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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING

ACCT 2110X (ACCT 201) Principles of Accounting IA (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2115 An introduction to financial accounting concepts emphasizing the analysis of business transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the effect of these transactions on the financial statements, financial analysis, and the interrelationships of the financial statements. Principles of Accounting 1A plus 1B are equivalent to Principles of Accounting I on the Matrix (1/2)

ACCT 2110Y (ACCT 202) Principles of Accounting IB (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2110X A continuation of Principles of Accounting IA emphasizing accounting principles and procedures for receivables, inventory, notes and interest, depreciation, equity transactions, cash flow and financial statement analysis. Principles of Accounting 1A plus 1B are equivalent to Principles of Accounting I on the Matrix

ACCT 2115 (ACCT 101) Survey of Accounting Designed to provide a basic understanding of accounting procedures for small businesses. Provides a foundation of the accounting cycle for a small business enterprise and a practical understanding of business financial statements

ACCT 2120 (ACCT 250) Principles of Accounting II (Managerial) Prerequisites: ACCT 2115 An introduction to the use of accounting information in the management decision making processes of planning, implementing, and controlling business activities. In addition, the course will discuss the accumulation and classification of costs as well as demonstrate the difference between costing systems.

ACCT 2170 (ACCT 210) Payroll Accounting Prerequisites: ACCT 2110X Covers payroll accounting procedures and controls, tax and employment laws, and tax reports that form the core of payroll responsibilities

ACCT 2220 (ACCT 235) Computerized Accounting Prerequisites: ACCT 2115 This course requires the prior knowledge from Survey of Accounting or Principles of Accounting I (Financial).

It employs integrated accounting software for payroll, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions. Course reviews the accounting cycle.

ACCT 2320 (ACCT 220) Introduction to Tax I (Individual) Prerequisites: ACCT 2115 Studies the current federal tax laws, providing a working knowledge of preparing taxes for individuals and sole proprietorships. Federal tax law topics include gross income, exclusions, deductions, credits, accounting periods and methods, and property transactions.

ACCT 2995 (ACCT 280) Accounting Cooperative Education Provides students the opportunity to work a minimum of 135 hours in a new job experience in accounting or training-related supervised work. Student trainees are not paid for their work but are supervised jointly by SIPI and the company.

AGRICULTURE

AGRI 1998 Agriculture Internship (3) Prerequisites: Instructor’s Permission This course is designed to give students supervised research or work training experience to support academic and professional development. Students participate in a paid or volunteer position with an approved mentor at a university or agency (non-governmental organization, public, private, or tribal).

AGRI 2996 (AGTC 290) Topics in Agriculture (1-4) Prerequisites: Instructor’s Permission This elective course enables the program to address current issues and topics in agriculture.

AGRONOMY

AGRO 1110 (AGTC 104) Introduction to Plant Science (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, Co-requisites: AGRO 1110L This is an introductory course for understanding plant science. Basic biological, chemical, and physical principles of various plants are covered. The focus of this course is on plants/crops used in agriculture production of food and fiber as well as pasture and range plants. Plant taxonomy and soil properties will also be discussed.

AGRO 1110L (AGTC 104L) Introduction to Plant Science Lab (1) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, Co-requisites: AGRO 1110 Labs will provide hands-on exercises and observations to reinforce underlying principles and practices in plant science.

ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTH 1115 (ANTH 101) Introduction to Anthropology (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 Anthropology is the systematic study of the humanity both past and present. The course introduces students to the four subfields of anthropology, which include archaeology, biological, linguistic and cultural anthropology. Students will learn about the concepts and methods that anthropologists use to study our species and gain a broader perspective on the human experience.

ANTH 1140 (ANTH 130) Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 This is an introductory course that provides an overview of cultural anthropology as a subfield within the broader discipline of anthropology and as a research approach within the social sciences more generally. The course presents core concepts and methods of cultural anthropology that are used to understand the ways in which human beings organize and experience their lives through distinctive cultural practices. More specifically, this course explores social and cultural differences and similarities around the world through a variety of topics such as: language and communication, economics, ways of making a living, marriage and family, kinship and descent, race, ethnicity, political organization, supernatural beliefs, sex and gender, and globalization. This course ultimately aims to present a broad range of perspectives and practices of various cultural groups from across the globe.

ART HISTORY

ARTH 1120 (ARTH 101) Introduction to Art (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 In this class, students will be introduced to the nature, vocabulary, media, and history of the visual arts, illustrated by examples drawn from many cultures, both Western and non-Western and across many centuries. We will begin with a general overview of the subject, including basic concepts and themes that shed light on the continuity of the artistic enterprise across the span of human experience. We will study the visual elements from which art is made, including how artists use these elements and how the artists' use of visual elements affects our experience of looking at art. We will examine both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media including drawing, painting, printmaking, camera and computer arts, graphic design, sculpture, installation, crafts, and architecture. Selected works will be examined in context, including the history of the time and place in which they were created, as well as their function, patronage, and the character and intent of individual artists.

ARTH 1130 (ARTH 102) Art Foundations (3) Prerequisites: ARTH 1120 Introduces hands-on art experience to include techniques of drawing pencil and charcoal to basic principles of using color.

ARTH 131 Overview of World Art (3) Prerequisites: ARTH 1120 Through slide presentations and lectures students explore art forms from various world cultural areas, with greater emphasis an American Indian and Pre-Columbian art.

ARTH 251 Art Traditions of the American Southwest (3) Prerequisites: None Survey of major artistic traditions and interrelationships among Southwest cultures from prehistoric to modern times using slide lecture, video films, discussion to review the arts of basketry, pottery, architecture, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, painting and photography in their historical and cultural contexts.

ASTRONOMY

ASTR 1115 (ASTR 101) Introduction to Astronomy Lecture (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: ASTR 1115L This course surveys observations, theories, and methods of modern astronomy. The course is predominantly for non-science majors, aiming to provide a conceptual understanding of the universe and the basic physics that governs it.

Due to the broad coverage of this course, the specific topics and concepts treated may vary. Commonly presented subjects include the general movements of the sky and history of astronomy, followed by an introduction to basic physics concepts like Newton’s and Kepler’s laws of motion. The course may also provide modern details and facts about celestial bodies in our solar system, as well as differentiation between them – Terrestrial and Jovian planets, exoplanets, the practical meaning of “dwarf planets”, asteroids, comets, and Kuiper Belt and Trans-Neptunian Objects. Beyond this we may study stars and galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, black holes, and clusters of galaxies.

Finally, we may study cosmology -- the structure and history of the universe.

ASTR 1115L (ASTR 101L) Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: ASTR 1115 The lab component of this course includes hands-on exercises that work to reinforce concepts covered in the lecture and may include additional components that introduce students to the night sky.

BIOLOGY

BIOL 1110 (BIOL 121) General Biology (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1110L This course introduces non-science majors to basic biological concepts including, but not limited to, the properties of life, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1110L (BIOL 121L) General Biology Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1110 This laboratory course for non-science majors compliments the concepts covered in the associated general biology lecture course. Students will learn quantitative skills involved in scientific measurement and data analysis. Students will also perform experiments related to topics such as biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology, evolution, taxonomic classification and phylogeny, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1140 (BIOL 123) Biology for Health Sciences (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1140L This introductory biology course for students interested in health science careers focuses on the concepts of chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, and regulation of gene expression.

BIOL 1140L (BIOL 123L) Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1140 This course is a laboratory that complements the concepts learned in the theory course. Students will learn skills involved in scientific measurement, microscopy, and mathematical analysis. Students will also perform experiments and data analysis related to cell structure and function, chemistry, enzyme activity, and genetics.

BIOL1215 (BIOL 111) Biology for Environmental Sciences (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1215L An introduction to ecology, current environmental problems, and control measures. Emphasis on human impact, modern technology, natural ecosystems, social, political, and economic processes. The student will have the knowledge to become environmentally responsible and contribute to the quality of human life. This course is intended for non-biology majors in their first year (100 level) of their college career.

BIOL 1215L (BIOL 111L) Biology for Environmental Sciences Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: BIOL 1215, ENGL 100; Co-requisites: BIOL 1215 This course investigates relevant environmental science principles with emphasized analysis of water, soil, and air pollutants. Part of the course requires potential field trips and dissection.

BIOL 2610 Principles of Biology, Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution (3) Prerequisites: MATH 120; Co-requisites: BIOL 2610L This course is an introduction to the dynamic processes of living things. Major topics include the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, population genetics, and ecology.

BIOL 2610L Principles of Biology, Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: MATH 120; Co-requisites: BIOL 2610 This laboratory course is an introduction to the dynamic processes of living things. This course introduces students to the methods used in the study of evolution, ecology, and biological diversity. Designed for students continuing in life sciences.

BIOL 2650 (BIOL 220) General Zoology (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, BIOL 1110, CHEM 1120; Co-requisites: BIOL 2650L Through systematic investigation of major animal groups, the student will apply structural, physiological, embryological, ecological characteristics, which exist in the field of zoology. The course will cover invertebrate and vertebrate representatives beginning at the microscopic level and advancing to the ecological realm. Offered-Spring

BIOL 2650L (BIOL 220L) General Zoology with Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, CHEM 1120; Co-requisites: BIOL 2650 Laboratory, which may require dissection, is an integral and required part of this course.

BIOL 2210 (BIOL 237) Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1140 with a “C” grade or better; Co-requisites: BIOL 2210L This course is the first of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing, explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal level with emphasis on anatomic, directional, and sectional terminology, basic cellular structure and metabolism, tissue differentiation and characteristics, and organ system structure and function.

Specifically, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

BIOL 2210 (BIOL 237L) Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1140 with a “C” grade or better; Co-requisites: BIOL 2210 This is the first in a series of two laboratory courses designed to introduce laboratory practices and techniques for human anatomy and physiology, from the basic cell structure through the organ system level. Specifically, the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BADM 250 Tribal Leadership (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 This course will focus on the theories, practices, and styles of Leadership, compared to the cultural theories and cultural styles of leadership among tribal leaders. Styles of leadership characteristics of tribal leaders of the past are also covered. Offered-Fall

BADM 251 Tribal Management (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 This course will focus on basic management principles of tribal governments, including the functions of management within tribal reservations, tribal councils, tribal casinos and other business ventures. Offered-Fall

BADM 252 Tribal Law (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 This course will examine the special relationship that exists between the federal government and tribal governments.

It includes jurisdiction in Indian country, state tribal relations and tribal governing structures. Offered-Fall

BADM 253 Tribal Resources and Economic Development (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 This course will focus on current economic issues confronting tribes and the larger Indian society. Students will analyze and study the traditional economic systems in order to compare tribal and Western economic systems and concepts within cultural, legal and historical content. Students will explore new visions for the tribe and create a vision plan for economic development. Offered-Spring

BADM 280 Cooperative Education (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 A supervised cooperative work program that is coordinated by a student’s advisor in an approved business or related occupation. Offered-On Demand

BUSA 1110 (BADM 114) Introduction to Business (3) Prerequisites: None Fundamental concepts and terminology of business including areas such as management, marketing, accounting, economics, personnel, and finance; and the global environment in which they operate.

BUSA 2230 (BADM 135) Human Relations in Business (3) Prerequisites: None This course is an examination and application of personal and interpersonal competencies and skills needed in a business setting to understand oneself, one’s co-workers, employers, and customers. Students will investigate and examine attitudes, behavior, ethical behavior, and cultural influences that affect the business environment. It offers structured situations in which interpersonal relationships and communication skills are explored.

BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BCIS 1110 (COSC 107) Fundamentals of Information Literacy & Systems (3) Prerequisites: BUED 102 or Instructor’s permission Examination of information systems and their impact on commerce, education, and personal activities.

Utilization of productivity tools for communications, data analysis, information management and decision-making.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

BUED 102 Keyboarding (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 099, MATH 098 Keyboarding is an intensive course designed to help students develop a strong technique of keyboarding skills needed for today and reinforced by applying word-processing functions to business correspondence, tables, reports, and administrative and employment documents. Other features include communication activities, a workplace simulation, Welcome to Windows, File Management, and news on employment topics. Offered-Fall, Spring, and Summer

BUED 125 Business Math (3) Prerequisites: MATH 098 This course covers fundamentals of business mathematics including percentage formula applications, discounts, markup, bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest, depreciation methods, employee earnings, and money management. Offered-Fall, Spring, and Summer

BUED 130 Records Management (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110 This course covers the fundamentals of filing by learning ten basic filing rules and applying these rules to names. It covers the alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing systems. A computer Microsoft program is used to enforce and emphasize rules and filing methods used in a business environment. Offered-Summer

BUED 210 Word Processing (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110 Specialized class featuring experimental learning of Microsoft Word 2010 software through lecture, manufacturer’s operating instructions, and hands-on assignments. Students will use Microsoft Word to produce business documents, merging, segment assembly, sort, database, graphic insertions, and basic macros. Knowledge of basic business formats is required. Offered-Spring

BUED 215 Multimedia in Business (3) Prerequisites: BUED 102, BUED 210, BCIS 1110 This course is designed to introduce students to desktop publishing through the use of multimedia. This course focuses on the use of word processing software features, digital camera, scanner, colored printer, black and white printer, various photo editors and the use of the Internet to create a variety of professional-looking documents. It combines the roles of page designer and typesetter and allows the user to produce professional-looking document for both the home and business office. Offered-Summer

BUED 280 Cooperative Education (1-6) Prerequisites: None A supervised cooperative work program that is coordinated by the student’s advisor in an approved office or business related occupation. Offered-On Demand

BUSINESS FINANCE

BFIN 2110 (BFIN 211) Principles of Finance (3) Prerequisites: ACCT 2110X or Instructor’s permission This course gives the student a solid foundation in the principles of finance, beginning with an overview of financial management, understanding financial statements and cash flow, valuing future cash flows, valuing stocks and bonds, and capital budgeting.

BUSINESS LAW

BLAW 2110 (BADM 240) Business Law (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 Survey of the legal environment of business and common legal principles including: the sources of law, dispute resolution and the U.S. court systems, administrative law, tort law, contract law, agency and employment law, business structure and governance, ethics, and corporate social responsibility. Explores sources of liability and presents strategies to minimize legal risk.

COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION

CACS 099 Introduction to Online Learning (1) Prerequisites: None The Introduction to Online Learning course is an asynchronous 4-week course designed to introduce students to the Blackboard online learning system. The course introduces the student to all the Blackboard Course Tools, and has the student’s complete exercises to reinforce the use of the tools. This course will help students with all other online classes.

CACS 100 College and Career Success (2) Prerequisites: None This course provides an opportunity to learn and adopt methods for success in school and the workplace. Topics include time management, test taking, and note taking techniques, the development of a personal study system, exploring careers, resume writing, and interview skills. The course will focus on assisting you in developing practical college and career skills and techniques that will enhance academic and workplace success and increase your enjoyment of learning.

COMMUNICATION

COMM 1130 (SPCH 130) Public Speaking (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 This course introduces the theory and fundamental principles of public speaking, emphasizing audience analysis, reasoning, the use of evidence, and effective delivery. Students will study principles of communication theory and rhetoric and apply them in the analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches, including informative, persuasive, and impromptu speeches.

CHEMISTRY

CHEM 1120 (CHEM 111) Introduction to Chemistry (3) Prerequisites: MATH 120; Co-requisites: CHEM 1120L This course covers qualitative and quantitative areas of non-organic general chemistry for non-science majors and some health professions. Students will learn and apply principles pertaining, but not limited to, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, acids and bases, mass relationships, and solutions.

CHEM 1120L (CHEM 111L) Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: MATH 120; Co-requisites: CHEM 1120 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory is a laboratory course designed to complement the theory and concepts presented in the Introduction to Chemistry lecture component, and will introduce students to techniques for obtaining and analyzing experimental observations pertaining to chemistry using diverse methods and equipment.

CHEM 1215 (CHEM 121) General Chemistry I for STEM Majors (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1120 or MATH 1220; Co-requisites: CHEM 1215L This course is intended to serve as an introduction to General Chemistry for students enrolled in science, engineering, and certain pre-professional programs. Students will be introduced to several fundamental concepts, including mole, concentration, heat, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, bonding, physical states, stoichiometry, and reactions.

CHEM 1215L (CHEM 121L) General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 1120 or MATH 1220; Co-requisites: CHEM 1215 General Chemistry I Laboratory for Science Majors is the first semester laboratory course designed to complement the theory and concepts presented in General Chemistry I lecture. The laboratory component will introduce students to techniques for obtaining and analyzing experimental observations pertaining to chemistry using diverse methods and equipment.

CHEM 1225 (CHEM 122) General Chemistry II for STEM Majors (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1215, CHEM 121L; Co-requisites: CHEM 1225L A continuation of CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L, that includes the study of chemical periodicity, equilibrium, solubility, states of matter, reaction rates, acids & bases, and organic chemistry.

CHEM 1225L (CHEM 122L) General Chemistry II for STEM Majors Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 121, CHEM 121L; Co-requisites: CHEM 1225 Laboratory work will require working with chemicals, laboratory simulations and computer activities.

CHEM 2120 (CHEM 212) Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (4) Prerequisites: CHEM 1120, CHEM 1120L, CHEM 1215, CHEM 1215L This course is a one semester introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry designed for students in health and environmental occupations. The course surveys organic compounds in terms of structure, physical, and chemical properties, followed by coverage of the chemistry of specific classes of organic compounds in the biological environment. Students will apply course concepts to everyday organic and biological chemistry problems in preparation for careers in health and environmental fields.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

COSC 112 Web Design (3) Prerequisites: BUED 102, BCIS 1110 The course will be taught as if students are absolute beginners in web page design using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and will progress to more advanced material. The book used for this course is written so HTML skills can be developed quickly and easily. It integrates the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills workplace competencies and foundation skills. Students will use HTML and Notepad (text editor) to create the web pages. They will use an Internet provider to get clip art and preview their web pages. Offered-Fall

COSC 119 Visual Basic (3) Prerequisites: MATH 100 This course is an introduction to object oriented, event-driven business application programming and graphical user interfaces in the Windows environment. This course is intended for Computer Science, Network Management, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Electronics and other select majors as indicated in those degree requirements. Offered-Spring

COSC 121 Introduction to Programming (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110, MATH 100 An introduction to programming. It includes computer vocabulary, operating system concepts, structured programming techniques, programming logic, and control. Offered-Fall, Spring

COSC 123 Excel (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110 This course is designed to enhance student skills in working with spreadsheets to the specialist and expert level. The textbook used for this course has been approved by the Microsoft Office Specialist program. It is designed to prepare students to take the Excel Microsoft Office Specialist exam. This exam is not currently offered at SIPI. Offered Summer

COSC 124 Access (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110 This course is designed to enhance student skills in working with database/information management software to the intermediate and advanced level. The textbook used for this course has been approved by the Microsoft Office

Specialist program. It is designed to prepare students to take the Access Microsoft Office Specialist exam. This exam is not currently offered at SIPI. Offered-Spring

COSC 145 Intro to UNIX/Administration/Linux (3) Prerequisites: COSC 121 The goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the UNIX operating system while working with a PC-friendly system. By the end of the course, students will not only be familiar with the UNIX command-line environment, utilities, and applications, but also with the graphical X Window environment.

Students will also learn how to use Linux as a powerful programming environment. Programming topics include introducing at shell scripting, as well as the PERL, C, and C++ programming languages. Offered-On Demand

COSC 185 Database Management Systems (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110 Designing and writing programs in a fourth generation database language. Students learn to create their own menu systems for data input and output, create custom formatted reports, manipulate files and data outside the standard application menus, and plan projects using structured analysis and design techniques.

COSC 211 PowerPoint Presentations (3) Prerequisites: BCIS 1110, BUED102 The PowerPoint course is designed to teach students the use and purpose of presentation software. They will use presentations software to organize and present information. Students will learn to create slides for on-screen presentation, overhead, or slide projectors, and to print handouts, outlines, or entire presentations.

COSC 280 Cooperative Education (1-4) Prerequisites: None A supervised cooperative work program that is coordinated by the student’s advisor in an approved computer or related occupation.

CULINARY ARTS

CULN 101 Safety and Sanitation (2) Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program, Enrolled in Math 98 or higher, with the understanding that the student must complete CULN 103 prior to moving on to the next trimesters lab-based classes Theory and practice of sanitation procedures in the food service industry. The introduction of proper food handling procedures, environmental sanitation, employee hygiene, foodborne illnesses, safe holding temperatures, health codes, and worker protection. Completion leads to ServSafe certification.

CULN 102 Skills I Lecture (1) Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program, Enrolled in Math 98 or higher with the understanding that the student must complete CULN 103 prior to moving on to the next trimesters lab-based classes Encompasses the theories and concepts of basic food preparation. A study of the relationship between food and civilization. Gastronomic studies of various cultural components with food as its central focus. Emphasizes breakfast cookery techniques.

CULN 102L Skills I Lab Basic Food Preparation (3) Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program, Enrolled in Math 98 or higher with the understanding that the student must complete CULN 103 prior to moving on to the next trimesters lab-based classes The development of the base culinary skills through basic food preparation. Expansion of knowledge of food products, knife skills, equipment identification and raw ingredients. Knowledge and hands-on experience in breakfast cookery, with exposure to fundamental breakfast cookery items.

CULN 103 Culinary Math, Purchasing and Receiving (2) Prerequisite: Math 99 or have placed in a higher math Mathematical and basic accounting concepts, as they pertain to the food service industry. Emphasizes food costing, menu selling prices, conversion factors, ratios, percentages and yield tests. Introduces the metric system, as it relates to food preparation. Also includes calculation of labor, payroll tax, tip credits, and other employee-related taxes.

Discusses the concepts of purchasing and receiving practices in culinary operations.

CULN 104 Fundamentals of Baking Lecture (1) Prerequisite: CULN 101, CULN 102, CULN 103 Study of baking essentials. Entails using formulas and yields and encompasses the complete chemical breakdown of baking. Includes tools of measurement, bakeshop layout, workflow, and equipment usage

CULN 104L Fundamentals of Baking Lecture (3) Prerequisite: CULN 102L The methods of baking and pastry preparation including fundamental skills and techniques. Includes the production of all breads, custards, crèmes, soufflés, and sauces.

CULN 201 Skills II: Meat, Fish/Shellfish, & Poultry-Soup, Stocks, & Sauces Lecture (1) Prerequisite: CULN 101, CULN 102, CULN 103 Expansion of fundamental food preparation skills implemented through the preparation of proteins, seafood poultry, soups, stocks and sauces.

CULN 201L Skills II: Meat, Fish/Shellfish, & Poultry-Soup, Stocks, & Sauces (3) Prerequisite: CULN 101, CULN 102, CULN 103 The fundamentals of protein cookery, including protein fabrications, curing of proteins, implementing varied cooking methods. Explores classic and exotic soups, stocks, sauces, and marinades

CULN 202 Culinary Nutrition (1) Prerequisite: CULN 103, CULN 102 An understanding of the human body and overall well-being, through food and nutrition. Focuses on the practical application of scientific concepts as it relates to menu planning and food preparation. Incorporates the science of production, processing, evaluation, and utilization of foods

CULN 202L Culinary Nutrition Lab / Healthy Cooking Techniques (2) Prerequisite: CULN 101, CULN 102, CULN 103 Explores healthful cooking techniques. Incorporates the nutrient breakdown of foods. Inspires healthful food preparation and presentation.

CULN 203 Skills III: Garde Manger Lecture (1) Prerequisite: CULN 201 Examines the role of the pantry station in food service industry. Expands upon food preparation theories and concepts with the introduction of traditional garde manger techniques.

CULN 203L Skills III: Garde Manger (3) Prerequisite: CULN 201L Fosters further development of essential culinary skills and knowledge through charcuterie and the preparation of salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. Emphasizes food and table presentation.

CULN 204 Dining Room Service, Menu Planning, & Bar and Beverage (2) Prerequisite: CULN 203 Familiarizes students with the general rules of table settings and table service. Covers the principles of menu development, quality customer service, and training procedures. Gives an overview of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, wine appreciation and food affinity. Discusses topics related to responsible alcoholic service.

CULN 205 Banquets, Catering, and Buffet Preparation (1) Prerequisite: CULN 203 Presents the knowledge and skills required to open a catering business. Discusses event planning. Includes preparation techniques for buffets, special celebrations and the challenges of working with limited resources in remote and/or temporary kitchens

CULN 206 Restaurant Management (1) Prerequisite: CULN 204 Focuses on the leadership and management skills essential to successful business operations. Incorporates human relations in management as well as the business side of the restaurant industry.

CULN 207 American Regional Cuisines (2) Prerequisite: CULN 202L, CULN 202 A survey of the wide variety of cuisine found throughout the United States. Incorporates traditional New England cuisine, Southwestern cuisine, Cajun-style cooking, Appalachian cuisine, Heartland cuisine, California cuisine and cuisine of the Southeastern United States.

CULN 208 Advanced Baking/Pastries Lecture (1) Prerequisite: CULN 104 A study of theories and concepts in advanced baking and pastry preparation. Topics include pastry terminology and specialty ingredients. Incorporates ingredient substitutions for nutritional needs. Introduces alternative baking and pastries.

CULN 208L Advanced Baking/Pastries (3) Prerequisite: CULN 104, CULN 104L Practical applications of advanced baking and pastry techniques. Laboratory production includes French pastries, puff pastries, tortes, strudels, cheesecakes, chocolate confections and sugar work. Students balance recipes using alternative ingredients including fat, dairy, wheat, and sugar replacements currently used in baked goods.

Incorporates cake decorating and pastry finishing techniques.

CULN 209 International Cuisine (2) Prerequisite: CULN 207 A survey of world cuisines. Explores the traditional foods in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and South America. Incorporates the local, cultural traditions and topography of each region and how they influence foods.

CULN 210 Escoffier and French Culinary Skills and Techniques (2) Prerequisite: CULN 207 The exploration of French culinary techniques. Focuses on advanced skills and incorporates the understanding of world cuisine standards through the foundation set by Auguste Escoffier.

CULN 211 Student Internship (1) Prerequisite: CULN 208L The student participates in a supervised, hands-on experience in a pre-approved setting, which relates to the food service industry. Requires two-hundred fifty documented contact hours.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ECED 190 Special Topics (1-3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 Special topics related to Early Childhood Development at the freshman year. Offered–On Demand

ECED 290 Special Topics (1-3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, Instructor’s permission Special topics related to Early Childhood Development at the sophomore year. Offered – On Demand

ECED 1110 (ECED 126) Childhood Growth/Development & Learning (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This basic course in the growth, development, and learning of young children, prenatal through age eight, provides students with the theoretical foundation for becoming competent early childhood professionals. The course includes knowledge of how young children grow, develop, and learn. Major theories of child development are integrated with all domains of development, including biological-physical, social, cultural, emotional, cognitive, and language. The adult’s role in supporting each child’s growth, development and learning is emphasized.

ECED 1115 (ECED 124) Health, Safety & Nutrition (2) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course provides information related to standards and practices that promote children’s physical and mental wellbeing, sound nutritional practices, and maintenance of safe learning environments. It includes information for developing sound health and safety management procedures for indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children. The course examines the many scheduling factors that are important for children’s total development, healthy nutrition, physical activity, and rest.

ECED 1120 (ECED 214) Guiding Young Children (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course explores various theories of child guidance and the practical applications of each. It provides developmentally appropriate methods for guiding children and effective strategies and suggestions for facilitating positive social interactions. Strategies for preventing challenging behaviors through the use of environment, routines and schedules will be presented. Emphasis is placed on helping children become self-responsible, competent, independent, and cooperative learners while including families as a part of the guidance approach.

ECED 1125 (ECED 218) Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This basic course familiarizes students with a variety of culturally appropriate assessment methods and instruments, including systematic observation of typically and non-typically developing children. The course addresses the development and use of formative and summative assessment and evaluation instruments to ensure comprehensive quality of the total environment for children, families, and the community. Students will develop skills for evaluating the assessment process and involving other teachers, professionals and families in the process.

ECED 1130 (ECED 202) Family & Community Collaboration (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This beginning course examines the involvement of families and communities from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in early childhood programs. Ways to establish collaborative relationships with families in early childhood settings is discussed. Families’ goals and desires for their children will be supported through culturally responsive strategies.

ECED 2110 (ECED 220) Professionalism (2) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course provides a broad-based orientation to the field of early care and education. Early childhood history, philosophy, ethics and advocacy are introduced. Basic principles of early childhood systems are explored. Multiple perspectives on early care and education are introduced. Professional responsibilities such as cultural responsiveness and reflective practice are examined.

ECED 2115 (ECED 204 or 220) Introductions to Language, Literacy, and Reading (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course is designed to prepare early childhood professionals for promoting children’s emergent literacy and reading development. Through a developmental approach, the course addresses ways in which early childhood professionals can foster young children’s oral language development, phonemic awareness, and literacy problem solving skills, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This course provides the foundation for early childhood professionals to become knowledgeable about literacy development in young children. Instructional approaches and theory-based and research based strategies to support the emergent literacy and reading skills of native speakers and English language learners will be presented.

ECED 2120 (ECED 131) Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 (PreK) (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, ECED 1115, ECED 1110, ECED 1120; Co-requisites: ECED 2121, Instructor permission only This beginning curriculum course places play at the center of curriculum in developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. It addresses content that is relevant for children birth through age four in developmentally and culturally sensitive ways of integrating content into teaching and learning experiences. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IFSPs is included. Curriculum development in all areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health, science, social skills, and adaptive learning for children, birth through age four, is emphasized.

ECED 2121 (ECED 131P) Curriculum Development through Play Practicum: Birth through Age 4 (PreK) (2) Prereq Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, ECED 1115, ECED 1110, ECED 1120; Co-requisite: ECED 2120, Instructor permission only This beginning practicum course is a co-requisite with the course Curriculum Development through Play-Birth through Age 4. The field based component of this course will provide experiences that address curriculum content that is relevant for children birth through age four in developmentally and culturally sensitive ways of integrating content into teaching and learning experiences. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IFSPs is included. Curriculum development in all areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health, science, social skills, and adaptive learning for children, birth through age four is emphasized.

ECED 2130 (ECED 231) Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3 (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, ECED 1115, ECED 1110, ECED 1120; Co-requisite: ECED 2131, Instructor permission only This curriculum course focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum content in early childhood programs, age

3 through third grade. Development and implementation of curriculum in all content areas including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health and emotional wellness, science, motor and social skills, is emphasized. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IEPs is included.

ECED 2131 (ECED 231P) Curriculum Development and Implementation Practicum: Age 3- Grade 3 (2) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100, ECED 1115, ECED 1110, ECED 1120; Co-requisite: ECED 2130, Instructor permission only This beginning practicum course is a co-requisite with the course Curriculum Development and Implementation- Age 3 through Grade 3. The field-based component of this course will provide experiences that address developmentally appropriate curriculum content in early childhood programs, age 3 through third grade. Development and implementation of curriculum in all content areas, including literacy, numeracy, the arts, health and emotional wellness, science, motor and social skills is emphasized. Information on adapting content areas to meet the needs of children with special needs and the development of IEPs is included.

ECED 2999 Foundations for the Integration of Native Language and Culture in Early Childhood Education (3) Prerequisites: HIST 2136, SOSC 2325 This course focuses on providing Native teachers the foundational concepts and motivation for making a positive impact within their communities through development of Critical Culturally Sustaining Revitalizing Pedagogy (CCSRP) in education. Students will examine critical Indigenous educational theory and examine case studies that illustrate implementation of responsive educational programs for Indigenous children and communities. Students will examine National Indian Education Study (NIES) data in order to develop an understanding and motivation to develop goals for supporting tribal education sovereignty as Indigenous teachers and leaders. Students will apply CCSRP to improve early childhood education and care settings, curriculum and programming.

ECONOMICS

ECON 2110 (ECON 200) Macroeconomic Principles (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation;

and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies.

ECON 2120 (ECON 201) Microeconomic Principles (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.

ENGLISH

ENGL 099 Basic English Skills (4) Prerequisites: None Focuses on writing tasks related to daily life, school and the workplace to achieve a variety of practical and academic goals. Presents English grammar, usage and punctuation to improve their sentence and paragraph skills in organized pieces of writing. Includes use of computers for word processing and research. (TABE Grade Equivalent 6.7-11.9;

Accuplacer 55-68)

ENGL 100 Writing Standard English (4) Prerequisites: None Prepares students for first-year college composition and/or advanced career skills by providing practice of the rhetorical and grammatical skills necessary to write purposeful, reader-centered essays. Covers effective use of a writing process in essays. Incorporates readings for discussion of ideas and for information to be used in student’s writings. Includes use of computers for word processing and research. (TABE Grade Equivalent 12.1-12.9 Accuplacer 69-79)

ENGL 1110 (ENGL 101) Composition I (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100 In this course, students will read, write, and think about a variety of issues and texts. They will develop reading and writing skills that will help with the writing required in their fields of study and other personal and professional contexts. Students will learn to analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies and apply this knowledge to their reading and writing. They will also gain an understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. Students will learn to analyze the rhetorical context of any writing task and compose with purpose, audience, and genre in mind. Students will reflect on their own writing processes, learn to workshop drafts with other writers, and practice techniques for writing, revising, and editing.

ENGL 1120 (ENGL 102) Composition II (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 In this course, students will explore argument in multiple genres. Research and writing practices emphasize summary, analysis, evaluation, and integration of secondary sources. Students will analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies and apply this knowledge to their reading, writing, and research. Students will sharpen their understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. The emphasis of this course will be on research methods.

ENGL 2210 (ENGL 219) Professional & Technical Communication (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1110 Professional and Technical Communication will introduce students to the different types of documents and correspondence that they will create in their professional careers. This course emphasizes the importance of audience, document design, and the use of technology in designing, developing, and delivering documents. This course will provide students with experience in professional correspondence and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.

ENTREPERNUIRSHIP

ENTR 2110 (BADM 118) Small Business Management (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 100, MATH 100 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the opportunities encountered in the management and operations of a small business enterprise.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ENVS 1110 (ENVS 121) Environmental Science I (3) Prerequisites: MATH 120, Co-requisites: ENVS 1110L Covers general principles and theory relating to environmental science and management. Focal areas for the course include: water management, climate, pollution and waste management. Students taking this course will come away with a basic understanding of the main issues faced by technicians and managers of environmental science departments.

ENVS 1110L (ENVS 121L) Environmental Science I Lab (1) Prerequisites: MATH 120, Co-requisites: ENVS 1110 Complementary laboratory section to ENVS 121. Applied aspects of environmental quality testing and management are emphasized. Students learn techniques through hands-on environmental activities and interactions with government facilities responsible for environmental management.

ENVS 1120 (ENVS 122) Environmental Science II (3) Prerequisite: ENVS 1110/L, Co-requisites: ENVS 1120L Provides a continuation of general principles and theory relating to environmental science and management. Focal areas for the course include mining, energy production, mitigation of environmental problems, and topical matters relating to tribal communities. Students taking this course will build upon prior learning to develop an intermediate understanding of the main issues faced by technicians and managers of environmental science departments.

ENVS 1120L (ENVS 122L) Environmental Science II Lab (1) Prerequisites: ENVS 1110/L, Co-requisites: ENVS 1120 Complementary laboratory section to ENVS 122. Continues coverage of general principles and theory relating to environmental science with a focus on environmental testing. Focal areas for the course include weather and climate, food production, ethics, and risk assessment. Students taking this course will come away with a basic understanding of the skills required of technicians and environmental science practitioners.

ENVS 1210 (ENVS 123) Field Methods in Environmental Science (3) Prerequisites: ENVS 1110/L and GEOL 1110/L or CHEM 1215/L An applied course in the methodologies commonly employed by environmental…