UNR: Choose one course from each group: • History 111* or Group A: ENG 231*, HIST 105*, PHIL 200*, WT 201 • Political Science 103* or Group B: ENG 232*, HIST 106*, PHIL 207*, WT 202 • History 101* and History 102* or *These courses will not fulfill UNR's WT 201 and/or WT 202 requirement, • History 101* and History 217* or if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR. • History 101* and Political Science 208* SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Western Traditions 203 WNCC: Specific requirements for each science emphasis are out- *These courses will not fulfill UNR's WT 201 and/or WT 202 requirement, lined on the following pages. if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR. UNR: Choose 6 credits, with at least one course from Group A: EMPHASIS AND ELECTIVES Group A: Number of credits varies according to emphasis. Students • Biology 100, 191+192, 190+192 should utilize this area to take courses that meet require- • Chemistry 100, 101, 102, 201, 202, ments for their major at their intended transfer school. Those • Geology 101 who have not yet selected a major may choose from among • Physics 100, 151, 152, 201, 202, 203 any university transferable courses to explore their options. Group B: Students planning to transfer to the University of Nevada, • Anthropology 102 Reno should obtain a transfer handout from WNCC Coun- • Astronomy 101, 103, 104 seling Services or the UNR Transfer Center. • Environmental Studies 100 • Geography 103 • Home Economics 121

21 AS PROGRAMS • Biological Sciences • Environmental Sciences

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Emphasis Emphasis

The biological sciences emphasis is designed to place stu- The environmental sciences emphasis is designed to place dents on a career track toward the life sciences, either as a students on a career track in one of the fields of environmen- university major or as preparation for a teaching career. tal studies, either as a university major or as preparation for a teaching career. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits • BIOL 190 Cell & Molecular Biology 3 Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits • BIOL 191 Organismal Biology 3 • BIOL 191 Organismal Biology 3 • BIOL 192 Principles of Biological Investigation 2 • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4 • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4 • ENV 100 Humans and the Environment 3 • CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 4 • ENV 220 Ecological Principles 3 or CHEM 142 Organic Chemistry Choose 12 credits from at least three of the following Choose 11 credits from the following: subject areas: • BIOL 201 Animal Biology 4 Biology • BIOL 202 Plant Biology 4 • BIOL 190 Cell/Molecular Biology 3 • BIOL 208 Fundamentals of Applied Human Genetics 3 • BIOL 251 Microbiology 4 • BIOL 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Chemistry • BIOL 224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 • CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 4 • BIOL 251 Microbiology 4 • CHEM 142 Organic Chemistry 4 • BIOL 280 Ecology 4 Geography • GEOG 103 Physical Geography 3 Choose 3 credits from the following subject areas: Geology • Chemistry • GEOL 101 Geology I (or higher) 4 • Physics Mathematics • Mathematics • MATH 126 &/or 127 or MATH 128 (or higher) 3-6 • Computer Information Systems Physics • PHYS 100 Introduction to Physics I (or higher) 3 General Education Requirements* - 30 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Choose 5 credits from the following subject areas: (Must include a writing course) • Biology • Math courses 6 • Chemistry • Social science courses 6 • Computer Information Systems • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Environmental Science • Humanities courses 6 • Geology • Fine arts course 3 • Mathematics *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 21. • Physics • Range, Wildlife and Forestry • Statistics (ECON 261, MATH 152, and PSY/SOC 210) General Education Requirements* - 30 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course) • Math courses 6 • Social science courses 6 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Humanities courses 6 • Fine arts course 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 21.

22 AS PROGRAMS • Mathematics • Physical Sciences

MATHEMATICS PHYSICAL SCIENCES Emphasis Emphasis

The mathematics emphasis has been designed to place stu- The physical science emphasis is designed to place students dents on a career track toward mathematics, either as a union a career track toward the physical sciences, either as a university major or as preparation for a teaching career. versity major or as preparation for a teaching career. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. 60 credits required for this emphasis. Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits • MATH 181 Calculus I 4 • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4 • MATH 182 Calculus II 4 • PHYS 151 General Physics I 4 • MATH 283 Calculus III 4 or PHYS 201 Engineering Physics I • MATH 181 Calculus I 4 Choose 6 credits from the following: or Higher mathematics course • Math courses higher than MATH 112B, except MATH 122 & 123. One class must be higher than MATH 200. Choose 12 credits from the following: • ANTH 102 Intro to Human Evolution & Prehistory 3-5 Choose 12 credits from at least two of the following subject areas: • CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 4 (One course must be a lab science) or Higher chemistry course • Astronomy • GEOG 103 Physical Geography 3-4 • Biology • PHYS 152 General Physics II 3-4 • Chemistry or Higher physics course • Geology • Astronomy courses • Physics • Geology courses General Education Requirements* - 30 credits. Credits Choose 6 credits from the following courses and subject areas: • English/Communications courses 6 • ENV 100 Humans and the Environment 3 (Must include a writing course) • GEOG 103 Physical Geography 3-4 • Social science courses 6 • Biology • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Chemistry • Humanities courses 6 • Computer Information Systems • Fine arts course 3 • Geology • Electives 6 • Physics *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 21. General Education Requirements* - 30 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course) • Math courses 2 • Social science courses 6 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Humanities courses 6 • Fine arts course 3 • Electives 4 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 21.

23 AS PROGRAMS • Pre-engineering

PRE-ENGINEERING Emphasis

The pre-engineering emphasis is designed for students planning a career in engineering. Students who complete the associate degree can transfer to other colleges or universities to pursue a baccalaureate degree in one of many engineering majors, including civil, chemical, computer, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgical or mining engineering, or engineering physics. Students may transfer up to 64 credits from WNCC to the College of Engineering or the School of Mines at the University of Nevada, Reno. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits General Education Requirements* - 30 credits. Credits • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4 • English/Communications courses 6 • MATH 128 Precalculus Mathematics* 5-6 (Must include a writing course) or MATH 126 Precalculus I • Social science courses 6 or MATH 127 Precalculus II • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • MATH 181 Calculus I* 4 • Humanities courses 6 • MATH 182 Calculus II 4 • Fine arts course 3 • PHYS 201 Engineering Physics I* 4 • Electives (recommend above MATH, PHYS, ME or EE courses) 6 • PHYS 202 Engineering Physics II 4 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 21.

*NOTE: If student has completed higher level courses, substitute equal number of credits from EE, MATH, ME, or PHYS (below) Choose 4-5 credits from the following: • CS 201 Computer Science I 3 • EE 200 Network Analysis Laboratory 1 • EE 201 Introduction to Network Analysis 3 • MATH 283 Calculus III 4 • MATH 285 Differential Equations 3 • ME 241 Statics 3 • ME 242 Dynamics 3 • PHYS 203 Engineering Physics III 4 • METE 250 Elements of Material Science 3

24 Associate of General Studies The Degree to Meet a Variety of Needs

The Associate of General Studies degree may be utilized by Courses with a "B'' or "C" after the course number (such students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and uni- as MATH 100B or CS 109C) and courses with a number un- versities, depending upon their emphasis. Required courses der 100 (such as ENG 95) are not currently transferable to a plus electives must total at least 60 credits for this program. Nevada university. Some courses with a "B" designator trans- Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are fer within Nevada's community college system, and to some not applicable toward an Associate of General Studies at out-of-state schools. WNCC. All students planning to transfer to another college or university are encouraged to meet with a WNCC counselor. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework must total at least 60 credits.

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT 6 credits. Must include a three-credit writing course. 3 credits. Choose from the following: Choose from the following: • Business 109B • Business 107, 108 • Economics 261, 262 • Criminal Justice 103 • Mathematics • English • Real Estate 102B • Journalism 201 • Speech and Theatre 113, 114, 135, 170 SOCIAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT • Writing course (Business 108, English 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, or any 3 credits. Choose from the following: 200 level English class except ENG 258) • Anthropology 101, 201, 202, 205, 210, 212 • Criminal Justice FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES REQUIREMENTS • Economics 101, 102 3 credits. Choose from the following: • Geography 106, 109 • American Sign Language • History 101, 102, 111, 217, 281, 295 • Art • Journalism 101 • Crafts • Political Science • English 170, 185, 190, 191, 200, 223, 231, 232, 235, 236, 241, 242, 244, • Psychology (any course except 210) 250, 253, 258, 271 • Sociology (any course except 210) • Foreign Language • Western Traditions 203 • Graphic Arts • History 105, 106, 207, 247, 260, 275 U.S. AND NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS • Humanities 101, 210 Must meet both requirements. Choose from the following: • Music • History 111 • Philosophy (any course except 100, 105, 114) or Political Science 103 • Speech and Theatre 180, 200 or History 101 and History 102 • Western Traditions 201, 202 or History 101 and History 217 or History 101 and Political Science 208 SCIENCE REQUIREMENT • Western Traditions 203 3 credits. Choose from the following: • Agriculture 101 GENERAL ELECTIVES • Animal Husbandry 101, 110B 39 credits. • Anthropology 102 Students may choose from among any occupational or gen- • Astronomy 101, 103, 104 eral education courses to be used as electives for this degree. • Biology Some non-traditional credit approved by the Office of Ad- • Chemistry missions and Records may be applicable to satisfy course re- • Environmental Studies quirements for occupational degrees, while other such cred- • Geography 103 its may be used as electives for the AGS and AAS degrees • Geology only. Students planning to transfer to the University of Ne- • Health Science vada, Reno should use the UNR core curriculum guide to sat- • Home Economics 121, 223 isfy general education requirements. • Ornamental Horticulture 105B • Physics • Science

25 Associate of Applied Science The Occupational Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those versity of Nevada, Reno's College of Education, and to some students who desire a two-year course of study and training out-of-state schools. in an occupational and/or technological career field. Al- To make decisions about specific emphases under the As- though the AAS degree is not designed to be a transfer pro- sociate of Applied Science degree, please refer to the applied gram, some of the courses will transfer to four-year colleges science and technology program pages of this catalog or see or universities. Those students who wish to transfer to a a WNCC counselor. four-year school should consult a WNCC counselor. Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) and NOTE: All Associate of Applied Science degree and certifi- courses with a "C" designator are not applicable toward an cate programs require completion of appropriate courses in Associate of Applied Science degree at WNCC. computation, communication and human relations. Addition- Courses with a "B" after the number (such as BUS 110B), ally, introductory courses in all applied science and technol- community service courses, and courses with a number un- ogy as well as all allied health programs include instruction der 100 (such as ENG 95) are not currently transferable to a in safety, industrial safety and environmental awareness, as Nevada university. Some courses with a "B" designator trans- appropriate. fer within Nevada's community college system, to the Uni-

Emphases and areas of study offered at WNCC include:

ALLIED HEALTH: NEW PROGRAMS EXPECTING • Associate Degree Nursing APPROVAL IN 1999: • Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Medicine • Automotive Collision and Repair • Medical Laboratory Technician • Geographical Information Systems • Graphic Arts BUSINESS: • Medical Office Specialist • Accounting • Pharmaceutical Technician • Accounting - Applied • Computer and Office Technology • Computer Information - Applications • Computer Information - Programming • General Business • Golf Facilities Management • Management • Real Estate • Word Processing

PUBLIC SERVICE: • Criminal Justice - Corrections • Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement • Criminal Justice - Probation and Parole • Early Childhood Education • Legal Assistant

TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL: • Automotive Mechanics • Building Inspection and Compliance • Construction Technology - Craft Training • Construction Technology - Estimating • Construction Technology - Facility Management • Construction Technology - Project Management • Construction Technology - Trade-Specific Supervision • Drafting Technology • Electronics Technology • Industrial Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Welding Technology

26 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • AAS Degree

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Coursework must total at least 60 credits. Specific requirements for each occupational area are outlined in the applied science and technology program section of this catalog.

CORE AND EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENT A mimimum of 36 credits. 1-3 credits. Choose from the following: • Anthropology 101, 201, 205 ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS • Business 110B 6 credits. Must include a writing course. • Early Childhood Education 121 Choose from the following: • Computer and Office Technology 240, 241 • Business 107, 108 • Counseling and Personal Development 117, 129B • Criminal Justice 103 • Criminal Justice 270 • English • Emergency Medical Services 201 • Journalism 201 • Human Development and Family Studies 201, 202 • Speech and Theatre 113, 114, 135, 170 • Law 263 • Writing course (Business 108, English 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, or any • Management 201, 212, 283 other 200 level English class except ENG 258) • Music 212B • Psychology (any course except PSY 210) MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT • Sociology (any course except SOC 210) 3 credits. Choose from the following: • Business 109B, 170 HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Economics 261, 262 3 credits. Choose from either Humanities or Social Science areas: • Mathematics HUMANITIES AREA • Real Estate 102B • Art 109*, 115 • English 200, 221, 223, 231, 232, 235, 236, 241, 242, 244, 250, 253, 258, SCIENCE REQUIREMENT 261, 266, 267, 271, 275 3 credits. Choose from the following: • History 105, 106, 207, 247, 260, 275 • Agriculture 101 • Humanities 101, 210 • Animal Husbandry 101, 110B • Music 111*, 121, 123, 124, 205*, 221* • Anthropology 102 • Philosophy (any course except 100, 105, 114) • Astronomy 101, 103, 104 • Speech and Theatre 180, 200 • Biology • Western Traditions 201, 202 • Chemistry * Course may not meet the Fine Arts requirement at all universities. • Emergency Medical Services 201 Please see a counselor. • Environmental Studies • Geography 103 SOCIAL SCIENCES AREA • Geology • Anthropology 101, 201, 202, 205, 210, 212 • Home Economics 121, 223 • Criminal Justice 101, 120, 150B, 215, 220, 225, 226, 230, 270 • Ornamental Horticulture 105B • Economics 101, 102 • Physics • Geography 106, 109 • Science • History 101, 102, 111, 217, 281, 295 • Journalism 101 U.S. AND NEVADA CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS • Political Science Must meet both requirements. Choose from the following: • Psychology (any course except PSY 210) • History 111 • Sociology (any course except SOC 210) or Political Science 103 • Western Traditions 203 or History 101 and History 102 or History 101 and History 217 GENERAL ELECTIVES or History 101 and Political Science 208 Number of credits required may vary by emphasis. • Western Traditions 203 Some credits earned in non-traditional courses may be considered for elective credit and may require review in order to be applied to the AAS degree.

27 Certificates of Achievement

For those desiring a shorter course of study, WNCC offers of achievement, although the exact number of credits required certificates of achievements in many occupational areas. may differ with particular subject matter. A minimum of 30 credits is required for any certificate Students may earn a certificate of achievement in the following areas:

ALLIED HEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE • Practical Nursing • Criminal Justice - Corrections • Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice BUSINESS • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement • Accounting Technician • Criminal Justice - Probation and Parole • Business • Early Childhood Education • Desktop Publishing • Legal Assistant • Golf Facilities Management • Legal Office Specialist TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL • Medical Office Specialist • Automotive Mechanics • Microcomputer Systems Technician • Customer Service For Construction • Word Processing/Computer Applications • Drafting Technology • Electronics Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Welding Technology

CERTIFICATE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS All certificates include general education requirements which are not currently transferable to a Nevada university. Some can be fulfilled from the following list of courses. courses with a "B" designator transfer within Nevada's commu- Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not nity college system, and to some out-of-state schools. applicable toward a Certificate of Achievement at WNCC. Courses with a "B" or "C" after the number (such as BUS 110B) and courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95)

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENT 3 credits. Must include a writing course. 1-3 credits. Choose from the following: Choose from the following: • Anthropology 101, 201, 205 • Business 107, 108 • Business 110B • Criminal Justice 103 • Computer and Office Technology 240, 241 • English • Counseling and Personal Development 117, 129B • Journalism 201 • Criminal Justice 270 • Speech and Theatre 113, 114, 135 • Early Childhood Education 121 • Writing courses (Business 108, English 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, or any • Emergency Medical Services 201 other 200 level English class except 258) • Human Development and Family Studies 201, 202 • Law 263 MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT • Management 201, 212, 283 3 credits. Choose from the following: • Music 212B • Business 109B, 170 • Psychology (any course but PSY 210) • Economics 261, 262 • Sociology (any course but SOC 210) • Mathematics • Real Estate 102B

28 Special Academic Programs

CAREER TECHNOLOGY FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM PROGRAM WNCC's Career Technology program meets government, The Fire Science Technology program offerings are provided business, and industry needs for qualified and skilled em- in conjunction with some area fire service districts. See the ployees. This is a true open entry/open exit program in director of Public Service, or a WNCC counselor for infor- which students may enter the program at any time and pro- mation on the following courses of study: ceed at their own pace. This method of instruction fulfills the • Fire Prevention Specialist needs of many individuals in our community. • Fire Science Technology In a comprehensive program, students learn the latest of- • Fire Service Management fice technologies which allow them to enter the business • Hazardous Material Technician world, brush up on business skills or prepare for a career • Wildland Firefighting Specialist change. Instruction is provided in keyboarding, data entry, 10 key, filing, word processing, medical terminology, begin- GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ning medical typing and transcription, computerized medical front office, computerized medical billing, medical filing, SYSTEMS PROGRAM Windows 95, and Microsoft Office. All classes include hands- At the time of the publication of this catalog, WNCC was ac- on instruction. tively designing and seeking approval for a new set of For more information, please call the Career Technology courses and certificate/degree programs in Geographical Program Coordinator at WNCC, (775) 887-4118, ext. 3320 Information Systems (computer based). The new courses are expected to be offered beginning fall 1999, utilizing the new COMMUNITY SERVICES High Tech Center labs in Carson City as well as the computer Community Services offers self-supporting classes and events labs in Fallon. Please consult the counseling offices on ei- that enrich the cultural, social, and recreational life of the ther campus for current information. community, as well as academic classes for lifelong learning. This may include credit or non-credit classes, special in- GRAPHIC ARTS PROGRAM terest courses, field trips and workshops. The department At the time of publication of this catalog, WNCC was actively also offers College for Kids, an educational enrichment pro- designing and seeking approval for a new set of courses and gram to challenge and entertain the youth in our service area. certificate/degree programs in Graphic Arts (computer- Since Community Services is self-supporting, those based). The new courses are expected to be offered begin- classes that typically do not receive enough enrollment to ning fall 1999, utilizing the new High Tech Center labs in qualify for state support may successfully be delivered to the Carson City as well as the computer labs in Fallon. Please community through the division. New programs often origi- consult the counseling offices on either campus for current nate here as well, and remain until they are ready to be trans- information. ferred to state-supported curriculum. Some of these programs, such as Tourism and Florist Training, will grant the student certificates of completion to present to prospective employers. Community Services credit classes are not university- transferable, but up to 15 Community Services credits may be considered non-traditional education. Or, with the appropriate deans' approval, some may serve as elective credit. As such, they may qualify the student for financial aid benefits with appropriate approval. EDUCATION PROGRAM WNCC offers a set of transfer courses for education majors that make it possible to complete the full first two years of course work for the following five bachelor's degrees offered by the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno: • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • Dual Elementary/Special Education • Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Please see a WNCC counselor for details.

29 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • Special Academic Programs

SCHOOL TO CAREERS CENTER DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS The college offers a number of services through its School to PROGRAM Careers Center to help WNCC students and graduates. Ser- This service is for adults who have worked primarily with- vices include: out pay to care for the home and family, who are now on their own and have diminished marketable skills. The pro- JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES gram provides services which may include tuition, books, child care and free workshops which may help in finding and WNCC Job Services is a cooperative partnership with the accessing community resources, setting career goals and Nevada Employment Security Division offering employment learning job search skills. It is not necessary to be a student assistance to WNCC students and graduates. A WNCC rep- at WNCC to participate in the program. Call (775) 445-4428. resentative is available at the Employment Security Division, 1929 N. Carson St., to assist students with referrals to part- time job openings and full-time career opportunities. TECH PREP PROGRAM • For information, call (775) 445-4426 Tech Prep is a program that links high school occupational education with technical training at WNCC. High school COOPERATIVE WORK students may participate in the program beginning in the EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 11th grade. In this program, high school students are pro- This special academic program allows students to blend vided the opportunity to earn WNCC credit in occupational classroom theory with related work experience. Each student program areas. participates in a three-way learning agreement involving stu- Students enrolled in one of the high schools within dent, employer and the college. Specific learning objectives WNCC's seven-county service area should contact a career are central to the goals. These objectives are developed by center or counseling office for more information, or call the the student and approved by the employer and the college. WNCC Tech Prep office at (775) 445-4424. The general objectives of CWE for the student are to encourage career exploration, increase employability and earn- WESTERN NEVADA STATE ing power, increase potential for job advancement, and relate education to actual work experience. PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY Students may earn from one to six credits per semester de- The Academy meets all Nevada requirements and is POST pending on the average number of hours worked per week. certified. Cadets who successfully complete the 30-week (15 Each credit is awarded on the basis of 45 hours of work ex- credit) program will enhance their employability in attain- perience. A maximum of six work experience credits may ing positions that require Category I certification (police, be applied toward any applicable degree or certificate. sheriffs, etc.); Category II certification (bailiffs, fire investiga- The student earns a letter grade that is based on the accom- tors, juvenile probation, etc.) and Category III certification plishment of competency-based learning objectives, the over- (corrections, jailers, etc.). all work performance as evaluated by the employer and The 756-hour program includes a combination of class- completion of related assignments. room, practical application and physical training. The cadets Work experience credit may be earned in most occupa- will attend numerous law related classes, participate in de- tional degree areas, including accounting, automotive me- fensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations course, DUI in- chanics, business, criminal justice, drafting, electronics, legal vestigations, accident investigations and fingerprinting. In assistant, machine tool technology, office administration and addition, cadets will learn basic searching techniques, hand- welding. For information, call (775) 445-4426. cuffing methods, baton and firearms. A new Academy begins each January. Applications should be submitted no later than each preceeding December 1. For RE-ENTRY CENTER more information, please call the Academy commander at SINGLE PARENT PROGRAM (775) 887-3143. This service is open to individuals who are unmarried or le- gally separated from a spouse and who have custody or joint custody of a minor child or children. The program helps qualified single parents who need assistance in obtaining job skills at the college. Services provided are contingent upon eligibility and funding and may include assistance with tuition or books, child care, counseling, assessment, work experience, and assistance in job placement. Any students who wish to sign up for the Single Parent Program are encouraged to call (775) 445-4428.

30 Allied Health

WNCC’s Allied Health program has several components: PARAMEDIC MEDICINE • An Emergency Medical Services program which includes: NOTE: This program is pending approval of the UCCSN - courses in CPR and first aid; Board of Regents in spring 1999. Please call the paramedic - First Responder training; program director at (775) 445-4413 for further information. - Emergency Medical Technician programs; and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic represents the - an associate degree program in Medical Laboratory highest level of training in prehospital emergency medical Technician services. Paramedics must fulfill prescribed requirements by - an associate degree program in Paramedic Medicine. a credentialing agency to practice prehospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. Through performance of • An Associate Degree Nursing Program with an optional assessments and providing medical care, their goal is to pre- Licensed Practical Nursing preparation Certificate of vent and reduce mortality and morbidity from illness and in- Achievement. jury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients • Nursing Assistant course. in an out-of hospital setting; they must possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with the expectations of the public and the profession. Paramedics must recognize EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES that they are an essential component of the continuum of care WNCC’s Emergency Medical Service programs include: and serve as linkages among health resources. • courses in CPR and first aid; The curriculum is designed to address the development • First Responder training; of the professional paramedic. It provides a solid foundation • Emergency Medical Technician programs; and for professional practice and additional education with a • an associate degree program in Paramedic Medicine*. heavy emphasis on clinical problems and decision making. EMS courses are offered in a sequential series to prepare Degree Objectives individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess and care Specific degree objectives are available in the Paramedic Pro- for patients in an emergency or in an out-of-hospital setting. gram Student Handbook. This program is designed to meet The department offers courses in CPR, first aid, management the 1998 EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum, of roadside emergencies, and progressively structured stages published by the United States Department of Transporta- of emergency care. tion, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To The following programs are designed to meet the Na- fulfill the role of EMT-Paramedic, an individual must be able tional Standard Curriculum, for each program, published by to meet the extensive cognitive, psychomotor, and affective the United States Department of Transportation, National learning objectives described in that document. Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Completion of one The Associate of Applied Science degree is based upon a of these programs is designed to prepare the student for eli- two-year EMT-Paramedic education. A student who success- gibility to take the appropriate Nevada State EMS certifica- fully completes both years of the program will be awarded tion examination. an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Medicine degree and will be eligible to take the Paramedic Certification First Responder (Advanced EMT) examination. A limited number of qualified The First Responder (EMS 105B) program is designed for the students are admitted annually to the program. These stu- person who is most likely to be the first on scene at an emer- dents must be high school graduates or hold a GED (Gen- gency, including firefighters, police officers, lifeguards, ath- eral Education Development) certificate and meet other cri- letic trainers, coaches, and security officers. teria for admission to the program. A limited number of qualified advanced placement and re-admission students are Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) also admitted on a space available basis. Certified paramed- The EMT (EMS 108B) program provides training to become ics seeking to complete the degree must meet with the Para- an ambulance attendant or to provide emergency care for medic Program coordinator before proceeding. patients with emergency illnesses or injuries. The college also Students enrolled in the program, advanced placement, offers refresher training for EMT’s to maintain state certifi- or readmission students, must complete paramedic and gen- cation requirements EMS 109B. The EMS Instructor Course eral education courses in the sequence indicated. All course (EMS 110B) is offered for currently certified personnel who work must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. wish to teach EMS courses. Eligibility for certification may be affected by the existence of a criminal record, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, and mental or physical illness that may interfere with the practice of paramedic medicine. Students with concerns related to these areas are advised to check with the appropriate state Emergency Medical Services office prior to application to the program. NOTE: Clinical experiences are scheduled, on and off campus during the day, evening, and occasional weekends, in and out of Nevada. 31 AAS PROGRAMS • Allied Health

ASSOCIATE DEGREE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 65 credits Pre-paramedic medicine students must have passed Reading Comprehension test/ PARAMEDIC MEDICINE reading courses. Prerequisites: Admission to the associate degree program is limited and • Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMS 108) or Certified requires special procedures. For more information, contact Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMS 115) the Admissions and Records Office, Counseling Services or • Competency in mathematics as evidenced by completion of Math 112B the Allied Health Department. or 120 or 126 or higher Students must complete the following: • Competency in English as evidenced by completion of English 101 • Application for admission to Western Nevada Community College. • Competency in Anatomy and Physiology as evidenced by completion • Provide proof of high school graduation or successful completion of of Biology 223 and Biology 224 the General Education Development (GED) exam. • Have a grade of "C" or better in all required prerequisite courses. FIRST YEAR • Submit official transcripts of all previous college work to the Office of Fall Semester Courses (16 credits) Credits Admissions and Records. • EMS 201B Foundations of Paramedic Medicine 7 • Pass the college standardized reading comprehension exam or pass • EMS 202B Foundations of Pharmacology 3 specialized reading courses with a C or better. for the Paramedic • Request an application for admission to the paramedic program from • EMS 203B Airway and Ventilatory Management 3 any WNCC campus or learning center. • EMS 204B Patient Assessment 3 • Submit completed application with supporting documents to the Allied Health office by May 15. The completed applicants' packets will Spring Semester Courses (17 credits) Credits be sent to the Admissions Committee members for review and rank • EMS 211B Assessment and Management of Trauma 5 ing based on identified criteria. Selection criteria are as follows: • EMS 212B Assessment and Management of 10 Medical Emergencies CATEGORY MAXIMUM POINTS • EMS 241B Paramedic Clinical Experience I 2

GPA for prerequisite courses as identified in the catalog 4 Summer Session Courses (3 credits) Credits Humanities/Social Science course 3 GPA for all courses with Biology,Chemistry, and Physics • prefixes, including prerequisite courses (times 2) 8 SECOND YEAR Work experience (volunteer-1; employed-1; Fall Semester Courses (16 credits) Credits work with people-1) 3 • EMS 242B Paramedic Clinical Experience II 7 • EMS 221B Special Considerations of Patients 5 Health Related Experience Throughout the Lifespan (EMT/Nursing Assistant/Ward Tech-1; • EMS 222B Assessment-Based Management 1 Corpsman/LPN-(2); RN-(3) 3 • English Composition or Communications course 3 Applicant Statement 2 Spring Semester Courses (16 credits) Credits TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 20 X 5 = 100% • EMS 231B Paramedic Operations 3 • EMS 243B Paramedic Field Experience II 10 • All applicants will be notified of their status by the Allied Health De • US/Nevada Constitution course 3 partment. Additional students will be selected as alternates in case the admitted students are unable to enroll in the fall semester. Being se This is a sequential program. Therefore, admission to each semester is con- lected as an alternate does not provide an advantage for selection the tingent upon successful completion of the previous semester. Students must following year if not selected in the current year. have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in EMS courses (those which • Students not admitted to the program must re-apply in order to be carry an EMS prefix) to be considered for progression, admission or re- considered for admission. Students admitted to the program, but who admission. are unable to accept for the identified fall semester will need to reap ply for admission. Students must have credits evaluated individually for equivalency by the • Documentation of a physical examination, and current immunizations, Admissions Office and the director of the paramedic program. CPR certification and health and liability insurance, is required after acceptance into the program and before classes begin. A student may elect to complete the paramedic program for certification eligibility only, if no degree is desired, contingent upon a space available basis, with the approval of the paramedic program director.

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MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATE DEGREE TECHNICIAN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN This two-year program prepares the graduate to be employed in medical laboratories: free-standing and in hospitals; ambu- DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 62 credits latory care settings; and blood banks. The program should also Prerequisite Courses (10 credits) Credits serve as a foundation for movement toward the baccalaureate • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I 4 degree in clinical laboratory sciences. or CHEM 110 Intro to Chem Principles I The role of the MLT is to perform diagnostic laboratory pro- • ENG 101 Composition I 3 cedures, using standards of measurement and precision, and • PSY 101 General Psychology 3 modern instrumentation. The technician is responsible for main- or SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 tenance, calibration, and troubleshooting the equipment. More importantly, the technican is responsible for accurate procedures SUGGESTED SEQUENCE used in the diagnosis and treatment of illness. FIRST YEAR Upon successful completion of the program the graduate Fall Semester Courses (14 credits) Credits must take and pass a national certification exam for medical • BIOL 223* Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 laboratory technicians and be certified by Nevada. • CHEM 111* Intro to Chemistry Principles II 4 A limited number of qualified students will be admitted or CHEM 142* Intro to Organic Chemistry annually to the program using selective admissions critera. • ENG 102* Composition II 3 Students must complete the following: • MATH 112B* Intermediate Algebra 3 • Apply for admission to WNCC. or MATH 126* Precalculus I • Show proof of high school graduation or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) exam. Spring Semester Courses (14 credits) Credits • Complete required science courses within the 10 years prior to date of • BIOL 224* Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 application. • LTE 110* Venipuncture Techniques 4 • Have a minimum grade of "C" or better in all required courses. • NURS 140* Medical Terminology 3 • Submit official transcripts of all previous college work to the Office of • U.S./Nevada Constitutions requirement 3 Admissions and Records for evaluation. (PSC 103, HIST 111 or WT 203 recommended) • Request an application for admission to the MLT program from Ad missions and Records, Counseling Services or the Allied Health Office. SECOND YEAR • Submit completed application with supporting documents to the di Fall Semester Courses (12 credits) Credits rector of Allied Health after January 1 of the year in which student • BIOL 251* Microbiology 4 wishes to be admitted in the fall. • CLS 215 Instrumentation 2 • Completed applicants packets will be sent to the Admissions Commit • CLS 241 Clinical Chemistry 3 tee for review and ranking based on identified criteria; the process will • MATH 152* Statistics 3 be completed by the end of spring semester. Selection criteria are as follows: Spring Semester Courses (12 credits) Credits • CLS 272 Applied Clinical Microbiology 3 Category Maximum Points Possible • CLS 282 Applied Parasitology/Mycology/ GPA for pre- and corequisite courses 4 Virology 3 • CLS 293 Hematology/Applied Hematology 3 GPA for all courseswith Biology, Chemistry,and Physics prefixes, • CLS 294 Clinical Practicum 3 including pre- and corequisite courses (times 2) 8 * indicates corequisite Work experience 3 (volunteer-1; employed-1; work with people-1)

Health related experience 3 (NA/Ward Tech-1; Corpsman/Paramedic-1; LPN/RN-1; Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant-1)

Applicant Statement 2 Total Possible Points 20 x 5 = 100%

• The committee will meet to evaluate the applications and to select students for admission. All applicants will be notified of their status in writing. • Students admitted to the program, but unable to attend,or students not selected for admission, may resubmit an application for admission the next year. • After acceptance into the program. a physical examination and updated immunizations are required. 33 AAS PROGRAMS • Allied Health

NURSING ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM The nursing program at WNCC prepares individuals to perform entry level nursing in health care settings, under super- Admission to the associate degree nursing program is lim- vision. It helps students develop as responsible members of ited and requires special procedures. For more information, the nursing profession. contact the Admissions and Records office, Counseling office The nursing program is fully accredited by the National or the Allied Health Department. League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 350 Students must complete the following: Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, 800-669-9656, ext. 153. • Application for admission to Western Nevada Community College. The Associate of Applied Science degree is based upon a • Provide proof of high school graduation or successful completion of two-year nursing education. A student who successfully com- the General Education Development (GED) exam. pletes both years of the program will be awarded an Associ- • Complete one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 101. ate of Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the • Complete all required science classes within the 10 years prior to the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse date of application. (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse. If the student • Have a grade of "C" or better in all required prerequisite courses. completes the first year and opts to take a three-credit Tran- • Submit official transcripts of all previous college work to the Office sitions to Practical Nursing course, he/she may receive a cer- of Admissions and Records. tificate of completion from WNCC and may be eligible to take • Pass the college standardized reading comprehension exam or pass the National Council Licensing Examination-Practical Nurse specialized reading courses with a C or better. (NCLEX-PN). • Students who have been expelled from a nursing program, or who are A limited number of qualified students are admitted an- no longer eligible for admission to that program, are not eligible for nually to the program. These students must be high school admission to WNCC's nursing program. graduates or hold a GED certificate and meet other criteria • Request an application for admission to the nursing program from any for admission to the program. A limited number of quali- WNCC Campus or Learning Center. fied advanced and re-admission students are admitted on a • Submit completed application with supporting documents to the Al- space available basis. lied Health office between January 1 and March 1. The completed ap- Students progressing to the second year of the program, plicants' packets will be sent to the Admissions Committee members advanced placement or readmission students must complete for review and ranking based on identified criteria. All applications nursing and general education courses in the sequence indi- will be reviewed by April 15. Selection criteria are as follows: cated. Eligibility for licensure may be affected by the existence Category Maximum Points of a criminal record, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, and Possible mental or physical illness that may interfere with the prac- GPA for pre- and corequisite courses 4 tice of nursing. Students with concerns related to these ar- as identified in the catalog eas are advised to check with the Nevada State Board of Nursing prior to application to the program. GPA for all courses with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics 8 prefixes, including pre- and corequisite courses (times 2) NOTE: Nursing experiences are scheduled, on and off campus during the day, evening, and weekends. It is help- Work experience 3 ful for students to complete as many corequisites as possible (volunteer - 1; employed - 1; work with people - 1) before beginning the nursing program. The WNCC Nursing Health related experience 3 program will only accept corequisite courses completed with (NA/Ward Tech - 1; Corpsman/Paramedic - 1; LPN - 2) a grade of "C" or better. Applicant Statement 2 Total Possible Points: 20 X 5 = 100 %

• All applicants will be notified of their status by the Allied Health De- partment. • In addition, students will be selected as alternates in case the admitted students are unable to enroll in the fall semester. Selection as an alternate does not provide an advantage for admission the following year if not admitted in the current year. • Students not admitted to the program must reapply in order to be considered for admission. • Students admitted to the program, but who are unable to accept for the identified fall semester will need to reapply for admission. • Documentation of a physical examination, and current immunizations, Healthcare Provider CPR certification and health and liability insurance is required after acceptance into the program and before classes begin.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 72 credits. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL NURSING Pre-nursing students must have had one year of high school chemistry or must PREPARATION take CHEM 101 and pass Reading Comprehension test/reading courses. Certificate of Achievement Prerequisite Courses - 13 credits. Credits If the student completes the first year, including a three-credit • Behavioral science course (PSY 101 or SOC 101 required) 3 Transitions to Practical Nursing course, he/she may receive • BIOL 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 a certificate of achievement and may take the National Coun- • ENG 101 Composition I 3 cil Licensing Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). • MATH 112B, 120, 126 or higher 3 NURS 162 is not required for progression to the second year. FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Courses - 15 credits. Credits CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 43 credits. • *BIOL 224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Spring Course Credits • NURS 136 Foundations of Nursing 6 • NURS 162 Transitions to Practical Nursing 3 • NURS 141 Foundations for Pharmacology in Nursing 2 (Required for PN certificate) • NURS 200 Health Assessment 3 Spring Semester Courses - 14 credits. Credits RETURNING LPN • *SOC 101 or PSY 101 or humanities/social science course 3 • NURS 155 Childbearing/Childrearing Family Health 4 Students must have graduated from an accredited school of • NURS 159 Clinical Nursing Across the Lifespan 7 practical nursing prior to the date of application. If the school Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the first year nursing courses (those courses which carry an NURS prefix) to be considered is one other than WNCC, the student must have taken a prac- for progression, admission or readmission to the second year of the program. tical nursing curriculum equivalent to that taught at WNCC, SECOND YEAR or must take the necessary classes to ensure an equivalent Fall Semester Courses - 14 credits. Credits academic preparation. In addition: • *BIOL 251 Microbiology 4 • Students must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure in Nevada • NURS 265 Alterations in the Childbearing/ 6 as an LPN. Applicants with a restricted license will be evaluated on Childrearing Family an individual basis for possible acceptance. • NURS 270 Advanced Clinical Nursing I 4 • Students must have credits evaluated individually for equivalency by the Admission's Office and the director of Allied Health. Spring Semester Courses - 16 credits. Credits • *ENG 102 or SPTH 135 3 Admission to the second year is based on: • NURS 280 Alterations in Psychosocial Adaptation 3 • NURS 282 Advanced Clinical Nursing II 5 • Qualifying under the selective admission criteria. • NURS 284 Role of ADN Manager of Care 2 • Completion of all first year pre- and co-requisite courses. • *US/NV Constitutions requirement 3 (PSC 103, HIST 111 or WT 203 recommended) • Successful completion of NURS 199B ADN Transition and NURS 200 Health Assessment courses. *Indicates corequisite Graduates interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may • Students must repeat or challenge by examination all first year nursing take Mobility Profile II or National League for Nursing Comprehensive Nursing coursework over 10 years old. All required science coursework over Exam at WNCC. 10 years old must also be repeated.

Admission is contingent upon available space.

RELATED COURSES NURSING ASSISTANT COURSE The nursing assistant course provides education in the fundamentals of bedside care. Nursing assistants are hired in clinical agencies, home health settings or as school nurse aides. The course listed under NURS 130B does not articu- late to the associate degree nursing program.

35 Business

The Business department at Western Nevada Community One-year certificate programs are offered in the following College provides students with the professional training nec- Business areas for students desiring more basic skills: essary for careers in a variety of business fields and office en- • Accounting Technician vironments. In the two-year program, which leads to an As- • Business sociate of Applied Science degree, students may choose • Desktop Publishing among several areas of study: • Golf Facilities Management • Accounting - Applied • Legal Office Specialist • Accounting • Medical Office Specialist • Computer and Office Technology • Microcomputer Systems Technician • Computer Information - Applications • Word Processing/Computer Applications • Computer Information - Programming • General Business • Golf Facilities Management • Management • Real Estate • Word Processing

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ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

The Accounting emphasis has been designed to enable stu- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS dents to establish, maintain and manage both manual and au- 30 credits required for this certificate. tomated accounting systems. Students can also develop the necessary competencies to create and analyze information for Subject Requirements - 21 credits. Credits managerial decision-making situations. In addition to this • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 degree program, students who intend to become full-charge & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 bookkeepers will also need experience in the field. or • ACC 201 Financial Accounting DEGREE REQUIREMENTS & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 60 credits required for this emphasis. • ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3 Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits • CIS 201 Intro to Computer Info. Systems 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3 & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 Choose 3 credits from the following: • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 • ACC 105 Taxation for Individuals 3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management • ACC 180B Payroll and Employee Benefit Accounting 3 • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 • ACC 199B Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course • ACC 203 Intermediate Accounting I 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 • ACC 251B Introduction to Auditing 3 or COT 241 Office Management & Supervision • ACC 261 Governmental Accounting 3 or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations • ACC 299B Advanced Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 or MGT 283 Personnel Administration Emphasis Requirements* - 27 credits. Credits Choose 3 credits from the following: • ACC 203 Intermediate Accounting I 3 • COT 241 Office Management & Supervision 3 • ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 • MGT 283 Personnel Administration 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3 • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; recommend BUS 107 and BUS 108) Choose 6 credits from the following: • BUS 109B or higher level mathematics courses 3 • ACC 105 Taxation for Individuals 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • ACC 180B Payroll and Employee Benefit Accounting 3 • ACC 199B Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 • ACC 204 Intermediate Accounting II 3 • ACC 251B Introduction to Auditing 3 • ACC 261 Governmental Accounting 3 • ACC 295B Work Experience I 1-3 • ACC 299B Advanced Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheet Concepts 1-3 * Students should consult a counselor or instructor for information regarding sequence of accounting courses. General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; recommend BUS 107 and BUS 108) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 (CIS 113B, CIS 203, CIS 270, COT 110, COT 150 or COT 216 are recommended.) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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APPLIED ACCOUNTING BUSINESS Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

The Applied Accounting emphasis will provide students CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS with an understanding of accounting. This area is designed 30 credits required for this certificate. for students who want to qualify for entry level bookkeeping positions. Subject Requirements - 18 credits. Credits • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations 60 credits required for this emphasis. or MGT 283 Personnel Administration • BUS Business elective 3 Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 Choose 6 credits from the following classes: & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 • ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management • ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3 • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 • ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management or COT 241 Office Management & Supervision or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations Choose 6 credits from the following classes: or MGT 283 Personnel Administration • BUS 273 Business Law 3 Emphasis Requirements* - 27 credits. Credits • CIS 113B Integrated Software 3 • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • ACC 220 Microcomputer Accounting Systems 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics General Education Requirements - 12 credits. Credits Choose 12 credits from the following: • English/Communications courses 6 • ACC 105 Taxation for Individuals 3 (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) • ACC 180B Payroll and Employee Benefit Accounting 3 • BUS 109B or higher level mathematics courses 3 • ACC 199B Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 • General elective 3 • ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 • ACC 251B Introduction to Auditing 3 • ACC 261 Governmental Accounting 3 • ACC 295B Work Experience I 1-3 • ACC 299B Advanced Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheet Concepts 1-3

* Students should consult counselor or instructor for information regarding sequence of accounting courses. General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; recommend BUS 107 and BUS 108) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 (CIS 203, CIS 270, CIS 113B, COT 110, COT 150, or COT 216 are recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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COMPUTER AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER INFORMATION APPLICATIONS Emphasis Emphasis FORMERLY OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS This area of study is designed to prepare students for posi- The Computer and Office Technology emphasis is designed for tions involving direct use of microcomputers for business ad- students seeking specific career skills in office environments. ministration, decision support and financial applications. It will help identify the use of application packages for busi- DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ness and managerial functions. The program trains students 60 credits required for this emphasis. to enter careers in which they function as end users or application developers for microcomputer systems. Core Requirements - 21 credits. Credits • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS or ACC 201 Financial Accounting 60 credits required for this emphasis. • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course Core Requirements - 18 credits. Credits • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 or • COT 240 Executive Office Procedures 3 • ACC 201 Financial Accounting COT 241 Office Management and Supervision 3 & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting or MGT 201 Principles of Management • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course Emphasis Requirements - 20 credits. Credits • CIS 201 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 Choose 6 credits from the following: • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • COT 101 Elementary Typing I 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 • COT 102 Typing II - Intermediate Keyboarding 3 or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations • COT 103B Keyboarding/Typing Review & Speed 3 or MGT 283 Personnel Administration • COT 111 Transcribing Machines 3 Emphasis Requirements - 24 credits. Credits • COT 207 Advanced Typing III 3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • COT 208 Advanced Typing IV 3 • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • CIS 260 Intermediate Data Base Concepts 3 Choose 14 credits from the following: • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3 • ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 • CIS 284 Theory of System Analysis and Design 3 or ACC 202 Managerial Accounting • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • BUS 107 Business Communications 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • BUS 108 Business Letters and Reports 3 or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics • CIS 113B Integrated Software 3 Choose 3 credits from the following: • CIS 260 Intermediate Data Base Concepts 3 • CIS 165 BASIC Programming Language I 3 • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3 • CIS 166 BASIC Programming Language II 3 • COT 120B Medical Terminology 3 or NURS 140 Medical Terminology General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • COT 117B Filing 1-3 • English/Communications courses 6 • COT 110 Business Machines 3 (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • COT 141B Proofamatics/Proofreading 1 • Science course 3 • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 Word Processing Program 3 • Electives 6 or COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing (COT 110, ECON 101 or ECON 102; any other CIS course except 101; • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 or any other word processing (COT) course recommended) or COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. • Other related BUS, CIS, or COT courses 1-6

General Education Requirements* - 19 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Must include a writing course; (BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 (ECON 101 or ECON 102 are recommended) • Degree electives 4

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COMPUTER INFORMATION PROGRAMMING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Emphasis MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN Certificate of Achievement This area of study has two key goals: (1) to enable students to understand basic principles of computer information sys- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS tems to help them qualify for programming entry-level po- 34 credits required for this certificate. sitions in computer operations; (2) to teach currently employed students concepts and programming skills that may Subject Requirements - 24 credits. Credits qualify them for job advancement. • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • CIS 201 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 60 credits required for this emphasis. • CIS 281B Microcomputer Systems Technician I 3 Core Requirements - 18 credits. Credits (A+ Certification) • CIS 282B Microcomputer Systems Technician II 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 (A+ Certification) & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 CIS 284 Theory of System Analysis and Design 3 or • • ACC 201 Financial Accounting & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting Choose 6 credits from the following: CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 • CIS 165 BASIC Programming Language I 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course • CIS 166 BASIC Programming Language II 3 • CIS 201 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 • CIS 172B Programming Language I 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • • CIS 220B "C" Programming Language 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 CIS 224B "C" Programming Language Advanced 3 or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations • CIS 260 Intermediate Data Base Concepts 3 or MGT 283 Personnel Administration • • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3 Emphasis Requirements - 24 credits. Credits • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing 3 • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • CIS 284 Theory of Systems Analysis and Design 3 General Education Requirements* - 10 credits. Credits • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • English/Communications courses 6 or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) • Mathematics course 3 Choose 12 credits from among the following: (BUS 109B or higher level mathematics course is recommended) • CIS 115 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 • Human Relations course 1 • CIS 165 BASIC Programming Language I 3 (BUS 110B is recommended) • CIS 166 BASIC Programming Language II 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • CIS 172B Programming Language I 3 • CIS 173B Programming Language II 3 • CIS 220B "C" Programming Language 3 • CIS 224B Programming in "C" Advanced 3 • CIS 283 Program Design & Development 3 General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Electives 6 (COT 110, ECON 101 or ECON 102; any other CIS course except 101; or any other word processing (COT) course recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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DESKTOP PUBLISHING GENERAL BUSINESS Certificate of Achievement Emphasis

The Desktop Publishing Certificate of Achievement provides The General Business emphasis has been designed for stu- students with skills to use current microcomputer software dents who desire general knowledge and skills in the field and printers to produce professional finished documents in- of business. Students who select the general business empha- tegrating graphics and text. Emphasis is on design of the sis are encouraged to meet with a WNCC counselor to iden- page, organization of content, and use of desktop publish- tify programs of study which best suit their career goals. ing software and printers. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. 30 credits required for this certificate. Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits Subject Requirements - 18 credits. Credits • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 Choose 12 credits from the following: & ACC 136B Applied Accounting /Bookkeeping II 3 • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 or • COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing 3 • ACC 201 Financial Accounting • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting Word Processing Program 3 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 • COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management • COT 224 Computer Graphics and Scanning 3 • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 or ART 230 Digital Imaging or MATH Higher level mathematics course • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 Choose 6 credits from the following: or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 or MGT 283 Personnel Administration • COT 218B Fundamentals of Computer Layout Software 1-3 • COT 219B Layout, Design and Production Basics 1-3 Emphasis Requirements - 27 credits. Credits • COT 220B Electronic Prepress and Printing Technologies 1-3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • MKT 130 Marketing 3 • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 General Education Requirements* - 12 credits. Credits • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • English/Communications courses 6 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics • Mathematics course 3 Choose 12 credits from any of the following areas (BUS 109B is recommended) : • Accounting, Business, Computer and Office Technology, Computer • Human Relations course 3 Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, (COT 240 is recommended) or Real Estate. *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 (CIS 113B, CIS 260, CIS 270, COT 110, COT 150 or COT 216 are recommended. Additional programming courses from emphasis area are also recommended.) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Program Certificate of Achievement

The Golf Facilities Management Program prepares students CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS for entry-level positions within the golf industry by offering 31-33 credits required for this certificate. both a 60-credit associate degree and a 31 to 33-credit certificate. The program's goal is to assist those already in the Subject Requirements - 24 credits. Credits golf industry for promotion to higher levels of employment • ACC 135B Applied Accounting Bookkeeping I 3 and provide technical skills to those employees seeking en- or ACC 201 Financial Accounting try into the golf business. • AG 101 Plant, Water & Soil Science 3 Golf is the fastest growing sport business in the world or OH 105B Soils & Plant Nutrition today. It is becoming an important part of local economic • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 growth. Through real estate, recreation and land use devel- or MGT 103 Small Business Management opment and leisure services, golf facilities are providing in- • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 creased employment and economic improvement to many • GFM 101B Golf Course Management and Design 3 areas of the world. Opportunities for advancement are excel- • GFM 203B Golf Shop Management 1 lent in this fast growing industry. • GFM 204B Methods of Teaching Golf 2 • GFM 205B Short Game and Putting 1 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • GFM 206B The Rules of Golf 1 60 credits required for this emphasis. • GFM 207B Golf Cart Maintenance 1 Program Requirements - 42 credits. Credits • OH 111B Turf Grass Fundamentals 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 General Education Requirements - 7-9 credits. Credits or ACC 201 Financial Accounting • English/Communications courses 3 • AG 102B Landscaping/Ornamental Horticulture 3 (BUS 108 recommended) • AG 160B Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizer 3 • Mathematics course (BUS 109B recommended) 3 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business • Human Relations course (MGT 212 recommended) 1-3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • GFM 101B Golf Course Management & Design 3 • GFM 203B Golf Shop Management 1 Semester Class Guide for Golf Facilities Management • GFM 204B Methods of Teaching Golf 2 Core Requirements Fall 99 Spring 00 Fall 00 Spring 01 • GFM 205B Short Game and Putting 1 • ACC 135B X X X X • GFM 206B The Rules of Golf 1 • ACC 201 X X X X • GFM 207B Golf Cart Maintenance 1 • AG 101 X X • MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations 3 • AG 102B X X • OH 111B Turf Grass Fundamentals 3 • AG 160B X • AUTO 102B X X Choose 12 credits from the following: • BUS 101 X X X X • AUTO 102B Automotive Electricity 3 • BUS 273 X X • CIS 202 X X X X • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • ECON 101 X X X X • CE Work Experience 1-6 • FST 219B X X ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • • FST 272B X X or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics • GFM 101B X X X • FST 219B Restaurant Operations 3 • GFM 203B X X • FST 272B Liquor and Bar Management 3 • GFM 204B X X • LS 105B Principles of Recreation 3 • GFM 205B X X X X • MGT 273B Resort Planning and Design 3 • GFM 206B X X X X • MKT 111 Merchandising 3 • GFM 207B X X • MTL 212 Welding I 3 • MGT 103 X X X X or MTL 213 Welding II • MGT 212 X X X X • OH 201B Turf Sprinkler Systems Design 3 • MGT 273B X X • OH 207B Landscape Construction 3 • MKT 111 X X • OH 215B Advanced Irrigation Design 3 • MTL 212 X X X X • MTL 213 X X X X General Education Requirements - 18 credits. Credits • OH 105B X • English/Communications courses 6 • OH 111B X X (BUS 107 and BUS 108 recommended) • OH 201B X X • Mathematics course (BUS 109 recommended) 3 • OH 207B X X • OH 215B X • Science course (AG 101 or OH 105B recommended) 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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LEGAL OFFICE SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT Certificate of Achievement Emphasis

The Legal Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement offers The Management emphasis is designed to provide a foun- students career opportunities in a growing field. It is designed dation for employment in a variety of business/managerial for students seeking employment in a law office, courthouse positions. or other legal facilities. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. 34 credits required for this certificate. Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits Subject Requirements - 25 credits. Credits • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • COT 123 Legal Typing and Transcription 3 & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 • COT 131B Legal Office Ethics and Practice 1 or • COT 208 Advanced Typing IV 3 • ACC 201 Financial Accounting or COT 239B Advanced Legal Transcription & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting • COT 240 Executive Office Procedures 3 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 or COT 241 Office Management and Supervision or MGT 103 Small Business Management or LAW 253 Law Office Management • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course or COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 • LAW 101 Fundamentals of Paralegalism 3 • LAW 231 Procedure - Civil 3 Emphasis Requirements - 27 credits. Credits • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 Choose 6 credits from the following: • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 • BUS 273 Business Law I 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • BUS 274 Business Law II 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • COT 101 Elementary Typing I 1-3 or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics or COT 102 Typing II-Intermediate Keyboarding 3 • MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations 3 or COT 103B Keyboarding/Typing Review & Speed 3 Choose 12 credits from the following: • COT 141B Proofamatics/Proofreading 1 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 • COT 290B Internship in Computer & Office Technology 3 • BUS 150B Personal Finance 3 • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 • BUS 273 Business Law 3 • LAW 204 Torts 3 • CIS 113B Integrated Software 3 • LAW 251 Bankruptcy Law 3 • MGT 103 Small Business Management 3 • LAW 252 Family Law 3 • MGT 235 Organizational Behavior 3 • LAW 255 Probate Trust and Guardianship 3 • MGT 247B Industrial Management 3 • LAW 261 Legal Research I 3 • MGT 283 Personnel Administration 3 • PSC 103 Principles of American Constitutional Govt. 3 • MKT 111 Introduction to Merchandising 3 • PSC 208 American State & Local Government 3 • MKT 115 Purchasing 3 • RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3 • MKT 127 Retail Management 3 • RE 104 Real Estate Law & Conveyancing 3 • MKT 129 Salesmanship 3 • Computer application or related CIS classes 1-3 • MKT 130 Introduction to Marketing 3 General Education Requirements* - 9 credits. Credits • MKT 131 Advertising 3 • PSY 206 Business & Industrial Psychology 3 • English/Communications courses 6 Must include a writing course; (BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) General Education Requirements* -18 credits. Credits • Mathematics course 3 • English/Communications courses 6 (BUS 109B is recommended) (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 (COT 110, COT 150, COT 216, CIS 260, CIS 270, ECON 101 or ECON 102 are recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

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MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST Certificate of Achievement

The Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement offers students ample career opportunities in a growing field. It is designed for students seeking employment in a physician's office, hospital, or other medical facilities. Op- portunities for employment through home-based businesses and use of electronic technology also exist, making this an outstanding career choice. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 35 credits required for this certificate.

Subject Requirements - 26 credits. Credits Choose 6 credits from the following: • COT 117B Filing 2 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • COT 120B Medical Terminology 3 or ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II or NURS 140 Medical Terminology • BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 • COT 121 Medical Typing and Transcription 3 or BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 or BIOL 134B Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Office Spec. 3 or COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Information System 3 • COT 240 Executive Office Procedures 3 or CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software or COT 241 Office Management and Supervision • COT 233B Advanced Medical Transcription 3 • COT 208 Advanced Typing IV 3 • COT 234B Advanced Medical Terminology 3 • COT 230B Computerized Medical & Dental Billing 3 • COT 290B Internship in Computer and Office Technology 3 • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a Word 3 Processing Program or COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing

General Education Requirements* - 9 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Must include a writing course; (BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • Mathematics course 3 (BUS 109B is recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28.

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REAL ESTATE STATE OF NEVADA Emphasis REAL ESTATE - SALES LICENSE The Real Estate emphasis has been designed to prepare stu- REQUIREMENTS dents for careers in the real estate sales industry. Career op- 6 credits required for this license. Credits portunities also exist in commercial banking, escrow services, • RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3 land planning and zoning, and land development. Approved • RE 103 Real Estate Principles II 3 continuing education credits completed through the Nevada Real Estate Division may be applied toward this degree as real estate electives. NOTE: Effective July 1, 1999, Real Property Managers will need 24 hours of approved continuing education in addition STATE OF NEVADA to licensing and state exam. REAL ESTATE - BROKER LICENSE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. REQUIREMENTS 64 credits required for this license. Credits Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits • RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • RE 103 Real Estate Principles II 3 & ACC 136B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping II 3 • RE 206 Appraising 3 or ACC 201 Financial Accounting • Real Estate, Business or Economics electives 15 & ACC 202 Managerial Accounting • General electives 40 • BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 or MGT 103 Small Business Management • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 or MGT 212 Leadership & Human Relations or MGT 283 Personnel Administration STATE OF NEVADA • RE 102B Real Estate Math 3 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL or BUS 109B Business Mathematics APPRAISER APPRENTICE LICENSE or MATH Higher level mathematics course Emphasis Requirements - 29-31 credits. Credits REQUIREMENTS • BUS 273 Business Law 3 7 credits required for this license. Credits • CIS 145 PC Operations 1-3 • RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 or RE 103 Real Estate Principles II • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • RE 206 Real Estate Appraising 3 • ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 • RE 198B Real Estate Appraisal Law and Ethics 1 or ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics • RE 101 Real Estate Principles I 3 These licensing programs fulfill the minimum course require- • RE 103 Real Estate Principles II 3 ments needed to be eligible to take the Nevada Real Estate • RE 104 Real Estate Law & Conveyancing 3 Sales and/or Broker examination and the Residential Ap- • RE 198B Real Estate Appraisal Law and Ethics 1 praisers License examination. For additional information, • RE 206 Real Estate Appraising 3 please contact the State of Nevada Real Estate Commission. • Elective Any additional Real Estate course 3 Semester Class Guide for Real Estate General Education Requirements* - 14-16 credits. Credits Core Requirements Fall 99 Spring 00 Fall 00 Spring 01 • English/Communications courses 6 • RE 101 X X X X (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • RE 102B X X • Science course 3 • RE 103 X X X X • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • RE 104 X X • Degree electives 2-4 • RE 105B X X (RE 198B, RE 199, RE 201B, RE 202, RE 205B or RE 220B are recom- • RE 198B X X • RE 199 X X mended) • RE 201B X *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. • RE 202 X X • RE 205B X X • RE 206 X X

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WORD PROCESSING WORD PROCESSING/ Emphasis COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Certificate of Achievement The Word Processing emphasis offers skills to students who are employed or seek employment with firms that have CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS implemented computerized offices. A wide variety of career 30 credits required for this certificate. options exist in both large and small businesses for those who have completed this emphasis. Subject Requirements - 18 credits. Credits Choose 18 credits from the following: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CIS 145 PC Operations 1-3 60 credits required for this emphasis. • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 Core Requirements - 21 credits. Credits • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • CIS 260 Intermediate Data Base Concepts 3 • CIS 145 PC Operations 3 • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3 • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Info. Systems 3 • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software 3 • COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing 3 • ACC 135B Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping I 3 • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a Word 3 or ACC 201 Financial Accounting Processing Program • BUS 109B Business Mathematics 3 • COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3 or MATH Higher level mathematics course • COT 224B Computer Graphics and Scanning 1-3 • COT 240 Executive Office Procedures 3 • Transcription course recommended 3 • COT 241 Office Management and Supervision 3 (COT 111, 121, or 123 are recommended) or MGT 201 Principles of Management • Any CIS or COT course 3 Emphasis Requirements - 21 credits. Credits General Education Requirements - 12 credits. Credits Choose 6 credits from the following: • English/Communications courses 6 • COT 101 Elementary Typing I 3 (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) • COT 102 Typing II -Intermediate Keyboarding 3 • Mathematics course 3 • COT 103B Keyboarding/Typing Review & Speed 3 (BUS 109B is recommended) • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • MGT 201 Principles of Management 3 • COT 207 AdvancedTyping III 3 or COT 240 Executive Office Procedures • COT 208 AdvancedTyping IV 3 or COT 241 Office Management and Supervision • COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. Choose 3 credits from the following: • COT 111 Transcribing Machines 3 • COT 121 Medical Typing & Transcription 3 • COT 123 Legal Typing & Transcription 3 Choose 12 credits from the following: • CIS 113B Integrated Software 3 • CIS 260 Intermediate Data Base Concepts 3 • CIS 270 Intermediate Spreadsheets Concepts 3 • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 3 • COT 216 Intermediate Word Processing 3 • COT 218B Fundamentals of Computer Layout Software 1-3 • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a Word 1-3 Processing Program • COT 223 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3 • COT 224B Computer Graphics and Scanning 1-3

General Education Requirements* - 18 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; BUS 107 and BUS 108 are recommended) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 (ECON 101 or ECON 102 are recommended) • Degree electives 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

46 Public Service

The public service programs at Western Nevada Community All public service degree and certificate programs require College offer students the professional training necessary for completion of appropriate courses in computation, commu- successful careers which serve the citizenry of the communication and human relations. Additionally, courses include nity. instruction in safety and environmental awareness. In the two-year program, which leads to an Associate of Students with previous occupational or practical experi- Applied Science degree, students may choose from the fol- ence may wish to challenge certain course requirements and lowing areas: prerequisites. In some cases, required courses may be • Criminal Justice waived, allowing the student to proceed to coursework that Corrections is at his/her appropriate level. In other cases, challenge examinations may be arranged for which the student can re- Juvenile Justice ceive academic credit and a "pass" grade for the course. Law Enforcement For information on Fire Science Technology, see a coun- Probation and Parole selor or consult page 29.

• Early Childhood Education

• Legal Assistant

One-year certificates of achievement are offered in the following areas: • Criminal Justice Corrections Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement Probation and Parole

• Early Childhood Education

• Legal Assistant

47 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Semester Class Guide for Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice program is designed to provide stu- Core Requirements Fall 99 Spring 00 Fall 00 Spring 01 dents with a balanced inquiry into the complex process of ad- • CRJ 101 X X X X ministering justice in our society. Within the program, the • CRJ 164 X X college offers four emphases. • CRJ 220 X X • CRJ 230 X X • Corrections • Law Enforcement • CRJ 270 X X • Juvenile Justice • Probation and Parole Students may pursue either a one-year Certificate of Emphasis Requirements Achievement or a two-year Associate of Applied Science de- • CRJ 103 X X gree in any of the four emphases. • CRJ 106 X X • CRJ 120 X X • CRJ 155 X X CORRECTIONS • CRJ 211 X X Emphasis • CRJ 214 X X • CRJ 215 X X The Corrections emphasis is designed to prepare students for • CRJ 216 X X careers within the field of criminal justice where they are in- • CRJ 225 X X volved with the supervision and rehabilitation of convicted • CRJ 226 X X offenders. Courses completed through P.O.S.T. training may • CRJ 229B X X X X be applied toward this degree or certificate. • CRJ 233 X X • CRJ 265 X X DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CRJ 295B X X X X • CRJ 296B X X X X 60 credits required for this emphasis. • CRJ 297B X X X X Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits • CRJ 298B X X X X • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 Electives Available - Refer to semester schedule for offerings • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 105B Correctional Operations & Jail Management • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 • CRJ 112 Criminal Justice Organization & Administration • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 • CRJ 132B Investigative Hypnosis • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 • CRJ 140 Elements of Supervision • CRJ 150B Principles of Drug Abuse Emphasis Requirements - 21 credits. Credits • CRJ 162B Basic Investigative Photography • CRJ 106 Introduction to Corrections 3 • CRJ 166B Psychology of Problem Inmates • CRJ 215 Probation and Parole I 3 • CRJ 180 Introduction to Security Service • CRJ 198B Special Topics in Criminal Justice Choose 15 credits from any of the following: • CRJ 211 Police in America: An Introduction • Any other Criminal Justice course except CRJ 110B 1-9 • Any Psychology or Sociology course , except CORRECTIONS PSY 210 or SOC 210 1-6 Certificate of Achievement • Any foreign language 1-6 • BUS 107, 108 3-6 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS • CIS 101, 113B, 201, 202 3-6 30 credits required for this certificate. • CPD 117 3 Core Requirements - 12 credits. Credits • CRJ 295B Work Experience - Corrections 1-6 • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 • DFT 130B 3 • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • MGT 201, 212, 235, 283 3-6 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 • SPTH 113, 114 3-6 • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Subject Requirements - 9 credits. Credits (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 recommended) • CRJ 106 Introduction to Corrections 3 • Mathematics course 3 • CRJ 215 Probation and Parole I 3 • Science course 3 • Choose 3 credits from Corrections Emphasis requirements 3 • Humanities course 3 General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • English/Communications courses 6 • Degree electives 6 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. • Mathematics course 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28.

48 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Criminal Justice

JUVENILE JUSTICE JUVENILE JUSTICE Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

The Juvenile Justice emphasis is for students seeking careers CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS within the field of criminal justice where they are involved 30 credits required for this certificate. with the supervision and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. Courses completed through P.O.S.T. training may be applied Core Requirements - 12 credits. Credits toward this degree or certificate. • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 60 credits required for this emphasis. • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits Subject Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 • CRJ 155 Juvenile Justice System 3 • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 215 Probation & Parole I 3 • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 • Choose 3 credits from Juvenile Justice Emphasis requirements 3 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Emphasis Requirements - 21 credits. Credits (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) • CRJ 155 Juvenile Justice System 3 • Mathematics course 3 CRJ 215 Probation & Parole I 3 • *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • CRJ 226 Prevention & Control of Delinquency 3 Choose 12 credits from any of the following: • Any other Criminal Justice course except for CRJ 110B 1-9 • Any Psychology or Sociology course, except 1-6 PSY 210 or SOC 210 • Any foreign language 1-6 • BUS 107, 108 3-6 • CIS 101, 113B, 201, 202 3-6 • CPD 117 3 • CRJ 296B Work Experience - Juvenile Justice 1-6 • DFT 130B 3 • MGT 201, 212, 235, 283 3-6 • SPTH 113, 114 3-6 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) • Mathematics course 3 • Science course 3 • Humanities course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

49 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Criminal Justice

LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

The Law Enforcement emphasis is designed to prepare stu- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS dents for various careers within the field of criminal justice 30 credits required for this certificate. where they may be actively involved with such duties as police patrol, investigation and criminal identification. Courses Core Requirements - 12 credits. Credits completed through P.O.S.T. training may be applied toward • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 this degree or certificate. • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 60 credits required for this emphasis. Subject Requirements - 9 credits. Credits Core Requirements - 15 credits. Credits Choose 9 credits from the following: • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 • CRJ 120 Community Relations 3 • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 211 Police in America 3 • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 • CRJ 214 Principles of Police Patrol Techniques 3 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 • CRJ 225 Criminal Evidence 3 • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 • CRJ 265 Introduction to Physical Evidence 3 • CRJ 267B Medicolegal Death Investigation 3 Emphasis Requirements - 21 credits. Credits Choose 12 credits from the following: General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • CRJ 120 Community Relations 3 • English/Communications courses 6 • CRJ 211 Police in America 3 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) • CRJ 214 Principles of Police Patrol Techniques 3 • Mathematics course 3 • CRJ 225 Criminal Evidence 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • CRJ 265 Introduction to Physical Evidence 3 • CRJ 267B Medicolegal Death Investigation 3 Choose 9 credits from the following: • Any other Criminal Justice course except CRJ 110B 1-9 • Any Psychology course or Sociology, except 1-6 PSY 210 or SOC 210 • Any foreign language 1-6 • BUS 107, 108 3-6 • CIS 101, 113B, 201, 202 3-6 • CPD 117 3 • CRJ 297B Work Experience - Law Enforcement 1-6 • DFT 130B 3 • MGT 201, 212, 235, 283 3-6 • SPTH 113, 114 3-6 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) • Mathematics course 3 • Science course 3 • Humanities co urse 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

50 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Criminal Justice

PROBATION AND PAROLE PROBATION AND PAROLE Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

The Probation and Parole emphasis is designed to prepare CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS students for careers within the Department of Parole and Pro- 30 credits required for this certificate. bation. Students will receive instruction in supervision and reformation of convicted persons. Courses completed Core Requirements - 12 credits. Credits through P.O.S.T. training may be applied toward this degree • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 or certificate. • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 60 credits required for this emphasis. Subject Requirements - 9 credits. Credits Core Requirements - 15 credits Credits • CRJ 106 Introduction to Corrections 3 • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 • CRJ 215 Probation and Parole I 3 • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 • CRJ 298B Work Experience- Probation and Parole 3 • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • CRJ 270 Introduction to Criminology 3 • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) Emphasis Requirements - 21 credits. Credits • Mathematics course 3 • CRJ 106 Intoduction to Corrections 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • CRJ 215 Probation and Parole I 3 • CRJ 216 Probation and Parole II 3 • CRJ 233 Laws Governing Probation and Parole 3 Choose 9 credits from any of the following: • Any other Criminal Justice course except CRJ 110B 1-6 • Any Psychology or Sociology course, except 1-6 PSY 210 or SOC 210 • Any foreign language 1-6 • BUS 107, 108 3-6 • CIS 101, 113B, 201, 202 3-6 • CPD 117 3 • CRJ 298B Work Experience - Probation and Parole 1-6 • DFT 130B 3 • MGT 201, 212, 235, 283 3-6 • SPTH 113, 114 3-6 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; ENG 101 is recommended) • Mathematics course 3 • Science course 3 • Humanities course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 6 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

51 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Program WNCC's Early Childhood Education program is a vocational preparation program which concentrates on the teaching The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science skills needed to work with young children and parents. Stu- degree provides the information, knowledge and skill-train- dents may earn an Early Childhood Education Certificate of ing for persons caring for young children in a variety of child Achievement or an Associate of Applied Science degree to care facilities. help them gain employment in the child care field. Some courses transfer to local colleges and universities, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS providing a "career ladder" opportunity for students who are 60 credits required for this program. seeking additional training for jobs in the care and education of infants, preschoolers and handicapped young children. Program Requirements - 36 credits. Credits The curriculum includes experience with children to de- • ECE 121 Parent-Caregiver Relationships 1 velop teaching skills; classes in human development and in- • ECE 122 Observation Skills 1 terpersonal relationships; and instruction on how to select, • ECE 129 Environments for Infants/Toddlers 1 plan and present learning activities. • ECE 131 Intro to Teaching the Young Child 3 Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education • ECE 200 The Exceptional Child 3 certificate or associate degree is designed to qualify students • ECE 204 Principles of Child Guidance 3 for such employment opportunities as assistants, teachers • ECE 231 Preschool Practicum: Child Development Lab 6 and directors in child care centers; teachers and assistants in • ECE 234 Preschool Curriculum 3 preschools; and as home day care providers. • ECE 240 Administration of the Preschool 3 • CIS 101 Computer Literacy 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION or CIS 201 Intro to Computer Information Systems Certificate of Achievement or CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software • HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development 3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 30 credits required for this certificate. Choose 6 credits from the following: • Other related Early Childhood Education courses 1-6 Subject Requirements - 21 credits. Credits (ECE 123 and ECE 168 are recommended) • ECE 121 Parent-Caregiver Relationships 1 • HDFS 202 Introduction to Families 3 • ECE 122 Observation Skills 1 • Psychology courses (except Statistical Methods) 1-3 • ECE 129 Environments for Infants/Toddlers 1 • ECE 131 Intro to Teaching the Young Child 3 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • ECE 204 Principles of Child Guidance 3 • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) • ECE 231 Preschool Practicum: Child Development Lab 3 • Mathematics course 3 • ECE 234 Preschool Curriculum 3 (BUS 109B is recommended) • HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development 3 • Science course 3 Choose 3 credits from related courses in any of the (HEC 121 is recommended) following subject areas: • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Early Childhood Education 1-3 • Electives 6 • Psychology 1-3 • Human Development and Family Studies 1-3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course; BUS 108 is recommended) • Mathematics course 3 (BUS 109B is recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28.

52 AAS PROGRAMS • Public Service - Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT LEGAL ASSISTANT Program Certificate of Achievement

The Legal Assistant program is designed to train students in CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS the legal system, its functions, and the role of the legal assis- 31 credits required for this certificate. tant in the practice of law. Legal assistants are members of a legal team who work under the supervision of attorneys. Subject Requirements - 22 credits. Credits A team concept approach to legal matters insures adequate • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 representation of clients and reduces the cost of legal services. • LAW 101 Fundamentals of Paralegalism 3 The professional services provided by legal assistants have • LAW 204 Torts 3 made them a respected addition to the staffs of law firms, • LAW 231 Procedure - Civil 3 corporations, banks, insurance companies and government • LAW 253 Law Office Management 3 agencies. • LAW 261 Legal Research I 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • LAW 262 Legal Writing 3 • LAW 263 Ethics 1 60 credits required for this program. Program Requirements - 40 credits. Credits General Education Requirements - 9 credits. Credits • CRJ 230 Criminal Law 3 • ENG 101 Composition I 3 • LAW 101 Fundamentals of Paralegalism 3 • English/Communications courses 3 • LAW 204 Torts 3 • Mathematics course 3 • LAW 231 Procedure - Civil 3 • LAW 253 Law Office Management 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • LAW 261 Legal Research I 3 • LAW 262 Legal Writing 3 • LAW 263 Ethics 1 Choose 18 credits from the following: SEMESTER CLASS GUIDE • BUS 273 Business Law I 3 FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE • CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Literacy Software 3 FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER or CIS 202 Computer Literacy Software LAW 101 Fundamentals of Paralegalism LAW 101 Fundamentals of • CRJ 101 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3 LAW 231 Civil Procedure Paralegalism • CRJ 164 Principles of Investigation 3 LAW 261 Legal Research I LAW 204 Torts • CRJ 220 Criminal Procedures 3 LAW 263 Ethics LAW 262 Legal Writing • CRJ 225 Criminal Evidence 3 CRJ 230 Criminal Law LAW 253 Law Office • LAW 251 Bankruptcy 3 CRJ 101 Intro to the Admin of Justice Management • LAW 252 Family Law 3 CRJ 225 Criminal Evidence CRJ 220 Criminal Procedure • LAW 255 Probate, Trusts, and Guardianship Law 3 CRJ 164 Principles of • LAW 260B Employment Law 3 Investigation • LAW 265 Legal Reseach II 3 • LAW 270B Introduction to Federal Indian Law and 3 Tribal Sovereignty A student who wishes to obtain a Certificate of Achievement in one year • LAW 295 Supervised Work Experience 3 should enroll in the program in the fall semester then follow the schedule • LAW 296B Cooperative Work Experience 1-6 below. • LAW Any other approved LAW course 1-18 • RE 104 Real Estate Law and Conveyancing 3 FALL SEMESTER (16 credits) SPRING SEMESTER (15 credits) LAW 101 Fundamentals of Paralegalism LAW 204 Torts General Education Requirements* - 20 credits. Credits LAW 231 Civil Procedure LAW 262 Legal Writing • ENG 101 Composition I 3 LAW 261 Legal Research LAW 253 Law Office • BUS 108 or any other writing course 3 LAW 263 Ethics Management • Mathematics course 3 CRJ 230 Criminal Law General Education Course • Science course 3 General Education Course General Education Course • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Degree electives 5 (BUS 101, ECON 101 OR 102, PCS 208, PSY/SOC 261 are recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

53 Trade & Industrial

The Trade and Industrial programs at Western Nevada Com- munity College offer students the professional training necessary for successful careers in a variety of trade and industrial occupations. In the two-year program, which leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, students may choose from the following:

• Automotive Mechanics • Building Inspection and Compliance • Construction Technology Project Management Estimating Facility Management Trade Secific Supervision Craft Training • Drafting Technology • Electronics Technology • Industrial Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Welding Technology

One-year certificates are also offered in the following areas:

• Automotive Mechanics • Customer Service For Construction • Drafting Technology • Electronics Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Welding Technology

NOTE: All Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate programs require completion of appropriate courses in computation, communication and human relations. Addition- ally, introductory courses in all applied science and technology include instruction in safety, industrial safety and environmental awareness, as appropriate. Students with previous occupational or practical experience may wish to challenge certain course requirements and prerequisites. In some cases, required courses may be waived, allowing the student to proceed to coursework that is at his/ her appropriate level. In other cases, challenge examinations may be arranged for which the student can receive academic credit and a "pass'' grade for the course.

54 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Automotive Mechanics

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS Program Certificate of Achievement

The Automotive Mechanics program offers students an op- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS portunity to acquire the necessary skills and technical theory 30 credits required for this certificate. for a successful career as an automotive mechanic. Individu- als who are now employed in the automotive mechanics field Subject Requirements - 18 credits. Credits will be able to upgrade their knowledge. Students obtaining • AUTO 101B Introduction to General Mechanics 3 this 60-credit associate degree will have completed courses • AUTO 102B Automotive Electricity 3 of a very technical nature, chosen to complement each other • AUTO 121B Automotive Brake Systems 3 and provide breadth and depth of diagnostic and repair skill • AUTO 125B Steering & Suspension System 3 abilities necessary to work in a service facility. • AUTO 218B Tune-up Procedures 3 • AUTO 223B Advanced Engine Tune-up 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. General Education Requirements - 12 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 Program Requirements - 36 credits. Credits (Must include a writing course) • AUTO 101B Introduction to General Mechanics 3 • Mathematics course 3 • AUTO 102B Automotive Electricity 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1 • AUTO 121B Automotive Brake Systems 3 • Elective 2 AUTO 125B Steering & Suspension System 3 • *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • AUTO 218B Tune-up Procedures 3 • AUTO 223B Advanced Engine Tune-up 3 • AUTO 225B Auto Air Conditioning Systems 3 • AUTO 226B Automatic Transmissions 3 • AUTO 236B Automotive Computer Systems 3 • AUTO 250B Engine Reconditioning 3 • Automotive or Technical courses 6 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course) • Mathematics course 3 • Science course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1-3 • Elective 3-5 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

55 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Building Inspection & Compliance

BUILDING INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE PLAN-CHECK Program Certificate of Completion

Western Nevada Community College's Building Inspection This program is structured for the graduate of Building In- and Compliance Program prepares students for entry-level spection and Compliance or the professional building inspec- positions in public and private sector building inspection. tor interested in plan-checking as an additional marketable Upon completion of the prescibed coursework, the student skill. shall have an opportunity to take the exam ICBO (Interna- tional Conference of Building Officials) certification by means 12 credits required for this certificate of completion. of an examination administered at WNCC by ICBO authorized personnel. Prerequisites 1. AAS - Building Inspection and Compliance DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 2. ICBO Certification 60 credits required for this program. or Program Requirements - 39 credits. Credits Two calendar years of work experience as a professional building inspector. • BIC 105B Energy Efficiency Standards 1 • BIC 106B Plan Review and the Permit Process 1 Program Requirements - 12 credits. Credits • BIC 107B The Professional Building Inspector 1 • BIC 250B Non-Structural Plan Checking 6 • BIC 108B Computer Applications for Building Inspectors 2 • BIC 251B Fire-Resistive Requirements 3 • BIC 160B Uniform Building Code 3 • BIC 252B Exiting Requirements 3 • BIC 205B Uniform Plumbing Code 3 • BIC 206B Uniform Mechanical Code 3 • BIC 245B On-Site Work Experience 3 • BIC 246B ICBO Survey 2 • CONS 102B Blueprint Reading and Specifications 3 • CONS 108B Construction Practices 3 • CONS 112B Construction Law 1 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 • CONS 114B Soils, Sitework, Concrete and Testing 3 • CONS 216B Structural Layout and Assembly 2 • CONS 116B Plumbing and HVAC Systems 2 • CONS 220B Electrical Distribution Systems 2 • CONS 230B Maintenance/Troubleshooting Electrical Systs. 3 NOTE: CONS 198B Special Topics may be substituted for 1 to 6 credits of the Building Inspection and Compliance curriculum with consent of the appropriate dean. General Education Requirements - 21 credits. Credits • English/Communications Requirement 6 (BUS 107 and 108 recommended; must include a writing course) • Mathematics Requirement 3 (MATH 110B recommended) • Science 3 (Physics recommended) • Human Relations requirement: 1-3 (BUS 110B recommended) • Humanities/Social Science requirement 3 • U.S. and Nevada Constitution requirement 3 • Degree Electives 0-2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

56 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Construction Technology

Construction Technology The Construction Technology program prepares students for which are critical to preparing skilled employees, including entry and mid-level positions within the various construction • Project Management industry disciplines. As construction technology students • Estimating will possess a diversity of work experiences, skills and inter- • Facility Management ests, the program accommodates a variety of study areas and • Trade-Specific Supervision competency levels to address student and industry needs. • Craft Training The program offers instruction in several academic areas It also offers a certificate of achievement in: • Customer Service For Construction

CRAFT TRAINING CUSTOMER SERVICE Emphasis FOR CONSTRUCTION The Craft Training emphasis is designed for those seeking Certificate of Achievement careers within the many high paying crafts of the construction industry. The standardized competency-based training This academic program prepares students for employment was developed by the National Center for Construction Edu- at customer service representatives for residential or commer- cation and Research and is recognized by many builders as- cial general contractors. sociations nationwide. Students are encouraged to contact such builders associations regarding apprenticeship status as CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS on job training is an essential element of craft training. 30 credits required for this certificate DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Subject Requirements - 20 credits. Credits 60-61 credits required for this emphasis • CONS 117B Introduction to Building Codes 3 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 Core Requirements - 4 credits Credits • CONS 216B Structural Layout and Assembly 2 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 • CONS 124B Interior and Exterior Treatments 1 • CT 101B Craft Training Basics 3 • CONS 125B Maintenance & Repair of Interior and Exterior Treatments 3 General Education Requirements* - 19-21 credits Credits • CONS 116B Plumbing and HVAC Systems 2 • English/Communications course 6 • CONS 126B Maintenance & Troubleshooting of (BUS 107 and BUS 108 recommended) Plumbing & HVAC Systems 3 • Mathematics course 3 • CONS 220B Electrical Distribution Systems 2 (MATH 110B recommended) • CONS 230B Maintenance & Troubleshooting of • Science course 3 Electrical Systems 3 (PHYS 107B recommended) • Human Relations course 1-3 General Education Requirements - 10 credits. Credits (BUS 110B recommended) • English/Communications 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 (BUS 108 recommended) • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 • Mathematics 3 • Electives 0-1 (MATH 110B recommended) • Human Relations 1-3 Concentration Requirements Credits (BUS 110B recommended) • Carpentry 36 • Elective 1-3 • Electrical 36 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • Heavy Equipment Operation 35 • HVAC 36 • Masonry 35 • Plumbing 36 • Sheet Metal 36

Contact the Department of Applied Science and Technology for course descriptions, outlines and other related information. Up to 15 credits of approved Bureau of Apprenticeship Training and/or State ApprenticeshipCouncil training may be substituted for craft-training courses. Up to six credits of work experience may be substituted for craft-training courses. *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

57 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Construction Technology

ESTIMATING FACILITY MANAGEMENT Emphasis Emphasis

The Estimating emphasis is designed to provide training in The Facility Management emphasis is provided for those stu- one of the most important construction industry functions. dents interested in careers that involve the operation and The graduate will have the skills to perform all aspects of maintenance of a particular public or private facility. User estimating and bidding as related to specific cost criteria that safety, physical plant systems, technical maintenance proce- impact labor, equipment and materials. dures and supervision are stressed. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis 60 credits required for this emphasis Core Requirements - 14 credits. Credits Core Requirements - 14 credits. Credits • CONS 102B Blueprint Reading & Specifications 3 • CONS 108B Construction Practices 3 • CONS 108B Construction Practices 3 • CONS 102B Blueprint Reading and Specifications 3 • CONS 112B Construction Law 1 • CONS 115B Construction Estimating 3 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 • CONS 117B Introduction to Building Codes 3 • CONS 115B Construction Estimating 3 • CONS 112B Construction Law 1 • CONS 117B Introduction to Building Codes 3 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1

Emphasis Requirements - 24 credits. Credits Emphasis Requirements - 25 credits. Credits • BIC 160B Uniform Building Code 2 • CONS 116B Plumbing and HVAC Systems 3 (BIC 205B, 266B or 230B may be substituted) • CONS 118B Bid Documents, Contracts and Negotiations 3 • CONS 118B Bid Documents, Contracts and Negotiation 3 • CONS 124B Interior and Exterior Treatments 1 • CONS 204B Construction Planning and Methods 3 • CONS 125B Maintenance & Repair of Interior & • CONS 221B Regulatory Agencies 1 Exterior Treatments 3 • CONS 222B Computer Applications for Construction 3 • CONS 126B Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Plumbing & HVAC Systems 3 Choose 12 credits from any of the following: • CONS 216B Structural Layout and Assembly 2 • CONS 223B Advanced Sitework Estimating 3 • CONS 220B Electrical Distribution Systems 3 • CONS 224B Advanced Concrete and Masonry Estimating 3 • CONS 221B Regulatory Agencies 1 • CONS 225B Advanced Structural Estimating 3 • CONS 230B Maintenance/Troubleshooting of • CONS 226B Advanced Roofing and Exterior Estimating 3 Electrical Systems 3 • CONS 227B Advanced Interior and Specialties Estimating 3 • CONS 231B Fire Suppression Systems & The Uniform • CONS 228B Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical Estimating 3 Fire Code 1 • CONS 229B Advanced Electrical Estimating 3 • CONS 232B Preventive Maintenance Scheduling 2

General Education Requirements* - 22 credits. Credits General Education Requirements* - 21 credits. Credits • English/Communications course 6 • English/Communications course 6 (BUS 107 and 108 recommended) (BUS 107 and 108 recommended) • Mathematics course 3 • Mathematics course 3 (MATH 110B recommended) (MATH 110B recommended) • Science course 3 • Science course 3 (PHYS 107B recommended) (PHYS 107B recommended) • Human Relations course 1-3 • Human Relations course 1-3 (BUS 110B recommended) (BUS 110B recommended) • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 • Degree Elective 1-3 • Degree Electives 0-2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

58 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Construction Technology

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRADE-SPECIFIC SUPERVISION Emphasis Emphasis

The Project Management emphasis provides management The Trade Specific Supervision emphasis is for the student training that addresses topics of critical importance to sub- with considerable experience in a particular construction craft contractors, general contractors, superintendents and project who is seeking a supervisory position requiring an under- managers. Students will study contract administration, co- standing of safety, coordination, employee relations, quality ordination, negotiation, quality control and the management control and other trade related issues. of labor resources, equipment and materials. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 63-65 credits required for this emphasis 60 credits required for this emphasis Core Requirements - 14 credits. Credits Core Requirements - 14 credits. Credits • CONS 102B Blueprint Reading and Specifications 3 • CONS 108B Construction Practices 3 • CONS 108B Construction Practices 3 • CONS 102B Blueprint Reading & Specifications 3 • CONS 112B Construction Law 1 • CONS 115B Construction Estimating 3 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 • CONS 117B Introduction to Building Codes 3 • CONS 115B Construction Estimating 3 • CONS 112B Construction Law 1 • CONS 117B Introduction to Building Codes 3 • CONS 113B Construction Site Safety 1 Emphasis Requirements - 30 credits. Credits Emphasis Requirements - 22 credits. Credits • Craft Training courses (by department approval) 30 • CONS 114B Soils, Sitework, Concrete and Testing 1 • Up to 15 credits of approved Bureau of Apprenticeship Training • CONS 116B Plumbing and HVAC Systems 2 and/or State Apprenticeship Council training may be sub- • CONS 118B Bid Documents, Contracts & Negotiation 3 stituted for craft-training courses. • CONS 119B Construction Surveying 2 • Up to 6 credits of Work Experience may be substituted for craft- • CONS 204B Construction Planning and Methods 3 training courses. • CONS 216B Structural Layout and Assembly 2 General Education Requirements* - 19-21 credits. Credits • CONS 220B Electrical Distribution Systems 2 • English/Communications course 6 • CONS 221B Regulatory Agencies 1 (BUS 107 and 108 recommended) • CONS 222B Computer Applications 3 • Mathematics course 3 • CONS 290B Internship in Construction 3 (MATH 110B recommended) General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • Science course 3 (PHYS 107B recommended) • English/Communications courses 6 • Human Relations course 1-3 (BUS 107 and 108 recommended) (BUS 110B recommended) • Mathematics course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 (MATH 110B recommended) • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 • Science course 3 (PHYS 107B recommended) *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. • Human Relations course 1-3 (BUS 110B recommended) • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S. and Nevada Constitution course 3 • Degree Electives 3-5 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

59 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Drafting Technology

DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Program Certificate of Achievement

The Drafting Technology program provides training for stu- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS dents with varied work experiences and training goals. The 31 credits required for this certificate. program includes technical drafting, architectural drafting and state-of-the-art computer aided design. The completion Subject Requirements - 21 credits. Credits of the associate degree or certificate in drafting can lead stu- • DFT 100 Basic Technical Drawing 3 dents to career entry jobs in industry as well as additional or DFT 102 Technical Drafting I educational opportunities. • DFT 103B Technical Drafting II 3 • DFT 105B Architectural Drafting I 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • DFT 131 Intro to Computer Aided Drafting 3 60 credits required for this program. • DFT 133 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting 3 • Drafting electives 6 Program Requirements - 36 credits. Credits • DFT 100 Basic Technical Drawing 3 General Education Requirements - 10 credits. Credits or DFT 102 Technical Drafting I • English/Communications courses 6 • DFT 103B Technical Drafting II 3 (ENG 107 is recommended; Must include a writing course) • DFT 105B Architectural Drafting I 3 • Mathematics course (MATH 112B or higher) 3 • DFT 131 Intro to Computer Aided Drafting 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1 • DFT 133 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • DFT 233B Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 Choose 18 credits from the following: • DFT 106B Architectural Drafting II 3 Semester Class Guide for Drafting Technology • DFT 124B Blueprint Reading for Industry 3 at Carson City Campus • DFT 130B Computer Literacy/ Course Fall 99 Spring 00 Fall 00 Spring 01 Intro Computer Aided Drafting 3 • DFT 100 X X X X or CIS 145 PC Operations 1-3 • DFT 102 X X X X • DFT 135B AutoCad Architectural 3 • DFT 103B X X • DFT 198B Special Topics in Drafting 1-6 • DFT 105B X X • DFT 203B Technical Drafting III 3 • DFT 106B X X • DFT 204B Technical Drafting IV 3 • DFT 124B X X X X • DFT 205B Electrical and Electronic Drafting (CAD) 3 • DFT 130B (As needed/required) • DFT 131 X X X X • DFT 225B Independent Study 3-6 • DFT 133B X X X X • DFT 231 CAD Project 3 • DFT 135B X X • DFT 290B Cooperative Education/Work Experience 1-6 • DFT 198B X X X X A maximium of 6 credits from the following subject areas is allowed. • DFT 203B X • Electronics Technology courses 3-6 • DFT 204B X • Machine Tool Technology courses 3-6 • DFT 205B (As needed - individual study) • DFT 225B X X X X • Welding Technology courses 3-6 • DFT 231 X X X X • DFT 233 X X X X General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • DFT 290B X X X X • English/Communications courses 6 (ENG 107 is recommended; Must include a writing course) • Mathematics (MATH 112B or 126 and MATH 127 or higher) 6 • Social Science/Humanities course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Science course 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1-3 • Elective 0-2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

60 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Electronics Technology

ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Program Certificate of Achievement

The Electronics Technology program is designed to train stu- CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS dents in the specialized areas of electronics. Those now work- 30 credits required for this certificate. ing in the electronics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge, while those wishing to enter the field may take Subject Requirements - 23 credits. Credits advantage of a large selection of course offerings that will • DFT 131 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3 ensure a solid understanding of electronics. • ET 131B Electronics I 4 • ET 132B Electronics II 4 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • ET 134B Basic Troubleshooting 2 • ET 172B Semi-Conductor Devices 4 60 credits required for this program. • ET 173B Advanced Troubleshooting 2 Program Requirements - 36 credits. Credits • ET 283B Microprocessors 4 • CIS 220B "C" Programming Language 3 General Education Requirements - 7 credits. Credits • DFT 131 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3 • English/Communications courses 3 • ET 131B Electronics I 4 (BUS 108 recommended; writing course required) • ET 132B Electronics II 4 • Mathematics course (MATH 112B or higher) 3 • ET 134B Basic Troubleshooting 2 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1 • ET 172B Semi-Conductor Devices 4 • ET 173B Advanced Troubleshooting 2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • ET 280B Digital Electronics 4 • ET 283B Microprocessors 4 • ET 291B Digital Troubleshooting 2 Choose 4 credits from the following: • ET 174B Circuit Simulation (PSpice) 2 • ET 175B Circuit Simulation II (PSpice) 2 • ET 284B Microprocessors II 4 • ET 295B Work Experience I 1-4 • PHYS 100 Introduction to Physics I (or higher) 3-4 • Other related electronics courses 1-4 General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (BUS 107 & 108 recommended; Must include a writing course) • Math courses (MATH 112B or 126 & MATH 127 or higher) 6 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1-3 • Science Course (Physics recommended) 3 • Electives 0-2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

61 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Industrial Technology

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Program

The Industrial Technology program is designed primarily for those trade and industrial education students transferring to a university for a teacher education degree. Students planning transfer to a university program should consult with a counselor for specific requirements. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 60 credits required for this emphasis. Emphasis Requirements - 36 credits. Credits General Education Requirements* - 24 credits. Credits • AUTO 101B Intro to General Mechanics 3 • English/Communications courses 6 • CONS 101B Building Construction I 3-4 (ENG 101, ENG 102 or SPTH 113 recommended) • COT 222 Beginning Desktop Publishing Using a • Human Relations Course 1-3 Word Processing Program 1-3 (General psychology/sociology course recommended) • DFT 102 Technical Drafting I 3 • Mathematics 3 • DFT 130B Computer Literacy/ (MATH 120 recommended for transfer students seeking a bachelor of arts Intro Computer Aided Drafting 3 degree; MATH 128 recommended for those seekingbachelor of science degree) • ET 100B Survey of Electronics 3 • Social Science/Humanities course 3 • GA 175 Photography I 3 (WT 201 or WT 202 recommended) • MTL 212 Welding I 3 • Science course 3 • MTT 105B Machine Shop I 3 (BIOL 100, CHEM 100, CHEM 101, GEOL 101 or PHYS 100 recommended) • WOOD 221B Advanced Woodworking 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitutions course 3 (WT 203 recommended) Choose 5-8 credits from the following: • Elective 3-5 • AUTO 155B Small Engine Repair 3 (Recommend required general education courses to meet teacher • AUTO 218B Tune-up Procedures 3 education degree requirement. See counselor) • CONS 100B Residential Carpentry 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements can be found on page 25. • COT 150 Beginning Word Processing 1-4 Transfer Note: At the University of Nevada, Reno, courses with a B desig- • DFT 103B Technical Drafting II 3 nation transfer only to the College of Education for occupational education • DFT 105B Architectural Drafting I 3 teaching majors. • DFT 106B Architectural Drafting II 3 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27. • DFT 131 Intro to Computer Aided Drafting 3 • DFT 133 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting 3 • ET 131B Electronics I 4 • ET 132B Electronics II 4 • MTL 213B Welding II 3 • MTT 110B Machine Shop II 3 • MTT 230B Computer Numerical Control I 4

62 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Machine Tool Technology

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY Program Certificate of Achievement

The Machine Tool Technology program provides training for CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS students who plan to enter the machine trades field and up- 30 credits required for this certificate. grading for those in the field who desire additional skills. The program is competency based, allowing students to enter at Subject Requirements - 20 credits. Credits their own level and progress at their own pace. Hands-on • DFT 124B Blueprint Reading for Industry 3 learning is stressed, allowing students to take as many labo- • MTT 105B Machine Shop I 3 ratory hours as possible. • MTT 106B Machine Shop Practice I 2 • MTT 110B Machine Shop II 3 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • MTT 111B Machine Shop Practice II 2 60 credits required for this program. • MTT 230B Computer Numerical Control I 4 • Related machine shop courses 3 Program Requirements - 39-41 credits. Credits • DFT 124B Blueprint Reading for Industry 3 General Education Requirements - 10 credits. Credits • MATH Mathematics course (MATH 110B recommended) 3 • Mathematics course 3 • MTT 105B Machine Shop I 3 • English/Communications 6 • MTT 110B Machine Shop II 3 (Must include a writing course; ENG 107 is recommended) • MTT 230B Computer Numerical Control I 4 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1 • MTT 232B Computer Numerical Control II 4 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • MTT 250B Machine Shop III 3 • MTT 260B Machine Shop IV 3 Choose 13-15 credits from the following: • Drafting courses 1-6 • Welding courses 1-6 • MTT 106B Machine Shop Practice I 2 • MTT 107B Screw Machine I 3 • MTT 111B Machine Shop Practice II 2 • MTT 150B Metallurgy 3 • MTT 251B Machine Shop Practice III 2 • MTT 261B Machine Projects 1-6 • MTT 262B Machine Shop Practice IV 2 • MTT 270B Mold Making I 3 • MTT 271B Mold Making II 3 • MTT 292B Computer-Aided Manufacturing I 1-4 • MTT 293B Computer-Aided Manufacturing II 1-4 • MTT 295B Work Experience 1-6 General Education Requirements* - 19-21 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (Must include a writing course) • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitution course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1-3 • Electives 3-5 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

63 AAS PROGRAMS • Trade & Industrial - Welding Technology

WELDING TECHNOLOGY WELDING TECHNOLOGY Program Certificate of Achievement

The Welding Technology program is a preparation program CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS which offers students competencies to prepare for code ex- 30 credits required for this certificate. ams. This allows students with varying degrees of competencies to enter the program and progress at their own pace. Subject Requirements - 18 credits. Credits Students are encouraged to obtain as many lab hours as pos- • MTL 212 Welding I 3 sible to ensure their skill development. • MTL 213 Welding II 3 • MTL 291B Welding I/Practice 2 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS • MTL 292B Welding II/Practice 2 • MTL 296B AWS Code Preparation 6 60 credits required for this program. • Metals electives 2 Program Requirements - 39 credits. Credits General Education Requirements - 12 credits. Credits • DFT 102 Technical Drafting I 3 English/Communications courses 6 • MTL 212 Welding I 3 • • MTL 213 Welding II 3 (ENG 107 is recommended; Must include a writing course) • MTL 217B Welding III 3 • Mathematics course 3 • MTL 218B Welding IV 3 • Human Relations course (BUS 110B recommended) 1 • MTL 291B Welding I/Practice 2 • Elective 2 • MTL 292B Welding II/Practice 2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 28. • MTL 293B Welding III/Practice 2 • MTL 294B Welding IV/Practice 2 • MTL 296B AWS Code Preparation 1-6 Choose 10-15 credits from the following: • ET 117B Basic Practical Electricity 3 • MTT 105B Machine Shop I 3 or MTL 150B Metallurgy I • MTL 224B Welding Projects 1-6 • MTL 290B Metal Technology - Cooperative Education 1-4 • MTL Related Metals courses 1-6 General Education Requirements* - 21 credits. Credits • English/Communications courses 6 (ENG 107 is recommended; Must include a writing course) • Mathematics course 3 • Science course 3 • U.S./Nevada Constitution course 3 • Humanities/Social Science course 3 • Human Relations 1-3 • Elective 0-2 *A list of courses fulfilling general education requirements on page 27.

64 COURSES Course Descriptions Accounting Courses listed in this catalog are offered on a • ACC 199B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. regular basis. Some courses may not be offered Applies to a variety of topics including short courses and workshops every semester or in all locations. covering a variety of subjects in accounting. NUMBERING SYSTEM • ACC 201: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Recommend ACC 135B and ACC 136B. WNCC's course numbering system helps students identify types of Introduces the basic principles of financial accounting for business courses available at the college and their applicability toward enterprises with special emphasis on accounting for corporations. specific degrees: Includes theory of debit and credit, accounting cycle, special journals, receivables, depreciation, inventory, long-term debt, corporate • 1-99: Developmental courses which do not apply toward a WNCC capital, and preparation of basic financial statements. degree and normally do not transfer to a university. • 100-299: College level courses which are designed to transfer within • ACC 202: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING the University and Community CollegeSystem of Nevada and often to 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 201. other colleges and universities, as either an equivalent, a departmental Introduces the basic principles of management accounting includ- elective or a general elective. ing manufacturing and cost accounting, budgeting, accounting for management decision-making, financial statement analysis and the • 100B-299B: College level courses which generally apply toward a statement of cash flows. WNCC degree but may not transfer to other UCCSN schools. In some cases, these courses may transfer to out-of-state colleges • ACC 203: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I and universities. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 202. This course is accepted in lieu of ACC 303 (UNR) or ACC 401 (UNLV) upon validation of content and knowl- • 100C-299C: Community Services courses (CSVW) generally do edge by approved college of business examination, or satisfactory perfor- not apply toward college degrees. mance ("C" or better) in ACC 304 (UNR) or ACC 402 (UNLV) during the first year of eligibility to enroll in the appropriate upper division business course at UNR or UNLV. Emphasizes accounting theory, concepts and analysis of problems ACCOUNTING that arise in applying these concepts. Course covers in depth the tra- DEPARTMENT CODE: ACC ditional topics as well as recent developments in accounting valua- Note: ACC 204 and ACC 261 are transferable as general electives in all aca- tion, accounting for cash, receivables, prepaid and accrued items, demic programs except for the College of Business at the University of Nevada, plant and equipment. Reno and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. • ACC 204: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II • ACC 105: TAXATION FOR INDIVIDUALS 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 203. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Emphasizes accounting theory and concepts in corporate accounting. Areas of focus will include stockholder's equity, investments in Covers income, expenses, exclusions, deductions, and credits. Em- securities and funds, financial reporting, and analysis of financial phasizes the preparation of individual income tax. statements.

• ACC 135B: APPLIED ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING I • ACC 220: MICROCOMPUTER ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 136B or ACC 201. Introduces the basic principles of bookkeeping and applied ac- Integrates the principles of accounting and the concepts of data pro- counting for a business enterprise with special emphasis on accessing. Students will become familiar with computerized account- counting for sole proprietorships. Includes debits and credits, the ing systems which are realistic examples of systems used in busi- accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll, ness today. and the preparation of simple financial statements. May include a computerized component. • ACC 251B: INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING • ACC 136B: APPLIED ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING II 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 201 and ACC 202. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 135B. Provides an overview of the auditing process including internal, ex- Continuation of ACC 135B. Includes accounting for merchandis- ternal, and governmental auditing. ing enterprises, specialized journals and ledgers, accounting for notes and accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, and notes • ACC 261: GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING payable. Introduces accounting for other forms of business. May 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 201. include a computerized component. Introduces accounting and reporting for government and non-profit entities. Includes study of fund and budget accounts of local gov- • ACC 180B: PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACCOUNTING ernmental units, revenues, appropriations, disbursements and as- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 135B or ACC 201 or equivalent work experience. sessments. Introduces payroll and employee benefit reporting to federal state, and local government agencies. Includes an overview of federal • ACC 295B: WORK EXPERIENCE I and state labor laws and specialized reporting requirements includ- 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. ing both manual and computerized payroll accounting systems. Provides on-the-job supervised and educationally directed work experience.

65 COURSES Accounting • Adult Basic Education • Aeronautics Agriculture • American Sign Language

• ACC 299B: ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: ACC 201 and ACC 202. Applies to a variety of advanced topics including short courses and DEPARTMENT CODE: AM workshops covering a variety of subjects in accounting. • AM 145: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Introduces ASL and focuses on the development of basic conversational skills, emphasizing receptive abilities. DEPARTMENT CODE: ABE ABE classes are available at WNCC through a grant-funded program. Please • AM 146: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II contact the ABE program for further information. 4 credits. Prerequisite: AM 145. Continues to stress the development of basic conversational skills with emphasis on expanding vocabulary and expressive skills. AERONAUTICS DEPARTMENT CODE: AERO • AM 147: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III 4 credits. Prerequisite: AM 146. • AERO 101B: BASIC GROUND SCHOOL FOR PILOTS Promotes the shifting from comprehension to production of ASL 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. to bring one's current ASL fluency to a point of self generated ASL. Teaches federal air regulations, aerial navigation, general service and safety practices and the use of the radio. • AM 148: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV 4 credits. Prerequisite: AM 147. Encourages the student to expand his or her command of discourse AGRICULTURE in ASL on various everyday topics. DEPARTMENT CODE: AG • AM 149: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE V • AG 101: PLANT, SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE 4 credits. Prerequisite: AM 148. Encourages majors in Deaf Studies to further develop their conver- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. sational ASL abilities particularly in the area of self expression. Introduces plant, soil and water science as applied to agriculture in Nevada. Includes a discussion of fertilization, irrigation, botany, soil conservation, and pollution. • AM 150: DEAF CULTURE AND HISTORY 3 credits. Prerequisite: AM 145. • AG 102B: LANDSCAPING/ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE Studies deaf individuals in Western and European cultures from early civilizations to the present. Physical, psychological, educa- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines the basic principles and procedures involved in creating, tional, and philosophical aspects of deafness are studied. constructing and maintaining a useful and functional landscape environment. • AM 151: FINGERSPELLING I 1 credit. Prerequisite: AM 147. • AG 160B: AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS Develops basic skills in receptive and expressive fingerspelling. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines the use of chemicals for the control of weeds and insects • AM 152: FINGERSPELLING II in Nevada, as well as the use, value, application and relationship 1 credit. Prerequisite: AM 151. of agricultural fertilizers to soils and crops. Improves receptive and expressive fingerspelling skills to intermediate/advanced levels. • AG 209B: HORSE MANAGEMENT 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • AM 201: INTERPRETING I Gives the student practical working knowledge of general horse 3 credit. Prerequisite: AM 146. care and management. Includes conformation, related soundness Exposes students to the profession of sign language interpretation and unsoundness, feeds, feeding and nutrition, grooming and hoof as a whole, providing them with an opportunity to determine their care, horse diseases and ailments, and preventative maintenance. interest in the field.

• AG 213B: RANCHERS AND THE LAW • AM 202: INTERPRETING II 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: AM 201. Examines the legal aspects of ranching, such as the Taylor Grazing Develops the student's receptive and expressive skills in interpret- Act, water rights and laws, state Department of Agriculture laws ing. Includes a series of activities leading from consecutive inter- and regulations, Dredge and Fill Act, Water Quality Act, easement pretation to simultaneous interpretation skills. and rights of way, OSHA and NIC. • AM 203: INTERPRETING III • AG 215: RANGE MANAGEMENT 3 credits. Prerequisite: AM 202. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Develops the student's receptive and expressive skills in interpret- Examines principles of range and pasture management which will ing for deaf individuals. Follows a sequenced series of consecu- result in sustained yield grazing and maximum production of qual- tive interpretation to simultaneous interpretation skills. ity animals. Studies the science and art of procuring maximum sustained use of the forage crops without jeopardizing other resources and uses of the land.

66 COURSES American Sign Language • Animal Husbandry • Anthropology • Art

• AM 204: PRACTICUM IN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING • ANTH 205: ETHNIC GROUPS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES 1 credit. Prerequisite: AM 203. 3 credits. Prerequisite: introductory course in one of the social sciences. Advanced interpreting student gains exposure to and practical ex- Examines the ways that groups in racially and ethnically diverse perience in sign language interpreting. societies interact with each other. Uses these examples to draw conclusions about cultural differences and conflicts, with special emphasis on the United States. Also listed as SOC 205. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT CODE: AH • ANTH 210: INDIANS OF NEVADA TODAY 3 credits. Prerequisite: ANTH 101 or consent of instructor. • AH 101: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION & SELECTION Surveys the Native American population of Nevada and adjacent 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. areas with emphasis on contemporary reservation conditions. Examines anatomy and physiology, genetics, nutrition, livestock selection, management and marketing of the various breeds of beef • ANTH 212: INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA and dairy cattle, sheep and swine. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Surveys traditional life and modern conditions of American Indi- • AH 110B: LIVESTOCK BREEDING & SELECTION ans with emphasis on the western United States. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines approaches to the selection of livestock by conformation, pedigree and performance. Focuses on reproductive system, ges- ART (See also Crafts and Graphic Arts sections) tation and birth, principles of heredity, systems and problems of DEPARTMENT CODE: ART breeding livestock. • ART 101: BEGINNING DRAWING I • AH 201: APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Develops drawing skills through practice with a broad variety of Focuses on the nutritional requirements of livestock, the balancing drawing tools and techniques. of feed rations, and the costs of feeding. • ART 102: BEGINNING DRAWING II • AH 207: LIVESTOCK DISEASES AND PARASITES 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Continues ART 101 with increased emphasis on the refinement of Deals with the identification and control of infectious and non-in- drawing skills. fectious livestock diseases and parasites as they relate to the livestock industry in Nevada. • ART 109: INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none; also listed as GA 109. • AH 299: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUSBANDRY Introduces students to the basic elements of pictorial organization, 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. and to the practice of using those elements in the production of art. Offers short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. • ART 111: LIFE DRAWING 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 101. ANTHROPOLOGY Practices drawing the human figure from nude models. Empha- DEPARTMENT CODE: ANTH sizes the expressive potentialities of human figure, and the production of quality drawings. • ANTH 101: INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ART 113: BEGINNING CLAY SCULPTURE Studies culture on a worldwide basis. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces students to clay as a medium for sculptural design. Fo- • ANTH 102: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN EVOLUTION & cus is on human head, small animal sculpture and mold-making. PREHISTORY • ART 115: ART APPRECIATION 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies the emergence of man and his culture through examina- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. tion of the fossil remains of man and his antecedents, the study of Studies art, artists and art media of various historical periods to de- primates, and the study of human biology. velop the student's capacity to evaluate and appreciate them. • ART 145: WATERCOLOR PAINTING • ANTH 201: PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF THE WORLD 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a beginning course in watercolor painting with emphasis on Offers a comparative study of human societies and their institu- materials and techniques which contribute to the production of tions. quality works of art. • ANTH 202: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY • ART 155: BEGINNING PRINTMAKING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Surveys archaeology in the Old and New Worlds. Examines meth- Introduces printmaking processes emphasizing relief, intaglio and ods used by archaeologists to describe and explain prehistoric cul- screen processes. tures.

67 COURSES Art • Astronomy

• ART 170B: STAINED GLASS WINDOWS • ART 261: BEGINNING LANDSCAPE PAINTING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces students to the basic design, aesthetics and fabrication of Introduces a basic course in landscape painting using the Nevada stained glass. Students work with tools and materials to learn landscape as subject matter. stained glass production techniques. • ART 262B: INTERMEDIATE LANDSCAPE PAINTING • ART 173: COLOR SLIDE PHOTOGRAPHY 2-3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 261. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Student must provide a 35mm camera. Applies basic landscape painting techniques to more complex prob- Develops a practical understanding of various camera controls, com- lems of composition and approaches to subject matter. position aesthetics and color to produce better pictures. The course does not include darkroom work. • ART 263: BEGINNING SCULPTURE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ART 175: PHOTOGRAPHY I Offers fundamentals of sculpture using plaster, wood and other 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Student must provide a 35mm camera; also materials. listed as GA 175. Introduces black and white photography and the 35mm camera. The • ART 275: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS course is designed as a beginning or refresher class in understand- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ing photo taking and darkroom procedures. Offers a beginning studio course in ceramic construction and deco- ration. Lecture and laboratory methods are used to give special at- • ART 177B: FIELD EXPERIENCES IN PHOTOGRAPHY tention to the development of individual student's skills. Uses 1-3 credits; may be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: none. potter's wheels. Student must provide a camera. Provides students with the opportunity to photographically explore • ART 277: ADVANCED CERAMICS selected field locations with other students under the supervision of 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 275. a skilled instructor. Continues ART 275 but with increased attention given to further refinement of skills. • ART 190B: BEGINNING JEWELRY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ART 296B: BATIKING/TIE DYEING Teaches students basic processes of jewelry fabrication including the 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. sawing and soldering of common and fine metals and the setting of Introduces students to a variety of fabrics including wool, cotton, stones. silk, linen and nylon, and explores how these materials can be used to express creative and artistic expressions. • ART 230: DIGITAL IMAGING 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 109 or consent of the instructor. Introduces computer aided image creation and manipulation using ASTRONOMY both traditional and digital cameras, flatbed and transparency scan- DEPARTMENT CODE: AST ners and digital imagining software. • ART 235: INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING I • AST 101: GENERAL ASTRONOMY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Considers the solar system, stellar system, and stellar and galactic Offers a beginning course in oil and/or acrylic painting. Introduces evolution according to currently accepted concepts. This course is concepts and develops skills for the production of quality paintings. designed for non-science majors with little background in science or mathematics. • ART 236: INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING II 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 235. • AST 103: INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY: THE SOLAR SYSTEM Continues ART 235, with increased emphasis on refinement of ba- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. sic painting skills. Offers a descriptive introduction to current concepts of the solar system, modern observational techniques and their results, and • ART 245: CREATIVE WATERCOLOR supplementary use of telescopes. Elementary algebra is occasion- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 145. ally used. Explores the potential of water media using both traditional and non- traditional methods. Students will use watercolor combined with • AST 104: INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY: STARS & GALAXIES gouache, ink, dye, pastel, collage and some acrylic-based media. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers an introduction to stellar and galactic systems, the life cycle • ART 250: PHOTOGRAPHY II of stars, theories of the universe and its formation, and supplemen- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 175. Student must provide a camera. tary use of telescopes. Elementary algebra is occasionally used. Broadens students' understanding of photographic imagery and continues to develop greater technical knowledge and skill.

• ART 251: PHOTOGRAPHY III 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART 250. Students must provide a camera. Course is also listed as GA 251. Deals with studio and on-location commercial photography. Pro- vides the basics about studio lighting and procedures.

68 COURSES Automotive

AUTOMOTIVE • AUTO 123B: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS PRACTICE 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 121B or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: AUTO Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theories taught in AUTO 121B. Provides practical, hands-on experience • AUTO 101B: INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL MECHANICS through the use of the brake lathe and bleeder, scanners, trouble- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. shooting guides and brake hand tools. Shop safety and cleanup are Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- always stressed. tomobiles. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments. Introduces general • AUTO 125B: STEERING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS maintenance of a variety of different systems. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- • AUTO 102B: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY tomotive steering and suspension system. Includes safety, use of 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. manuals, and selection and use of hand tools, power tools and test Introduces principles and theory of automotive electricity and the equipment. maintenance of automobile electrical systems. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and hand held test in- • AUTO 126B: STEERING SUSPENSION SYSTEM PRACTICE struments. Introduces a variety of different electrical systems and 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 125B or consent of instructor. accessories. Develops student skills by putting into practice the theories taught in Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems 125B. The empha- • AUTO 103B: STARTING, CHARGING & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS sis will be geared to a more practical hands on experience through 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 102B or consent of instructor. the use of the computer 4-wheel alignment, scanners, use of manu- Continues presentation of material from AUTO 102B. Reviews and als, selection and use of hand tools and hand held test instruments. amplifies principles and theory of automotive electricity and the Expands on maintenance of a variety of systems and accessories. maintenance of automobile electrical systems. Provides instruc- Shop safety and cleanup are always stressed. tion in electronic applications. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools and hand held test instruments. • AUTO 140B: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION I Introduces testing and servicing of automotive electronic compo- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. nents. Expands on general maintenance of a variety of different Provides fundamental instruction of hands on skill and knowledge starting systems and accessories. in auto body construction, tools, safety. Students will also work with metal, plastics, fiberglass and trim. • AUTO 107B: MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • AUTO 141B: PLASTIC, COMPOSITES AND ADHESIVES Introduces principles, design, construction, and maintenance of 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 140B or consent of instructor. motorcycles. Includes shop safety, use of manuals, selection and Offers an in-depth study of the new plastics, composite panels and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments. Introduces the adhesion process. general maintenance of a variety of different systems. • AUTO 142B: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION AND REFINISHING ESTIMATING • AUTO 108B: MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE II 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 107B or consent of instructor. Familiarizes students with the estimating portion of the Auto Colli- Continuation of AUTO 107B. Introduces principles, design, con- sion and Refinishing program. The course involves analyzing dam- struction and maintenance of motorcycles. Includes safety, use of age in-depth, creating a damage report and using computer software manuals, selection and use of hand tools and hand held test infor the process. struments. Introduces general maintenance of a variety of different motorcycle systems. • AUTO 143B: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION I PRACTICE 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. • AUTO 112B: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY PRACTICE Develops student skills by putting into practice the theories taught 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 102B or consent of instructor in Auto Collision I 140B. The emphasis will be geared to more prac- Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo- tical hands on experience through the use of grinders, orbital sand- ries taught in AUTO 102B. Provides practical, hands-on experi- ers and all collision repair equipment. Shop safety and cleanup are ence through the use of Multi meters, VAT 40, manuals, selection always stressed. and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments. Shop safety and cleanup are always stressed. • AUTO 144B: PLASTIC, COMPOSITES AND ADHESIVES PRACTICE 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 140B & AUTO 145B. • AUTO 121B: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theories 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. taught in Plastics, Composites and Adhesives (AUTO 141B). The em- Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- phasis will be geared to a more practical hands on experience tomotive brake systems including antilock systems. Includes through an in-depth study of the new plastics, composite panels and safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, power tools the adhesion process for them. and hand held test instruments. Introduces general maintenance of a variety of different systems. • AUTO 145B: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides fundamental instruction of hands on skill and knowledge in the painting and refinishing, including metal preparation, sanding techniques, masking and priming.

69 COURSES Automotive

• AUTO 146B: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING PRACTICE • AUTO 223B: ADVANCED ENGINE TUNE-UP 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 218B or consent of instructor. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theories Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- taught in automotive refinishing I (Auto 145B) The emphasis will tomobile ignition systems and fuel systems. Includes safety, use be geared to a more practical hands on experience through use of of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, hand held test instru- the various spray guns and finish techniques. ments and engine analyzers. Introduces general maintenance of a variety of different systems. • AUTO 155B: SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • AUTO 225B: AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of small engines (two and four stroke). Includes safety, use of manuals, se- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. lection and use of hand tools. Introduces general maintenance of a Introduces principles design, construction and maintenance of au- variety of different small engine systems. tomotive air conditioning systems. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments, • AUTO 160B: BEGINNING AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY evacuating systems, charging/recovery systems and other special- 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. ized air conditioning tools. Introduces general maintenance of a Covers the basics of cutting, fitting and stitching for all types of seats variety of different air conditioning systems. in cars, vans, motorcycles and boats. The student will learn how to operate the sewing machine, layout patterns and repair seat frames. • AUTO 226B: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • AUTO 201B: AUTO BODY REPAIR Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. tomatic transmissions used in today's automobiles. Includes safety, Provides fundamental instruction of hands-on skill and knowledge use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and appropriate in auto body construction, tools, safety, and work with metal, plas- transmission test instruments. Introduces maintenance of a vari- tic, fiberglass and trim. ety of different automatic transmissions.

• AUTO 202B: AUTO PAINTING • AUTO 227B: STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides fundamental instruction of hands-on skill and knowledge Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- in the painting and refinishing of auto bodies, including metal prepa- tomotive standard transmission. Includes safety, use of manuals, ration, sanding techniques, masking and priming. selection and use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment. Studies transmission principles and systems. Includes disassem- • AUTO 204B: ADVANCED AUTO BODY II bly and overhaul of various standard automobile transmissions. 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 201B. Continues AUTO 201B with more advanced hands-on skill and • AUTO 229B: ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY knowledge in auto body construction, tools, safety and work with 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 102B. metal, plastic, fiberglass and trim. Continues study of material presented in AUTO 102B. Reviews and amplifies principles and theory of automotive electricity and • AUTO 206B: AUTO PAINTING II the maintenance of automobile electrical systems. Focuses on elec- 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 202B. tronic applications. Includes safety, use of manuals, selection and Continues of AUTO 202B with more advanced hands-on and knowl- use of hand tools and hand held test instruments. Introduces test- edge in the painting and refinishing of auto bodies. ing and servicing automotive electronic components. Expands on maintenance of a variety of systems and accessories. • AUTO 218B: TUNE-UP PROCEDURES 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • AUTO 230B: ADVANCED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 226B. tomobile ignition systems. Includes safety, use of manuals selection Concentrates on knowledge, skills, principles, design, construction and use of hand tools, and hand held test instruments. Introduces and maintenance of automatic transmissions used in today's au- general maintenance of a variety of different systems. tomobiles. Amplifies competencies learned in AUTO 226B. In- cludes safety, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, and • AUTO 220B: POWER TRAIN & CHASSIS appropriate transmission test instruments. Introduces general 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. maintenance of a variety of different automatic transmissions. Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of automotive power train and chassis system. Includes safety, use of • AUTO 236B: AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEMS manuals, selection and use of hand tools, power tools and test equip- 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 223B or consent of instructor. ment. Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of automobile ignition systems and fuel systems. Studies General Mo- • AUTO 221B: AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROLS tors, Ford EEC, Chrysler and foreign computer systems. Covers 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 218B. principles of operation, fuel managements, air management and Guides the student through the basic theory of automotive emis- all sensors including solenoids. Reviews basic electricity, electronic sions, description of emission control, operation of the controls sys- spark timing and high energy ignition systems. Includes safety, tem, trouble shooting and repair. Includes safety, use of manuals, use of manuals, selection and use of hand tools, hand held test in- selection and use of hand tools and hand held test instruments and struments and engine analyzers. engine analyzers.

70 COURSES Automotive • Biology

• AUTO 237B: AUTOMOTIVE SCOPE DIAGNOSTICS • AUTO 295B: WORK EXPERIENCE I 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 218B or consent of instructor. 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Provides an indepth study of scope patterns to include, lab scope Provides the student with on-the-job supervised and educationally patterns, DIS patterns, sensor waveform patterns and etc. The stu- directed work experience. dent will be able to distinguish between good and bad patterns upon completion of the course. BIOLOGY • AUTO 240B: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION II DEPARTMENT CODE: BIOL 6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 140B. Continues Automotive Collision 140B with more advanced hands- on skill and knowledge in auto body construction, tools and safety. • BIOL 100: GENERAL BIOLOGY The student works with metal, plastic, fiberglass, glass, compos- 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. ites and trim. Covers fundamental concepts and theories of life science. Major topics include cellular/molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, genet- • AUTO 241B: AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION II PRACTICE ics, evolutions and ecology. 1-9 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 240B. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo- • BIOL 134B: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR MEDICAL OFFICE ries taught in Automotive Collision II (AUTO 240B). The empha- SPECIALISTS sis will be geared to a more practical, hands-on experience through 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. the use of frame machines, laser measuring devices, and various Familiarizes medical office specialist students with an intense de- shop equipment and hand tools. scriptive overview of anatomy and physiology with related, illus- trative pathology. • AUTO 245B: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING II 6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 145B. • BIOL 190: CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Continues Automotive Refinishing I (AUTO 145B), with more ad- 3 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 101 or equivalent. vanced hands-on and knowledge in painting, blending, mixing, Covers the structure and function of cells. Included will be the major matching and refinishing. molecules of life, composition and physiology of cellular organelles, cellular metabolism, reproduction, motility, gene function and re- • AUTO 246B: AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING II PRACTICE lated topics. 1-9 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 245B. Further develops student skills by putting into practice the theo- • BIOL 191: ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY ries taught in Automotive Refinishing II (AUTO 245B) The em- 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. phasis will be geared to a more practical hands on experience Combines the principles of botany and zoology into one course em- through use of different style guns and spray equipment, paint phasizing levels of organization and life processes common to all or- materials, color matching, etc. ganisms. Topics range from nutrient processing and homeostasis to reproduction. • AUTO 250B: ENGINE RECONDITIONING 3 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 101B. • BIOL 192: PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION Introduces principles, design, construction and maintenance of au- 2 credits, 1 hour lecture/3 hours lab. Prerequisite: none. tomobile engines. Includes overhaul of various systems in the en- Covers the fundamentals of investigative techniques common to all gine (valve, train, oiling system, etc.) safety, use of manuals, se- fields of scientific writing and use of research equipment. lection and use of hand tools. Introduces a variety of different systems. • BIOL 201: ANIMAL BIOLOGY 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or • AUTO 260B: ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY consent of instructor. 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: AUTO 160B. Studies embryology, physiology, ecology, behavior and diversity of Continues Beginning Automotive Upholstery (AUTO 160B). This major animal groups. Also covers phylogeny, the evolutionary his- course will work with custom upholstery designs such as tuck and tory of these groups. Equivalent to a beginning laboratory course in roll, button and pleat, etc. It will deal with convertible tops, vinyl zoology. tops and headliners. • BIOL 202: PLANT BIOLOGY • AUTO 285B: AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTS 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. consent of instructor. Permits students to pursue special projects and/or explore areas Studies the development, physical structure, and diversity of the ma- of specific interest under the direction of a college instructor. jor plant groups. Equivalent to a beginning laboratory course in botany. • AUTO 293B: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. • BIOL 223: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Individualized in-depth study of a specific area of automotive me- 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or CHEM chanics. 101 or CHEM 110 or meet nursing program chemistry requirement or consent of instructor. Offers detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the integu- mentary, skeletal, endocrine, muscular and nervous systems.

71 COURSES Biology • Building Inspection & Compliance • Business

• BIOL 224: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II • BIC 205B: UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 116B or consent of instructor. 223 or consent of instructor. Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the use and Offers a detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the circu- application of the Uniform Plumbing Code. latory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. • BIC 206B: UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE • BIOL 251: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 116B or consent of instructor. 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the use and BIOL 100, 191 or 223. application of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Emphasizes the distribution, form, structure and physiology of mi- croorganisms in this laboratory course. Also develops the student's • BIC 230B: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification. Recom- 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 220B or consent of instructor. mended for all allied health majors. Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the use and application of the National Electrical Code. • BIOL 280: GENERAL ECOLOGY 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: • BIC 245B: ON-SITE WORK EXPERIENCE BIOL 100 or 191. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Completion of all general education requirements Covers basic ecological principles and theories. Detailed consider- and other coursework required for an Associate of Applied Science - Build- ation of the effects of environmental factors on plants and animals ing Inspection and Compliance with the exception of BIC 246B. and interaction of these life forms with their environment. Requires students to conduct multiple on-site inspections with a professional federal, state, county or city, or private sector inspec- • BIOL 290: PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS tor. Several student papers shall be required analyzing various 3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 142, and BIOL 190 and facets of the experience. BIOL 191. Studies the biological basis of heredity and variations among higher • BIC 246B: ICBO SURVEY and lower organisms using modern and classical concepts of struc- 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. ture, function and organization of genetic material. Summarizes Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code. This course is preparatory to the ICBO combination certification exami- BUILDING INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE nation. DEPARTMENT CODE: BIC • BIC 250B: NONSTRUCTURAL PLAN CHECKING • BIC 105B: ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides intensive study of the nonstructural code requirements Explores today's high technology approaches to energy efficiency in involved in plan-check thereby allowing the student to determine the construction industry and how this technology guides the for- code requirements for each type of building or structure. The basis mation of local codes and ordinances. of this course is the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code. • BIC 106B: PLAN REVIEW AND THE PERMIT PROCESS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • BIC 251B: FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS Explains the chronology of the plan review and permit process and 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. the responsibilities of the various agencies that participate in the Discusses fire-resistive requirements of the various codes in rela- issuance of a permit. Permits and procedures will be discussed as tion to plan-check. related to single family dwellings, planned unit developments, and master planned communities. • BIC 252B: EXITING REQUIREMENTS 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. • BIC 107B: THE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING INSPECTOR Discusses the various exiting requirements of the Uniform Build- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. ing Code in Relation to plan-check. Outlines the duties and responsibilities of a building inspector. The student learns about daily tasks, reporting, organization and how to communicate professionally with architects, engineers and con- BUSINESS tractors. DEPARTMENT CODE: BUS • BIC 108B: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING INSPECTORS • BUS 100B: INVESTMENTS 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Investigates new computer software to assist building inspectors and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. software applications currently in use. Students will practice their Helps students understand the theoretical concepts and analytical computer skills on currently utilized programs. foundations necessary for further study in the field. It will provide an overall picture of securities markets, institutions, processes and • BIC 160B: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE mechanisms on how stocks and bonds are bought and sold. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 216B or consent of instructor. • BUS 101: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Provides a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the use and application of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to various clas- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. sifications of structures. Provides the student broad background information about the modern business world. An important course for students who are considering choosing a business major.

72 COURSES Business • Chemistry

• BUS 107: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS • CHEM 102: GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 and Focuses on speech communication skills. Includes effective listen- either MATH 126 or MATH 128 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. ing and feedback methods, voice improvement, group and team Provides fundamental principles of chemistry, properties and uses interaction, developing messages for positive and negative audi- of the common metals, their compounds, elementary chemistry of ences, preparation and presentation of an oral report. carbon, and introductory qualitative and quantitative analysis.

• BUS 108: BUSINESS LETTERS AND REPORTS • CHEM 110: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY PRINCIPLES I 3 credits. Prerequisite: College Board Test of Standard Written English 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: one unit or equivalent examination, or a grade of "C" or better in English 98. of high school algebra or MATH 111B or consent of instructor. Develops letter and report writing skills including proper word Surveys fundamental principles of general and organic chemistry, choice, letter tone, and structure. Demonstrates how these skills are designed for allied health majors and nonscience majors. Empha- best used in business letters, memoranda, reports and other busi- sizes understanding of physical phenomena and chemical reactions ness documents. needed to establish a firm foundation for the study of biochemistry. • BUS 109B: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS • CHEM 111: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY PRINCIPLES II 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM Reviews fundamental mathematical processes for the vendor and 110 or consent of instructor. the consumer. Discounts, commissions, depreciation, overhead and Surveys elementary biochemistry, designed for allied health majors interest rates are included. and nonscience majors. Students learn application of chemical principles to biological processes leading to an understanding of how • BUS 110B: HUMAN RELATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT living organisms function. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides students/prospective employees with knowledge and un- • CHEM 142: INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY derstanding of self and others for effective interactions in the work- 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or place. Emphasizes employability skills such as communication, consent of instructor. work habits and attitudes, ethics, conflict management, motivation Acquaints students with fundamentals of carbon chemistry. Reac- and problem solving. tion mechanisms, synthesis, and physical properties of important functional groups are discussed. • BUS 150B: PERSONAL FINANCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • CHEM 201: GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR Introduces personal financial planning. Emphasizes budgeting, ob- SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS I taining credit, buying decisions for a home, auto or other large 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 126, purchases, investment decisions, and retirement planning. or MATH 128, or equivalent or consent of instructor. Explores fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on • BUS 170: MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE theory and experiment, including stoichiometry, atomic structure, 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112, or 1 1/2 units of high school alge- periodic table, chemical bonding, modern bonding theory and mo- bra, COT, Business Machines recommended, or skill in using a hand cal- lecular structure, gases and kinetic theory, solutions and their colli- culator. gative properties, and thermochemistry. Provides a mathematical study of interest, annuities, sinking funds, depreciation, amortization, financing working capital, stocks and • CHEM 202: GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR bonds, market and securities, and working of related problems. SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS II 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 201 or • BUS 273/274: BUSINESS LAW I & II 101 or equivalent. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. BUS 101 or BUS 108 recommended. Continues CHEM 201 including chemical kinetics; thermodynamics; Teaches the nature and sources of law. A study of the court sys- chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry; redox reactions and nuclear tems and law as related to contracts, negotiable instruments, sales, chemistry; metals and non-metals descriptive chemistry with empha- insurance, and agencies. sis on elementary qualitative analysis; and an introduction to organic and biologically important molecules. CHEMISTRY • CHEM 243: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I DEPARTMENT CODE: CHEM 3 credits, 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 or consent of instructor. Introduces the integrated treatment of aliphatic and aromatic com- • CHEM 100: ELEMENTARY CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY pounds including reactions, nomenclature, structure, and mechanisms, and the isolation and purification of organic molecules. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a course for nonscience majors. Topics of interest consist of environmental and human health, and current research in the • CHEM 244: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II chemical sciences as they relate to modern living. 3 credits, 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 243 or consent of instructor. Provides an emphasis on organic chemical synthesis, and molecules • CHEM 101: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I of biological importance. 4 credits, 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: skills in in- • CHEM 245: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY termediate algebra or equivalent or consent of instructor. Provides fundamental principles of chemistry and the properties 2 credits, 6 hours weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 243 or consent of instructor. and uses of the common nonmetallic elements. Explores chemical practices in the organic chemistry laboratory including isolation, characterization, and synthesis of organic compounds including qualitative analysis and spectroscopy.

73 COURSES Clinical Laboratory Science • Community Service Classes Computer & Office Technology CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COMPUTER AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CODE: CLS (Formerly Office Administration) DEPARTMENT CODE: COT • CLS 215: INSTRUMENTATION NOTE: All typing/keyboarding classes are taught on computers. 2 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and 111 or CHEM 101 and 142, or consent of instructor. • COT 100B: KEYBOARDING Explores basic principles of laboratory instrumentation including 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Also listed as CIS 103B. basic laboratory computer applications and electronics. Includes Develops basic skills for touch keyboarding/typing proficiency on performing maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, standardiza- computers. Develops basic speed and accuracy. Introduces basic tion, and operation of various clinical laboratory information sys- computer operations for using keyboarding software. (Formerly tems. OA 105B) • CLS 241: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY • COT 101: ELEMENTARY TYPING I 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and 111 or CHEM 101 and 142, or 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. consent of instructor. Reviews basic skills and techniques for improving keyboarding/ Studies specimen collection and processing, assay of carbohydrates, typing skills. Elementary word processing functions are intro- proteins, lipids, blood derivatives, nitrogen compounds, enzymes, duced. Develops skills for typing basic business letters, memos, blood pH and gases, electrolytes, vitamins, hormones and drugs, reports, tables and personal business letters. Diagnostic prescrip- liver function tests, and quality control. tive speed and accuracy are integral. (Formerly OA 101)

• CLS 272: APPLIED CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY • COT 102: TYPING II - INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 251, or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 101 or equivalent. Examines collecting and processing specimens, cultivation and iden- Reviews skills and techniques for improving typing skills on com- tification of clinically important bacteria; staining methods; media puters. Word processing functions are introduced. Advanced pro- preparation safety measures; susceptibility testing and epidemiology. duction work includes a variety of business documents, such as letters, tables, forms, manuscripts and memos. Diagnostic prescrip- • CLS 282: APPLIED PARASITOLOGY; MYCOLOGY; VIROLOGY tive speed and accuracy are integral. Recommend 30 WPM mini- 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 251, or consent of instructor. mum keyboarding/typing speed. (Formerly OA 102) Explores specimen collection and processing; identification of parasites; identification of medically significant fungi; and virology studies. • COT 103B: KEYBOARDING/TYPING REVIEW & SPEED • CLS 293: HEMATOLOGY/APPLIED HEMATOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 101 or equivalent. 3 credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 223, 224 and CLS 282, or consent of instructor. Increases typing speed and accuracy to employable levels of 50+ Studies development, identification and function of cellular and WPM. Lessons contain timings. Student is encouraged to meet humoral elements in whole blood. Includes principles of laboratory speed and accuracy goals at each level. (Formerly OA 104B) assays used in determining the existence and diagnosis of hemato- logic disorders including coagulation methods. Explores slide prepa- • COT 110: BUSINESS MACHINES ration and staining; manual and automated assay of whole blood 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 101 or consent of instructor. components; and cell identification. Develops skills using electronic printing calculators. Skills are applied to business math problems including touch addition with • CLS 294: CLINICAL PRACTICUM whole numbers, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, 3 credits. Prerequisite: all required curricular courses. percentages, markdown and markup, interest, payrolls and install- Provides hospital and outpatient laboratory experience in hematol- ment buying. Additional applications will be assigned from mi- ogy, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis and chemistry. crocomputer business problems, data entry software, transcribing Includes theory review and clinical learning experiences. machines, filing and records management, and other office applications. (Depending on the campus, all choices may not be available. Formerly OA 131) COMMUNITY SERVICE CLASSES The Community Services department offers a wide range of • COT 111: TRANSCRIBING MACHINES courses. These include non-credit offerings such as short work- 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 102 or equivalent. shops, field trips, leisure classes, and College for Kids classes. Develops listening skills in transcribing tapes to mailable typewrit- Community Services also offers credit classes in a variety of dis- ten form. Students study vocabulary and type documents used in various fields such as sales, law, publishing, insurance, manufac- ciplines and vocational programs in which the student may earn turing, mail order and personnel. Recommend 30 WPM minimum a certification of completion. All courses and their descriptions typing speed and word processing skills. (Formerly OA 108) are listed in WNCC's semester course publication. Community Services credits are not university transferable, but up to 15 cred- • COT 117B: FILING its may be considered non-traditional education. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces a systems approach to managing information -- paper and electronic records. Includes practical guidelines for appropri- ately using records management systems in handling paper and electronic media. (Formerly OA 117B)

74 COURSES Computer & Office Technology

• COT 120B: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY • COT 216: INTERMEDIATE WORD PROCESSING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or equivalent. 40 WPM recommended. Provides a self-paced course as a guide for learning the fundamen- Assists students who have completed a beginning word processing tal structure of many medical words. Pronunciation and spelling class. Applies advanced features of merge and sort, macros, tables, are included. Appropriate for medical office specialists and be- math, document assembly and font and graphic enhancements. (For- ginning nursing students. (Formerly OA 225B) merly WP 220) • COT 121: MEDICAL TYPING & TRANSCRIPTION • COT 218B: FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER LAYOUT SOFTWARE 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 and 40 wpm or permission of instructor. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or COT 216 or COT 222 or consent of Reviews medical terminology and develops the skill of listening instructor. to cassette tapes containing verbally recorded medical case histo- Provides basic hands-on skills using several graphic and illustration ries and records and transcribing the material directly into an ac- software packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Freehand and curate format. (Formerly OA 227) Microsoft Publisher. One credit for each software package. (For- merly WP 223B) • COT 123: LEGAL TYPING & TRANSCRIPTION 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 102, COT 150 and 40 wpm strongly rec- • COT 219B: LAYOUT, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION BASICS ommended. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or COT 216 or COT 222 or consent of Reviews legal terminology and develops the skill of listening to instructor. cassette tapes containing verbally recorded legal documents and Familiarizes the novice with the basic application of art and com- transcribing the material directly into an accurate format. (For- munication skills to meet the needs of business. Does not focus on merly OA 228) any specific computer program. Goals are to provide students with a foundation in design, to address the basic problems and applica- • COT 131B: LEGAL OFFICE ETHICS & PRACTICE tions in graphic design, to encourage students to explore the disci- 1 credit. Prerequisite: LAW 101. pline of graphic design, and to foster creativity and experimentation. Teaches organizational and practical skills used in law offices. In- (Formerly WP 224B) cludes telephone techniques, handling difficult clients, organizing files, prioritizing, billing, trust accounts, office decorum, ethics, and • COT 220B: ELECTRONIC PREPRESS & PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES more. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or COT 216 or COT 222 or consent of instructor. • COT 141B: PROOFAMATICS/PROOFREADING Familiarizes the novice with the basics of commercial printing pro- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. duction. Printing is a manufacturing process: however, it differs in Teaches proofreading skills in two ways: physically, by develop- that it produces custom-made products. The printing process in- ing visual accuracy and reducing fatigue; and cognitively, by pro- volves a knowledge of production from concept to final product. The viding practice in language skills. (Formerly OA 140B) course is designed as an overview of one product from beginning to completion. The final product will involve conceptual prepara- • COT 150: BEGINNING WORD PROCESSING tion, mechanical production, equipment, tools, and materials. (For- merly WP 225B) 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 102 or equivalent: 40 wpm recommended Presents word processing concepts and applications to produce memos, letters, tables and reports on computer. Includes creat- • COT 222: BEGINNING DESKTOP PUBLISHING USING A WORD ing, editing and printing documents, merging, storage and re- PROCESSING PROGRAM trieval, search and replace, and spell check. (Formerly WP 218) 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or consent of instructor. Presents an overview of desktop publishing concepts and applica- • COT 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER AND tions using desktop software. Students learn to import word pro- OFFICE TECHNOLOGY cessed files and graphics, and use menus/commands and printers to produce newsletters, brochures, fliers and reports on a computer. .5-6 credits. May be repeated for up to six credits. Prerequisite: varies (Formerly WP 206B) based on topic. Class credits will vary depending on the content and number of hours required. • COT 223: ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. (Formerly OA/WP 198B) 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 222 or CIS 201 or consent of instructor and keyboarding skill of at least 20 wpm. • COT 207: ADVANCED TYPING III Teaches a page layout desktop publishing program such as PageMaker or Ventura. Students create computer graphics, select 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 102 or equivalent. and set type, design and assemble pages, and import text and graph- Continues speed and accuracy development. Includes typing more ics files to produce effective printed materials such as newsletters, difficult problems in business correspondence, tabulations, forms, forms, brochures, manuals and presentations using laser printer tech- reports, rough drafts and legal documents. (Formerly OA 201) nology. (Formerly WP 207B) • COT 208: ADVANCED TYPING IV • COT 224B: COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND SCANNING 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 207 or equivalent. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 150 or consent of instructor. Provides course work using advanced problems in business letters, Provides students with hands-on experience designing graphic illus- forms and reports. Student may choose to emphasize selected tech- trations to enhance communications by incorporating text with clip nical material from the following: medical front office, law office and line art images, creating free-form drawings, integrating charts or general office. (Formerly OA 202) and graphics, and sequencing drawings together in a slide show. (Formerly WP 221B)

75 COURSES Computer & Office Technology • Computer Applications Computer Information Systems

• COT 230B: COMPUTERIZED MEDICAl/DENTAL BILLING • COT 290B: INTERNSHIP IN COMPUTER AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 101 or equivalent, COT 120B or consent of instructor. 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: written permission of a full-time instructor. Provides instruction in completing and submitting medical/dental Requires work and study at participating, approved business or- insurance forms. Designed for the prospective medical/dental as- ganizations. Department must review student's activities and de- sistant anticipating employment in a private physician's office, clinic velopment on the job. (Formerly OA 295B) or hospital, or for those currently employed in medical/dental offices who wish to improve their skills. Course is set up as a practice approach to learning insurance form completion. (Formerly OA COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 230B) DEPARTMENT CODE: CA • COT 233B: ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Applied science and technology customized applications courses are designed 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 121. to fit specific needs in business and industry. Specific customized classes may Provides students with a knowledge of medical terminology and the be found in the latest WNCC course schedule. transcription of medical reports. Students are required to complete complex reports. Experience in keyboarding/typing concepts and procedures is required. Medical reports will be transcribed from COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS medical areas that relate to patients with specific medical problems. DEPARTMENT CODE: CIS Case studies have been taken from hospital medical records. (For- merly OA 233B) • CIS 101: COMPUTER LITERACY • COT 234B: ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 120B. Introduces persons who have no background in computers to op- Provides a self-paced, continued study of the body systems, clinical erations and uses of computers, their applications, capabilities and procedures, laboratory tests, pronunciation of terms, operative and limitations. Looks at the impact of the computer on society. In- diagnostic records, abbreviations, and practical application. Also cludes extensive hands-on computer use. reviews basic medical terminology such as word structure, suffixes, and prefixes. Designed for the continuing student who plans em- • CIS 103B: KEYBOARDING ployment in the medical office. (Formerly OA1 98B) 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Also listed as COT 100B. Introduces the student to alphabetic and numeric keys of the "type- • COT 239B: ADVANCED LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION writer" keyboard. It includes speed and accuracy development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 123 or equivalent. The course is designed for students needing computer or typing Teaches students to operate the transcribing machine and to format keyboarding skills. legal correspondence and documents directly from dictation into mailable form. Legal correspondence and documents will be tran- • CIS 113B: INTEGRATED SOFTWARE scribed for legal cases, each relating to a different area of law. Cases 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 201. have been gathered from actual law office files. Students will work Studies integrated software packages. Includes theory and lab ac- on cases from onset through conclusion. (Formerly OA 239B) tivities, and covers word processing, data base, spreadsheet, graphics and the communications components of specific application • COT 240: EXECUTIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES packages. Emphasizes linking several modules to create an inte- 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 101 or equivalent. grated activity. Introduces skills and knowledge to meet challenges and opportunities in the electronic office. Provides students/prospective office em- • CIS 115: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ployees with knowledge and understanding of self and others for 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 101 or CIS 201 or approval of instructor. effective interactions in the workplace. Emphasizes the professional Gives students a language-independent, introductory course on tasks of office employees: communication skills adapted to the tele- computer program design and development. Emphasizes identi- phone, scheduling appointments, letter and memo composition, and fication and solution of business problems through various design receptionist skills; work habits, attitudes, motivation, and problem tools. solving necessary for developing a professional image and preparing for professional advancement; conflict management techniques • CIS 145: PC OPERATIONS required in stress and time management. (Formerly OA 240) 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers disk operating functions and commands that are valuable • COT 241: OFFICE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION or necessary in a computer information systems environment. In- 3 credits. Prerequisite: COT 240 or consent of instructor. cludes programming, multi-user systems data communicating, and Acquaints students with basic concepts in administrative office man- establishing interfaces between various computers. When offered agement. Focuses on managing human resources and controlling ad- for variable credit, content will be divided as follows: A) Initial ministrative services. Includes recruiting, orienting, motivating, de- concepts of Disk Operating Systems as well as access to more com- fining appropriate work habits, training and supervising personnel, monly used DOS commands for file maintenance; B) Explora- office job analysis and salary administration, conflict and problem tion of more advanced DOS commands and greater flexibility of solving techniques and communication in the office. Stresses em- commonly used commands; C) Batch file DOS programming and ployability skills. (Formerly OA 241) data transfer. • CIS 165: BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE I 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 or approval of instructor. Offers in-depth study of the BASIC computer language, including program writing and debugging. Includes use of computer equipment to supplement classroom instruction.

76 COURSES Computer Information Systems

• CIS 166: BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE II • CIS 203: MICROCOMPUTERS IN BUSINESS 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 165 or approval of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 and CIS 202. Course work or experience Provides in-depth study of advanced BASIC programming lan- in spreadsheet and data base software recommended. guage concepts as used for writing business-oriented programs, as Develops the student's capacity to utilize microcomputer applica- well as use of computers to enter, debug and execute programs. tions in the modern business environment. The student will obtain a general understanding of the principles on which applications are • CIS 172B: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE I employed in business. The student will employ advanced tools of 3 credits. May be repeated in different languages for up to nine credits. spreadsheet and data base software, as well as operating system soft- Prerequisite: CIS 201 or approval of instructor. ware in developing business and statistical applications. Class sur- Introduces the student to the basic concepts of a programming lan- veys methodologies for development of business-oriented computer guage. The students will write programs. Specific programming information systems. Reviews traditional methods and modern soft- language may vary from semester to semester. ware tools to generate applications that do not require detailed and highly technical program writing efforts. Includes "hands-on" com- • CIS 173B: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE II puter time. 3 credits. May be repeated for up to nine credits. Prerequisite: CIS 172B or approval of instructor. • CIS 220B: "C" PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Covers advanced features of a programming language. Students 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 165, CIS 201, or consent of instructor. will build on fundamentals learned previously to build more com- Develops an understanding of and proficiency in the "C" program- plex programming projects. Specific programming language may ming language as a tool for programming actual applications. Uses vary from semester to semester. computer equipment to supplement classroom instruction. • CIS 175B: WEB PAGE DESIGN • CIS 224B: PROGRAMMING IN "C" ADVANCED 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 or approval of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 165, or CIS 220B. Covers the basics of designing and publishing a web page. Stu- Gives students an in-depth review of basic "C" concept and explores dents will be using an authoring program to develop professional lower-level code as well as high-level graphics and file handling. looking web sites for the Internet. Topics will cover viewing cod- The students will then take the fundamentals learned in previous ing, inserting multi-media, creating lists, tables, framed and e-mail classes and enlarge upon them utilizing the concepts and the "C" links along with additional skills involved with page design. Ba- language. sic knowledge of the computer, Internet, windows, and the web is expected. • CIS 260: INTERMEDIATE DATA BASE CONCEPTS 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 or consent of instructor. • CIS 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION Covers the concepts and capabilities of microcomputer data base sys- SYSTEMS tems management. Teaches the command and programming lan- 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. guage of a typical system, together with specific experience in cre- Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a vari- ating and using data bases in typical applications. Includes both lec- ety of subjects. ture and lab assignments. When offered in variable credit format, content will be divided as follows: A) Concepts and capabilities of • CIS 201: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER data base systems management with exploration of initial levels of INFORMATION SYSTEMS data base software; B) User level access to many of the standard capabilities and menus of the software; C) More difficult capabili- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ties of the software with programming of the data base software. Introduces student to the role of computers in the modern business environment. Computers play an increasingly important role • CIS 263B: ADVANCED DATA BASE CONCEPTS in managing information that is crucial to the survival of all types 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 260 or consent of instructor. of organizations and of society itself. Lab experience will include Covers advanced concepts and capabilities of a microcomputer data exposure to a programming language, data base information man- base management system including advanced query and form de- agement systems, spreadsheets and word processing. sign, interfacing with the Internet, hyperlinks, and templates, creation of macros, graphical user interfaces, and menus. Also covers • CIS 202: COMPUTER LITERACY SOFTWARE application programming, compiling and testing functions, 1-9 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201. Keyboarding skills will be helpful. subprocedures, and event procedures using a built in programming May be repeated for up to 9 credits in different software. language. Introduces Computer Information Systems. Offers a "hands-on" introduction to data base, spreadsheet, word processing and op- • CIS 270: INTERMEDIATE SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS erating system software packages. Provides students with the 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 or consent of instructor. essential skills needed to make use of the capabilities of applica- Studies the concepts and capabilities of computer spreadsheet sys- tions software packages. Explores the use of microcomputers in tems. Teaches command and macro generation. Students gain ex- solving business problems. Designed to provide the student with perience generating spreadsheet templates, graphs and macros as a broad background in: word processing, spreadsheet concepts, business problem-solving tools. When offered for variable credit, data base management and statistical applications. content will be divided as follows: A) Concepts and capabilities of the computer spreadsheet with spreadsheet generation; B) Experi- ence with the user-level menu access of the software, including graphing; C) More advanced capabilities of data base and macro generation.

77 COURSES Computer Information Systems • Computer Science Construction

• CIS 281B: MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I • CONS 102B: BLUEPRINT READING & SPECIFICATIONS (A+ Certification) 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 and CIS 202 or consent of instructor. Equips the student with technical and practical interpretation of Develops the skills necessary for A+ certification. Certification blueprints. Assignments are made in relation to complete sets of means that the individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and cus- working drawings. Students study construction relationships be- tomer relations skills essential for a successful entry-level (six months tween architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings. experience) computer service technician as defined by experts from companies across the industry. The tests cover a broad range of • CONS 103B: BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS hardware and software technologies, but are not related to any ven- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. dor-specific products. Analyzes the Uniform Building Code, FHA Code, and local city and county codes. Students will prepare typical contracts, study • CIS 282B: MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II legal aspects of contracts, insurance, documentation, bonds and (A+ Certification) formal bidding along with inspection procedure technique. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 281B Continues to develop the student's skills necessary to successfully • CONS 108B: CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES pass the A+ certification exams. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies the various types of buildings and structures utilized in • CIS 283: PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT industrial, commercial and residential construction. Course will 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 201 or approval of instructor. examine peculiarities and potential problem areas for each type of Offers a language-independent, introductory course on computer construction. Construction sequencing, inspection sequencing and program design and development. Emphasizes identification and required testing will be outlined as well as observable "red flags" solution of business problems through various designing tools. that can be indicative of potential problems. • CIS 284: THEORY OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN • CONS 112B: CONSTRUCTION LAW 3 credits. Prerequisite: students must have successfully completed one 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. semester of programming language. Studies the legal implications of verbal and written communica- Explains the theory of data processing systems and their advanced tions among building officials, contractors, sub-contractors and elements, including system flow charts, I/O specifications, program clients. Investigates various construction contracts, informational coding, systems testing and other facets of a system analyst's respon- requirements, proper record keeping, notification, bonds, liens, lien sibilities. release instruments and resolution of contract disputes. • CIS 288B: LAN SYSTEM MANAGEMENT • CONS 113B: CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY 3 credits. Prerequisite: CIS 145 and CIS 202. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Covers the generation and installation of network software. Students Includes ten hours of authorized training addressing the OSHA construction standards. Additional topics include the identifica- will install application software on a file server and create menus to tion of asbestos, lead and radon in potential construction projects. access the applications. Network utilities will be used to manage Upon completion, students will be issued a course completion network users and control access to network peripherals. wallet card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. COMPUTER SCIENCE • CONS 114B: SOILS, SITEWORK, CONCRETE AND TESTING DEPARTMENT CODE: CS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers soil classifications as related to bearing and compaction. • CS 201: COMPUTER SCIENCE I The student also learns to interpret the elements of a site plan in- 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 128 or satisfactory score on a placement exam. cluding contours, existing grades, finish grades, finish elevations, benchmarks, and on-site utilities. Also includes instruction in read- Introduces modern problem solving and programming methods. Emphasis is placed on algorithm development. Introduces to pro- ing and verifying grade and horizontal control stakes. Course will cedural and data abstraction, emphasizing design, testing, and docu- cover underground utilities, foundations, flatwork, drains, swales mentation. and all associated testing. • CONS 115B: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Presents basic criteria and procedure for estimating labor and ma- DEPARTMENT CODE: CONS terial in residential and commercial applications. CONS 100B: RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY • CONS 116B: PLUMBING AND HVAC SYSTEMS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers the study and practice of carpentry as it relates to house con- Studies the theory and application of various plumbing and HVAC struction and remodeling, including floors, walls and stairs, and systems. Plumbing components will include fixtures, pumps, pres- rafter framing. sure-reducing valves, recirculation systems, sizing, piping and venting. HVAC components will include gas heating, oil heating, • CONS 101B: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I heat pumps, boilers, air conditioning and solar. 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. Teaches technical knowledge and practical skills in basic home con- • CONS 117B: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING CODES struction. The course is geared for do-it-yourself home owners. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces the UBC, UMC, UPC and NEC as construction industry standards.

78 COURSES Construction

• CONS 118B: BID DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATION • CONS 221B: REGULATORY AGENCIES 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Explores various bid documents including architectural and engi- Explains the responsibilities of various regulatory agencies that im- neering blueprints, shop drawings and proposals. Common con- pact the construction process. Topics include homeowner’s associa- struction contracts and their implications will be explained as well tions, EPA, Health Department, Building Departments, OSHA and as accepted procedures for resolution of contract disputes. the Fire Department.

• CONS 119B: CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING • CONS 222B: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 109B or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Presents care and use of surveying equipment. Profile elevation Investigates current computer software applications that assist in and closed traverse projects will provide hands-on experience. construction management. Students will receive hands-on computer Construction staking will be explained in detail. instruction.

• CONS 121B: CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICITY • CONS 223B: ADVANCED SITEWORK ESTIMATING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or Emphasizes alternating current in this basic course in electrical higher or consent of instructor. theory and application. Presents sitework estimating in the context of commercial and public works projects. Communication with design professionals is • CONS 124B: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TREATMENTS emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, alternates and 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. approvals. Value engineering is explored as related to work force Introduces various interior and exterior architectural treatments in- and materials. cluding flooring, drywall, tile, siding, brick, roofing and paint. • CONS 224B: ADVANCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY ESTIMATING • CONS 125B: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF INTERIOR 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or AND EXTERIOR TREATMENTS higher or consent of instructor 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 124B or consent of instructor. Presents concrete and masonry estimating in the context of commer- Provides “hands-on” instruction in the maintenance and repair of cial and public works projects. Communication with design profes- interior and exterior finishes. sionals is emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, alternates and approvals. Value engineering is explored as related to • CONS 126B: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF work force and materials. PLUMBING AND HVAC SYSTEMS • CONS 225B: ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ESTIMATING 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 116B or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or Provides “hands-on” instruction in troubleshooting, repair and higher or consent of instructor. maintenance of plumbing components and HVAC systems. Presents structural estimating in the context of commercial and public works projects. Communication with design professionals is em- • CONS 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS: CONSTRUCTION phasized including shop drawings, submittals, alternates and ap- 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. provals. Value engineering is explored as related to work force and Offers independent study to allow student to study specific prob- materials. lems or new technologies inherent in the field of Building Inspec- tion and Compliance. The student can substitute from 1 to 6 credits • CONS 226B: ADVANCED ROOFING AND EXTERIOR ESTIMATING of CONS 198B for other courses within the Building Inspection and 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or Compliance curriculum with the consent of the instructor. higher or consent of instructor. Presents roofing and exterior finishes estimating in the context of • CONS 204B: CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND METHODS commercial and public works projects. Communication with design 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. professionals is emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, Explores project implementation including logistics, scheduling, alternates and approvals. Value engineering is explored as related delegation of responsibility and quality control. to work force and materials. • CONS 216B: STRUCTURAL LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY • CONS 227B: ADVANCED INTERIOR AND SPECIALITIES ESTIMATING 2 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 113B. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or Studies correct layout procedures for flooring systems, walls and higher or consent of instructor. roof systems as well as the integration of all structural components Presents interior and specialties estimating in the context of commer- utilized in these systems. (wood frame emphasis) A portion of the cial and public works projects. Communication with design profes- course is practical and the student will lay out a floor system, roof sionals is emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, alter- system and construct a bearing wall to industry standards. nates and approvals. Value engineering is explored as related to work force and materials. • CONS 220B: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 2 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 113B or consent of instructor. • CONS 228B: ADVANCED PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL ESTIMATING Explains electrical theory, distribution systems and wiring tech- 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or niques utilized in the construction industry. Topics will include higher or consent of instructor. high voltage distribution, grounding, GFCI’s, transformers, load Presents plumbing and mechanical estimating in the context of com- centers and circuits. Actual wiring techniques will be practiced mercial and public works projects. Communication with design in conjunction with electrical troubleshooting. professionals is emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, alternates and approvals. Value engineering is explored as related to work force and materials.

79 COURSES Construction • Cooperative Work Experience Counseling & Guidance Personnel Services Counseling & Educational Psychology • Counseling & Personal Development

• CONS 229B: ADVANCED ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING • CAPS 123: CAREER DEVELOPMENT 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 102B, CONS 115B and MATH 110B or 2-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. higher or consent of instructor. Assists students in choosing a major and a career. Presents electrical estimating in the context of commercial and public works projects. Communication with design professionals is • CAPS 125B: JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES emphasized including shop drawings, submittals, alternates and approvals. Value engineering is explored as related to work force 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. and materials. Acquaints people with techniques and strategies useful in job seeking. Students will be given an opportunity to identify their skills • CONS 230B: MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING OF and interests, research a career area, write a resume and practice ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS interviewing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CONS 220B or consent of instructor. Provides “hands on” instruction in electrical system troubleshoot- • CAPS 126B: PARENTING SKILLS ing, repair and maintenance. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Teaches, in a structured way, techniques which help persons to be • CONS 231B: FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND THE better parents. UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • CAPS 141B: PARENTING SKILLS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Explains fire supression systems and structure and use consider- 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. ations as regulated by the UFC. Offers a course for parents and others who want to learn more effective ways to communicate with teenagers. Skills are taught • CONS 232B: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING which lead to mutual respect, increased cooperation and a more 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. responsible, self-reliant attitude. Provides step-by-step procedure for scheduling maintenance to in- sure structure and operational function and cosmetic integrity. COUNSELING & EDUCATIONAL • CONS 290B: INTERNSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies project management techniques on-site under the supervi- DEPARTMENT CODE: CEP sion of a project manager or superintendent. • CEP 210: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Studies the use of microcomputers in operations, word processing DEPARTMENT CODE: CE and LOGO applicable to classroom for teachers to operate and utilize microcomputers in education. Special instruction fees. • CE 195B: COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. In some cases, an employer may require COUNSELING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT previous work experience or at least one college course in the specific field. Allows students to blend classroom theory with related work expe- DEPARTMENT CODE: CPD rience. Enables students to acquire practical skills as well as exposure to the reality of supervised work experience extending beyond • CPD 090: LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND ACCOMMODATIONS the boundaries of the campus. Students participate in a three-way 1-2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. learning agreement involving the student, the employer, and the Provides assessment of learning styles and disabilities. Focuses on college. Specific employer-approved learning objectives are central effective study habits and behavior which helps disabled students to the agreement and relate to the student's educational career goals. succeed in college. Helps students develop an individualized edu- A maximum of six work experience credits may be applied toward cational plan. any applicable degree or certificate. Work experience credit may be earned in most occupational areas including accounting, automotive • CPD 116: SUBSTANCE ABUSE - FUNDAMENTAL FACTS mechanics, business, criminal justice, computer and office technol- AND INSIGHTS ogy, computer information systems, drafting, electronics, legal assistant, machine tool technology, and welding. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers the following topics related to substance abuse in our society: identification of substance, reasons for abuse of alcohol and of drugs, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and approaches COUNSELING & GUIDANCE and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse coun- PERSONNEL SERVICES seling. DEPARTMENT CODE: CAPS • CPD 117: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. PSY 101 is recommended. • CAPS 122: HOW TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE Presents an overview of basic communication and counseling skills 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. and the foundations of the helping relationship. Includes experi- Helps students to develop effective and efficient study skills. Stu- mental situations such as role playing and group exercises. dents will learn how to learn.

80 COURSES Counseling & Personal Development • Craft Training • Crafts Criminal Justice

• CPD 118B: COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRAFT TRAINING 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. Acquaints students with resources available for substance abuse DEPARTMENT CODE: CT programs and clients. Includes funding sources, volunteer help, federal work programs, public relations and referral agencies. Dis- • CT 101B: CRAFT TRAINING BASICS cusses when and how to make appropriate referrals, ethics and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. confidentiality issues. Also discusses the interrelationships of ser- Introduces the topics of blueprint reading, construction, industry vice providing agencies. math, hand and power tool usage.

• CPD 120: TREATMENT PLANNING AND CASE MANAGEMENT 2 credits. Prerequisite: CPD 116 or permission of instructor. CRAFTS Provides each student with a working knowledge and understand- DEPARTMENT CODE: CR ing of treatment planning from intake to aftercare for substance abuse counseling. Discusses data acquisition, the importance of maintaining up-to-date counseling goals and objectives, documen- • CR 124B: FURNITURE REFINISHING tation of the therapeutic process, and federal and state require- 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. ments. Offers techniques for restoring used and antique furniture, remov- ing finishes, applying furniture, and applying finishing materials. • CPD 129B: ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • CR 132/171B: BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE Teaches an alternative to being too passive or too aggressive. Stu- INTERIOR DECORATING dents learn how assertive they are, then follow a step-by-step pro- 3 credits each. Prerequisite: none. gram for improving self-esteem, coping with stress, practicing Investigates color choices, painting techniques, furniture arrange- assertiveness, and developing friendships. ment, wallpaper selection and application, use of furniture styles; drapery and carpet selection and care, and home lighting. • CPD 130B: STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES I 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • CR 136B/137B: CREATIVE CRAFTS I & II Surveys personal lifestyles to identify areas of stress and present 3 credits each. Prerequisite: none. ways of coping. Sample alternative methods for stress reduction Introduces students to crafts, stressing design principles and expres- and develop an individual plan for relief. sive qualities utilizing a variety of craft materials.

• CPD 134: WOMEN AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ISSUES • CR 141B/143B: BEGINNING & ADVANCED TOLE PAINTING 3 credits. Prerequisite: CPD 117 or permission of instructor. 3 credits each. Prerequisite: none. Provides each student with a working knowledge of the issues in- Introduces students to this pleasant folk art form. Tole painting has volved in counseling substance abusing women. Discusses the his- traditionally been used to decorate useful objects and love gifts both tory of substance abuse and women in the United States, drug use inside and outside the home. Students will learn about brushes and trends, stigma of woman substance abusers, treatment issues, gen- paints as well as the strokes used in this style of painting. der specific treatment strategies, and gaps in the systems that serve women. • CR 182B: POTTERY & SCULPTING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • CPD 135B: CROSS CULTURAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE Teaches design and construction of hand-formed and wheel-thrown COUNSELING ceramic objects, emphasizing form and surface enrichment, glaze 3 credits. Prerequisite: CPD 117 or permission of instructor. mixture, and application. Includes principles of sculptural forms Provides each student with a working knowledge of what variables working in clay. and aspects of the counseling relationships should be considered when working with an individual from another culture. Tech- • CR 183B: POTTERY & SCULPTING II niques will be practiced to make cross cultural counseling more 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. effective. Continues improvement of ceramic techniques learned in CR 182B.

• CPD 218B: FAMILY COUNSELING ISSUES IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE • CR 299B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRAFTS 3 credits. Prerequisite: CPD 117 or permission of instructor. 1-3 credits each. Prerequisite: none. Provides each student with a basic understanding of the psycho- Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety social dynamics found in families where substance abuse is of subjects. present. Provides knowledge and understanding for identifying and assessing substance abuse situations which are appropriate for family counseling. Discusses co-dependency, enabling and other CRIMINAL JUSTICE dysfunction behaviors and communications. Provides each student with selected theoretical and practical approaches that are DEPARTMENT CODE: CRJ used in treating chemically dependent family systems/family members. • CRJ 101: INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines the history and philosophy of the systems for the administration of justice in America. Involves various subsystems, roles, theories of crime, and rehabilitation.

81 COURSES Criminal Justice

• CRJ 103: COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE • CRJ 150B: PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ABUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIELD 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. Examines historical and contemporary methods of treating the Prepares the student to be able to communicate within the criminal drug abuser. Describes the composition and use of drugs: (a) re- justice field by introducing him/her to the five basic communica- actions relative to their therapeutic value; (b) the potential for in- tion skills: report writing, non-verbal communication, basic public ducing dependence; (c) theories concerning drug use and suscep- speaking, interviewing and interrogation skills, and courtroom tes- tibility to dependence for certain groups and persons. Methods timony. for prevention and rehabilitation programs that have been and are in operation in the United States will be discussed. • CRJ 105B: CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS & JAIL MANAGEMENT • CRJ 155: JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. Analyzes and evaluates different court systems, constructive and Introduces the field of police work with juveniles. Focuses on ju- punishment types of prison programs, the correctional /jail life and venile crime problems and their causes, detention and processing adjustment to it, and considers possible ways of enhancing jail set- of the juvenile offender, practices of the juvenile court, and case tings and management. disposition.

• CRJ 106: INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS • CRJ 164: PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101. Studies the history and development of correctional agencies, par- Examines the fundamentals of investigation: crime scene search ticularly prisons. Examines ideas influencing contemporary correc- and recording of information, collection and presentation of physi- tional institutions. Explores the relationship of the Department of cal evidence, sources of information, scientific aids, case prepara- Corrections to other criminal justice system components. tion, and interviews and interrogation procedures. • CRJ 110B: WHITEWATER RAFTING SAFETY • CRJ 166B: PSYCHOLOGY OF PROBLEM INMATES 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 and 106 are recommended. Introduces students to whitewater rafting and the perils that can Focuses on the identification, classification, management and treat- befall a whitewater rafter. Emphasis will be placed on individual ment of the problem inmate in correctional institutions. Examines safety and the rescue of people in danger. Also emphasized will be contemporary techniques of diagnostic classification and evalua- the unwrapping of rafts (rafts on racks, known as a "rap"), basic tion processes. strokes by both the paddlers and the guide and river hydropics. This course is for all students, but will be of particular interest to CRJ • CRJ 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE majors who may be called upon to assist in a river rescue. There 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. will be a weekend camping excursion on the South Fork of the Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a vari- American River. Wetsuit must be rented, plus appropriate gear. ety of subjects. • CRJ 112: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION & • CRJ 211: POLICE IN AMERICA: AN INTRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. Explores the historical development, roles, socialization, and prob- Examines the organization and administration of state and federal lems of police work. law enforcement agencies. Focuses in detail on various elements of municipal police agencies. • CRJ 214 : PRINCIPLES OF POLICE PATROL TECHNIQUES 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. • CRJ 120: COMMUNITY RELATIONS Identifies community problems which require prevention, suppres- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. sion or control using the basic methods of police patrol. A his- Analyzes the reasons and techniques for developing communication tory of police patrol and survey of modern patrol tactics will be and understanding between the criminal justice system and various surveyed. segments of the community. • CRJ 215: PROBATION AND PAROLE I • CRJ 132B: INVESTIGATIVE HYPNOSIS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 and CRJ 106 are recommended. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Surveys the probation and parole system of the U.S. through its Introduces the concept of hypnosis as a valuable phenomenon in hu- evolution to the present. Shows different systems within the U.S. and focuses on executive clemency, parole, rights of prisoners, pro- man ecology, to formulate simple plans for personal use, and to show uses in the field of criminal justice both past, current, and future bationers and parolees, and strategies for treatment. trends. • CRJ 216: PROBATION AND PAROLE II • CRJ 140: ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 215. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101. Emphasizes contemporary trends in probation and parole services. Addresses current trends in contemporary supervision within the Assesses supervision, enforcement, and case work relative to pro- criminal justice field. Covers the rights, obligations, and duties of bationers and parolees. Analyzes house arrest, field assistance, and line supervisors. Assesses the first line supervisor's role within the community-based programs. law enforcement agency.

82 COURSES Criminal Justice • Curriculum & Instruction

• CRJ 220: CRIMINAL PROCEDURES • CRJ 267B: MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 164 or CRJ 265 or consent of instructor. Examines the origin, development, and rationale of the structure Explores the intricacies of investigating suspected homicidal, suicidal and procedures of the American criminal justice system. Empha- or accidental death, sudden unexpected natural deaths, deaths of sizes arrest, search and seizure, confessions, and other related le- concern of public health, and other matters coming under the juris- gal issues. diction of the coroner. Students may be required to witness and/or participate in a forensic autopsy. • CRJ 225: CRIMINAL EVIDENCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 or LAW 101 is recommended. • CRJ 270: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY Examines the origin, development, philosophy, and constitutional 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. basis of evidence. Covers constitutional and procedural consider- Examines how society interacts with crime and delinquency through ations which affect arrest, search, and seizure. the use of the criminal justice system. Studies effective interaction and communication between the general public and members of the • CRJ 226: PREVENTION & CONTROL OF DELINQUENCY criminal justice system. Emphasizes the understanding of criminal 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 is recommended. behavior from a sociological and psychological perspective. Surveys and evaluates police programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency. Covers techniques of enforcement related to con- • CRJ 295B: WORK EXPERIENCE - CORRECTIONS trol of delinquency, investigation procedures in individual delin- 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor. quency cases, and methods of referral to related agencies. Provides the student with on-the job, supervised and educationally directed work experience. • CRJ 230: CRIMINAL LAW 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101. CRJ 220 is also recommended. • CRJ 296B: WORK EXPERIENCE - JUVENILE JUSTICE Examines substantive criminal law with particular attention to 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor. crime, intent, attempts, search and seizure, and the laws of arrest. Provides the student with on-the job, supervised and educationally Relates criminal law to the working police officer. Covers rights directed work experience. and duties of citizen and officer under criminal law. • CRJ 297B: WORK EXPERIENCE - LAW ENFORCEMENT • CRJ 233: LAWS GOVERNING PROBATION & PAROLE 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 215. CRJ 216 is also recommended. Provides the student with on-the-job, supervised and educationally Analyzes current laws and specific Nevada Revised Statutes per- directed work experience. taining to parole and probation services. Examines laws governing extradition and rendition of convicted felons. Discusses rea- • CRJ 298B: WORK EXPERIENCE - PROBATION & PAROLE sonable force and basic laws of arrest. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or consent of instructor. Provides the student with on-the-job, supervised and educationally • CRJ 252B: CLASSIFICATION PROCESS WITHIN THE directed work experience. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 and CRJ 106 are recommended. Focuses on function of the care and treatment of staff within the CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION correctional institution. Assesses the "where, how and why" staff correlates information concerning inmates. DEPARTMENT CODE: CI • CRJ 255B: COUNSELING IN A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION • CI 160: INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 and CRJ 106 are recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines theories from the behavioral sciences which are appli- Introduces the foundations of elementary education, current trends cable in the correctional setting to assist in altering behavioral and issues in curriculum and instruction, the roles of teachers and patterns. issues of diversity. Includes field experience. • CI 201: SOCIETY, THE STUDENT, AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS • CRJ 265: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CRJ 101 and CRJ 164 are recommended. Introduces the prospective middle/secondary school teacher to the Surveys the forensic sciences to show their role in the use of physi- role of thinker/reflective practitioner. Creates awareness of the his- cal evidence in matters of criminal and/or civil law. Focuses on torical, social political and economic forces influencing schooling in the value of modern scientific investigations. the United States. • CRJ 266B: WESTERN NEVADA STATE PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY • CI 207: EXPLORATION OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 15 credits. Prerequisites: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. The Academy meets all Nevada requirements and is POST certi- Surveys children's literature including issues, genre, censorship, his- fied. Cadets who successfully complete the 30-week program will torical background, and book evaluation and selection. enhance their employability in attaining positions that require Cat- egory I certification (police, sheriffs, etc.); Category II certification • CI 210: EDUCATION OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD (bailiffs, fire investigators, juvenile probation, etc.) and Category 2-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. III certification (corrections, jailers, etc.). The 720-hour program in- Surveys the various types of exceptionalities. Emphasizes etiology, cludes a combination of classroom, practical application and physi- physical and educational characteristics. cal training. The cadets will attend numerous law related classes, participate in defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations course, DUI investigations, accident investigations and fingerprinting. In addition, cadets will learn basic searching techniques, hand- cuffing methods, baton and firearms. 83 COURSES Curriculum & Instruction • Dance • Developmental Skills Courses Diesel Mechanics • Drafting

• CI 211: CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD TO DRAFTING MODERATE DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT CODE: DFT 3 credits. Prerequisite: CI 210. Corequisite: CI 212. Focuses on students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders and language disorders, and their accommoda- • DFT 100: BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING tion in general education environments. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces basic concepts of technical drawing. Concentrates on orthographic projection, dimensioning, sections, and auxiliary • CI 212: EXCEPTIONAL CHILD EXPERIENCE views using sketching techniques. Designed as introductory 1 credit. Prerequisite: CI 210. Corequisite: CI 211. course for DFT 131. Applies field experience to acquaint students with types of disabling conditions and kinds of services available to persons with disabilities. • DFT 102: TECHNICAL DRAFTING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers perception theories, lettering, use of drafting instruments, • CI 260: CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS geometric construction, orthographic, sketching, sectioning, aux- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. iliary, dimensioning, and pictorial problems. Presents the function and analysis of elementary school classrooms, daily activities, and methods of behavior management. Includes field experience. • DFT 103B: TECHNICAL DRAFTING II 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 102 or consent of instructor. Introduces shop processes, detail working drawings, precision dimensioning, limits and tolerances, geometric tolerancing, threaded DANCE fasteners, shop notes, parts lists, assembly drawings, developments DEPARTMENT CODE: DAN and intersections, and pictorial drawings.

• DAN 139: MODERN DANCE • DFT 105B: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces beginning techniques of modern dance. Stresses blueprint reading skills. Introduces residential working drawing concepts leading to a full set of professional level work- • DAN 143: BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE ing drawings. 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces beginning techniques of jazz dance. • DFT 106B: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II • DAN 144: BEGINNING TAP DANCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 105B or consent of instructor. Stresses commercial applications of architectural drafting prin- 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. ciples. Introduces building codes and design principles. Introduces beginning techniques of tap dance. • DAN 145: INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE • DFT 124B: BLUEPRINT READING FOR INDUSTRY 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: DAN 144 or 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. consent of instructor. Teaches those concepts required by machine shops or engineering, Emphasizes intermediate techniques of tap dance. electrical and welding industries. Student will begin with simple prints and proceed to more advanced prints. • DAN 151: INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE 1 credit. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Prerequisite: DAN 143. • DFT 130B: COMPUTER LITERACY & INTRODUCTION TO Emphasizes intermediate techniques of jazz dance. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces the computer user to concepts of computerized draft- DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS COURSES ing, design and graphic documentation. Includes hands on expe- The college offers a number of programs which help students learn and im- rience in DOS/WIN and CAD. prove basic educational skills. Developmental courses in English and mathematics are listed under the English and mathematics headings of the course de- • DFT 131: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING scription section. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Recommend DFT 100 or DFT 102 and CIS 145B or equivalent experience; or consent of instructor; may be taken concurrently. Uses AutoCAD software to produce working drawings. Empha- DIESEL MECHANICS sizes constructing and editing two-dimensional geometry and plac- ing drawing annotation. DEPARTMENT CODE: DM • DFT 133: INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING • DM 101B: DIESEL MECHANICS BASICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 131 or consent of instructor. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides instruction and training in advanced two-dimension Introduces students to principles, design, construction and mainte- AutoCAD commands. Covers the use of symbols and symbol li- nance of the diesel motor. Activities include safety, use of manu- braries. Introduces three-dimensional drawing. als, selection and use of hand tools. General maintenance of a variety of systems in the diesel motor will be introduced.

84 COURSES Drafting • Early Childhood Education

• DFT 135B: AUTOCAD - ARCHITECTURAL • ECE 104B: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD GUIDANCE II 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 105B and DFT 131 or consent of instructor. .5 credit. Prerequisite: none. Emphasizes the adaptation of AutoCAD to the needs of the AEC Provides an overview of managing children's classroom behaviors. professional. Develops skills in working with the architectural Focuses on positive guidance strategies and handling specific behav- software that provides customizing capabilities for easy command ior problems such as aggression, trantrums and biting. entry and symbol selection. Utilizes AutoCAD's three-dimensional design capabilities. • ECE 105B: PARENT - INFANT EDUCATION 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Course may be repeated for up to three credits. • DFT 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS OF DRAFTING One credit can be used as an early childhood education program elective. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a class for parents of young children age six weeks through Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a vari- 17 months old. Covers appropriate expectations, characteristics of ety of subjects. positive parenting, and positive guidance strategies, and/or carrying out learning activities with children. • DFT 203B: TECHNICAL DRAFTING III 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 103B, MATH 112. • ECE 106B: PARENT - TODDLER EDUCATION Teaches geometric tolerancing and dimensioning and descriptive 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Course may be repeated for up to three credits. One geometry. Offers project design/layout within a team environ- credit can be used as an early childhood education program elective. ment. Includes supervision/organization of team effort and tool- Offers a class for parents of young children age 18 through 30 ing required for design problem. months. Course covers appropriate expectations, characteristics of positive parenting, positive guidance strategies, and/or carrying out • DFT 204B: TECHNICAL DRAFTING IV learning activities with children. 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 203B, MATH 127. Offers instruction in design techniques for manufacturing pro- • ECE 107B: PARENT - PRESCHOOL EDUCATION cesses using CAD/CAM technology. Introduces conversion from 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Course may be repeated for up to six credits. CAD drafting data base to NC machine code. One credit can be used as an early childhood education program elective. Assists parents of young children age 2 1/2 through 5 years. Course • DFT 205B: ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC DRAFTING (CAD) covers appropriate expectations, characteristics of positive parenting, 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 131 or consent of instructor. positive guidance strategies and/or carrying out learning activities Offers a course in basic layout and design of electrical and elec- with children. tronic schematic symbols and diagrams. Introduces computer aided drafting and applications appropriate to the skill and back- • ECE 108B: OVERVIEW OF PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM I. ground of the student. 5 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides an overview of developmentally appropriate preschool • DFT 225B: INDEPENDENT STUDY curriculum. Covers the importance of hands-on learning for young children and outlines how to set up learning centers in the classroom 3-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. and plan daily schedules. Offers a course for the student with a particular interest in a specific drafting area who wants to concentrate in that area. Offered on a contractual basis only. • ECE 109B: OVERVIEW OF PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM II .5 credit. Prerequisite: none. • DFT 231: CAD PROJECT Continues study of developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum. Covers the developmental goals for math, science, art, lan- 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 133 or consent of instructor. guage, blocks, and dramatic play in the curriculum and gives sug- Offers instruction and practical experience of completing a major project in a desired study discipline. gestions for planning and carrying out activities.

• DFT 233: ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING • ECE 121: PARENT/CAREGIVER RELATIONSHIPS 3 credits. Prerequisite: DFT 133 or consent of instructor. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides training and instruction on the advanced features of Helps students acquire various communication skills to enhance par- AutoCAD. Develops new skills in 3-D drafting and solid model- ent/caregiver relationships. Covers interpersonal communication, ing. Introduces the customizing potential within AutoCAD. listening skills and cooperative problem solving.

• DFT 290B: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/ • ECE 122: OBSERVATION SKILLS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none WORK EXPERIENCE Provides parents and teachers various formal and informal methods 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. to enhance their observation and assessment skills. Discussion in- Offers on-the-job supervised and educationally directed work ex- cludes methods for use with developmentally delayed children. perience. • ECE 123: HEALTH & NUTRITION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Examines the health and nutritional needs of young children. De- DEPARTMENT CODE: ECE velops skills in menu planning, selecting safe equipment and toys, routines to ensure good health and policies on illness. • ECE 103B: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD GUIDANCE I .5 credit. Prerequisite: none. Provides an overview of managing children's classroom behaviors. Focuses on appropriate expectations, structuring the environment to encourage positive behaviors, and positive guidance strategies.

85 COURSES Early Childhood Education

• ECE 129: ENVIRONMENTS FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS • ECE 158: PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE PRESCHOOL 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. CURRICULUM Helps students choose equipment and materials to create a physi- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. cal environment which is responsive to the infant/toddler total de- Introduces activities and equipment for enhancing gross motor development. Staff considerations and time schedules will be ex- velopment of the preschool child. plored. • ECE 161: SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM • ECE 131: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING THE YOUNG CHILD 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Emphasizes activities and material for teaching social studies in the Introduces students to early childhood education. This course in- preschool, with specific content appropriate for young children cludes the history of child care, regulations, types of programs, le- drawn from anthropology, economics, geography, history, politi- gal issues, professional opportunities and current trends and issues. cal science, sociology and psychology. Emphasis is placed on the role of the preschool teacher in enhancing the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of pre- • ECE 166: WORKING WITH PARENTS school-aged children. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • ECE 133: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR Examines different models of parent education programs. Students will learn to work effectively with parents in different settings, iden- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. tify the varying needs of parents, and recognize the variety of fam- Exposes students to the basics of handling classroom behaviors. ily structures and cultures in our society.

• ECE 150: INTRODUCTION TO THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM • ECE 167: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Offers a basic introduction to planning, implementing and evalu- Provides the opportunity for students to learn the legal definition, ating a preschool curriculum. symptoms, causes, and reporting procedures of child abuse and neglect. The class will include discussion of the roles and responsi- • ECE 151: MATH IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM bilities of community agencies such as law enforcement, social ser- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. vices, child care personnel, medical and psychosocial profession- Studies activities and materials for developing mathematics readi- als. ness in the preschool. • ECE 168: INFECTIOUS DISEASE & FIRST AID IN CHILD CARE • ECE 152: SCIENCE IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none Provides information about infectious diseases and first aid mea- Studies activities and materials for teaching science in the preschool. sures in the child care setting. Course content will include recog- nizing communicable and acute illnesses, management of accidents • ECE 153: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL and injuries, preventive measures, health education, current re- CURRICULUM search, and community resources. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none Studies development of language in preschool children. Emphasizes • ECE 198B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT activities and materials for fostering development of receptive and 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. expressive language skills in the preschool child. Studies issues related to child development and early childhood education. • ECE 154: LITERATURE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • ECE 200: THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD Surveys books for use with preschool children. Includes techniques 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. of storytelling and reading to children. Surveys the characteristics and specific needs of special children. Emphasizes teaching and behavioral management as well as avail- • ECE 155: READING READINESS IN THE PRESCHOOL able support services. CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • ECE 204: PRINCIPLES OF CHILD GUIDANCE Emphasizes activities and materials for developing auditory and vi- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. sual perception and other reading readiness skills in the preschool Studies effective communication with children in guiding behav- child. ior. Emphasis will be placed on techniques which help children build positive self-concepts and individual strengths within the con- • ECE 156: MUSIC IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM text of appropriate limits and discipline. The study includes uses 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. of direct and indirect guidance techniques as well as introduction Outlines activities and materials for teaching music in the preschool, to guidance systems. including songs, dances and rhythm activities.

• ECE 157: ART IN THE PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Describes activities and materials for teaching art in the preschool, including creative development and enjoyment of art through various materials and activities.

86 COURSES Early Childhood Education • Economics • Education

• ECE 231: PRESCHOOL PRACTICUM: CHILD • ECON 102: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT LAB 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: ECE 234 or consent of instructor. Covers supply and demand, the four types of markets (perfect com- Allows students to work directly with young children under su- petition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly), op- pervision of a master teacher for three hours per week per credit. erations of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, and price Students will contract with the instructor and supervisor for determination. completion of projects. Projects will be related to such areas as routines in the preschool, advanced curriculum planning and • ECON 261: PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS I implementation, or communication techniques with parents. Les- 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 126 or equivalent. son plans will be completed and carried out with children. Offers probability and major probability distributions, sampling theory, descriptive statistics, measure of central tendency and dis- • ECE 234: PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM persion, index figures, and time series. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Consists of methods of planning and teaching curriculum for chil- • ECON 262: PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS II dren 3-5 years old. Included will be curriculum development, 3 credits. Prerequisite: ECON 261. children's play, lesson planning, and daily scheduling. Emphasis Offers statistical inference; estimation hypothesis testing, simple lin- will be on curriculum development for children 3-5 years old in ear regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. areas such as art, science, literature, music, language arts, block, dramatic play, etc.

• ECE 235: ADAPTING CURRICULA FOR YOUNG CHILDREN EDUCATION (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM) WITH SPECIAL NEEDS See courses under the following headings: Counseling and Educational Psychol- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Recommend ECE 234 and HDFS 201 or ogy (Department Code CEP), Curriculum and Instruction (Department Code CI), ECE 131. and Educational Leadership (Department Code EL). Studies educational procedures used with young children with special needs and their families. Validated teaching procedures will be introduced including identification and referral, program planning, organizing the learning environment, promoting behavior EDUCATION change and adapting curriculum domains. DEPARTMENT CODE: EDUC

• ECE 236B: WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS OF • EDUC 172: INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL CHILDREN 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Explores services and professional opportunities in the education Presents various methods of teaching preschool age children. Em- of exceptional children. Emphasizes field trips to public schools and phasizes understanding children's' behavior, planning and educa- institutional settings. tional activities to stimulate intellectual growth & creativity. • EDUC 201: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION • ECE 237: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN COMMUNITY AND 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. FAMILY LIFE Introduces student to the foundations of American education, teach- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ing as a career, current status of education, and the outlook for the Offers group interaction dealing with contemporary issues in mar- future. riage and fairly life. Emphasis will be on changing roles within families, communications and parent-child interactions. • EDUC 205: HUMAN RELATIONS FOR TEACHERS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ECE 240: ADMINISTRATION OF THE PRESCHOOL Develops an awareness for the value of positive relationships 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. among teachers, students, parents, and the community. The course Studies principles and practices in supervision and management will also explain child behavior and methods which can be em- of preschool and child care centers, including program planning, ployed to modify that behavior. organization, budgeting, personnel records, relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and working with parents. • EDUC 206B: THE TUTORING PROCESS 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. • ECE 295: SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE I Provides training in understanding the role and responsibilities of 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. a tutor at the college level. Topics include tutoring strategies, in- Allows supervised work experience with preschool age children terpersonal communications, questioning skills, and listening skills. utilizing principles in a practice situation. Course may lead to certification by the College Reading and Learn- ing Association. ECONOMICS • EDUC 208B: ADVANCED TUTORING PROCESS DEPARTMENT CODE: ECON 1 credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 206B or consent of instructor. Provides training in advanced tutoring strategies for individual and group tutoring at the college level. Topics include conflict manage- • ECON 101: PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS ment, learning styles, and how to tutor a diverse population of stu- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. dents, including adult learners and disabled students. Course may Introduces the study of the determination of levels of national in- lead to certification by the College Reading and Learning Association. come, employment and prices, and basic causes for fluctuation for these levels.

87 COURSES Education

• EDUC 209B: TUTORING PRACTICUM 1-2 credits; may be repeated for up to four credits. Prerequisite: EDUC • EDUC 256B: MATH METHODS FOR TEACHERS K-8 206B or consent of instructor. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides supervised instruction of students in one-to-one tutorials Offers methods of teaching math for elementary school students K- and small group settings. Students tutor three hours per week per 8, including algebra, geometry, and hands on techniques. credit and participate in workshops. • EDUC 257B: HANDS-ON SCIENCE K-12 • EDUC 234B: TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROCESS .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers instructors methods of teaching science in their classroom Provides new teachers, prospective teachers and substitute teach- and exposes teacher to compelling research and resource areas and ers a better understanding of the certification procedures and pro- specialized application in science and discovery type topics. cesses needed for obtaining a Nevada Teaching Certificate. • EDUC 261B: SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS K-12 • EDUC 235B: CHALLENGING THE GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENT K-12 .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers methods course on how to enrich, prepare, and develop any Offers instructors techniques and methods on how to keep the social studies unit in order to be able to teach with confidence. gifted and talented student challenged in the classroom. • EDUC 266B: INTERNET IN CLASSROOM K-12 • EDUC 236B: DIVERSITY STRATEGIES IN THE CLASSROOM .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces teachers to the many possible uses of the Internet in a Assists teachers with developing strategies to instruct students who classroom setting. Gives and overview of browser software avail- are at different levels in development, skill areas, and language able to teachers and the teaching strategies needed to implement abilities across the learning spectrum. the Internet in the classroom.

• EDUC 237B: ART METHODS FOR TEACHERS K-6 • EDUC 276B: MANAGEMENT METHODS FOR SUBSTITUTES .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers instruction to teachers on how to teach and use art projects Offers practical methods and ready-to-use ideas for K-12 substi- in the K-6 classroom. tutes, including models of discipline, attentions signals, active participation, instant ideas, transition activities, methods for dealing • EDUC 238B: ART METHODS FOR TEACHERS 7-12 with problem behavior, and inclusion strategies. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers instruction to teachers on how to teach and use art projects • EDUC 277B: METHODS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT in the 7-12 classroom. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides practical instructional and organizational methods for the • EDUC 239B: MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS K-12 inclusive classroom, including organization and record keeping, .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. daily routines, models of discipline, methods for dealing with be- Presents methods of teaching, adapting, and applying various forms havior problems, motivation, active participation, planning and of motivational techniques to help children bridge the gap between assessment. previous encounters and new learning experiences. • EDUC 290B: ECONOMICS FOR TEACHERS • EDUC 241B: PORTFOLIOS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM K-12 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Familiarizes professional educators in the K-12 system with an un- Offers methods of using portfolios across the curriculum in grades derstanding of economics and its applications to life in general. K-12. Assists teachers in developing and discussing current economic events with their students. • EDUC 242B: READING AND WRITING CONNECTION K-12 .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • EDUC 291B: MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION Addresses the issues of reading for meaning and comprehension 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. as well as writing and responding to literature to help construct Offers a survey of ethnic relations in the U.S. and other societies meaning. where cultural and racial pluralism illustrate problems and processes of social interactions. Emphasizes educational approaches to • EDUC 252B: ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS K-12 the solutions of problems posed by ethnic differences. .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers how to use astronomy in the K-12 classroom, includes how • EDUC 292B: THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD to become familiar with hands-on astronomy materials, the solar 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Course meets Nevada Department of Edu- system, how to use telescopes and methods of report writing, us- cation requirements for teacher certification and recertification. ing planet profile charts and sundials. Acquaints public school teachers with the definition, recognition, educational needs and placement procedures of exceptional chil- • EDUC 255B: MATH METHODS FOR GIFTED & TALENTED K-8 dren. Reviews state and federal laws concerning exceptional chil- .5-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. dren. Offers methods of teaching math to the gifted and talented K-8 student. • EDUC 295B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Repeatable as topics vary. Covers selected topics in education and critical and current issues in education.

88 COURSES Education • Educational Leadership • Electrical Engineering Electronics Technology

• EDUC 297B: READING FOR TEACHERS • ET 134B: BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING (DC/AC CIRCUITS) 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. Course meets Nevada Department of Edu- 2 credits. Prerequisite: ET 131B & ET 132B or consent of instructor. cation requirements for teacher certification and recertification. Introduces students to basic troubleshooting techniques using com- Instructs teachers in various aspects of reading, sequential skills, puter simulation to troubleshoot and repair more than 50 circuits identification methods, and improvement methods for vocabulary with hidden faults. Standard measuring instruments such as the and study-reading. DMM and oscilloscope are fully utilized in the process. Includes practice using commercial grade soldering/desoldering equipment to replace parts. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP • ET 172B: SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES DEPARTMENT CODE: EL 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 131B. Covers common devices used in the electronics industry i.e., diodes, • EL 101: EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE I transistors, and operational amplifiers, in a variety of applications 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. including active filters, amplifiers, and power supplies. Introduces the basic philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal and anthropological foundations of education. Pre- • ET 173B: ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING (ANALOG CIRCUITS) requisite for upper division courses in education. Meets state certification requirements in Nevada school law. 2 credits. Prerequisite: ET 172B or consent of instructor. Covers troubleshooting of semiconductor devices and analog circuits. Using computer simulation, students analyze and repair more than 50 circuits with hidden faults. Standard measuring in- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING struments such as the DMM, Function Generator, Bode Plotter and DEPARTMENT CODE: EE oscilloscope are fully utilized in the process.

• EE 200: NETWORK ANALYSIS LAB • ET 174B: CIRCUIT SIMULATION (PSPICE) 1 credit. Prerequisite: EE 201. 2 credits. Prerequisite: ET 132B and ET 172B or consent of instructor. Introduces electrical engineering basic laboratory procedures and Introduces students to basic circuit simulation methods using equipment. PSpice for Windows, a full-featured simulator. Students analyze transient and steady-state characteristics of passive dc/ac circuits • EE 201: INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK ANALYSIS and active circuits using common solid-state devices. The course 3 credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 202. Corequisite: EE 200 for students in- also covers tolerance analysis (Monte Carlo), noise analysis, har- tending to major in electrical engineering at a university. monic distortion (Fourier), and worst case analysis. Introduces analysis methods and network theorems used to describe the operation of electrical circuits. Includes resistive, capaci- • ET 175B: CIRCUIT SIMULATION II tive and inductive components in DC and AC circuits. 2 credits. Prerequisite: ET 174B or consent of instructor. Expands the concepts covered in ET 174B, which introduced circuit simulation methods using a PSpice for Windows. Students ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY analyze transient and steady-state behavior of operational amplifi- DEPARTMENT CODE: ET ers and digital circuits.

• ET 117B: BASIC PRACTICAL ELECTRICITY • ET 246B: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MEASUREMENT & CONTROL Introduces the student to how electricity is generated and used. 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 132B or consent of instructor. Both AC and DC current will be studied. Provides training in instrumental error analysis, tolerances, electrical standards, and AC and DC meter operation for both analog and • ET 131B: ELECTRONICS I digital application. The internal operation of laboratory instru- 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 112 or consent ments, transducers, ocsilloscopes and spectrum analyzers will be of instructor. examined. Exposes students to fundamentals of DC electronics including Ohm's law, Kirchoff's laws, series circuits, parallel circuits, network • ET 280B: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS theorems and analysis, capacitance, and inductance. More than 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 132B. 50 percent of time is devoted to laboratory experiments where stu- Introduces the principles of logic circuits, digital integrated circuits, dents apply the theoretical concepts and learn to use standard labo- Boolean algebra, memory devices, data conversion, flip-flops and ratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, DC registers, sequential logic circuits, combinational logic circuits and power supplies, and signal generators. more. Students apply theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiments. • ET 132B: ELECTRONICS II 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 131B; Prerequisite/Corequisite: • ET 283B: MICROPROCESSORS MATH 127 or consent of instructor. 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 132B. Expands the network theorems and analysis techniques learned in Provides a foundation in microprocessor architecture and micro- ET 131B in order to analyze AC circuits. More than 50 percent is computer basics including numbering systems and codes, computer devoted to laboratory experiments where students apply the theo- arithmetic and programming, interfacing with RAM and ROM, and retical concepts and gain proficiency in the use of standard labo- various input/output devices such as the PIA or the MUART. ratory instruments, with emphasis on the oscilloscope.

89 COURSES Electronics Technology • Emergency Medical Services

• ET 284B: MICROPROCESSORS II • EMS 109B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: REFRESHER 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 283B or consent of instructor. COURSE Expands the concepts learned in ET 283B to include analog conver- 2 credits. Prerequisite: current Healthcare Provider CPR certification; sion, serial data communications, memory devices, programmable prior certification as EMT. times, signal conditioning, sensors, motors, control devices and con- Reviews and updates knowledge and skills in the area of emergency trol circuits. Includes coverage of display multiplexing, I/O con- medical services for those persons who have been certified as emer- trol and handshaking. gency medical technicians. Includes 30 hours of instruction and practice. Meets or exceeds U.S. DOT criteria and requirements for • ET 286B: COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS state recertification. 4 credits; includes lab. Prerequisite: ET 172B or consent of instructor. Introduces the techniques of AM, FM and PM transmitters and re- • EMS 110B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR ceivers. Develops the concepts of antennas, transmission lines, elec- TRAINING tromagnetic propagation and impedance matching through related 3 credits. Prerequisite: current EMS certification. Current Healthcare laboratory experiments. Provider CPR certification. Recommend minimum of one year ambulance experience. • ET 291B: DIGITAL TROUBLESHOOTING Provides EMS personnel with concepts of teaching-learning; meth- 2 credits. Prerequisite: ET 280B or consent of instructor. ods of teaching (content and skills); preparation and use of media Covers troubleshooting of digital devices and circuits. Using com- and technology; and rationale for use of various evaluation tools puter simulation, students analyze and repair more than 50 circuits and techniques. Meets or exceeds U.S. DOT criteria and require- with hidden faults. Standard measuring instruments such as the ments for state certification as EMS instructor for the level of the DVM and Logic Analyzer are fully utilized in the process. provider's certification. • ET 295B: WORK EXPERIENCE I 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. • EMS 115B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - Provides the student with on-the job supervised and educationally INTERMEDIATE directed work experience. 4 credits. Prerequisite: current EMT-B or EMT-D certification. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Recommend minimum of one year ambulance experience. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Prepares the experienced EMT with more advanced skills in patient assessment; emphasis on physician medical control communication; DEPARTMENT CODE: EMS use of intravenous therapy for fluid resuscitation or medication administration; application of advanced airway and ventilatory • EMS 100B: BCLS/CPR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER management; and administration of specific medications. Meets or .5 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to one credit. exceeds U.S. DOT criteria and eligibility requirements for Nevada Teaches Basic Cardiac Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscita- certification as an EMT-intermediate. tion for the Healthcare Provider which includes: one rescuer CPR, two rescuer CPR, and management of foreign body obstruction of • EMS 119B: BCLS/CPR INSTRUCTOR the airway in adults, children and infants, as well as recognition 1 credit. Prerequisite: current BCLS/CPR Healthcare Provider Certification. of signs and symptoms, actions for survival, and prevention of risk Prepares participants who are certified at the Basic Cardiac Life factors for heart attack and stroke. Certification according to the Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Healthcare Provider level standards of the American Heart Association is issued upon suc- to teach CPR courses, including: BCLS/CPR Healthcare Provider, cessful completion. Heartsaver, and Pediatric Basic Life Support. Certification according to standards of the American Heart Association is issued upon • EMS 105B: FIRST RESPONDER successful completion. 3 credits. Prerequisite: must be 18 years old; current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. (Formerly EMS 113B) • EMS 201B: FOUNDATIONS OF PARAMEDIC MEDICINE Provides training in emergency medical care for those most likely 7 credits. Prerequisite: acceptance into paramedic program to be the initial responders to a sudden illness or injury including Introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the para- law enforcement, firefighters, bus drivers, athletic trainers, school medic, applying the concepts of development, pathophysiology, nurses, and others. Meets or exceeds the U.S. DOT criteria and re- and pharmacology to the assessment and management of emer- quirements for state certification as First Responder. gency patients. Concepts of wellness, disease and injury prevention, ethics, and legal issues, are addressed. Issues of therapeutic • EMS 108B: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC communication with patients are covered, including development of rapport, verbal and non-verbal skills, interviewing, cross-cultural 7 credits. Prerequisite: current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. considerations, and communication strategies. The course will in- Recommend EMS 105B be taken prior to this course. tegrate the physiological, psychological and sociological changes Trains providers at the EMT-B level in scene safety and manage- throughout human development with assessment and communi- ment; assessment and recognition of patient conditions; emergency cation strategies for all ages. Also includes proficiency in intrave- medical care of ill and injured patients; and continuing care dur- nous therapy and clinical experience in the administration of in- ing emergency ambulance transportation to the hospital emergency travenous therapy. department. Course includes instruction, practice and hospital observation. Meets or exceeds U.S. DOT criteria and requirements for state certification.

90 COURSES Emergency Medical Services • Engineering • English

• EMS 202B: FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACOLOGY • EMS 231B: PARAMEDIC OPERATIONS FOR THE PARAMEDIC 3 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of the sec- 3 credits. Prerequisite: acceptance into paramedic program. ond year of paramedic program. Covers the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifica- Covers the standards and guidelines that help ensure safe and ef- tions, actions, effects, contraindications, modes, routes of adminis- fective ground and air medical transport. It prepares the paramedic tration. Proficiency in proper medication administration is re- in incident management techniques, multiple casualty management, quired. Integration of pathophysiological principles and assessment specialized rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, and findings to formulate field impressions and implement pharmaco- awareness regarding crime scenes and violent situations. logic management plans. Includes clinical experience in the administration of medications. • EMS 241B: PARAMEDIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 2 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of para- • EMS 203B: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION medic program. 3 credits. Prerequisite: acceptance into paramedic program. Provides clinical learning experiences for the paramedic student in Stresses the establishment and maintenance of patent airways, and performing comprehensive patients assessments of patients in the techniques for proper oxygenation, and ventilation. Included are emergency and critical care setting endotracheal, nasotracheal, and esophageal intubation, pulse oxim- etry, blood gas measurement, airway obstruction management, suc- • EMS 242B: PARAMEDIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II tion, ventilation techniques and devices, airway management chal- 7 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first year of paramedic lenges, neuromuscular blockade for rapid sequence intubation, program. cricothyrotomy. Includes clinical experience in airway and venti- Provides progressive clinical learning experiences for the paramedic latory management of patients. student in performance of comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of treatment plans for pedi- • EMS 204B: PATIENT ASSESSMENT atric, adult, and geriatric patients, including emergency, critical 3 credits. Prerequisite: acceptance into paramedic program. care, surgery, pediatric, obstetrical, trauma center, psychiatric, and Teaches the paramedic student to take a proper patient history, per- morgue settings. form comprehensive physical examination of patients, understand pathophysiological significance of findings, perform clinical deci- • EMS 243B: PARAMEDIC FIELD EXPERIENCE II sion making, and communicate and document findings to others, 10 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of the sec- verbally and in writing. ond year of paramedic program. Helps student develop the ability to serve as a team leader in a va- • EMS 211B: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMA riety of prehospital emergency situations, including urban and ru- 5 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of ral settings, under the guidance of experienced personnel. paramedic program. Examines principles of kinematics, mechanisms of injury, assessment, pathophysiology and management of various types of ENGINEERING (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER COURSES) trauma, including, shock, hemorrhage, soft tissue injury, burns, See courses under the following headings: Computer Science (Department Code head, spine, thoracic, abdominal and musculoskeletal trauma. CS), Electrical Engineering (Department Code EE), Mechanical Engineering (De- • EMS 212B: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF partment Code (METE). MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 10 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of paramedic program. ENGLISH Covers pathophysiological principles, assessment and management DEPARTMENT CODE: ENG of various types of medical emergencies, including pulmonary, cardiovascular disease, advanced cardiac life support, neurological, en- • ENG 62: SPELLING SKILLS docrine, anaphylaxis, gastroenterological, renal, urological, toxico- logical, hematopoietic, environmental, infectious and communicable 1-2 credits. Open-entry; open exit. Prerequisite: none. diseases, behavioral and psychological, gynecological and obstet- Provides instruction in spelling strategies, working with the most rical emergencies. commonly misspelled words. Students practice basic spelling rules, improve their spelling memories, and develop proofreading skills. • EMS 221B: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OF PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN • ENG 63: PUNCTUATION 5 credits. Prerequisite: successful completion of first year of paramedic 1-2 credits. Open-entry; open exit. Prerequisite: none. program. Provides instruction in basic punctuation. Students practice the Integrates pathophysiological principles, assessment findings, and most important rules and conventions of punctuation, including treatment plans for patients across the lifespan, including neona- end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, and commas. tology, pediatric emergencies, geriatric patients, issues related to abuse and assault, diverse patients with physical, social, mental and • ENG 68: GRAMMAR financial challenges, and acute interventions for chronic care pa- 1-2 credits. Open-entry; open exit. Prerequisite: none. tients. Provides instruction in basic grammar and the rules which govern the English language. Students practice grammar exercises, learn- • EMS 222B: ASSESSMENT-BASED MANAGEMENT ing such things as parts of speech, subjects and verbs, verb tenses, 1 credit. Prerequisite: successful completion of first year of paramedic clauses, phrases, sentence types, and sentence faults. program. Prepares the student to be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings in order to formulate field impres- • ENG 80: DIAGNOSTIC/PRESCRIPTIVE READING sions and implement treatment plans for patients with common 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. complaints. Focuses on reading improvement, through individual diagnostic procedures, identifies reading problems, prescribes and implements remediation procedures. 91 COURSES English

• ENG 89: BASIC WRITING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • ENG 106: INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION 3 credits. Prerequisite: ESL 80 or advanced English speaking and read- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101. ing ability. Provides instruction and practice in expository writing at the in- Provides further writing work for the international student who is termediate level. Especially designed for students who wish fur- working at an advanced English as a Second Language level but ther study in rhetoric before enrolling in English 102. whose writing skills are not yet at the college entry level. The student will study grammar and usage through selected readings and • ENG 107: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS I in-class analysis and revision of student writings. 3 credits. Prerequisite: College Board Test of Standard Written English or equivalent examination, or a grade of C or better in ENG 98. • ENG 90: BASIC WRITING I Established to assist students in occupational programs. Stresses 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Grading: Pass/Fail. examination and application of writing techniques and forms re- Provides instruction in basic English skills including grammar, me- quired for the clear, precise, and organized presentation of infor- chanics, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Focuses on mation and technical materials in reports for industry, business, and a variety of sentence patterns and types. Provides extensive prac- public agencies. tice in grammar, mechanics, and usage. • ENG 108: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS II • ENG 92: COMPUTER-AIDED READING DEVELOPMENT 3 credits. Prerequisite: College Board Test of Standard Written English 1-3 credits. Open-entry; open exit. Prerequisite: reading placement test or equivalent examination, or a grade of C or better in ENG 101. or permission of instructor. Geared to students who are majoring in academic or technical ar- Provides improvement in basic reading skills, including under- eas who require professional or technical writing, such areas as standing new words, vocabulary development, and reading com- business, science and liberal arts Emphasis on writing modes and prehension. Practice provided in reading for the main idea, recall- research techniques in designated area of student need. ing facts, and drawing conclusions. • ENG 115B: POWER READING • ENG 93: READING IMPROVEMENT 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 93 with a C or better, reading placement 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. exam, or permission of the instructor. Reviews fundamental reading skills. Includes word attack skills, Helps the average reader improve reading efficiency through prac- vocabulary development, dictionary skills and reading comprehen- tice with advanced comprehension skills. Reading rate is thereby sion. Recommended minimal reading level for this course is be- improved indirectly. Students with heavy academic or on-the job tween fourth and fifth grades. Course does not correct reading dis- reading will benefit. Attention is also given to expanding reading abilities. vocabularies.

• ENG 95: BASIC WRITING II • ENG 116B: COLLEGE READING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Grading: Pass/Fail. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 115B with a C or better, reading placement Provides instruction in basic writing skills including sentence pat- exam, or permission of the instructor. terns and basic paragraph development. Provides review of gram- Shows students how to adapt and apply academic reading strate- mar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling, and word usage. Some sec- gies to suit the distinct characteristics of different subject areas. tions of the course may be offered through computer-assisted in- Comprehension and retention will be the general goals of this struction. course; in addition to a core text, materials from liberal arts and occupational courses will be assigned. • ENG 98: BASIC WRITING III 3 credits. Prerequisite: College Board Test of Standard Written English • ENG 200: NOVELS INTO FILM or equivalent examination. Helps students improve their writing for school or on the job. Of- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. fers practice in sentence, paragraph and short essay writing with Studies film and novel genres to examine the transformation in attention to grammar, sentence structure and punctuation. The stu- genre when novels are made into films. Students read novels and dent will learn how to combine sentences and paragraphs in order view films based on those novels in order to examine the relative impact of each form upon the audience as well as to understand to communicate clearly and effectively. the differences between literary and film genre. This study emphasizes critical reasoning to hone sharper perceptions as well as de- • ENG 101: COMPOSITION I velop more conscious reasoning and writing skills. 3 credits. Prerequisite: College Board Test of Standard Written English or equivalent examination, or a grade of C or better in ENG 98. • ENG 215: INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: Studies expository writing with special attention to the modes, ar- FICTION AND POETRY rangement and style. Students learn to write essays which are unified, thorough, clear and convincing. They learn the research, rea- 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. soning and organizational skills necessary for effective academic Offers a beginning writers' workshop in both poetry and fiction. and research writing. • ENG 220: WRITING POETRY • ENG 102: COMPOSITION II 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or consent of instructor. Teaches poetry writing in a workshop setting. Lectures focus on dif- Continues the study of expository writing. Students read and ana- ferent styles and forms of poetry. Discussion focuses on student lyze writing and discursive techniques of interpretation, argument, writing with emphasis on providing positive, constructive criticism and research. to motivate the student to develop new and better approaches to writing poetry.

92 COURSES English • English as a Second Language

• ENG 221: WRITING FICTION • ENG 253: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Teaches fiction writing in a workshop setting. Includes lectures and Studies a variety of plays, with attention given to special charac- discussion of plot, character style, and elements of fiction. Students teristics of drama. are required to produce several works of short fiction. • ENG 258: ASHLAND THEATRE FESTIVAL • ENG 223: THEMES OF LITERATURE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Involves a field trip to the Ashland Shakespearean Festival. In- Offers readings of short stories, poems, plays and novels on a theme cludes reading, viewing and discussing selected plays. selected by the instructor. Course could examine such a topic as the American myth of the frontier or study perceived differences between • ENG 261: INTRODUCTION TO POETRY various multicultural perceptions and attitudes in Europe and the 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. United States. Offers the elements of poetry, its basic types and forms, and the study of representative poets. • ENG 231: WORLD LITERATURE I 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. • ENG 266: POPULAR LITERATURE Surveys literary masterpieces of the Western World. The works as 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. well as the traditions and values they reflect are emphasized. Studies various forms of popular writing, e.g., best-sellers, the west- Works from the Old and New Testaments, Sophocles, Plato, St. Au- ern, science fiction, fantasy, the detective story. gustine, Dante, Chaucer, Cervantes and Shakespeare will be examined. • ENG 267: WOMEN AND LITERATURE • ENG 232: WORLD LITERATURE II 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Studies women writers and the way in which women are portrayed Continues ENG 231. Surveys literary masterpieces of the West- in literature. ern World after the mid 1600s. • ENG 271: INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE • ENG 235: SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Examines Shakespeare's principal plays read for their social interest and their literary excellence. Offers readings of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon inva- sion to the close of the 18th century by such authors as Chaucer, Spencer, Shakespeare, Milton, Bunyan, Defoe and Swift. • ENG 275: CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. • ENG 236: SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II Studies selected contemporary writers for understanding and appreciation. Emphasizes British and American figures. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Continues ENG 235. Offers readings of English literature of the • ENG 282: INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND 19th and 20th centuries, including Hardy, Joyce, Eliot, Lawrence, Auden and Thomas. LITERARY EXPRESSION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Recommend ENG 101 or ENG 102. • ENG 241: SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I Explores the forms and function of language with special application to literary study. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Introduces major American writers, e.g., Franklin, Dickinson, • ENG 297: READING AND INTERPRETING LITERATURE Melville, Hawthorne, Poe and Whitman, Twain. The course presents important literary and social trends as presented through 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Recommend ENG 101 or ENG 102. poetry, short story, drama and the novel. It is designed to provide Examines the methods for creating personal, critical responses to a general knowledge of American literature and thought. literature representing a range of time periods and genres. Within the framework of traditional and current critical approaches to literature, students will read the works from a thematic, as well as a • ENG 242: SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II critical, perspective. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Includes readings of American written in the United States after 1860 by such authors as Hemingway, Steinbeck, Faulkner, Frost, Fitzgerald, and Sandburg. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT CODE: ESL • ENG 244: INTRODUCTION TO FICTION ESL classes are available at WNCC through a grant-funded program. Please 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. contact the ABE program for further information. Examines significant works of fiction from various languages, with attention to the novel and the short story as literary forms. • ESL 50: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION I • ENG 250: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: ESL 40 or intermediate ESL proficiency. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Offers group instruction in citizenship for adults with limited En- Includes reading and discussing selected children's literature. Stu- glish proficiency. The course emphasizes U.S. and local history and dents examine the role of literature in various themes and genres. government at an intermediate ESL level and reviews the types of questions which citizenship examiners tend to ask.

93 COURSES English as a Second Language • Environmental Studies Food Service Operations • French • General Education Development

• ESL 65: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COMPUTER FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS LITERACY DEPARTMENT CODE: FST 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: high intermediate English speaking and reading ability. • FST 219B: RESTAURANT OPERATIONS Offers an introductory computer literacy course for the ESL student. Introduces the computer, its parts, the keyboard functions, and ba- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers the student direct contact with the dining public. The stu- sic computer literacy concepts and applications. dent will rotate through the cooking station, the service station and the warewashing station. This is an opportunity to gain experience • ESL 70: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE KEYBOARDING in the live operation of a food service outlet. 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: high intermediate English speaking and reading ability. • FST 272B: LIQUOR AND BAR MANAGEMENT Introduces the touch system followed by speed and accuracy de- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. velopment so the ESL student can learn the alphabetic and numeric Deals with the management and operation of the beverage busi- keys of the computer keyboard. ness. Topics to include sales, marketing, inventory, purchasing, customer service, accounting and personnel management of the • ESL 75: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE WORD PROCESSING beverage industry. 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: ESL 65. Introduces ESL students to the basics of word processing, including margin settings, spell check, columns, and tabs. Emphasis is FRENCH on improving English skills through use of word processing to write simple documents. DEPARTMENT CODE: FREN

• ESL 88: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE • FREN 101B: CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION II 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: native English proficiency. Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening, reading and writ- Offers individualized, self-paced instruction in citizenship for adults ing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of French-English words with advanced or native English communication skills. The course can be developed to suit student needs. emphasizes U.S. and local history and government and reviews the types of questions which citizenship examiners tend to ask. • FREN 102B: CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II 3 credits. Prerequisite: FREN 101B or consent of instructor. Offers a second semester of Conversational French designed to con- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES tinue and improve the skills learned in the first semester. DEPARTMENT CODE: ENV • FREN 111: FIRST YEAR FRENCH I 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ENV 100: HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction Interdisciplinary introductory survey of the ecology of natural sys- to French culture. tems with emphasis on the relationship of humans to the environment. Four laboratory experiences required. • FREN 112: FIRST YEAR FRENCH II 4 credits. Prerequisite: FREN 111, its equivalent or consent of instructor. • ENV 201: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Continues with the second semester of the course to build on speak- 3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 and CHEM 142, or CHEM 243 or con- ing, writing and reading skills in the French language. sent of instructor. Studies the basic principles of toxicology, including routes of exposure, dose, response, and target organ effects of natural and syn- thetic toxicants in our environment. GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CODE: GED • ENV 220: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES GED classes are available at WNCC through a grant-funded program. Please 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENV 100, a 100-level chemistry and a 100-level contact the ABE program for further information. geology course, or consent of instructor. Introduces the major ecological principles at work in our environ- • GED 60: BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS I/PRE-GED PREPARATION ment. Also focuses on understanding the natural processes that 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. underlie these principles. Provides individual and small-group learning for students needing basic skills in arithmetic and reading or lifeskills competencies before beginning preparation for the GED.

• GED 80: BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS II/PRE-GED PREPARATION 0-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides individualized and small-group learning for students needing intermediate skills in arithmetic and reading or lifeskills competencies while beginning preparation for the GED.

94 COURSES General Education Development • Geographical Information Systems Geography • Geology • German

• GED 89: GED PREPARATION • GEOL 102: HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 0-3 credits. GED Preparation Prerequisite: ABE 80 or reading skills at 3 credits. Prerequisite: GEOL 101. or above the ninth-grade equivalent. Citizenship Preparation Prerequi- Studies the history of the earth and the origins of its landforms from site: ESL 80 or advanced English speaking and reading ability. the far past to the present time, age dating, evolution of organisms, GED Preparation offers individualized and small-group learning times of extinction, mountain building episodes, and periods of gla- for adults who want to earn a high-school equivalency certificate ciation. in either an informal class or a computer lab setting. Reviews the five areas of the GED test: English grammar and writing sample, • GEOL 105: INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY mathematics, reading in literature, reading in social studies, and 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. reading in science. Students are assessed using the half-length Surveys physical and historical geology, with emphasis on the struc- GED Practice Test to determine skill needs and readiness for the ture of the earth, origin of past and present landscapes, and evolu- official test. Citizenship Preparation offers individualized, self- tion of life as told in the fossil records. paced instruction in citizenship for adults with advanced or native English communication skills. The course emphasizes U.S. and local history and government and reviews the types of questions • GEOL 127: PRE-HISTORIC LIFE which citizenship examiners tend to ask. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Surveys the history and the classification of fossil plants and animals, methods of interpretation of the fossil records, evolution of form and GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS structure and the sequence of fossils in rocks. At the time of the publication of this catalog, WNCC was actively designing and seeking approval for a new set of courses and certificate/degree programs in Geo- • GEOL 130: ROCKS AND MINERALS graphical Information Systems (computer-based). The new courses are expected 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. to be offered beginning Fall 1999, utilizing the new High Tech Center labs in Focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals. Includes an introduction to the crystallography and chemistry of minerals as well Carson City as well as the computer labs in Fallon. Please consult the counsel- as the petrology of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, ing offices on either campus for current information. Concludes with an overview of ore deposits.

• GEOL 201: GEOLOGY OF NEVADA GEOGRAPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: GEOG Covers important geological developments in Nevada that have occurred throughout geologic time. At least one field trip will be required. • GEOG 103: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. • GEOL 210: BASIC ORE DEPOSITS Teaches the physical elements of geography, nature and distribution of climate, land forms, natural vegetation, and soils. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Recommend GEOL 101 or CHEM 100 or 101. Offers practical value to those who want or need knowledge regarding the occurrence, discovery and exploitation of mineral deposits. • GEOG 106: INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • GEOL 299B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY Analyzes the culture regions of the world including physical set- 1-5 credits. Prerequisite: none. tings, peoples, settlements, economic activities, historical and po- Provides a study of selected topics in geology for students with little litical factions with primary emphasis on the Old World. or no earth science background. Can include field experiences. • GEOG 109: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Presents world distribution of economic activities and their natu- GERMAN ral bases, major occupations, such as agriculture, mining, manu- DEPARTMENT CODE: GER facturing and trade considered in relation to natural environment. • GER 101B: CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN I • GEOG 122: METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening, reading, and writ- Introduces the student to the fundamentals of atmospheric sci- ing skills will be developed to suit student needs. ences. The characteristics and behavior of the atmosphere, with special emphasis on the processes involved in weather and climate, will be studied. • GER 102B: CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN II 3 credits. Prerequisite: GER 101B or consent of instructor. Offers a second semester of conversational German designed to con- GEOLOGY tinue and improve the skills learned in GER 101B. DEPARTMENT CODE: GEOL

• GEOL 101: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers geologic concepts, features and processes in lectures. Labo- ratory includes reading of topographic and geologic maps, study and identification of common rocks and minerals, and study of geologic phenomena.

95 COURSES German • Golf Facilities Management Graphic Arts • History

• GER 111: FIRST YEAR GERMAN I 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. • GA 175: PHOTOGRAPHY I Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Also listed as ART 175. reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction Introduces black and white photography and the 35mm camera. to German culture. The course is designed as a beginning or refresher class in understanding picture taking and darkroom procedures. • GER 112: FIRST YEAR GERMAN II 4 credits. Prerequisite: GER 111 or equivalent or consent of instructor. • GA 202B: BEGINNING CALLIGRAPHY Continues with the second semester of the course to build on speak- 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ing, writing and reading skills in the German language. Helps students develop two types of writing techniques -- Italic and Calligraphic -- one for special occasions and one for rapid writing.

GOLF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT • GA 250: PHOTOGRAPHY II DEPARTMENT CODE: GFM 3 credits. Prerequisite: GA 175 or consent of instructor. Also listed as ART 250. • GFM 101B: GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT & DESIGN Broadens students' understanding of photographic imagery and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. continues to develop greater technical knowledge and skill. Examines management of the key areas and the golf facility, pro shop, food and beverage, golf business supervision and profit cen- • GA 251: PHOTOGRAPHY III ters. The layout of the golf facility and design of the course is to 3 credits. Prerequisite: ART or GA 250. Also listed as ART 251. include: space utilization, hole design, topography and construc- Deals with studio and on-location commercial photography. Pro- tion planning. vides the basics about studio lighting and procedures. • GFM 203B: GOLF SHOP MANAGEMENT 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. HISTORY Provides the student with the tools necessary to manage, layout, DEPARTMENT CODE: HIST merchandise and operate a golf pro shop. • GFM 204B: METHODS OF TEACHING GOLF • HIST 101: UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1865 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a survey of American history and civilization from the time Concentrates on the basic methods of teaching the game of golf. of the first European settlement to about 1865. Topics will include the grip, swing, short game irons and woods. • GFM 205B: SHORT GAME AND PUTTING • HIST 102: UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1865 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Specializes in teaching putting and chipping. It will also cover the Covers American history and civilization since the end of the basics of the short game including: putting techniques and shots American Civil War. around the green. • HIST 105: EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION I • GFM 206B: THE RULES OF GOLF 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Covers the development of Western civilization and history from Concentrates on the rules of golf from the USGA. This class will its beginnings in the valleys of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates to cover all the rules as sanctioned by the U.S. Golf Association. the mid-17th century rise of strong nation-states. • GFM 207B: GOLF CART MAINTENANCE • HIST 106: EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION II 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Deals with golf cart maintenance. Topics will include service, main- Covers Western civilization and history from the mid-17th century tenance, power systems, repair and use of carts in the operation of to the present. the golf facility. • HIST 111: SURVEY OF AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Satisfies U.S./ Nevada constitution requirements. GRAPHIC ARTS Teaches the origin, development, history of the Nevada and United DEPARTMENT CODE: GA States constitutions. Course will examine the American judicial system through a number of significant decisions and will analyze the At the time of the publication of this catalog, WNCC was actively designing and individuals who made those decisions. seeking approval for a new set of courses and certificate/degree programs in Graphic Arts (computer-based). The new courses are expected to be offered • HIST 207: DISCOVER NEVADA HISTORY beginning fall 1999, utilizing the new High Tech Center labs in Carson City as 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. well as the computer labs in Fallon. Please consult the counseling offices on Explores the many historic sites and scenic areas of Nevada, uti- either campus for current information. lizing lecture discussions, slide presentations, readings and videos.

• GA 109: INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Also listed as ART 109. Introduces students to the basic elements of pictorial organization, and to the practice of using those elements in the production of art.

96 COURSES History • Home Economics • Human Development & Family Studies Humanities • Hypnosis • Italian

• HIST 217: NEVADA HISTORY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies Nevada's history from prehistoric times to the present. The DEPARTMENT CODE: HDFS course will examine the early mining and cattle frontiers, the development of towns and the advent of industrialization as well as • HDFS 201: LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT the 20th century problems of water, energy, and growth. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers an overview of growth and development from the prenatal • HIST 260: THE INDIAN IN AMERICAN HISTORY period through adulthood. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines significant events and trends in Native American life. • HDFS 202: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILIES The course will focus on the contributions made by American In- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. dians to the development of our history and contemporary society. Explores the dynamics of development, interaction, and intimacy of primary relationships in contextual and theoretical frameworks, • HIST 247: HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN NATION societal issues and choices facing diverse family systems. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial New Spain and Mexi- can national history to the present. HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT CODE: HUM • HIST 275: THE WILD WEST - MYTH & REALITY 3 credits. Prerequisite: HIST 101 or HIST 102 or consent of instructor. • HUM 101: INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES Acquaints students with the history of the American West. Course 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. examines and compares the often romanticized themes of early nov- Offers an interdisciplinary approach to the humanities. Students els and Hollywood films with the harsh reality of frontier life. study major works in art, music, literature, and philosophy with historical framework. • HIST 281: INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • HUM 210: GREAT MEN/WOMEN/ERAS Presents the history of the physical, mathematical, natural, biologi- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Repeatable. cal and medical sciences from the 17th century to the present. Introduces students to one of several important eras, such as the Baroque, Classical or Romantic, through the in-depth investigation • HIST 295: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORY of the significant men and women of the times. These will include 3 credits. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of the artists, composers, authors and statesmen. instructor. Studies a selected issue or topic of significance in history. The in- • HUM 299: PHI THETA KAPPA HONORS SEMINAR tent will be to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the 1 credit. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a transfer course. complex forces which have shaped the modern world. Material will Focus on the international honors topics established yearly by Phi be drawn from a variety of sources and may be interdisciplinary. Theta Kappa. Each student in the seminar will be expected to prepare an oral presentation linking the honors topic to the course for which he/she wishes to receive honors credit. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT CODE: HEC HYPNOSIS • HEC 121: HUMAN NUTRITION DEPARTMENT CODE: HYP 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Offers a beginning course in the principles of human nutrition in- • HYP 101B: INTRODUCTION TO SELF-HYPNOSIS cluding a study of each of the major nutrients and how they relate 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. to good health and well-balanced diets. Examines the history of hypnosis, philosophy of hypnosis as well as the practice of hypnosis. Explores the different approaches to • HEC 122B: CREATIVE COOKING trance and the advantages of self-hypnosis. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • HYP 102B: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT THROUGH SELF-HYPNOSIS Familiarizes students with the food and cooking patterns of vari- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ous ethnic groups. Combines good nutrition and economical shop- Assists people who want to lose or gain weight. Class includes a ping tips with a variety of cooking techniques and recipes from brief lesson on self-hypnosis and shows how trance, visualization around the world. and mediation can assist one to control his/her weight. • HEC 223: PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. BIOL 223 or BIOL 224 or permission of instructor is recommended. ITALIAN Considers the chemical structure and function of the macro- and DEPARTMENT CODE: ITAL micronutrients and their role in maintaining good health beginning at the cellular level and extending to interactional properties of nu- • ITAL 101B: CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I trients and diets. The last few weeks of the class are devoted to 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. disease states with use of diet therapy as a form of treatment for Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening, reading and writ- diseases and related medical conditions. ing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Italian-English words can be developed to suit student needs.

97 COURSES Italian • Journalism • Laboratory Technician • Law

• ITAL 102B: CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN II • LAW 251: BANKRUPTCY 3 credits. Prerequisite: ITAL 101B or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. Continues with the second semester of the course to build on Provides a basic knowledge of bankruptcy law, with emphasis on speaking, writing and reading skills in the Italian language. understanding the schedules, preparing proofs of claims and motion practice within the bankruptcy court. JOURNALISM • LAW 252: FAMILY LAW 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 261 or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: JOUR Covers the law related to family issues. Includes a discussion of rights and obligations of parties to each other and their offspring. • JOUR 101: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MASS MEDIA Divorce, custody and support, spousal agreements, termination of 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. parental rights, adoptions and collection of child support are all dis- Surveys the role of newspapers, radio, television, advertising and cussed. public relations organizations. Offers interpretation of the day's news and analysis of media performance. • LAW 253: LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. • JOUR 201: MEDIA WRITING Offers a paralegal specific approach to the daily administration 3 credits. Prerequisite: JOUR 101. of the law office. Subjects covered include: controlling resources Teaches writing in journalistic and persuasive styles for mass me- and time, records management, supervision, financial resources dia. Emphasis on analysis and organization of information, and and legal marketing. The course also includes a discussion of job opportunities for the paralegal, legal terminology, resume clarity of expression. writing and interviewing techniques. • LAW 255: PROBATE, TRUST AND GUARDIANSHIP LAW LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: LTE Considers the law related to estate planning issues. Includes procedure to distribute a person's estate upon death; creation and ad- • LTE 110: TECHNIQUES OF VENIPUNCTURE ministration of a trust, and procedure to appoint another to act on 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. one's behalf. Also includes a discussion of health care documents Gives the student the knowledge and skills necessary to perform and related elderly care issues. the collection, identification, and preservation of specimens as ap- • LAW 260B: EMPLOYMENT LAW plied to venipuncture technique. The course includes medical ter- 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. minology, ethics, fingerstick procedure, and patient contact meth- Covers employment contracts and wrongful termination, ods. Emphasis is placed on the role of the venipuncturist in a mod- discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, ERISA, ern health and delivery system. Social Security and workman’s compensation, the Fair Labor Standards Act, occupational safety and health standards, labor LAW unions, collective bargaining, strikes and boycotts. DEPARTMENT CODE: LAW • LAW 261: LEGAL RESEARCH I 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. • LAW 101: FUNDAMENTALS OF PARALEGALISM Covers legal research and terminology. The student will become 3 credits. Prerequisite: none familiar with the law library and develop legal research skills Explores the responsibility of the legal assistant and the relation- through the use of legal digests, cases, statutes, legal periodicals, ship between the legal assistant, the attorney and the client. Also government documents and other research material. Emphasis is surveys substantive areas of the law, structure of the legal system, placed on developing legal briefing skills and finding answers to basic legal terminology, ethics and liability of the legal profession. legal research questions. • LAW 204: TORTS • LAW 262: LEGAL WRITING 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101, LAW 261 or current enrollment in 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 and LAW 261 or consent of instructor. LAW 261, or consent of instructor. Offers in-depth study and development of legal writing skills. Em- Covers the major torts at common law as well as selected cases phasis is placed on writing assignments which assume a knowledge from Nevada. The following areas will be addressed: negli- of basic legal research skills, development of memoranda of points gence, assault and battery, false imprisonment and false arrest, and authorities and analyses of case facts. Inner office memoranda intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to land and and appeal briefs will also be discussed. chattels, conversion, defamation, products liability, damages, wrongful death actions, defenses, privileges and immunities. • LAW 263: ETHICS Emphasis will be placed on researching selected tortious issues. 1 credit. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. Covers the relationship between the attorney, client and legal as- • LAW 231: PROCEDURE - CIVIL sistant. Discusses what a legal assistant may and may not do. Also 3 credits. Prerequisite: LAW 101 or consent of instructor. discusses conflicts of interest, dealing with witnesses and adverse Emphasizes the jurisdiction of the court system in Nevada. Includes parties and confidentiality. discussion of complaints, summons, answers and supplemental pleading. Also covers pre-trial tactics, motions, exceptions, venue, discovery, depositions and summary judgements.

98 COURSES Machine Tool Technology • Management

• MTT 110B: MACHINE SHOP II • MTT 261B: MACHINE PROJECTS 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTT 105B or consent of instructor. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Expands skills introduced in MTT 105B to an intermediate level and Permits students to work on special projects of their own choosing introduces further skills which include vertical mill, drill sharpen- and/or explore areas of special interest under the direction of a col- ing, speed feeds and some production methods. lege instructor.

• MTT 111B: MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE II • MTT 262B: MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE IV 2 credits. Corequisite: MTT 110B. 2 credits. Corequisite: MTT 260B. Further develops student's manual skills by putting into practice Allows students additional time to concentrate on areas of interest the theories and user skills introduced MTT 110B. The emphasis leading to completion of an advanced project emphasizing skills in- will be a more practical, hands-on experience through the use of troduced in MTT 260B. vertical mill work, layout techniques, vertical and horizontal band saws, measuring instruments and some lathes. Shop safety and • MTT 270B: MOLD MAKING I cleanup are always stressed. 3 credits. Corequisite: MTT 250B, MATH 110B, DFT 124B or consent of instructor. • MTT 150B: METALLURGY Introduces the basics of mold construction for the plastic industry 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. CHEM 100 recommended. and die casting with a strong emphasis on plastics. Offers a practical approach to metallurgy. Designed to give the ma- chining and welding student a basic understanding of metallurgy • MTT 271B: MOLD MAKING II for an entry level job in his/her field. 3 credits. Corequisite: MTT 270B or consent of instructor. Expands skills introduced in Mold Making I to an intermediate level • MTT 230B: COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL I and introduces further skills which include electrical discharge 4 credits. Includes 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: machine (EDM), three plate injection molds, and hot runner molds. MTT 105B and 110B or consent of instructor. Offers an introductory class designed to give the student a basic • MTT 292B: COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING I understanding of computer numerical control. The student is in- 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: MTT 230B, MTT 232B and DFT 131, or con- troduced to the axis systems, absolute and incremental program- sent of instructor. ming, tool offsets, controller operation, and fixture offsets. To bet- Teaches computer-aided manufacturing for two-and-a-half dimen- ter understand CNC programming process, CNC II is recom- sion axes (2.5D). Students learn how to design and prepare to mended as a followup class. manufacture parts on the mill and lathe using state of the art CAD/ • MTT 232B: COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL II CAM software. 4 credits. Includes 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: MTT 230B or consent of instructor. • MTT 293B: COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING II Provides a continuation of MTT 230B. Offers the student additional 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: MTT 292B or consent of instructor. practical experience for development of skills with additional in- Teaches computer-aided manufacturing for three dimension axes formation and exposure to more complex applications of program- (3D). Students learn how to design and prepare to manufacture ming, mirror imaging, polar coordinates, tool compensation, thread- parts in full 3D for the CNC mill using state of the art CAD/CAM ing and computer integrated manufacturing. software.

• MTT 250B: MACHINE SHOP III • MTT 295B: WORK EXPERIENCE 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTT 110B and DFT 124B or consent of instruc- 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. tor. Provides students with on the job, supervised and educationally di- Expands skills introduced in MTT 105B and MTT 110B to a more rected work experience. advanced level by developing projects that emphasize tolerances, plan of procedure and blueprint reading. Introduces further skills for surface grinding and tool and cutter grinding. MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT CODE: MGT • MTT 251B: MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE III NOTE: MGT 212 and MGT 283 are transferable as general electives in all aca- 2 credits. Corequisite: MTT 250B. demic programs except for those in the College of Business at the University of Further develops student's manual skills by putting into practice Nevada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. the theories and user skills introduced in MTT 250B. The emphasis will be a more practical, hands-on experience through the use of vertical mill work, layout techniques, vertical and horizontal • MGT 103: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT band saws, measuring instruments and lathes. Shop safety and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. clean-up are always stressed. Provides environment and management of the small business enterprise, problems in initiating the business, financial and administrative control, marketing programs and policies, management of • MTT 260B: MACHINE SHOP IV business operations, legal and governmental relationships. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTT 250B or consent of instructor. Concentrates on areas of interest leading to design of an advanced project emphasizing skills learned in MTT 105B, MTT 110B and MTT 250B.

100 COURSES Management • Management Applications • Marketing

• MGT 201: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. BUS 101 or MGT 103 is recommended. MGT 201 is accepted in lieu of MGRS 301 (UNR) or MGT 401 (UNLV) DEPARTMENT CODE: MGTA upon validation of content and knowledge by approved College of Busi- Applied science and technology customized applications courses ness examination, or satisfactory performance ("C" or better) in MGRS are designed to fit specific needs in business and industry. Spe- 352 (UNR) or MGT 452 (UNLV) during the first year of eligibility to cific customized classes may be found in the latest WNCC course enroll in the appropriate upper division business course at the Univer- schedule. sity of Nevada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Studies fundamentals and principles of management; administrative policies, objectives and procedures, and problems of organization control and leadership. MARKETING DEPARTMENT CODE: MKT • MGT 212: LEADERSHIP & HUMAN RELATIONS NOTE: MKT 111, 115, 121, 127, 129 and 131 are transferable as general elec- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MGT 201 is recommended. tives in all academic programs except for those in the College of Business at the Schools students on understanding and managing human behav- University of Nevada, Reno or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. ior in organizations. Central to the course is developing a better understanding of one's self as a leader and exploring some of the more • MKT 111: INTRODUCTION TO MERCHANDISING effective ways of leading others. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MKT 130. Provides the knowledge necessary to buy merchandise profitably, • MGT 235: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR with mastery of the role of the buyer in relation to other store per- 3 credits. Prerequisite: MGT 201 or MGT 212. sonnel. This course provides skills in planning and figuring mark- Studies concepts, theories and case studies concerning the behav- ups and expense control. ior of people in modern business organizations. Analyzes the internal organization structure, and managerial roles and functions, • MKT 115: PURCHASING in the business and other goal-oriented institutions. Studies theory 3 credits. Prerequisite: MKT 130. and design of organizational structure, impact of work flow, lead- Introduces the student to basic purchasing techniques and practices. ership styles, and control systems on human behavior. Specific topics to be covered include purchasing department functions and responsibilities, purchasing tools, forms and procedures, • MGT 247B: INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT vendor relationships, policies, and centralized versus decentralized 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: MGT 201 or MGT 212. purchasing. Studies the operation of a manufacturing enterprise, concentrating on the economies of production. Introduces a grounding on ana- • MKT 121: RETAIL MERCHANDISING lytical method early so that the broad problem areas of system 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MKT 130 is recommended. design, operation, and control can be based on the analytical Studies an overview of retail merchandising, including buying, pric- method. ing, selling, advertising, sales promotion and display principles.

• MGT 273B: RESORT PLANNING AND DESIGN • MKT 123B: SALES PROMOTION 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MKT 129 and MKT 130 are recommended. Includes principles of modern golf resort layout and design as they Provides the basic knowledge necessary to develop sound sales pro- pertain to destination resorts, transient resorts and surrounding motion practices. The course builds on a rigorous base of consumer mountain communities whose infrastructures support mountain psychology, and treats advertising reseller stimulation, personal resorts. Indoor and outdoor space allocation, construction, main- selling, and other communication tools. tenance of facilities and equipment. Course work will require a resort design project, complete with term paper and model, integrating the design principles learned in class together with the regu- • MKT 127: RETAIL MANAGEMENT lations required by the federal National Environmental Policy Act 3 credits. Prerequisite: MKT 130. as related to golf area/resort development, as well as a professional Introduces the dollar and cents implications of managerial decisions presentation which will be given to an audience of resort related and the various methods used to measure the profitability of those professionals and class members. decisions in the field of retailing.

• MGT 275: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT • MKT 129: SALESMANSHIP 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MGT 201 or 212 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MKT 130 is recommended. Covers the concepts of quality planning, quality control and qual- Teaches sales techniques, demonstrating various products, com- ity improvement. plexities of modern industrial and consumer products.

• MGT 283: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION • MKT 130: INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MGT 201 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MKT 130 is accepted in lieu of MGRS 310 Develops an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of per- (UNR) or MKT 430 (UNLV) upon validation of content and knowledge sonnel at the mid-management level. by approved College of Business examination, or satisfactory performance ("C" or better) in MGRS 489 (UNR) or MKT 432 (UNLV) during the first year of eligibility to enroll in the appropriate upper division business course at the University of Nevada, Reno or the University of Ne- vada, Las Vegas. Covers the problems of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in the marketing of goods and services. Students will develop a plan applying the marketing principles.

101 COURSES Marketing • Mathematics

• MKT 131: ADVERTISING • MATH 112B: INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. MKT 130 is recommended. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 111B, one unit of high school algebra and Presents methods and techniques in modern advertising, giving in- one unit of high school geometry, or consent of instructor. formation to do the entire advertising job. Studies polynomial and rational expressions, linear equations, linear and absolute value inequalities; applications, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, relations, functions and their graphs; MATHEMATICS and systems of equations. DEPARTMENT CODE: MATH • MATH 114B: SHOP MATHEMATICS II 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 110B or consent of instructor. • MATH 90: ELEMENTARY ARITHMETIC Continues MATH 110B. Covers geometric constructions, circles, 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. volume and surface area of three dimensional objects, law of sines Provides individualized instruction in basic math skills including and law of cosines, complex practical machine applications, com- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole num- putation of angles of rotation and tilt, numerical control, variation. bers, fractions, and decimals. Intended for students who need a review of whole numbers before studying fractions. Instruction is • MATH 116: TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I tailored specifically to each student's needs. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 111B or equivalent or consent of instructor. • MATH 91: BASIC MATHEMATICS Offers a study of basic algebra involving the four arithmetic opera- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. tions plus equations and applications, factoring, graphic methods, Provides the fundamental operation of whole numbers, fractions exponents, quadratic equations and variation. Introduces plane and mixed numbers, decimals, percentage and measurement. The trigonometry, logarithms and complex numbers. course is intended to provide a thorough review of basics needed in future mathematics courses and in applied fields. • MATH 117: TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or equivalent or consent of instruc- • MATH 93: PREALGEBRA tor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Continues MATH 116. Includes the study of systems of equations, Offers a preparation for MATH 95. Course will include: the real sine and cosine laws, numerical solutions, and geometric figures number system, prime and composite numbers, fractions, opera- and their properties. tions with fractions, exponents, order of operation, variables, expressions, signed numbers, multiplication, division, addition and • MATH 120: FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE MATHEMATICS subtraction of signed numbers, solving simple linear equations, the 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or three units of high school math- distributive property -a(bxtc), ratios and proportions, problem solv- ematics at the level of algebra and above. ing, and applied problems. Offers a course in real numbers, consumer mathematics, variation, functions, relations and graphs; geometry or measurement, prob- • MATH 100B: MATH FOR NURSES ability and statistics, sets and logic. Course is broad in scope, em- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. phasizing applications. Reviews basic mathematics with emphasis on those skills that apply to calculating drug dosages. Includes fractions, decimals, pro- • MATH 122: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS I portions, percents, English, apothecary and metric systems of mea- surements. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or consent of instructor. Introduces elementary problem solving with emphasis on the na- • MATH 106: GEOMETRY ture of numbers and the structure of the real number system. Designed for students seeking a teaching certificate in elementary 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. education. Introduces basic geometry including logic, geometric proof, and theorems related to points, lines, planes, angles, plane figures, tri- angles, circles, proportion, and area. • MATH 123: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS II 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or consent of instructor. • MATH 109B: BUSINESS MATHEMATICS Presents elementary problem solving with emphasis on patterns and geometric relationships. Designed for students seeking a teach- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ing certificate in elementary education. See BUS 109B. • MATH 124: COLLEGE ALGEBRA • MATH 110B: SHOP MATHEMATICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or three units of high school math- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ematics at the level of algebra and above. Covers fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, mea- Studies equations and inequalities; relations and functions; linear, surement, geometry, and briefly, the fundamentals of algebra and quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithm functions; sys- right triangle trigonometry. tems of linear equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; sequences and series. • MATH 111B: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 91 or equivalent or consent of instructor. • MATH 126: PRECALCULUS I Offers a first course in algebra. Topics include operations with 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or three units of high school signed numbers, evaluating formulas, solving equations and word mathematics at the level of algebra and above. problems using algebra, operations with polynominals including Presents the fundamentals of algebra, functions and graphs, poly- factoring, and elementary graphing. This course provides a foun- nomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and sys- dation for the math used in business, science, engineering and tems of linear equations. related fields.

102 COURSES Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering • Metals

• MATH 127: PRECALCULUS II MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 126 or three units of high school mathematics at the level of algebra and above, or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: ME Studies circular functions, trigonometric identities and equations, conic sections, complex numbers, and discrete algebra. • ME 241: STATICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 201. Corequisite: MATH 182 or consent • MATH 128: PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS of instructor. 5 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or three units of high school Studies static force systems. Topics include resolution and com- mathematics at the level of algebra and above. position of forces, equilibrium of force systems, friction and vari- Studies relations, functions and their graphs; polynomial, rational, ous constraints, moments of inertia, cables, beams, fluid static, and exponential, logarithm and trigonometric functions; analytic trigo- work. nometry; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; mathematical induction; sequences and series. • ME 242: DYNAMICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: ME 241 or consent of instructor. • MATH 150: THE GRAPHING CALCULATOR Studies kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in two 1 credit. Prerequisite: MATH 128 or MATH 126/127. and three dimensions; relative motion; work and energy; impulse Introduces operation and programming of the graphing calculator. and momentum.

• MATH 152: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 or con- METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING sent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: METE Introduces statistics, probability models, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression analysis, and special topics. • METE 250: ELEMENTS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE 3 or 4 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or 201. • MATH 176: ELEMENTS OF CALCULUS Provides an understanding of the internal structure of materials, 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 128 or MATH 126 or the dependence of properties upon these structures, and the behav- equivalent or consent of instructor. ior of materials in service. Instructs students in fundamental ideas of analytical geometry and calculus. Includes plane coordinates, graphs, functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus. Includes METALS applications to rates, extremalization, and interpretation of inte- DEPARTMENT CODE: MTL grals.

• MATH 181: CALCULUS I • MTL 150B: METALLURGY I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 4 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 128 or MATH 126/127 or equivalent or Approaches metallurgy with an emphasis on welding technology. consent of instructor. Includes demonstrations, lectures, and experiments in the metals Offers fundamental concepts of analytical geometry and calculus, lab. Covers extraction metallurgy as well as physical metallurgy. functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. The various destructive methods of testing metal as well as non- destructive testing of metals will be discussed and demonstrated. • MATH 182: CALCULUS II The processes use distortion control and technique of flame straight- 4 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 181 or equivalent or consent of instructor. ening. Teaches transcendental functions, methods of integration, conics, vectors. • MTL 212: WELDING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • MATH 253: LINEAR ALGEBRA Introduces welding which includes welding safety, environmental 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 182. awareness, oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing as well as Introduces linear algebra, including matrices, determinants, vector shielded metal-arc. spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues. • MTL 213: WELDING II • MATH 280: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 212 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 182. Continuation of MTL 212 with emphasis on developing welding Introduces the foundations of discrete mathematics. Topics include skills for SMAW, GMAW, GTAW production in overhead, flat, logic, set theory, relations, functions, digraphs, and cardinality. horizontal, and vertical positions.

• MATH 283: CALCULUS III • MTL 217B: WELDING III 4 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 182 or equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 213. Covers infinite series, vectors, differential and integral calculus of Includes theory and practice in gas metal-arc welding and gas tung- functions of several variables, and introduction to vector analysis. sten-arc welding. • MATH 285: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 283. Presents methods of solving ordinary differential equations with application to physical systems. Includes systems of equations, series solution, numerical solution, and Laplace transforms.

103 COURSES Metals • Mining • Music

• MTL 218B: WELDING IV MINING 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 293B. DEPARTMENT CODE: MINE Covers Shielded Metal-Arc Welding of pipe, Flux Core Arc Weld- ing of pipe and introduction to A.P.I., A.S.M.E., and A.W.S. code certification. Welding of pipe provides training to develop weld- • MINE 103B: PROSPECTING TECHNIQUES ing skills necessary to produce high quality multipass welds on 6- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. inch schedule, 80 mild steel pipe in the 6 G positions, using ad- Provides a personal introduction to the techniques and methods of vanced welding processes. prospecting for valuable minerals. • MTL 224B: WELDING PROJECTS 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. MUSIC Offers welding student additional supervised lab hours. Students DEPARTMENT CODE: MUS will perfect their welding skills through an approved project or work toward an A.W.S. Code preparation. • MUS 102: CLASS WOODWIND INSTRUCTION 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. • MTL 225B: INDEPENDENT STUDY Introduces playing the flute, clarinet and saxophone. Students learn 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. elementary music on each instrument and know the fingerings Individualized in-depth study of a specific area of welding tech- within each of their normal ranges. nology. • MUS 104: BEGINNING GUITAR CLASS • MTL 290B: METAL TECHNOLOGY-COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1-4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Studies basic guitar technique, bluegrass, classical and rock styles. Designed to provide the student with on-the-job supervised and No previous musical training required. educationally directed work experience. • MUS 105: INTERMEDIATE GUITAR CLASS • MTL 291B: WELDING I - PRACTICE 2-3 credit. Prerequisite: MUS 104 or consent of instructor. 2 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 212; may be taken concurrently with MTL 212. Continues development of skills learned in MUS 104. Develops the student's manual skills necessary to produce high quality gas welds and flame cuts. The student learns to set up the equipment for all phases of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. The • MUS 111: CONCERT CHOIR shielded metal-arc welding section develops entry level skills for 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for a total of four credits. welders. This course specifically develops basic shielded metal arc Teaches representative choral music of all periods. Choir is fea- welding skills such as striking the arc, maintaining proper arc tured in concerts throughout the WNCC service area. length, adjusting equipment and manipulating the electrode. MUS 113: CLASS VOCAL INSTRUCTION • MTL 292B: WELDING II - PRACTICE 1-2 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for a total of four credits. 2 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 212; may be taken concurrently with MTL 213. Teaches fundamentals of tone production, breath control and prac- Continues MTL 212, Practice Laboratory Introductory Course, but tical techniques involved in reading and interpreting songs. with emphasis on developing welding skills for SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW production in overhead, flat, horizontal, and vertical • MUS 115: VOCAL JAZZ/POP ENSEMBLE positions. 2 credits. Prerequisite: instrumentalists should be of intermediate level proficiency. No prerequisites for vocalists. Class may be repeated for a total • MTL 293B: WELDING III - PRACTICE of eight credits. 2 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 292B; may be taken concurrently with MTL Explores a variety of musical styles, including pop, rock and jazz, 217B. by a lively performing group. Focuses on GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW which will train the student to perform production and certification performance welding • MUS 119: ORCHESTRA on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 1 credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; audition is required. Class may be repeated for a total of four credits. • MTL 294B: WELDING IV - PRACTICE Includes rehearsal and performance of orchestral music. Students 2 credits. Prerequisite: MTL 218B and MTL 293B. are required to participate in scheduled performances. Introduces fundamental pipe welding techniques and develops basic skills for the service and transmission fields in the shielded • MUS 121: MUSIC APPRECIATION metal-arc section. Trains welders for work in either the pressure 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. pipe industry or transmission pipeline work using the micro-wire Analyzes styles and forms of music from the Middle Ages through weld. the 20th century, and discusses musical instruments and major composers. • MTL 296B: AWS CODE PREPARATION 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. • MUS 123: MUSIC HISTORY I Introduces the student to the many certifications available by meet- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. ing the standards of the American Welding Society codes. Also, it Surveys Western music: origins through the Baroque period. includes instruction on code certification required by the Ameri- can Petroleum Institute and the American Society of Mechanical En- • MUS 124: MUSIC HISTORY II gineers. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Studies Classical and Romantic periods.

104 COURSES Music

• MUS 127: CLASS STRING INSTRUCTION • MUS 182: BEGINNING PIANO CLASS II 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MUS 181 or equivalent. Helps prepare students to teach strings in a classroom situation and Provides a continuation of MUS 181, a class in basic piano technique privately. Students will be able to demonstrate and teach effectively and theory. different techniques on violin, viola and cello and will be able to design a comprehensive program of study for students of all age • MUS 190B: CLASSICAL GUITAR I groups. Students will also be proficient at problem solving and be 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. able to improvise on teaching methods. Provides an introduction to the study and performance of classical music on the guitar. • MUS 151: PIANO 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Class may be repeated for a total of four cred- • MUS 191B: CLASSICAL GUITAR II its. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. 1 credit. Prerequisite: MUS 190B. Introduces piano performance in which the student performs and Continues MUS 190B, pursuing in more depth the study and per- analyzes keyboard literature from various musical eras, improves formance of classical music on the guitar. keyboard technique and applies basic music theory to piano literature. • MUS 205: CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE • MUS 153: VOICE 1 credit. Prerequisite: ability to play an instrument at an intermediate 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Class may be repeated for a total of four cred- level. Class may be repeated for up to four credits. Studies techniques of playing in small ensembles, such as two pi- its. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. anos, flute and piano, string quartets, etc. Introduces students to Introduces the correct and pleasing use of the singing voice through chamber music literature of all musical eras. a well balanced and coordinated study of vocal literature and exercises. • MUS 209: SIGHTSINGING & DICTATION I • MUS 155: BRASS INSTRUMENTS 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces the techniques of reading music at sight and taking mu- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Class may be repeated for a total of four cred- sical and rhythmic dictations without the aid of an instrument. its. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. Provides personal introduction to the study and performance of music for brass instruments. • MUS 212B: PIANO PEDAGOGY 4 credits. Prerequisite: intermediate level piano proficiency; consent of • MUS 156: STRING INSTRUMENTS instructor. Analyzes teaching methods used in piano instruction, studies mu- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. sic theory, and applies teaching techniques in the electronic piano Provides a personal introduction to the study and performance of laboratory. Investigates the development of the teacher-student music for string instruments. relationship. • MUS 157: WOODWINDS • MUS 221: SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Class may be repeated for a total of four cred- 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: pianists should be of intermediate level profi- its. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. ciency. Class may be repeated for up to six credits. Introduces students to the study and performance of music for Focuses in depth on a special topic in music literature. Topics might woodwind instruments. include Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th century keyboard literature. Students will explore the musical topics both through lec- • MUS 165: GUITAR ture and through their own performance of representative works. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Class may be repeated for a total of four credits. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. • MUS 229: TECHNIQUES OF PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT Provides individual instruction in the technique and repertoire of 1 credit. Prerequisite: intermediate level of piano proficiency. Class may the guitar. be repeated for up to four credits. Coaches the individual in the techniques used in accompanying • MUS 166: INTRODUCTION TO MIDI SEQUENCERS & choirs and instruments on the piano. SYNTHESIZERS 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. • MUS 230: WNCC CONCERT JAZZ BAND Introduces the MIDI process, using both computer software and 2 credits. Prerequisite: ability to play a band instrument. Class may be music hardware. Students will learn to operate the latest models repeated for up to eight credits. of sequencers, samplers, and synthesizers. Join a performing ensemble specializing in jazz and rock literature and performance practices. • MUS 179: MUSICAL THEATRE 2-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to six credits. • MUS 251: PIANO (INTERMEDIATE) Offers musical theatre techniques for singers, actors, pianist/ 1 credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Class may be repeated for a coaches and stage managers, including production and perfor- total of four credits. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. mance. Continues private instruction in keyboard literature and technique. • MUS 181: BEGINNING PIANO CLASS • MUS 253: VOICE (INTERMEDIATE) 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Class may be repeated for a Introduces the piano, including instruction in note reading, tech- total of four credits. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. nique, theory and easy repertoire. Students work in a laboratory Continues private instruction in vocal literature and technical ex- setting, each using their own electronic piano. ercises.

105 COURSES Music • Nursing

• MUS 255: BRASS INSTRUMENTS (INTERMEDIATE) • NURS 155: CHILDBEARING/CHILDREARING FAMILY HEALTH 1 credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Class may be repeated for a 4 credits: 3 credits lecture, 1 credit clinical. Prerequisite: successful total of four credits. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. completion of first semester of nursing curriculum. Continues private instruction in the study and performance of mu- Utilizing Roy's Adaptation Model, this course explores the nurse's sic for brass instruments. role as provider and manager of care in the promotion of family health. It introduces the student to concepts of growth and devel- • MUS 257: WOODWINDS (INTERMEDIATE) opment and to concepts of family dynamics with an emphasis on 1 credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Class may be repeated for a the childbearing-childrearing family unit. In addition, normal pre- total of four credits. Fee covers cost of 15 half-hour private lessons. natal, post-partal and newborn care are explored with a brief dis- Continues private instruction in the study and performance of mu- cussion of normal childbirth. sic for woodwind instruments. • NURS 159: CLINICAL NURSING ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 7 credits: 4 credits lecture, 3 credits clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: successful completion of first semester of nursing program. NURSING Utilizes Roy's Adaptation Model and the nursing process. It ex- DEPARTMENT CODE: NURS plores the nurse's role as provider and manager of care, in commonly occurring and chronic alterations in physical and • NURS 130B: NURSE ASSISTANT psychoemotional health in children, adolescents, adults and the 6 credits. Prerequisite: none. elderly. Provides trained nursing assistants for employment in clinical agencies or home health settings. A total of 150 hours of instruction • NURS 162: TRANSITIONS TO PRACTICAL NURSING (class, lab and clinical) is given, in basic nursing care of children, 3 credits. Prerequisites: completion of first semester, and successful adults and, geriatric clients, and offers communications skills. progress through mid-term of the second semester, of first year of the nursing program. • NURS 136: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING SCIENCE: NURSING Facilitates role transition from student to graduate practical nurse. ROLES AND INTERVENTIONS SUPPORTING HUMAN ADAPTATION Explores the practical nurse role in relation to skills and expecta- 6 credits: 3 credits lecture, 3 credits laboratory/ clinical. tions of the consumer. Clinical experiences allow students to de- Prerequisite: must be an accepted nursing student. velop and practice skills of data collection, priority setting and time management in providing care to the adult client. Provides a foundation for future courses in nursing. Introduces nursing as a profession drawing theory from a variety of bio- psycho-social sciences. Emphasizes the development of knowledge • NURS 199B: ADN TRANSITION in communication skills, interpersonal relationships, historical back- 1 credit. Includes lecture, lab and clinical. Prerequisite: returning LPN ground, legal responsibilities, and professional ethics as a member and/or accepted challenge student. Must have passed Mobility Profile I of the discipline of nursing. Also introduces the role Provider of and taken NLN Achievement Test in Pharmacology. Care and the use of the nursing process within the context of Roy's Facilitates transition for the returning LPN into the second year of Adaptation Model. Develops scientific understanding and nursing the nursing program. Roy's Adaptation Model and Nursing Pro- intervention skills necessary to meet the basic physical, psychoso- cess, health assessment skills, roles and responsibilities are empha- cial, and cultural needs of clients of all ages. Familiarizes students sized. Student performance of basic nursing skills, nursing care of with the organization and function of health agencies. adult clients, pediatric clients and families, and care of the postpar- tum mother and newborn is assessed in lab or acute care setting. • NURS 140: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • NURS 200: HEALTH ASSESSMENT Provides a basic foundation for students interested in the allied 3 credits: 2 credits lecture, 1 credit laboratory/clinical. Prerequisite: Must health field. Emphasis is on analyzing word parts and learning be an accepted allied health student or have permission of the instructor. basic prefixes, suffixes and word roots. The course also highlights Required for LPNs anticipating entry into the second year. the body systems: basic anatomy and physiology, including basic Incorporates growth and development principles and assessment terms used in disease and surgical procedures. Appropriate for of physiological changes in health and illness across the lifespan. medical secretaries, medical transcriptionists and for beginning Students are taught the use of multiple data collection tools and nursing students. See COT 120B. techniques. Documentation and organization of findings is explored. Laboratory and clinical experiences are incorporated into • NURS 141: FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING this course. 2 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 112B or 120 or higher. Must be an ac- • NURS 265: ALTERATIONS IN THE CHILDBEARING/ cepted nursing student or have consent of the instructor. CHILDREARING FAMILY Introduces students to drug classifications and their uses. Explores modes of action, effects, contraindications and interactions for se- 6 credits: 3 credits lecture, 3 credits clinical laboratory. lected drugs. Specific nursing implications and responsibilities re- Prerequisite: successful completion first year of nursing curriculum and lated to drug administration are emphasized. admission to the second year of the program. Utilizing Roy's Adaptation Model the course examines the nurse's role as provider and manager of care with alterations in family health. High-risk antepartal, intra-partal and post-partal conditions are explored. Concepts related to the care of the high-risk newborn are introduced. Women's health issues are incorporated, as are alterations in family relationships. Concepts of loss and grieving related to the childbearing/childrearing family are addressed.

106 COURSES Nursing • Occupational Safety & Health Office Support Applications • Ornamental Horticulture

• NURS 270: ADVANCED CLINICAL NURSING I OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 4 credits: 3 credits lecture, 1 credit clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: suc- DEPARTMENT CODE: OSH cessful completion of first year and admission/progression to the second year of the nursing program. Utilizes Roy's Adaptation Model and the nursing process, the • OSH 101: INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY & HEALTH course examines the nurse's role as provider and manager of care 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. for clients experiencing complex/acute alterations in physiological Provides students with information and skills necessary to under- functioning across the lifespan. Concepts related to community- standing and insuring safety and health in a variety of work loca- based health care, case management, health teaching and discharge tions. Specific attention is paid to Nevada Occupational Safety and planning are utilized in planning care for clients. Health Act, NRS Chapter 618. Covers the OSHA responsibilities of employers and employees, inspection procedures, complaint pro- • NURS 280: ALTERATIONS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION cedures, citations, and maximum mandatory penalties. 3 credits: 1 credit lecture, 2 credits laboratory/clinical. Prerequisite: successful completion of fall semester, second year of the nursing program. Utilizes Roy's Adaptation Model and the nursing process to in- OFFICE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS crease the student's knowledge and skills for nursing care of the DEPARTMENT CODE: OSA client with psychoemotional problems. Concepts of substance Applied science and technology customized applications courses are designed abuse; psychodynamics of thought and mood disorders; and crisis to fit specific needs in business and industry. The Computer and Office Technol- theories, are explored. The student examines therapeutic commu- ogy Department offers short-term classes which address specific topics. Classes nications, relationships, milieu theory, and psychotherapeutic approaches used to meet the needs of the psychiatric patient. Hospi- generally meet for eight hours and students earn .5 credit on a pass/fail basis. tals and various community settings are utilized. Relevant legal Topics include filing; writing letters, memos, reports and resumes; developing a and ethical issues are incorporated. professional image; successful telephone techniques; and handling mail. Find the most up-to-date listing of these classes in the WNCC course schedule. • NURS 282: ADVANCED CLINICAL NURSING II 5 credits: 3 credits lecture, 2 credits clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: successful completion of fall semester of second year of the nursing program. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE Utilizes Roy's Adaptation Model and the nursing process. The nurse examines the nurse's role as provider and manager of care for the DEPARTMENT CODE: OH client experiencing complex multisystem alterations across the lifespan. Acute care and community-based agencies are utilized for • OH 105B: SOILS AND PLANT NUTRITION clinical learning. Relevant legal and ethical issues are also ad- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. dressed. Provides the student with instruction and laboratory experience on soil derivation, classification and general characteristics, properties of soil • NURS 284: ROLE OF THE ADN MANAGER OF CARE and soil evaluation, use of soils and their management, including soil 2 credits: 1 credit lecture: 1 credit clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: suc- moisture, structure, cultivation, organic materials and microbiology, cessful completion of fall semester of the second year of nursing program. alkali and saline soils and reclamation. Facilitates role transition from student to graduate nurse. Class incorporates seminar and clinical opportunities to explore the role of • OH 111B: TURF GRASS FUNDAMENTALS the nurse as a manager of care and as a member of the discipline 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. of nursing. Clinical experiences are designed to enhance skills of Helps students understand the major factors controlling the pro- priority setting and time management in the care of multiple pa- duction of good turf grasses and the modifying effects of these fac- tients. Emphasis is placed on supervision of, and relationships with, tors upon each other. other health care personnel, delegation of patient care, change process and conflict resolution. Relevant legal and ethical issues are • OH 201B: TURF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS DESIGN addressed. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Teaches principles of sprinkler system design with the main em- • NURS 286B: BASIC CRITICAL CARE phasis on automatic systems, soil moisture sensing devices and 3 credits. Prerequisite: Must have a Registered Nurse License. sprinkler specifications. Examines the nurse's role in the critical care environment. Students are familiarized with concepts related to basic critical care client as- • OH 207B: LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION sessment and management. Topics include hemodynamic moni- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. toring and shock, acute cardiovascular and pulmonary manage- Analyzes drawing/blueprints to determine materials, labor and ment, acute neurological and gastrointestinal dysfunctions, and insurance requirements. Landscape materials, differential leveling, organ donator. Multiorgan system dysfunction and trauma are also grading plans and contour manipulation are also covered. examined. The interventions of conscious sedation and advanced pain management are also explored. • OH 215B: ADVANCED IRRIGATION DESIGN 3 credits. Prerequisite: OH 201B. Studies advanced irrigation design applications.

107 COURSES Philosophy • Physics

PHILOSOPHY • PHIL 207: SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT CODE: PHIL 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides readings and discussion of theories concerning the nature of society and political structure from classical and contemporary • PHIL 100: CRITICAL THINKING & REASONING philosophers. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers nonsymbolic introduction to logical thinking in everyday • PHIL 212: RELIGION IN NONWESTERN CULTURE life, law, politics, science, advertising; common fallacies; and the uses of language, including techniques of persuasion. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Examines the background and influence of religions on contempo- • PHIL 103: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY rary events and values in Asia and Africa. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PHIL 224: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE Studies philosophy as an interpretation of human experience and as an examination of concepts and assumptions fundamental in hu- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. man thought. Studies philosophical problems and implications of historical and contemporary scientific inquiry, e.g. the nature of laws, theories, • PHIL 105: EVIDENCE & APPLIED REASONING explanations, scientific revolutions, values, relations of science and society. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces inductive logic. The student studies the nature of inductive reasoning, the analysis of evidence, causal explanation, and probability. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT CODE: PHYS • PHIL 110: SURVEY OF PHILOSOPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PHYS 100: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I Studies basic problems in different areas of philosophy such as eth- 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or equivalent or consent of instructor. ics, political theory, metaphysics, and epistemology. Introduces students to a broad range of concepts in physics from basic classical mechanics to modern physics. Students will conduct • PHIL 112: WORLD RELIGIONS several experiments with many demonstrations performed through- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. out the course. Examines the main moral and religious views of world religions. • PHYS 107B: TECHNICAL PHYSICS • PHIL 114: INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3-4 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Provides introductory material for an understanding of the basic principles of physics applied to specific occupational programs. Introduces symbolic logic. Studies the principles of correct reasoning, using the symbolic techniques of propositional calculus and basic quantifier calculus. • PHYS 108B: TECHNICAL PHYSICS II 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PHIL 145: RELIGION IN AMERICAN LIFE Emphasizes basic Unified Technical Physics concepts in areas as po- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. tential and kinetic energy transducers, and other topics. Stresses Studies the history and organization of major religious groups in laboratory applications of principles. America. • PHYS 151: GENERAL PHYSICS I • PHIL 200: THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION 3 credits without lab, 4 with lab. Prerequisite: MATH 126 and MATH 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 127 or MATH 128 or equivalent. Studies the major religious philosophic beliefs found in the Old and Provides a course in physics for students in arts and science, medi- New Testaments along with the way these concepts were modified cine and dentistry, and agriculture. Emphasis is on mechanics, heat, in post-biblical cosmology. and sound.

• PHIL 201: INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL THEORY • PHYS 152: GENERAL PHYSICS II 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits without lab, 4-5 credits with lab. Prerequisite: PHYS 151 or con- Provides an introduction to representative classical ethical theories. sent of instructor. Emphasizes light, electricity, magnetism and nuclear physics. • PHIL 205: CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PHYS 201: ENGINEERING PHYSICS I Reviews the late 19th century movements as basis for the study of 4 credits with three hours per week lab. Prerequisite: MATH 181. 20th century developments in thought from Nietsche through ex- Explores vectors, rectilinear motion, particle dynamics, work and istentialism, neopositivism, and American naturalism. energy, momentum, rotational mechanics, oscillations, gravitation, fluids, wave properties and sound. • PHIL 206: SURVEY OF AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PHYS 202: ENGINEERING PHYSICS II Studies the development of philosophic thought in America from 4 credits with three hours per week lab. Prerequisite: MATH 182 and Jonathan Edwards through William James, with particular empha- PHYS 201. sis on early American philosophy. Explores electric fields, potential, current, dielectrics, circuits, mag- netic fields, electromagnetic oscillations, thermodynamics and kinetic theory of gases.

108 COURSES Physics • Political Science • Psychology

• PHYS 203: ENGINEERING PHYSICS III • PSC 295: SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 4 credits with three hours per week lab. Prerequisite: MATH 281 and 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for up to PHYS 202 or consent of instructor. six credits. Explores light, optical systems, relativity, wave aspects of particles, Explores in detail an issue of current interest. Topics might include: quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, semiconductors, radio- the formulation and implementation of national security policy; the activity, nuclear physics and particles. implementation and formation of national, state or local policy; or the structure and function of government agencies. • PHYS 293: DIRECTED STUDY 1-3 credits. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 151 • PSC 299: GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP or 201 or consent of instructor. 3 or 6 credits. Prerequisite: PSC 103 or HIST 111 and consent of in- Individual study conducted under the direction of a faculty mem- structor. If more students apply than there are positions available, stu- ber. dents must submit resumes and will be selected by a review committee. Provides students the opportunity to be selected to serve in federal, state or local government offices within the WNCC service POLITICAL SCIENCE area. DEPARTMENT CODE: PSC

• PSC 103: PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT CODE: PSY 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Satisfies United States and Nevada Consti- In addition to its university transfer courses, WNCC offers short tution requirement. courses in Applied Psychology designed for students in applied Studies constitutions of U.S. and Nevada with specific attention to science and technology programs, general studies programs or various principles and current problems of government. other programs which do not transfer to universities. After completing the two prerequisites, students may select any combination of Applied Psychology modules to complete the human relations • PSC 104: POLITICAL PROCESS or social science requirements for their major or program. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSC 103 or HIST 101 or consent of instructor. Studies political processes and ways in which political decisions are made and implemented. • PSY 100B: UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGY MODULE .5 credit. Prerequisite: none. • PSC 105: WOMEN IN POLITICS Applied Psychology class. Focuses on the different approaches and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. the scientific methods used in psychology. Provides an introductory study of political issues involving Ameri- can women from historical, social, economic and/or biographical • PSY 101: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY perspectives. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Introduces the field of psychology. Covers major principles and • PSC 116: INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS their application to the study of human behavior. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSC 103 or consent of instructor. Examines the legislative process with special emphasis on the Ne- • PSY 102: PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL & vada Legislature, particularly the work of the committees. Includes SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT observation of the legislature in action. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Explores personal and social adjustment by reviewing various per- • PSC 206: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS spectives in adjustment, competence, psychological growth, inter- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. actions with others, environmental demands, and strategies for in- Introduces the study of international relations; stresses the prin- creasing competency. Course stresses both theory and the appli- ciples of a systematic approach to world politics. cation of psychology to everyday life.

• PSC 208: AMERICAN STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT • PSY 103B: LEARNING HOW TO LEARN MODULE 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Satisfies Nevada Constitution requirement. .5 credit. Prerequisite: PSY 100B. Students learn about the organization, working principles and func- Applied Psychology class. Explains how complex actions can be tional processes of state and local governments in the U.S. learned and teaches techniques for memory improvement. • PSY 111B: IMPROVING THINKING SKILLS MODULE • PSC 231: WORLD POLITICS .5 credit. Prerequisite: PSY 100B and PSY 103B. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Applied Psychology class. Focuses on understanding and enhanc- Explores recent and contemporary international relations and the ing problem-solving, decision-making, and other mental abilities. foreign policies, policy making institutions, and the politics of various nations. • PSY 112B: BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION MODULE .5 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 100B and PSY 103B. • PSC 285: SELECTED READINGS ON THE PRESIDENCY Applied Psychology class. Explains behavior modification and pro- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to six credits. vides practice at applying the techniques to changing behavior in Offered in the spring and fall during presidential election years. oneself or others. Analyzes the primaries, the presidential campaign, and general election. • PSY 113B: MOTIVATION IN DAILY LIFE MODULE .5 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 100B and PSY 103B. Applied Psychology class. Explains motivation and identifies ways to increase self-motivation and the motivation of others. 109 COURSES Psychology • Real Estate

• PSY 114B: PSYCHODYNAMIC VIEW OF LIFE MODULE • PSY 261: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY .5 credit. Prerequisite: PSY 100B and PSY 103B. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101 or consent of instructor. Applied Psychology class. Explores the theories of Freud, Horney, Examines social influences on individuals and groups, including so- Jung, and Erikson. cialization of children and adults, development and change in attitudes and behavior, and understanding social situations as an in- • PSY 115B: BIOLOGY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR MODULE fluence on human behavior. .5 credit. Prerequisite: PSY 100B and PSY 103B. Applied Psychology class. Examines the relationship between ge- • PSY 276: AGING IN MODERN AMERICAN SOCIETY netics, the brain and behavior. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Explores psychological and sociological development and the • PSY 130: HUMAN SEXUALITY changes attendant to the process of aging in society; theory and 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. research in the field, implications for social policy, and perspectives Provides a practical, informational approach to this subject. Surveys on death and dying. Same as SOC 276. the biological, behavioral, cultural, and ethical aspects of human sexuality. • PSY 290: SPECIAL TOPICS 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Course may be repeated with the study • PSY 206: BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY of a new subject area. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Allows specialized topics to be taught. Titles and topics vary across Introduces material on organizational behavior and personnel psy- the semester. chology including the areas of hiring, evaluation/appraisal of employees, and termination. • PSY 299: SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Course may be repeated with the study • PSY 207: PSYCHOLOGY AND THE FAMILY of a new subject area. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Offers research in any area of psychology for which the student is Provides students with psychological and social psychological ap- adequately prepared. Instructor will be available for individual proaches for understanding families. Emphasizes the interaction of work with students. individuals in the family and the family as a system. • PSY 208: PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS REAL ESTATE 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT CODE: RE Examines the processes involved in human relations. Special attention is directed to understanding close relationships and relations in small groups. • RE 101: REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PSY 210: STATISTICAL METHODS Prepares students for careers in the real estate profession. Includes law of agency, listing agreements, encumbrances, legal descriptions, 4 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101, and MATH 112 or con- taxes, contracts and escrow. This course, along with RE 103, satis- sent of instructor. fies requirements of the Real Estate Division and Commission for Offers a course in understanding statistical methods and training taking the salesperson exam. in the useful presentation and interpretation of behavioral science data, including elementary computer use. • RE 102B: REAL ESTATE MATH 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • PSY 233: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY Acquaints students with real estate math problems and develops 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. some skills in the use of hand-held calculators to solve such prob- Explains the growth and development of children from conception lems. Includes review of basic arithmetic principles, percent, mort- through early adolescence. gage math, appraisal and depreciation problems, proration, escrow problems pertaining to closing costs, plus brief introduction to land • PSY 234: ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY survey problems and calculations of area. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. Examines psychological development during adolescence with em- • RE 103: REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES II phasis on special problems in American society: drug abuse, preg- 3 credits. Prerequisite: RE 101, or may be taken concurrently with RE 101. nancy, and familial problems. Provides in-depth study of the real estate profession including Ne- vada real estate laws. Covers rules and regulations pertaining to • PSY 240: SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS NRS 645 and NRS 119, along with listing procedures, contracts, 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 or consent of the instructor. closing statements and office procedures. Provides an overview of the methods and analytical techniques used in the research of social phenomena. Emphasizes the design • RE 104: REAL ESTATE LAW & CONVEYANCING and execution of research. Also listed as SOC 240. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to real estate own- • PSY 241: INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ership, transactions and laws governing real estate agencies. In- 3 credits. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or consent of instructor. cludes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, Offers an overview of abnormal psychology with emphasis on restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and symptomology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. court decisions.

110 COURSES Real Estate • Real Estate Applications Recreation & Physical Education

• RE 198B: REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL LAW & ETHICS • RPED 113B: SOCIAL DANCE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. Focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers set forth in the Uniform Standards of • RPED 131/132: BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING Professional Appraisal Practice. Emphasizes the role of the ap- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. praiser and examines the implied impartiality often associated with this role. Explores how the special provisions of the Uniform Stan- dards apply to situations that appraisers encounter in everyday • RPED 134: LIFESAVING practice. Twelve hours are devoted to the standards and three 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. hours are devoted to Nevada state law (NRS 645C). • RPED 135/136/137: BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE • RE 199: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS & ADVANCED TENNIS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. Introduces students to real estate investment and ownership. Cov- ers property analysis, state and federal regulations, management, • RPED 138/139: VOLLEYBALL & INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL financial statements, formulas, techniques, protection, and invest- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. ment guidelines. • RPED 141B: BACKPACKING • RE 201B: REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Acquaints the student to the operations of a real estate brokerage • RPED 144B: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL office. Covers ethics, listings, office location, physical layout, bud- 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. geting, records, and office procedures. • RPED 152: CONDITIONING KARATE • RE 202: REAL ESTATE FINANCING & INSURANCE 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. 3 credits. Prerequisite: RE 101. Acquaints the student to procedures and techniques required for • RPED 155B: AEROBIC DANCE the analysis of financing real property for purchase, including con- ventional Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Administra- 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. tion, interim and take out loans. • RPED 160/161: GOLF & INTERMEDIATE GOLF • RE 205B: REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1-2 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Covers the principles of real property management, including the • RPED 174: RHYTHMIC AEROBICS role of an effective managing agent, accounting systems and finan- 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. cial controls, human relations, leases, marketing, developing management checklists, and developing effective service techniques. • RPED 178: SLIMNASTICS & WEIGHT CONTROL This course serves as a prerequisite for work in property manage- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. ment. • RPED 179B/181B/183B: JAZZ/ ROCK FITNESS I, II, III • RE 206: REAL ESTATE APPRAISING 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. This course is required for broker's license. Acquaints the student to appraising concepts and skills for apprais- • RPED 180: BODY CONTOURING & CONDITIONING ing real estate for sale tax purposes. Covers basic principles, economic trends, site analysis valuation, neighborhood evaluations, 1-2 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. residential style and functional utility. • RPED 199B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits.

REAL ESTATE APPLICATIONS • RPED 291: STANDARD FIRST AID DEPARTMENT CODE: REA 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. Applied science and technology customized applications courses are designed Meets both in content and hours of instruction the requirements for to fit specific needs in business and industry. Specific customized classes certification for a CPR and Standard First Aid Certificate as estab- may be found in the latest WNCC course schedule. lished by the American Red Cross.

• RPED 292: ADVANCED FIRST AID & EMERGENCY CARE RECREATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Teaches people who are interested in giving appropriate emergency DEPARTMENT CODE: RPED care to the sick and injured. It provides the essential information for developing the functional first aid capabilities required by po- • RPED 102: BEGINNING BADMINTON lice, fire protection personnel, emergency resources, ambulance at- 2 credits. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits. tendants, and interested persons. • RPED 104/204: SCUBA & ADVANCED SCUBA 1 credit. Prerequisite: none. May be repeated for up to four credits.

111 COURSES Spanish • Speech & Theatre • Surveying Technology

• SPAN 103B: CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH III • SPTH 140: STAGECRAFT 3 credits. Prerequisite: SPAN 102B or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. Introduces the backstage world of the theatre by the study of lighting and sound systems and of technical stage riggings. Students • SPAN 104B: CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH IV will gain practical experience by serving as the crew for a college 3 credits. Prerequisite: SPAN 103B or consent of instructor. theatrical production. Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. • SPTH 170: FORMS OF COMMUNICATIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • SPAN 111: FIRST YEAR SPANISH I Surveys current academic theories of communication. Theories will 4 credits. Prerequisite: none. be applied to intrapersonal, interpersonal, business, and public Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, communications situations. Emphasis on listening and consensus- reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction building skills. to Spanish culture. • SPTH 180: CINEMA AS ART AND COMMUNICATION • SPAN 112: FIRST YEAR SPANISH II 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 4 credits. Prerequisite: SPAN 111, its equivalent or consent of instructor. Surveys cinema in its diverse forms. Course uses films to show his- Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, torical and stylistic influences on the aesthetic values and social im- reading and writing; and structural analysis. plications of cinema.

• SPAN 199B: SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH • SPTH 200: APPRECIATION OF THEATER 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a vari- Studies plays of the classic and modern periods, of genres such as ety of subjects. tragedy, comedy, farce, and melodrama, and of the art and craft of theater. • SPAN 204: SECOND YEAR SPANISH II 3 credits. Prerequisite: SPAN 203. Completion of SPAN 204 satisfies • SPTH 205: COMMUNITY COLLEGE LITTLE THEATER COMPANY the arts and science foreign language requirement. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: none. Continues structural review, conversation and writing, and read- Provides for all who wish to enhance their theatrical ability by pro- ings in modern literature. ducing and performing in community stage productions.

SPEECH & THEATRE SURVEYING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT CODE: SPTH DEPARTMENT CODE: ST

• SPTH 113/114: FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH I & II • ST 100B: INTRODUCTION TO PLANE SURVEYING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. 3 credits. Prerequisite: none; recommend high school algebra or equivalent. Studies theories and principles of speech, public speaking, discus- Offers a brief history and a thorough analysis of the different types sion, interpersonal communication and oral interpretation. of surveying and their specialties. Covers principles of plane surveying concepts and types of field equipment used in surveying. • SPTH 120: INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ST 101B: INTRODUCTION TO FIELD WORK IN SURVEYING Emphasizes history of radio and television broadcasting, study of 3 credit; includes 30 hours field, six hours lecture. Credit allowed for laws that have governed broadcasting, survey of the growth, con- work experience. Prerequisite: ST 100B (may be taken concurrently). cepts, problems, and operations of broadcast facilities and their em- Acquaints student with the care and use of surveying equipment. ployees; special considerations involving the major organizations Projects involving level loops, profile elevation and a closed of broadcasting; FCC, NAB, etc., opportunities in the field. traverse will provide the student opportunity to develop skills in the use of surveying instruments. • SPTH 130: FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. • ST 102B: ENGINEERING SURVEY CALCULATIONS Examines fundamentals of stage acting with special emphasis on 3 credits. Prerequisite: ST 100B and ST 101B, or approval of instructor. improvisation. Introduces the principles that govern the perform- Studies calculation of traverses and triangulation net. Concentrates ing environment. Speech and vocal skills as well as theatrical move- on highway engineering problems. ment will be stressed. Emphasis is on the preparation aspect of acting rather than on performance. • ST 103B: SURVEYING & TRIANGULATION 3 credits. Prerequisite: ST 101B or approval of instructor. • SPTH 131: FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING II Involves student in the planning and surveying of closed polygo- 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. nal figure. Extensive use of trigonometry in the employment of Continues acting principles presented in Fundamentals of Acting I traverse of surveying instruments including the transit and elec- with an emphasis on the classics. tronic distance meters. Method of instruction: standard classroom lecture and extensive instruction in the field. • SPTH 135: GROUP COMMUNICATIONS 3 credits. Prerequisite: none. Develops skills in group communication situation with emphasis on effective participation in groups, listening skills, persuasion, cooperative problem solving, and discussion. 113 Faculty, Administration and Advisory Boards

UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF REGENTS Interim College President Chair MICHELLE DONDERO JILL DERBY: Gardnerville Executive Dean of Administrative Services & Assistant to the President Members BILL H. DAVIES MARK ALDEN: Las Vegas THALIA DONDERO: Las Vegas Executive Dean of the Fallon Campus & DOROTHY S. GALLAGHER: Elko Assistant to the President DOUG HILL: Sparks MICHELLE DONDERO TOM KIRKPATRICK: Las Vegas DAVID L. PHILLIPS: Las Vegas Dean of Applied Science & Technology HOWARD ROSENBERG: Reno JERRY BARBEE DOUG SEASTRAND: Las Vegas STEVE SISOLAK: Las Vegas Dean of Arts/Sciences & Developmental Education TOM WIESNER: Las Vegas JOE DEFLYER CHANCELLOR Dean of Finance RICHARD S. JARVIS DANE APALATEGUI FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dean of Institutional Advancement SHELLY ALDEAN HELAINE JESSE GAYLE BLOCK MICHAEL CASE Dean of Off-Campus Programs BRIAN COLODNY BUS SCHARMANN JOHN COLYER LINDA K. FOX Dean of Student Services/Registrar MALCOLM GLOVER SU-ZAN HARPER KATHY HALBARDIER DEAN HELLER ADVISORY BOARDS HAROLD JACOBSEN Carson City Douglas County JIM JENKINS TOM BAKER ANDY ALDAX MIDGE BREEDEN BARBARA BYINGTON RICK LATTIN AL ESCALANTE BOB CENTANNI PHILLIP LEATHERS PATRICK KING PENDERY CLARK MARILYN LEWIS WELDON J. LARY MICHAEL GIBBONS STEVE LEWIS CHUCK MALONE VICKI HAFEN-SCOTT CLIFF MACLIN MAXINE NIETZ KATHY HONE VIRGIE MILLER JIM PARRY BEVERLE JEANS LINDA MORSANI JOHN SHELDON JUDY KEELE DOROTHY RAMSDELL JOHN SINGLAUB JOHN LAXAGUE RICH SCHULZEROGER SEDWAY STEVE SMITH PENNY NICELY GARY SHEERIN TED STOKES LINDA REID WALTER SULLIVAN SHERRY SMOKEY JOANN SHEERIN MARY WALKER BRUCE VANCLEEMPUT SONIA TAGGART MARGIE WEST ROGER WILLIAMS RANDY WRIGHT Churchill County SUE CHAMBERS ROBERTA LINDEMAN DAN CORCORAN ANNE MC MILLIN ROGER DIEDRICKSON JANE I. PIEPLOW RON FLORES KEN TEDFORD, JR. VIRGIL M. GETTO SHIRLEY WALKER RICHARD LATTIN MARIAN LAVOY WILLIAM LAWRY

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF WILLIAM J. AMDAL MIKE BARRON Community College Professor of Welding Technology Computer Information Systems Instructor A.A., Social Science, East Los Angeles College; B.A., B.B.A., Industrial Management; B.B.E., Business Education, Industrial Arts, California State University at Los Angeles. Eastern New Mexico University. At WNCC since 1984. At WNCC since 1980. SHERRI BARRON JACK ANDERSEN Career Technology Coordinator/Instructor Community College Professor of Automotive Technology A.G.S., Western Nevada Community College; B.A., University Certification: National Institute for Automotive Service of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1998. Excellence in Electrical, Tune-up and Engine Reconditioning. At WNCC since 1983. ROBERT BARRY Director of Computing Services VALERIE ANDERSEN A.A., Electronic Technology/Data Processing, Truckee Reference Librarian Meadows Community College; B.S., Animal Science, B.A., Special Education, University of Arizona; M.L.S., Chico State College. At WNCC since 1990. Library Science, Emory University. At WNCC since 1984. SHERRY BLACK JOHN ANDERSON Counselor/GED Chief Examiner Electronics Instructor B.S., Business Administration/Finance, University of Nevada, B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Reno; M.A., Counseling and Educational Psychology, Univer- South Carolina; M.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University sity of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1987. of South Carolina. At WNCC since 1998. LAWRENCE CALKINS DANE APALATEGUI Librarian Dean of Finance B.S., History, University of Oregon; M.L.S., Library Science, B.S., Accounting, University of Nevada, Reno; Certified Public University of Oregon. At WNCC since 1997. Accountant. At WNCC since 1984. AL CAMP RICHARD ARRIGOTTI Financial Aid Counselor Community College Professor of Mathematics B.S., Business Administration, University of Nevada, Reno. B.S., Mathematics, St. Mary’s College; M.S., Mathematics, At WNCC since 1993. University of California at Davis; Candidate in Philosophy for Mathematics, University of California at Davis. Teacher of the CONNIE CAPURRO year - 1997. At WNCC since 1976. Counselor B.A., Social Science, The Ohio State University; M.S.W., STEPHANIE ARRIGOTTI Social Work, California State University, Sacramento; LCSW, Community College Professor of Music ACSW, MFCC. Outstanding Faculty Member - 1996. B.A., English, University of California at Davis; M.M., Piano At WNCC since 1989. Pedagogy, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1987. DONALD CARLSON KIM ASHLEY Community College Professor of Sociology/Coordinator of External Academic Skills Center Coordinator/English Instructor Relations/Coordinator of Planning and Assessment. B.A., Comparative Religion, Miami University; M.A., English, A.A., Liberal Arts, Burlington College; B.A., Political Science, The Ohio State University; M.A., College Instruction, Eastern Drake University; M.A., Sociology, University of Detroit. Washington University. At WNCC since 1994. Outstanding Faculty Member - 1991. At WNCC since 1974.

ROY L. ASKINS URSULA CARLSON Community College Professor of Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology Community College Professor of English B.A., History, University of California at Santa Barbara; M.S., B.A., English, Michigan State University; M.F.A., Creative Sociology, Illinois Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Social Writing, University of Iowa; Ph.D., English, University of Psychology, University of Tennessee. At WNCC since 1988. Detroit. At WNCC since 1993.

JERRY BARBEE FRANKLIN S. CARMAN III Dean of Applied Science and Technology Community College Professor of Biology B.S., Agricultural Education, Tarleton State University; M.S., A.A., Chemistry, Colby Community College; B.A., Chemistry, Animal Science, Sul Ross State University; Ed.D., Agricultural Fort Hays State University; Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Education, Oklahoma State University. At WNCC since 1990. Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1990.

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CLAUDIA CASTILLO-GARCIA FAUN M. DIXON Family-To-Family Connection Specialist Community College Professor of Political Science State certification, Family-To-Family. At WNCC since 1998. B.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D., Political Science, MAXINE CIRAC University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1973. Community College Professor of Foreign Languages B.A., French/Spanish, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., MICHELLE DONDERO French, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1985. Interim President Assistant to the President/Executive Dean, Fallon Campus ROBERT COLLIER B.A., Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno; M.Ed., Community College Professor of Physics/Astronomy Counseling and Personnel Services, University of Nevada, B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Eastern Kentucky University; Reno. At WNCC since 1974. M.S., Physics and Higher Education, James Madison University. Outstanding Faculty Member - 1998. MARK DORIO At WNCC since 1986. Community College Professor of Mathematics A.A., Mathematics, Los Angeles Pierce College; DAVE COOK B.A., Mathematics, California State University, Northridge; Community College Professor of Business/Economics M.A., Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles. B.A., Political Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S., Teacher of the Year - 1996. At WNCC since 1989. Accounting, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.B.A., Business, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. At WNCC since 1989. KATIE DURBIN Peace Officer Academy Commander H. REG CREASEY A.A.S., Probation and Parole, Western Nevada Community Computer Information Systems Instructor College. P.O.S.T Certificate. At WNCC since 1996. B.S., General Studies, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1986. DORIS DWYER Community College Professor of History/Humanities CHRISTINE DAKIN B.A., Social Science, Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., Community College Professor of Developmental English/ History, Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., History, Miami Academic Skills Center Coordinator University of Ohio. Outstanding Faculty Member - 1997. B.S., Education, University of Nevada, Reno; M.Ed., Education, At WNCC since 1980. University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1990. MARCIA ERNST BILL H. DAVIES Computer Lab Supervisor/Teaching Assistant/ Executive Dean of Administrative Services/Assistant to the President Computer Information Systems Instructor B.A., Police Science, California State University at Sacramento; A.S., Secretarial Science, University of Nevada, Reno; A.S., M.S., Counseling, California State University at Sacramento. Data Processing, Western Nevada Community College; B.G.S., At WNCC since 1984. University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1985.

JOSEPH DEFLYER GARY EVETT Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Developmental Education Community College Professor of Chemistry B.A., English, Carroll College; Ph.D., English, University of B.S., Microbiology, Brigham Young University; M.S., Microbi- Nebraska. At WNCC since 1993. ology, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Biochemistry, Brigham Young University. Teacher of the year - 1997. At CONNIE DENHAM WNCC since 1993. Community College Professor of Human Development/ Early Childhood Education RICHARD FINN B.S., Home Economics Education, Florida State University; Director of Public Safety/ M.S., Home Economics/Child Development and Family Community College Professor of Criminal Justice Relations, University of Nevada, Reno; Ed.D., Family Studies, A.A., Law Enforcement, Santa Rosa Junior College; B.S., University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1985. Criminal Justice, San Jose State University; M.P.A., Public Administration, Golden Gate University. BRIGITTE DILLET Teacher of the Year - 1992. At WNCC since 1990. Community College Professor of Earth Science B.S., Geology, University of Clermont II, Clermont-Fd, France; CHRISTINE FREGULIA M.S., French D.E.A., University of Clermont II, Clermont-Fd, Nursing Faculty Member France; Ph.D., Geology/Petrology/Granite, University of B.S.N., Nursing, California State University at Fresno; M.S.N., Clermont II, Clermont-Fd, France. At WNCC since 1995. Nursing, University of Utah; A.P.N. At WNCC since 1988.

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LARRY GOODNIGHT MELINDA HOSKINS Community College Professor of Business Management Visitation Licensed Professional B.A., Business, University of Southern California; M.B.A., B.S., Nursing, Walla Walla College; M.S., Nursing, Lomalinda Business Administration, University of Nevada, Reno. University Graduate School. At WNCC since 1995. At WNCC since 1978. DENNIS HULL TIMOTHY GUTHRIE Director of Counseling Services Art Instructor B.A., Psychology, California State University at Hayward; B.F.A., Art, Creighton University; M.F.A., Art, University of M.S., Counseling, California State University at Hayward. Idaho. At WNCC since 1997. National Certified Counselor (NCC). At WNCC since 1984.

JIM HADWICK HELAINE JESSE Director of Financial Assistance Dean of Institutional Advancement A.A./A.A.S., Aims Community College, Greeley, Colorado; B.A., History, University of Oregon, Eugene; M.A., Speech B.S., Counseling, University of Northern Colorado; M.S., Communication, University of Nevada, Reno. Certified Fund Counseling, Bemidji State University. At WNCC since 1990. Raising Executive. At WNCC since 1993.

TIM HALLER IRENE JOANETTE-GALLIO Community College Professor of Political Science/Philosophy Community College Professor of Computer and Office Technology B.A., Political Science, University of California, Davis; M.A., B.S., Business Education, University of Nevada, Reno; M.Ed., Government, California State University at Sacramento; Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, emphasis on Business, University Political Science, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1990. of Nevada, Reno. Teacher of the Year - 1993. At WNCC since 1985. ANNE HANSEN Director of Information and Marketing Services PERRY JOHNSON B.A., Journalism, University of Dayton; M.A., Journalism, Community College Professor of Drafting Technology University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1986. B.A., Industrial Arts, Utah State University; M.I.E., Industrial Education, Utah State University. At WNCC since 1992. MICHAEL HARDIE Community College Professor of Mathematics RICHARD KALE B.S., Mathematics, University of Santa Clara; M.Ed., Counsel- Director, Manufacturing and Technology Services/ ing, University of Idaho; M.S., Mathematics, University of Psychology Instructor Idaho. Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Nevada, B.A., Psychology, Indiana University; M.A., Clinical Psychology, Reno. Teacher of the Year - 1995. Outstanding Faculty Western Michigan University. At WNCC since 1986. Member - 1995. At WNCC since 1981. ANNE KEAST SU-ZAN HARPER Western Region School-To-Careers Coordinator/ Dean of Student Services/Registrar Tech Prep Articulation Coordinator B.A., Education, Colorado State College; M.A., Education B.S., Home Economics, Berea College; M.S., Education, Administration, New Mexico State University. University of Kentucky at Lexington; Ph.D., Vocational/ At WNCC since 1998. Technical Education, The Ohio State University. At WNCC since 1991. RITA HENSCHEN Nursing Instructor FRED KILLE B.S.N., Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., Nursing, Community College Professor of English University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. A.A., English and Mathematics, El Camino College; B.A., At WNCC since 1992. English, California State University at Long Beach; M.A., English, California State University at Long Beach. MICHAEL HILL At WNCC since 1984. Director of School-To-Careers Programs B.A., Political Science, University of North Dakota; M.P.A., JULIE KING Public Administration, University of North Dakota. Community College Professor of English At WNCC since 1987. B.A., English, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., English, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1989. DIANNE HILLIARD Counselor/Student Government Advisor ED KINGHAM B.A., Psychology, California State University at Chico; M.A., Community College Professor of Mathematics Counseling, California State University at Chico. B.S., Mathematics, University of Wyoming; M.S., Mathematics, At WNCC since 1987. University of Arizona. At WNCC since 1995. 118 FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION

RICHARD KLOES RENEE MAGRINI Community College Professor of Accounting Community College Professor of Natural Science A.A., Business, Yuba College; B.S., Accounting, California State B.S., Biology, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., Biology, University at Chico. Certified Public Accountant. University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1990. At WNCC since 1995. JANEEN MALKOVICH JAMES KOLSKY Computer Information Systems Instructor Community College Professor of English B.A., Business Education, Eastern Montana College; M.Ed., B.A., English, Southern Illinois University; M.A., English, Education/Computer Technology, University of Nevada, Southern Illinois University. At WNCC since 1978. Reno. At WNCC since 1998.

WINNIE KORTEMEIER ERLINDA HIPOL-MARQUEZ Community College Professor of Earth Science/ Family-To-Family Connection Specialist Honors Program Coordinator State certification, Family-To-Family. At WNCC since 1998. B.S., Geology, Furman University; M.S., Geology, Arizona State University. At WNCC since 1989. RONALD P. MARTIN Community College Professor of History JO-ANN LANDBURG B.A., Social Science, University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Nursing Instructor History, Western Michigan University. At WNCC since 1979. A.S., Nursing, Community College of Rhode Island; B.S., Nursing, Salve Regina University; Medical Counseling, RITA MAZUR Providence College; M.S., Nursing, Anna Maria College. Assistant Director, Library & Media Services National Certified Counselor. At WNCC since 1995. B.S., Psychology, Northwest Missouri State University; M.A., Library Science, University of Missouri. At WNCC since 1996. CAROLYN LARRIVEE Community College Professor of Nursing JEAN MCNEIL Diploma, Nursing, Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing; Community College Professor of Developmental Mathematics B.S., Nursing, Rhode Island College; M.S., Nursing, University B.S., Anthropology, University of Oregon at Eugene; M.A., of Rhode Island. At WNCC since 1995. Anthropology, University of Nevada, Reno; B.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1986. HAROLD LAVIGNE Community College Professor of Art JEANETTE MELLOW B.A., Philosophy, San Francisco State College; M.A.A., Paint- Community College Professor of Nursing ing, Montana State University. At WNCC since 1979. B.S., Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1975. SONGHAI LIU Computer Support Analyst MARK MELROSE B.S., Electrical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Community College Professor of Mathematics P.R. China; M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Nevada, B.A., Mathematics and Philosophy, Washington State Univer- Reno. At WNCC since 1997. sity; M.S., Mathematics, Memphis State University; D.A., Mathematics, Idaho State University. At WNCC since 1980. MICHON MACKEDON Community College Professor of English/Humanities WILLIAM MEWALDT B.A., History, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A.T.E., English, Community College Professor of Biology University of Nevada, Reno. Outstanding Faculty Member - B.A., Biology, California State University at San Jose; M.A., 1993. Teacher of the Year - 1996. At WNCC since 1982. Biology, California State University at San Jose; Ph.D., Biology, University of Nevada, Reno. Teacher of the Year - 1998. At LEONARD MACKEY WNCC since 1984. Computer Information Systems Instructor B.S., Electronics Education, Northern Montana College; M.S., ANIRUDDHA MITRA Vocational Education, Northern Montana College. Engineering Instructor At WNCC since 1997. B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India; M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of LORI MAGNANTE Science, Bangalore, India; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Program Manager, Family to Family Connection University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1996. B.A., Child Development, California State University at Stanislaus, Turlock. At WNCC since 1998.

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CHERYL MORELAND LORRIE PETERSON Community College Professor of Nursing Community College Professor of Psychology B.S., Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno; M.S., Nursing, B.A., Psychology, Fresno State University; M.A., Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1979. University of Colorado. At WNCC since 1987.

PAUL MULLER LUIS PIERROTT Accounting/Business Instructor Trade and Industry Specialist B.A., General Studies, Washington State University; M.A.C., Attended National University of Nicaragua. Accounting, University of Arizona; Certified Public At WNCC since 1996. Accountant. At WNCC since 1995. MIGUEL QUINTERO SUE MULLER Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator Counselor A.A., Social Studies, Brigham Young University; B.S., Social B.A., Sociology, Washington State University; M.S., Counseling Work, Brigham Young University; M.Ed., Education Adminis- and Student Personnel, Oklahoma State University. tration, Brigham Young University. At WNCC since 1998. At WNCC since 1995. PAUL RICHEY WILLIAM NAYLOR Controller Welding Technology Teaching Assistant B.S., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.S., Counseling, B.S.C.E., Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno. San Diego State University. Certified Public Accountant. At WNCC since 1996. At WNCC since 1990.

STEPHANIE NEBEN RICK RIENDEAU Career Technology Coordinator/Instructor Community College Professor of Developmental English A.A., Word Processing, Rancho Santiago College; B.A., B.A., English, Humbolt State University; M.Ed., Reading Vocational Education, California State University, Long Beach. Specialist, Eastern Washington State University. Teacher of the At WNCC since 1996. Year - 1990. Regents’ Teaching Award - 1997. Teacher of the Year - 1998. At WNCC since 1981. PAUL NELSON Coordinator of Counseling SUSAN RIGGS A.A., General Education, Hartnell Community College; B.A., Institutional Research Programmer/Analyst Social Work, Sacramento State University; M.A., Counseling, B.S., Mathematics, University of Nevada, Reno. Chapman College. At WNCC since 1981. At WNCC since 1998.

WILLIAM ONEY DAVID RISKE Project Field Engineer, MAP/INC Computer Information Systems Instructor A.A., Electronics Technology, College of San Mateo; B.A., A.G.S., Western Nevada Community College; B.G.S., Social Science, and B.A., Industrial Arts, California State University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1996. University at San Francisco. At WNCC since 1997. SUSAN ROUNDY H. RONALD PANIK Emergency Medical Services Instructor/Coordinator Community College Professor of Biology M.Ed., Administration and Management, Cambridge College; B.S., Biology, University of Hawaii; M.S., Biology, Idaho State Graduate, Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council University; Ph.D., Biology, University of Nevada, Reno. Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy; Graduate, Vermont At WNCC since 1976. Paramedic Training Program. REMT-P. At WNCC since 1997.

CHERYL PAWLUK MICHELLE ROUSSELLE Community College Professor of Psychology Education Program Instructor B.A., San Jose State University; Ph.D., Social Psychology, B.A., English, University of Wyoming; M.A., English, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1980. University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Education, New Mexico State University. At WNCC since 1998. JAMES PAWLUK Community College Professor of Welding MICHAEL SADY A.A., Agriculture, University of Nevada, Reno; B.S., Education, Community College Professor of Physical Sciences University of Nevada, Reno; AWS Welding Inspector. A.A., Technical Science, Orange Coast Community College; At WNCC since 1979. B.S., Biological Sciences, University of California at Irvine; M.S., Biochemistry, University of California at Los Angeles. At WNCC since 1979.

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BUS SCHARMANN MICHELLE TRUSTY-MURPHY Dean of Off-Campus Programs Community College Professor of English/Developmental English A.A., Sociology, San Joaquin Delta College; B.S., Physical B.A., English/Journalism, Bowling Green State University; Education, M.A., Community Education, Brigham Young M.A., Literature, Humboldt State University; Ph.D., Ethnic University. At WNCC since 1974. American Literature, Bowling Green State University. At WNCC since 1995. VIRGINIA SCHNAIBLE Business Instructor RICK VAN AUSDAL B.A., M.S., Business Education, State University of New York, Community College Professor of Machine Tool Technology Albany. At WNCC since 1984. A.A., Machine Shop, Utah Technical College; B.A., Industrial Education, Brigham Young University, M.A., Industrial SABLE SHAW Education, Utah State University. At WNCC since 1989. Community College Professor of Nursing B.S., Nursing, Chico State College; M.S., Nursing, California MILDRED WADE State University at Chico. At WNCC since 1982. Director of Allied Health Programs B.S., Nursing, St. Louis University; M.S. Nursing, University of RICHARD STEWART Colorado. At WNCC since 1992. Community College Professor of Computer Information Systems B.A., Mathematics, Pacific Union College; M.S., Computer LISA WRIGHT Science, University of Nevada, Reno; M.B.A., Business Admin- Disabled Student Services Specialist istration, University of Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1989. B.S., Counselor Education, University of North Texas. At WNCC since 1997. JAMES STRANGE Community College Professor of Mathematics GARRY WYATT B.S., Mathematics, Sonoma State University; M.S., Mathematics, Financial Aid Counselor New Mexico State University. At WNCC since 1995. A.A., Fine Arts, Glendale Community College; B.A., Music, Regent’s College; B.S., Managerial Science, University of DANNA STURM Nevada, Reno; M.A., Public Administration, University of Librarian Nevada, Reno. At WNCC since 1996. A.A., Child Development, Northern Nevada Community College; B.A., Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno; BONNIE YORK M.L.S., Library Science, North Texas State University. Community College Professor of Computer Applications/Business At WNCC since 1996. B.S., Business Administration, College of Notre Dame. Outstanding Faculty Member - 1990. At WNCC since 1977. CELINE SULLIVAN Director of Personnel JOHN YURTINUS B.A., Sociology/Business, California State University at Community College Professor of History Sacramento. At WNCC since 1978. B.S., Education, Kent State University; M.A., History, Kent State University; Ph.D., History, Brigham Young University. KENNETH SULLIVAN Teacher of the Year - 1994. At WNCC since 1980. Director of Library and Media Services A.A., Santa Fe Community College; B.A., History, University ADJUNCT FACULTY of Florida; M.L.S., Library Science, Florida State University. Information regarding adjunct faculty is available from deans At WNCC since 1993. at various campus and teaching center locations.

JENNIFER SUTER THANKS TO Criminal Justice Instructor/Legal Assistant Instructor CATALOG PRODUCTION TEAM CATALOG COMMITTEE B.A., Political Science, University of California, Davis; Anne Hansen, Editor Anne Hansen, Chair J.D., Law, McGeorge School of Law. At WNCC since 1998. Judy Larquier Dr. Jerry Barbee Michelle Legras, Graphic Designer Dr. Joe DeFlyer Mary Beth Hepp-Elam Mark Dorio MARILEE SWIRCZEK Su-Zan Harper Community College Professor of English/ Dennis Hull Advisor, Lone Mountain Writers A.A., English, Pasadena City College; B.A., English, California Thanks also to the members of the WNCC curriculum committee for their help in updating and editing this document. State University, Los Angeles; M.A., English, University of Hawaii. Teacher of the Year-1991. At WNCC since 1989.

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WNCC STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 13.Any act prohibited by local, state or federal law which occurs on a Any student who believes he/she has suffered an academic injustice may UCCSN campus or at a UCCSN-sponsored function. implement the following grievance procedure: 14.The use of threats of violence against a faculty member or his/her fam- 1. Formal grievance procedures are initiated only after informal attempts ily to secure preferential treatment for grades, loans, employment or any have been found unsatisfactory in reaching a just solution. A grievance other UCCSN service or privilege. must be filed in writing to the appropriate dean within 30 instructional 15.Any act of unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, age, days of the alleged infraction. handicap or national origin. 2. Members of a grievance committee will be selected by the appropriate 16.Any act of sexual harassment when submission to a request or demand dean. This committee will consist of the appropriate dean, two faculty of a sexual nature is either an explicit or implicit term or condition of members, one student, and one representative from the WNCC United employment or academic grading, or where verbal or physical conduct Students Association, and may also include a classified employee. of a sexual nature has the effect of creating an intimidating, offensive or 3. The student and involved parties will be given the opportunity to present hostile work or classroom environment. their case in a formal hearing to the selected grievance committee. 17.Acts of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, pla- 4. The committee will then recommend a course of action to the college giarism, falsifying research data or results, or assisting others to do the president. same. 5. The student will receive written notification of the final decision from 18.Wilfully destroying, damaging, tampering, altering, stealing, misap- the college president. propriating or using without permission any system, program or file of the system. RULES & SANCTIONS 19.Any other conduct which violates applicable state policies or rules of the divisions of the system. The following rules and sanctions are from the University and Community College System of Nevada Code. Because Western Nevada Community Col- UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF lege is part of the Nevada higher education system, all rules and sanctions apply. They, along with an explanation of the procedures for their admin- NEVADA SANCTIONS istration, a description of the responsibilities of the administrative officers, 1. Warning: Notice, oral or written, that continuation or repetition, within and conditions for hearings, are located in a booklet entitled "Rules and Pro- a stated reasonable period of time, of conduct found wrongful may be cedures for Members of the University Community'' which may be obtained the cause for more severe disciplinary action. at the Admissions Office. 2. Reprimand: Formal censure or severe reproof administered in writing The administrative officer for these rules and procedures at Western Ne- to someone engaging in prohibited conduct. vada Community College is the executive dean of Administrative Services. 3. Restitution: The requirement to reimburse the legal owner for loss due to defacement, damage, or misappropriation of funds or property. THE UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY 4. Probation for Students: A trial period not exceeding one year. Probation COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA PROHIBITS: may include exclusion from participation in privileged or extracurricu- lar UCCSN activities. The person placed on probation shall be notified, 1. Any acts interfering with academic freedom. in writing, that repetition of the act or other acts prohibited by these rules 2. The use of, or threat to use, force or violence against any member or guest will lead to more severe sanctions. The official transcript of the student of the UCCSN community, except when lawfully permissible. shall be marked "Disciplinary Probation'' for the period of the probation 3. Interference by force, threat or duress with the lawful freedom of move- and any exclusions noted. ment of persons or vehicles on UCCSN premises. 5. Suspension for Students: Exclusion for a definite period of time from at- 4. The intentional disruption or unauthorized interruption of functions of tending classes and participating in other UCCSN activities as set forth the UCCSN, including but not limited to classes, convocations, lectures, in a notice to the student. The official transcript of the student shall be meetings, and recruiting interviews, on or off UCCSN property. marked "Disciplinary Suspension Effective.'' A student who is not cur- 5. Wilful damage, destruction, defacement, theft or misappropriation of rently enrolled at the college and who graduated at the end of the pre- property belonging to the University and Community College System of vious semester may request that the notation of the disciplinary suspen- Nevada or to a member of the UCCSN community. sion be removed from his/her permanent record when two years have 6. Knowing possession on any university system premises of any firearms, elapsed since the expiration of the student's suspension. Such request explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other instruments of destruction, or must be submitted in writing to the college president. If the request is other dangerous weapons as defined by laws of the state of Nevada, not granted, the student may submit another request after one year. without written authorization of the chief administrative officer of the 6. Suspension for Employees: Exclusion from assigned duties with or with- campus or his/her authorized agent unless such possession relates to out pay for a specified time period. duly recognized functions by appropriate members of the faculty, staff 7. Expulsion for Students: Termination of student status for an indefinite or students. period of time. Permission of the college president shall be required for 7. Continued occupation of buildings, structures, or grounds belonging to readmission. The official transcript of the student shall be marked "Dis- the UCCSN after having been ordered to leave by the president of the ciplinary Expulsion Effective.' institution or the designated chief campus officer present. 8. Forgery, alteration or destruction of system documents or furnishing of false information in documents submitted to the University and Com- munity College System of Nevada. 9. Making intentionally false accusations against any member of the UCCSN community by the filing of a complaint or charges under these rules. 10.The repeated use of obscene or abusive language in a classroom or public meeting where such usage is beyond the bounds of generally accepted good taste and which, if in a class, is not significantly related to the teaching of the subject matter. 11.Wilful incitement of persons to commit any of the acts herein prohibited. 12.Disorderly, lewd or indecent conduct occurring on or off-campus at a UCCSN recognized or UCCSN-sponsored activity.

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USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS 10. An alien holding a permanent immigrant visa and who has become a Nevada resident by establishing residence in Nevada. An alien holding The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended another type of visa shall not be classified as a resident student, except requires that when any federal, state, or local government agency requests as may be required by federal law or court decisions and upon due con- an individual to disclose his/her Social Security number, that individual sideration of evidence of Nevada residence. A student who has gradu- must also be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, ated from a Nevada high school and whose alien family or legal guard- by what statutory or other authority the number is solicited and what use ian has been approved for a permanent visa shall be classified as a resi- will be made of it. Accordingly, students are advised that disclosure of their dent student. Social Security numbers is required as a condition for registration at WNCC. 11. For tuition purposes only, a student enrolled in the University Studies However, students desiring to register who do not wish to disclose their Abroad Consortium or in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas or the Social Security numbers may file a petition with the Admissions Office for University of Nevada, Reno through the National Student Exchange the assignment of a special nine-digit student identifier number. Utiliza- Program and only during the period of time of such enrollment. Time tion of such an identifier number may result in administrative complexi- spent in Nevada while a student is in the National Student Exchange ties in maintaining records. Students are responsible for utilizing the same Program shall not be counted towards satisfying the residence require- identifiers throughout their attendance at WNCC. ment of paragraph two above, nor shall enrollment through the Consor- The Social Security number is used to verify the identity of the appli- tium or the Exchange Program be included in the date of matriculation˛ cant and as an identifier on student records throughout the enrollment for evaluation of residency. periods of the student in order to accurately record all necessary data. 12. A resident student who was enrolled at an institution of the University and Community College System of Nevada who remains continuously RESIDENCY REGULATIONS enrolled in the system while working for the student's degree. It is the intent of the Board of Regents to apply these regulations effective 13. An enrollee or graduate of a Nevada high school. immediately. The application of these regulations shall not affect the status of any student now classified as an in-state student. Any person who DETERMINATION OF STATUS is now classified as an out-of-state student, but who, under these regula- Each institution of the University and Community College System of Ne- tions, is eligible for reclassification as an in-state student, shall, upon ap- vada affected shall implement these regulations through the Admissions plication, become eligible for such classification at the time of the next reg- Office on each campus, under the direction of the president. The president istration period. No reclassification under these regulations shall give rise of each institution shall establish an appellate procedure whereby the stu- to any claim for refund of tuition already paid to the UCCSN. dent may appeal decisions of the Admissions Office concerning tuition or his/her status as an in-state or out-of state student to an appellate board, RULES FOR DETERMINING STATUS which will hear evidence and make a final determination. The student may 1. Except as provided otherwise in this section, a dependent person whose appeal the decision to the appellate board within 30 days from the final family or legal guardian has been a Nevada resident for at least 12 determination by the Admissions Office. In the event the appeal is not taken months immediately prior to the date of matriculation. within the time, the decision of the Admissions Office shall be final for that 2. Except as provided otherwise in this section, a financially independent school term. person who has been a Nevada resident for at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of matriculation. A person who enrolled in an EXCEPTIONAL CASES institution of the University and Community College System of Nevada, In exceptional cases where the application of these regulations works an but withdrew enrollment during the 100 percent refund period may, for injustice to an individual who technically does not qualify as an in-state the purposes of these regulations, be deemed not to have matriculated student, but whose status, either because of the residence of the student or and any determination concerning residency status shall be voided un- his/her family is such as to fall within the general intent of these regula- til such time as the person again applies for admission to a system insti- tions, then the appellate board shall have the jurisdiction to recommend tution. that such student be classified as an in-state student. If the recommenda- 3. A financially independent person who has relocated to Nevada for the tion is approved by the president, the student shall be so classified. The primary purpose of permanent full-time employment and provides re- intent of this provision only applies in the infrequent, exceptional case quired documentation. where a strict application of these regulations results in an obvious injus- 4. A financially dependent person whose family or legal guardian has re- tice. located to Nevada for the primary purpose of permanent full-time employment and provides required documentation. 5. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States, on active duty, sta- FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT tioned in Nevada as a result of a permanent change of duty station pur- OF 1974 AS AMENDED suant to military orders, or a person whose spouse, family or legal guard- WNCC informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ian is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in of 1974 as Amended (FERPA) through the catalog and the schedule of Nevada as a result of a permanent change of duty station pursuant to classes bulletin. FERPA was enacted to protect the privacy of permanent military orders. educational records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccu- 6. Licensed educational personnel employed full-time by a public school rate or misleading data. This does not include challenging the fairness of district in Nevada, or the spouse or dependent child of such an employee. a grade; FERPA cannot be used to force a grade change. 7. A teacher who is currently employed full-time by a private elementary, secondary or post-secondary educational institution whose curricula No one shall have access to, nor will WNCC disclose any information from meet the requirements of NRS 394.130, or the spouse or dependent child a student's education records without the written consent of the student. of such an employee. Information may be disclosed to staff performing an assigned college func- 8. A professional or classified employee of the University and Commu- tion, authorized representatives from federal and state agencies, officials nity College System of Nevada, currently employed at least half-time, of other institutions in which the student seeks to enroll, accrediting agen- or the spouse or dependent child of such an employee. cies carrying out their accreditation functions, persons in compliance with 9. A graduate student enrolled in the University and Community College a judicial order, officials providing student financial aid, the audit firm System of Nevada, employed in support of the instructional or research retained by the University and Community College System of Nevada, the programs of the system. data warehouse for the UCCSN or designated institutional research personnel, any agencies engaged by WNCC to act on its behalf and persons in an emergency in order to protect the health and/or safety of students, or other persons.

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WNCC has designated name, city, state, full-time/part-time status, gradu- TYPES OF AID GRANTS ation date, major/degree, academic honors and whether currently enrolled Grants are gifts of money that need not be repaid or earned and are gener- as directory information. Students may have directory information with- ally awarded to students with financial need. held by filing a petition in the Admissions and Records Office. To revoke • Federal Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program and is available the petition, the student must do so in writing and file the revocation with to students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. If a student meets the Admissions and Records Office. WNCC will not provide telephone all criteria and is determined to be eligible, a Pell Grant award will be made. numbers, street addresses or class schedules to outside inquiries. WNCC • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is also a fed- does not provide message services; students should make other arrange- eral program of gift aid but is limited in the amount WNCC receives and ments. All requests for student information must be submitted to the generally will only be awarded to early applicants. To receive SEOG a stu- Admissions and Records Office in writing. Please check with the Admis- dent must be a Pell Grant recipient, be enrolled at least halftime and dem- sions and Records Office for additional information. onstrate exceptional financial need. • Nevada Grant-In-Aid is a partial waiver of tuition/fees awarded to FERPA provides a student with the right to inspect and review informa- Nevada residents who also have received an SEOG award. Funds are lim- tion in his/her education records, the right to seek to amend education ited and generally awarded to early applicants. records and the right to have some control over the disclosure of informa- • Nevada Student Incentive Grant is available to Nevada residents enrolled tion from education records. If the student disagrees with some informa- at least halftime. Funds are limited and awards are based on financial need. tion in his/her education record, he/she may challenge that information. • Nevada Student Grant Need Based is available to Nevada residents en- If the situation is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student may rolled at least halftime, funds are limited and awarded based on financial request a hearing. If the student disagrees with the results of the hearing, need. he/she may submit explanatory statements for inclusion in his/her file. For • Nevada Student Grant Merit is available to Nevada residents enrolled more information, contact the Admissions and Records Office at WNCC. at least half time. Students must complete an academic scholarship application and competitively compete with all other applicants. The intent of this grant is to recruit and retain academically talented students. This grant FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE continued from page 16: is not need based. • Nevada Student Grant-Fallon is exactly the same as the Nevada Student ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Grant Merit except it is specifically for students attending the Fallon, To qualify for Title IV Federal Financial Assistance a student must meet Yerington, Hawthorne or Fernley campus/center. specific requirements. In general, the elements of eligibility require a stu- • Nevada Residency Grant is awarded to middle income students and fami- dent to: lies that do not qualify for federal grants. Recipients must be Nevada resi- • be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen with appropriate dents enrolled at least halftime. Awards are to assist with the cost of tu- documentation. ition and fees. • be a regular student enrolled in an eligible program. • Carson and Fallon Community Grants are WNCC funds awarded to stu- • be registered with Selective Service (if required). dents and families that do not qualify for a federal grant. The student must • have earned a high school diploma or its recognized equiva- be enrolled at least halftime, be a Nevada resident and complete the Free lent (GED). Application for Federal Student Aid. Awards are for the fall semester and • be working toward an approved degree or certificate. intended to assist with payment of tuition and fees. • file a statement of educational purpose. •WNCC Carson and Fallon Book Grants are institutional funds awarded • be making satisfactory academic progress. to students who received the community grant, and must meet the same • not owe a refund of, or, be in default on Title IV funds and criteria. sign a certification to that effect. •Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants are available to students who are mem- • have financial need (except for unsubsidized Stafford Loans). bers of a tribe that is eligible to receive services from the Department of • not have borrowed in excess of loan limits. the Interior. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Stu- • provide a verified Social Security number. dent Aid (FAFSA) and contact their tribal office or the Bureau of Indians • not have property subject to a judgment lien for a debt owed Affairs for further application information. to the United States.

A student's eligibility for all or some Title IV Aid may also be affected by such factors as: • remedial course work • prior degrees • enrollment status • conviction for drug offenses • correspondence study • incarceration • study by telecommunications

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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PROCESS These programs help students earn part of their college expenses while The student may obtain a Free Application for Federal Student Aid attending school. To be considered for student employment the Free Ap- (FAFSA)form from the Financial Assistance Office at the Carson City, Fallon plication for Federal Student Aid must be completed. or Douglas campus. It may also be obtained from the center coordinator at •The Federal College Work-Study Program is a federally funded program the Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Virginia City and designed to provide jobs for students with financial need. The jobs are lo- Yerington centers. High school students may obtain the FAFSA from the cated on campus (Carson City, Fallon and Douglas) and the hours of work counseling office at their high school. can be arranged according to class schedules. After thoroughly and accurately completing the FAFSA, make an ap- •Nevada Student Employment is a state funded program based on Finan- pointment to review it with a financial assistance counselor at the Carson cial need and the student must be a Nevada resident and enrolled at least City, Fallon or Douglas campus. Bring along the completed FAFSA and a half time. copy of the student's and/or parent's previous year federal income tax re- •Regents Award Program is a state funded which does not require a pro- turn. The Financial Assistance Office will electronically transmit the appli- spective student to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If stu- cation information and have the results in one to two weeks. dents meet the minimum criteria through a simple application, they may Students who completed the application process in the previous year will be placed at a local elementary school within the WNCC service area as a receive a Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal tutor. For more information on any of our three student employment pro- FAFSA) mailed directly to their home address. Complete the renewal grams, visit our internet web site at www.wncc.nevada.edu. FAFSA and make an appointment for review. If the renewal application is not received by mid-January a regular FAFSA may be obtained at the Fi- nancial Assistance Office. A new application must be filed each year. SCHOLARSHIPS Students applying for financial assistance will also need to apply for Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic achievement admission to Western Nevada Community College if they have not already with the criteria of financial need, community service, college entrance test done so. Additional documents needed to complete the financial assistance scores, honors and awards considered by some donors. Awards are made application include proof of high school graduation or GED, academic and annually, and an application is required each year for most awards. A cur- financial aid transcripts from all colleges or vocational schools attended, rent listing of available scholarships is always posted on the bulletin board and a WNCC Financial Assistance Data Form. in the Financial Assistance Office. High school students are encouraged to Students who require financial assistance should keep in mind that ap- apply during their senior year with application available in high school plying for and receiving financial aid is a lengthy, and at times, compli- counseling offices. For more information on scholarships visit the WNCC cated process. Students should allow at least 45 days before the semester web site at http://www.wncc.nevada.edu/, click on student services un- begins to complete the application process. der Student Information and then click on Financial Assistance. Students who have not received, signed, and returned an award letter by the last day to register are responsible for fee payment from their own LOANS resources. If eligibility is determined after registration ends, they may re- •Federal Stafford Loans are low interest, variable rate, federally insured ceive retroactive payment. loans from a bank. Loan applications are available through the Financial Financial aid is based on the number of enrolled credits, as indicated on Assistance Office at both the Carson and Fallon campus. Students must have the student's WNCC Financial Assistance Data Form. If a student enrolls completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, be attending on in a number of credits different than is listed on the award letter, the at least a half-time basis and be enrolled in an approved degree or certifi- student's application may need to be reprocessed and there may be a de- cate program. Students who have financial need are eligible for the "subsi- lay in the student's receipt of financial aid. dized" Stafford loan which means the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the borrower is in school. Students who do not dem- PRO-RATA REFUND POLICY onstrate financial need may borrow in the "unsubsidized" program. In the The Higher Education Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-325) require unsubsidized loan program, the federal government does not pay the in- that students receiving Title IV Financial Assistance, are enrolled for the terest. The student borrower is responsible to immediately begin paying first time at WNCC, and who withdraw at 100 percent be given a pro-rata the interest on the loan but may request the payment of the principle be refund in compliance with section 484B of the act. Refunds will be made deferred until after the borrower is no longer enrolled on at least a half- for tuition and fees. Also, any unpaid charges owed by the student will be time basis. Freshman students may borrow up to $2,625.00 and sophomores deducted from the refund amount. An administrative fee equal to the lesser may borrow up to $3,500.00 per academic year. The total allowable loan of $100 or 5 percent of school charges assessed the student will be subtracted debt for attendance at WNCC is $14,125.00. Loans received at other schools from the refund. Federal regulations require that pro-rata refunds first re- will be counted towards, the above loan limit. Loan amounts may never pay financial assistance programs. exceed the student's cost of education at Western Nevada Community College. WITHDRAWAL, REPAYMENT POLICY •Parent loans or PLUS loans for undergraduate students provide addi- Student financial assistance awards are based on a specific level of enroll- tional funds for parents for educational expenses of dependent students. ment each semester. If a student withdraws from one or more classes af- The interest rates for these loans are variable. Although financial need is ter receiving financial assistance, he/she may be required to repay all or not a requirement, the amount of the loan may not exceed the student's cost part of those funds. If a student withdraws from one or more classes, or if of education minus any other aid or benefits received. Application is made one or more classes are canceled during the 100 percent refund period, a through the Financial Assistance Office. repayment situation will exist if the reduction in class load changes the student's level of enrollment. The amount of the repayment is determined by a formula prescribed by the Office of Education. Future receipt of financial assistance, enrollment at WNCC, and access to academic transcripts will not be available until the amount owed is repaid in full. Federal regulations require that refunds issued by an institution are used to repay financial assistance programs before being issued to students.

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STUDENTS RIGHTS SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students have an equal opportunity to receive Financial Assistance. After Students receiving federal or state financial assistance must maintain sat- making proper application, students are entitled to expect an equitable de- isfactory academic progress to remain eligible for such assistance. At a termination for eligibility of available funds. Each student's application is minimum, a student's cumulative completion rate for all courses attempted individually reviewed using the same evaluation criteria. must be 67 percent or higher. Students must also maintain a cumulative Students have a right to have access to information about all types of grade point average of 2.0, a "C" average. The student must be enrolled as aid available at Western Nevada Community College, minimum require- a "regular student" in an approved degree or certificate program, declare a ments for eligibility and the academic programs available. specific degree or certificate objective and satisfy the above mentioned Students have a right to information regarding repayment schedules and minimum credit completion and grade point requirements. interest rates for loans. This information is available in financial aid pub- A student must complete a degree or certificate program within a rea- lications, but it is still important for students to read their own promissory sonable length of time. A maximum of 90 attempted credits is allowed for note carefully before signing. financial assistance including credits from other schools. Completion of less Students have the right to appeal decisions made by the Financial As- than 67 percent of the cumulative courses attempted will result in suspen- sistance Office to the Financial Assistance Appeals Committee. sion of aid eligibility. A complete explanation of the Western Nevada Community College Financial Assistance Standards of Satisfactory Aca- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES demic Progress will be provided to each student with the FAFSA and when Students receiving financial aid from WNCC are required to accept certain the student receives an award letter. The complete printed Standards of responsibilities in order to receive their aid package and/or maintain eli- Satisfactory Academic Progress are available to all students upon request. gibility for continued aid awards. The student also will sign a statement on the WNCC Financial Assistance • Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in a degree program Data form that he/she has read and understand the Standards of Satisfac- for the number of credits stated on the WNCC Financial As- tory Progress. Questions about the Standards of Progress may be directed sistance Data Form. Any changes (higher or lower) in number to the Financial Assistance Office at any time. of credits will result in the financial aid award not being disbursed. REINSTATEMENT-APPEAL PROCEDURE • Full-Time: If a student's award is based on full-time enrollment, A student who is notified that he/she has been placed on suspension sta- the student must maintain 12 or more credits. tus may appeal for reinstatement of assistance. The student must complete • 3/4 Time: If a student's award is based on three-quarter time a PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF AID obtainable from the Office enrollment, the student must maintain 9-11 credits. of Financial Assistance. The appeal must be based on circumstances be- • 1/2 Time: If a student's award is based on half-time enrollment, yond the student's control such as death in the family, illness or an unfore- the student must maintain 6-8 credits. seen emergency. The petition must be accompanied by third party docu- • Less Than 1/2 Time: If a student's award is based on less than mentation. The petition will be reviewed by the Financial Assistance Ap- half-time enrollment, the student must maintain 1-5 credits. peals Committee and the student notified in writing of the committee's de- Any changes in enrollment from what was stated on the WNCC cision. Financial Aid Data Form, requires a Change of Enrollment Form to be filed in the Financial Assistance Office. Change of Status - Students are required to notify the Financial Assistance Office in writing of any event that may alter their financial status such as change in marital status, change of residence, receipt of additional educational benefits or acceptance of a scholarship. If it is determined that a student received money that exceeded his/her eligibility, the student is liable for repayment of the over-awarded amount. Students should notify the Admissions and Records Office of any changes in name, address, phone number or educational goal/major. This will ensure that the student receives all correspondence from the college, and meets financial aid requirements. Proper Use of Funds - Financial aid funds are to be used for educationally related expenses only. Direct educational costs are tuition, fees, books and supplies. Indirect educational costs include expenses for room and board, transportation and other applicable living expenses incurred while attending Western Nevada Community College.

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