2007 - 08 Catalog

ADS: Alcohol and Drug Studies

ADS 102       Drug use and Addiction       3 Cr.
An examination of commonly abused drugs with emphasis on the physical, psychological and behavioral consequences of these drugs. Includes drug chemistry, physiological effects of drug use upon the body and specific treatment formats and techniques.

ADS 150       Basic Counseling and Addiction       3 Cr.
Introduction to the theory and practice of addictions counseling. Students will examine various counseling theories and begin developing their own approach to addictions counseling. Students will participate in guided practice to facilitate skill development.

ADS 152       Group Counseling and Addiction       3 Cr.
Introduction and examination of the theory and practice of group counseling in addiction counseling. Students will examine various counseling theories and begin developing their own approach to addictions counseling. Students will participate in guided practice to facilitate skill development.

ADS 156       Ethical and Professional Issues       3 Cr.
In depth examination of Counseling Ethics with particular focus and attention paid to the role of the professional addictions counselor. Students will become familiar with the ethical guidelines of the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon - ACCBO and the American Counseling Association.

ADS 299       Special Studies       Var. Cr.
Provide concepts and/or skills on selected significant timely addiction treatment and/or ATOD (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) prevention. Recent topics offered at Oregon CC’s: youth violence; ATOD prevention; criminal thinking/cognitive restructuring; nicotine addiction treatment, relapse prevention; treating violent offenders and their victims.

ANS: Animal Science

ANS 121       Intro to Animal Science       4 Cr.
Principles of breeding, physiology, nutrition and management as they apply to modern livestock and poultry production.

ANS 215       Beef/Dairy Industry       3 Cr.
Introduction to beef and dairy industries; history, current industry status, demonstration and practice of basic husbandry skills. Prerequisite: ANS 121 or instructor approval.

ANS 216       Sheep/Swine Industry       3 Cr.
Introduction to the sheep and swine industries including history, current status and production practices, with demonstration and hands-on experience of basic husbandry practices. Prerequisite: ANS 121 or instructor approval.

ANS 220       Intro to Horse Science       3 Cr.
Introduction to horses, their history, breeds, form and function, performance evaluation, current industry status, and general management.

ANS 280       Coop Work Experience: Animal Science       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

ANS 298       Independent Study: Animal Science       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ANS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ANS.

ANS 299       Special Studies: Animal Science       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ANS not usually covered in depth in other ANS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ANS.

ARE: Agriculture and Resource Economics

ARE 211       Management in Agriculture       3 Cr.
Economic and business principles applied to the management of agribusiness firms, including farms and ranches; goal-setting and management information; planning and decision-making tools; acquiring, organizing, and managing land, labor and capital resources.

ARE 221       Marketing in Agriculture       3 Cr.
Organization and functions of domestic and international markets; market channels for various agricultural commodities; role of agribusiness, cooperatives, and government in marketing decisions.

ARE 280       Coop Work Experience: Ag Resource Economics       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

ART: Art

ART 115       Basic Design I       3 Cr.
Addresses two-dimensional, black and white design issues in the context of the contemporary visual world. Explores the elements [line, shape, texture, value, space] and principles [composition, harmony, pattern, rhythm] of visual design.

ART 116       Basic Design II       3 Cr.
Addresses color theory, relationship, and organization in the context of the contemporary visual world. Explores the elements [line, shape, texture, value, space] and principles [composition, harmony, pattern, rhythm] of visual design. Prerequsite ART 115.

ART 117       Basic Design III       3 Cr.
Addresses three-dimensional design - space, forms, materials and methods - in the context of the contemporary visual world. Explores the elements [line, shape, texture, value, space] and principles [composition, harmony, pattern, rhythm] of visual design. Prerequsite ART 115.

ART 131       Intro to Drawing       3 Cr.
A studio experience exploring basic drawing techniques, materials and concepts while addressing historical and contemporary issues. A conceptual framework for critical analysis is presented along with basic art theory. College level reading comprehension is recommended. May not be taken concurrently with ART 231.

ART 141       Intro to Photography [Non-darkroom]       3 Cr.
Covers camera operation, selection and use of film, filters, lenses, flash units and other accessories. Students shoot 35mm color slides and have them processed commercially. Students must own, or have access to, a 35mm camera with adjustable exposure controls.

ART 198       Independent Study: Art       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ART not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART.

ART 199       Special Studies: Art       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ART not usually covered in depth in other ART courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART.

ART 204       History of Western Art: Beginning 30,000 BCE       3 Cr.
This course examines visual art and architecture as a reflection of human interaction with the socio-political and physical environment of a particular era. The objectives of the course center on viewing, analyzing and comparing many art forms in a historical context, and covers the Palaeolithic, Ancient Near Eastern, and Aegean cultures, beginning about 30,000 BCE. Recommended: WRI 121.

ART 205       History of Western Art: Beginning 500 BC       3 Cr.
This course examines visual art and architecture as a reflection of human interaction with the socio-political and physical environment of a particular era. The objectives of the course center on viewing, analyzing and comparing many art forms in a historical context, and covers Late Antiquity, Early Christian and Medieval periods, beginning about 500 BC. Recommended: WRI 121.

ART 206       History of Western Art : Beginning 1300 AD       3 Cr.
This course examines visual art and architecture as a reflection of human interaction with the socio-political and physical environment of a particular era. The objectives of the course center on viewing, analyzing and comparing many art forms in a historical context, and covers the Renaissance and Baroque periods, beginning about 1300 AD. Recommended: WRI 121.

ART 211       Mod Art History: 19th Century Art in Europe       3 Cr.
The Nineteenth Century saw the beginning of the modern world and modern societies in Europe. Course examines and analyzes the visual arts, beginning with the French Revolution in 1789, to reveal the processes that led to our current cultural life. Recommended: WRI 121 placement.

ART 212       Mod Art Hist : Early 20th Century Art       3 Cr.
The turn of the Twentieth Century witnessed revolutions in science, technology, psychology and philosophy. Course examines and analyzes the visual arts to reveal some effects of those changes, and to gain insight into our modern world. Recommended: WRI 121 placement.

ART 213       Mod Art Hist: Art Since 1945       3 Cr.
World War II ended the supremacy of Europe in the visual art world and focused attention on America. Course examines and analyzes art since 1945 to explore the ideas behind it, reveal our culture and values, and to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. Recommended: WRI 121 placement.

ART 231       Drawing       3 Cr.
A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures, and occasional films. Further exploration of different ways of seeing and drawing to become more visually literate. Course presents basic drawing techniques and materials. Employs conceptual references for critical analysis of visual forms, along with basic theories of art within the historical context.

ART 281       Painting       3 Cr.
A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures, and films. Explores different ways of seeing and painting to become more visually literate. Examines basic painting techniques and materials. Presents the conceptual framework for critical analysis, along with basic theories of art in the historical context.

ART 284       Watercolor I       3 Cr.
Includes lectures, demonstrations, films, slides and specific problems dealing with color relationships, composition, and watercolor techniques. Explores different ways of seeing and painting to become more visually literate. Examines basic watercolor techniques and materials. Presents the conceptual framework for critical analysis, along with basic theories of art in the historical context.

ART 287       Watercolor II       3 Cr.
Includes lectures, demonstrations, films, slides and specific problems dealing with color relationships, composition, and watercolor techniques. Further investigates ways of seeing and painting using watercolor paint. Presents the conceptual framework for critical analysis, along with basic theories of art in the historical context.

ART 293       Sculpture       3 Cr.
A studio experience with supporting slides, lectures and films. Explores sculptural form through a variety of hands-on processes and techniques, historical and critical perspectives, and creative approaches. Covers use of material and new possibilities for personal expression in form and space.

ART 298       Independent Study: Art       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ART not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART.

ART 299       Special Studies: Art       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ART not usually covered in depth in other ART courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ART.

ASL: American Sign Language

ASL 101       First Year American Sign Language I       3 Cr.
Emphasizes active conversational competence in ASL. Includes visual readiness skills, vocabulary, culture, and grammar used for meeting communication needs. For beginners.

ASL 102       First Year American Sign Language II       3 Cr.
Continues work of ASL 101. Emphasizes active communication in ASL. Sign Language Proficiency Interview may be required by instructor. Prerequisite: ASL 101.

ASL 103       First Year American Sign Language III       3 Cr.
Continues work of ASL 102. Emphasizes active communication in ASL. Sign Language Proficiency Interview may be required by instructor. Prerequisite: ASL 102.

ASL 201       Second Year American Sign Language IV       3 Cr.
Continues work of first year ASL, reviewing, expanding, and perfecting expressive skill, structure, and vocabulary for the purpose of active communication. Emphasized active communication in ASL. Proficiency target level: Intermediate mid. Sign Language Proficiency Interview may be required by instructor. Prerequisite: ASL 103.

ASL 202       Second Year American Sign Language V       3 Cr.
Continues work of ASL 201. Emphasizes active communication in ASL. Increased emphasis on exploring, analyzing the rules and presenting ASL stories and literature. Proficiency target level: Intermediate mid. Sign Language Proficiency Interview may be required by instructor. Prerequisite: ASL 201.

ASL 203       Second Year American Sign Language VI       3 Cr.
Continues work of ASL 201. Emphasizes active communication in ASL. Increased emphasis on exploring, analyzing the rules, discussing, developing and presenting ASL literature and poetry. Proficiency level: Intermediate high. Sign Language Proficiency Interview may be required by instructor. Prerequisite: ASL 202.

ATH: Anthropology

ATH 101       Intro to Physical Anthropology       3 Cr.
Introduces physical anthropology and the study of human biological evolution in the context of modern genetics and primate behavior studies. Examines the human fossil record, as well as the diversity and commonality of present and past populations of humankind.

ATH 102       Intro to Archeology and Prehistory       3 Cr.
Introduces the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to study the development of human culture. Provides a survey of world prehistory while emphasizing the development of social complexity and the origins of agriculture that precede both new and old world civilizations.

ATH 103       Intro to Cultural Anthropology       3 Cr.
Examines modern human cultures. Analyzes a variety of ethnographic examples from various world societies to understand the diverse aspects of language, technology, economy, social structure, governance, religion, world views, and expressive aspects of life.

ATH 198       Independent Study: Anthropology       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ATH not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ATH.

ATH 199       Special Studies: Anthropology       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ATH not usually covered in depth in other ATH courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ATH.

BIO: Biology

BIO 101       Biology I 4 Cr.
Laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. Includes introductions to the properties of life, morphology and physiology of cells, cell chemistries, energy transformations, and the basic principles of ecology. Prerequisites: MTH 020 and LGS 090. Corequisite: BIO 101L.

BIO 101L       Biology I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 101. Corequisite: BIO 101.

BIO 102       Biology II       4 Cr.
A laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. The second term of a three-term sequence. Presents protein syntheses, cell divisions, animal reproduction, genetics, embryology, and the basic doctrines of evolution. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 102L.

BIO 102L       Biology II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 102. Corequisite: BIO 102.

BIO 103       Biology III       4 Cr.
A laboratory science course designed for non-biology majors. The last term of a three-term sequence. Presents the evolutionary relationships among the five kingdoms and their major phyla. The last half of this term covers human systems. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 103L.

BIO 103L       Biology III Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 103. Corequisite: BIO 103.

BIO 170       Environmental Science       4 Cr.
Examines major environmental questions facing the world today. Includes population growth, matter and energy resources, ecosystems, pollution, and environment and society. Explores a broad range of environmental issues including sustainability, the interconnection of the economy with ecosystem, short-term versus long-term gains, and the trade-offs in balancing problems and solutions. Recommended: Placement into WRI 095. Corequisite: BIO 170L.

BIO170L       Environmental Science Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 170. Corequisite: BIO 170.

BIO 211       Principles of Biology 1 [Preprofessional]       5 Cr.
First part of a three-term sequence for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes introduction to science, biochemistry, metabolism, the cell, molecular biology, and reproduction. Recommended: High school biology and chemistry in the past seven years. Prerequisites: WRI 095 and MTH 095. Corequisite: BIO 211L.

BIO 211L       Principles of Biology 1 Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 211. Corequisite: BIO 211.

BIO 212       Principles of Biology 2 [Preprofessional]       5 Cr.
Second part of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes life cycles, reproduction, molecular biology, modern and classical genetics, evolution, diversity, and systematics. Prerequisite: BIO 211 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 212L.

BIO 212L       Principles of Biology 2 Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 212. Corequisite: BIO 212.

BIO 213       Principles of Biology 3 [Preprofessional]       5 Cr.
Third part of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in biology and the sciences, including pre-medical, pre-dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, and related fields. Includes plant and animal anatomy and physiology, and individual, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 212 or instructor approval. Corequisite: BIO 213L.

BIO 213L       Prin of Biology 3 Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 213. Corequisite: BIO 213.

BIO 231       Anatomy and Physiology I       4 Cr.
First term of a three-term sequence covering chemistry, cells, tissues, and the skin, skeletal, and muscular systems. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts presented in lecture. Recommended: High school biology and chemistry in the past five to seven years, BIO 101 and BIO 102. Prerequisites: Completion of WRI 095; and MTH 095; or department approved equivalents. Corequisite: BIO 231L.

BIO 231L       Anatomy and Physiology I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 231. Corequisite: BIO 231.

BIO 232       Anatomy and Physiology II       4 Cr.
Second term of a three-term sequence. Courses may not be taken out of sequence. Covers nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and immune systems. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts and presented in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 231. Corequisite: BIO 232L.

BIO 232L       Anatomy and Physiology II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 232. Corequisite: BIO 232.

BIO 233       Anatomy and Physiology III       4 Cr.
Third term of a three-term sequence. Courses may not be taken out of sequence. Covers digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance; metabolism; embryology; and genetics. Laboratory experiences will be used to elaborate on concepts presented in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 232. Corequisite: BIO 233L.

BIO 233L       Anatomy and Physiology III Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 233. Corequisite: BIO 233.

BIO 234       Microbiology I       5 Cr.
Lecture, recitation, and laboratory will cover: bacterial genetic recombination; bacterial, viral and parasitic relationships with human health and disease; immune system and allergy; water and sewage treatment; soil microbes; and microbiology of foods. Laboratory stresses aseptic technique, bacterial identification and physiology using a variety of media, culturing techniques, and staining techniques. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Corequisite: BIO 234L.

BIO 234L       Microbiology I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to BIO 234. Corequisite: BIO 234.

BIO 270       Ecosystems       4 Cr.
An overview of ecological principles and types of ecosystems, energy dynamics, resource flow, chemical and biological cycles, and human ecology. Descriptive modeling of environmental systems and resource analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 170.

BIO 298       Independent Study: Biology       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BIO not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BIO.

BIO 299       Special Studies: Biology       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BIO not usually covered in depth in other BIO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BIO.

BUS: Business and Management

BUS 101       Intro to Business       4 Cr.
Survey course exploring historical, social, political, economic, and legal environments of business. Interrelationships of the functional areas of management, finance, marketing, accounting, and international business are introduced. The class will stress fundamental concepts, terminology, ethics, and career opportunities.

BUS 131       Computers in Business       3 Cr.
Introduces computers and business information systems. Emphasizes the combination of management skills, equipment, software, and people to produce information for business managers.

BUS 160       Purchasing       3 Cr.
Covers fundamentals of purchasing, including the purchasing function, purchasing objectives and policies, operating procedures, purchase descriptions and specifications, sources of supply, types of contracts and ordering agreements, legal considerations, and ethical and professional standards.

BUS 177       Payroll Accounting       3 Cr.
Provides the fundamental skills needed to prepare a business payroll. Introduces payroll and personnel recordkeeping, calculation of pay, payroll journalizing, regulations covering social security, withholding, and unemployment.

BUS 198       Independent Study: Business and Management       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BUS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.

BUS 199       Special Studies: Business and Management       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BUS not usually covered in depth in other BUS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.

BUS 203       Intro to International Business       3 Cr.
Explores the processes of international trade and examines the functional, economic, political, and financial aspects of international business. Cultural differences, human resource management techniques, and corporate strategy for international markets are addressed. Provides a panorama of key international business activities and issues within a framework for further study in international business.

BUS 206       Management Fundamentals       3 Cr.
A study of the basic management and organizational principles within business entities. Introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, control, implementation of change, ethical behavior, and corporate culture. Provides opportunities for students to apply concepts to actual workplace scenarios and evaluate impact on global business activities.

BUS 211       Principles of Accounting I       4 Cr.
Introduces financial accounting theory, including the accounting cycle, analysis and recording of transactions, and reporting financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

BUS 212       Principles of Accounting II       4 Cr.
Continues the presentation of fundamental issues begun in BUS 211. Introduces the statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 211.

BUS 213       Principles of Accounting III       4 Cr.
Covers managerial accounting, including the cost/volume/profit relationship, manufacturing costs, cost decisions, management planning, budgeting and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 211.

BUS 218       Personal Finance       3 Cr.
Studies the role of the consumer in the economy and addresses problems of financing individual and family needs, including budgeting, banking relationships, charge accounts, installment buying, insurance, wills, real estate investing, and personal taxes.

BUS 222       Financial Management       3 Cr.
Introduces concepts, techniques and the decision process to manage the firm’s sources and uses of funds. Includes working capital, ration analysis, leverage, operating budgets, working capital management, cost of capital, capital budgeting, and evaluation of financial alternatives. Prerequisite: BUS 212.

BUS 223       Principles of Marketing       3 Cr.
Study and analysis of the elements of marketing and marketing strategy, stressing product development, policies, pricing strategies, promotion, distribution, international markets, and consumer behavior. Emphasis on the elements of the marketing mix and target markets for consumer and industrial markets.

BUS 224       Human Resource Management       3 Cr.
Attention is given to human behavior, employment, employee development, performance appraisal, wage and salary administration, employee rights, discipline and due process, and labor-management relations.

BUS 226       Business Law I       3 Cr.
This course provides an introduction to the legal environment of business. Focus topics include regulation, court jurisdiction, forms of business organization, the obligations arising from business relationships and transactions, and the liabilities arising from business practices.

BUS 228       Computer Accounting Applications       3 Cr.
Covers use of integrated, computer-based accounting programs. Includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Prerequisite: BUS 212

BUS 234       International Marketing       3 Cr.
Covers concepts of international marketing including techniques for identifying potential markets and adapting to the economic, political, and sociocultural factors in foreign markets. Examines international marketing strategies related to product/service, pricing, promotion, and distribution.

BUS 238       Sales       3 Cr.
Offers a blend of practice and theory related to the sales process. Students will practice and demonstrate basic sales techniques, explore communication and motivation as they relate to selling, and examine the function of sales relative to the total marketing program.

BUS 239       Advertising       3 Cr.
Covers the basics of planning, creating, and executing advertising strategy in the business world. Introduces the entire field of advertising as a basis for students who may consider advertising as a career or as an integral part of a marketing program.

BUS 242       Intro to Investments       3 Cr.
The study of popular investment vehicles - what they are, how they can be utilized, and the risk and return potential. Emphasizes stocks and bonds, mutual funds, options, and real estate. Examines securities exchanges and broker functions.

BUS 249       Retailing       3 Cr.
Covers the selection of target markets and retail strategies, including store planning techniques used by retailers. Includes discussion of the changing retailing environment and the impact of government regulations.

BUS 250       Small Business Management       3 Cr.
Practical analysis of principles of small business management and owner operated businesses are covered. Explores management methods, financial support, marketing management, common administration and control, analysis of trends, and professional practices. Students will be exposed to the critical elements of a business plan.

BUS 252       Leadership Fundamentals       3 Cr.
This course examines theories and models in the study of leadership and applies that research to the current role of leadership in the business environment. Characteristics of leaders and an analysis of personal leadership style are also addressed while studying the effects of leadership on the dynamics within an organization.

BUS 256       Income Tax       3 Cr.
Covers preparation of federal individual and sole proprietorship income tax returns. Also provides a brief overview of partnership and corporate returns.

BUS 280       Coop Work Experience: Business and Management       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

BUS 298       Independent Study: Business and Management       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of BUS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.

BUS 299       Special Studies: Business and Management       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of BUS not usually covered in depth in other BUS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in BUS.

CAS: Computer Application Systems

CAS 121       Beginning Keyboarding       2 Cr.
Introduces touch control of the keyboard and proper typing techniques. Builds basic speed and accuracy skills. Basic skills practice attained through production of letters, reports, tables, memos, forms, and other personal and business oriented communications.

CAS 122       Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy       3 Cr.
Further develops basic skill and accuracy while increasing speed to at least 40 wpm. Skills are built through finished production of a wide range of business correspondence, tables, reports and forms from unarranged and rough draft sources.

CAS 170       Spreadsheets       3 Cr.
Hands-on microcomputer course covering beginning to intermediate spreadsheet concepts including graphs, windows, database, statistical functions and macros. Stresses a working knowledge of spreadsheet vocabulary. Recommended: Previous computer experience.

CAS 199       Special Studies: Computer Application Systems       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CAS not usually covered in depth in other CAS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CAS.

CAS 216       Word Processing       3 Cr.
Produce letters, memos, tables, and reports using headers, footers, and mail merge. Use spell check and other writing tools. Use Wizards and/or templates. Prerequisite: CIS 120, 25 words per minute keyboarding proficiency, or instructor permission.

CAS 245       Office Systems and Procedures       4 Cr.
Covers assessing personal strengths and preferences in relation to job opportunities, improving keyboarding skills for higher productivity, developing good telephone techniques, following oral and written directions and awareness of technological advances in the office. Prerequisite: CAS 122 or instructor permission.

CAS 245L       Office Systems and Procedures Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CAS 245. Corequisite: CAS 245.

CAS 247       Advanced Business Applications       4 Cr.
This course emphasizes the practical application of office software to create professional business documents and presentations. Focus is on establishing a professional tone in the office environment through skilled use of communication with customers and professional clients. Techniques for dealing with office conflict and handling multiple priorities are also reinforced. Prerequisite: CAS 245. Recommended: CAS 170 and 216.

CAS 247L       Advanced Business Applications Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CAS 247. Corequisite: CAS 247.

CGS: College Success

CGS 100       College Survival and Success       3 Cr.
Helps new or returning students make personal and social adjustments for college success. Covers college terms and information, class choice, degree requirements, use of library, tours, and students services. Emphasizes identifying personal learning strengths and weaknesses, balancing work, school and home demands, forming study partnerships, and stress and time management.

CGS 110       Study Skills for College Learning       1 Cr.
This course provides students with information, techniques, strategies and skills helpful in becoming more efficient in time management, studying, listening, note taking and taking exams. Addresses basic principles of the psychology of learning and memory as they relate to college students.

CGS 111       Life Balancing Skills       1 Cr.
This course will help students recognize their personal stressors, and develop skills that will enable them to effectively deal with stress.

CGS 112       Career Exploration and Planning       1 Cr.
This course will help students explore career options utilizing employment and community resources, plus online job search resources. Interviewing skills will be stressed with mock interviews.

CGS 113       Workforce Skills       1 Cr.
Skills and strategies for individuals transitioning from being a student to being a valued and professional employee.

CHE: Chemistry

CHE 104       General Chemistry I       5 Cr.
Includes general principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, mole concept, chemical reactions stoichiometry, and gas laws. Prerequisite: MTH 095 or concurrent enrollment in MTH 095 or equivalent. Corequisite: CHE 104L.

CHE 104L       Gen Chemistry I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 104. Corequisite: CHE 104.

CHE 105       General Chemistry II       5 Cr.
Includes stoichiometry, gases, oxidation-reduction, acid-base concepts, equilibrium, and physical and chemical properties of solutions. Prerequisite: CHE 104. Corequisite: CHE 105L.

CHE 105L       Gen Chemistry II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 105. Corequisite: CHE 105.

CHE 106       General Chemistry III,       5 Cr.
Includes fundamental principles of organic chemistry, biochemical processes, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 105. Corequisite: CHE 106L.

CHE 106L       Gen Chemistry III Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 106. Corequisite: CHE 106.

CHE 198       Independent Study: Chemistry       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CHE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CHE.

CHE 199       Special Studies: Chemistry       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CHE not usually covered in depth in other CHE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CHE.

CHE 201       General Chemistry       4 Cr.
Includes the basic concepts of atomic theory and bonding, periodic law, and kinetic-molecular theory. Designed for engineering majors. Prerequisite: High School chemistry and MTH 095 or their equivalent required. Corequisite: CHE 201L.

CHE 201L       Gen Chemistry Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 201. Corequisite: CHE 201.

CHE 202       General Chemistry       4 Cr.
Includes stoichiometry, solutions, colloids, acid-base theories, redox reactions, and organic chemistry. Designed for engineering majors. Prerequisite: CHE 201. Corequisite: CHE 202L.

CHE 202L       Gen Chemistry Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 202. Corequisite: CHE 202.

CHE 203       General Chemistry       4 Cr.
Includes energy kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, metals and non-metals, and other topics as time allows. Designed for engineering majors. Prerequisite: CHE 202. Corequisite: CHE 203L.

CHE 203L       Gen Chemistry Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 203. Corequisite: CHE 203.

CHE 223       General Chemistry III [Preprofessional]       5 Cr.
Includes chemical kinetics, ionic equilibria, nuclear chemistry thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 222. Corequisite: CHE 223L.

CHE 223L       Gen Chemistry III Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CHE 223. Corequisite: CHE 223.

CIS: Computer Information Systems

CIS 120       Computer Concepts I       4 Cr.
1st course in computer literace. Explores expanding role of computers in modern living. Examines input devices, system processes, output and storage devices, and communications methods. Introduces common system software functions and utilities. Discusses typical computer applications and the Internet. Lab work provides fundamental skills managing desktop tasks, and introduces basic word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. Corequisite: CIS 120L.

CIS 120L       Computer Concepts I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 120. Corequisite: CIS 120.

CIS 121       Computer Concepts II       4 Cr.
2nd course in computer literacy. Introduces databases, information management systems, and electronic commerce. Programming concepts, multimedia, and artificial intelligence are examined. Security issues and computer ethics are discussed. Lab work continues building skills introduced in CIS 120 and includes multimedia presentations. Prerequisite: CIS 120 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 121L.

CIS 121L       Computer Concepts II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 121. Corequisite: CIS 121.

CIS 122       Software Design       4 Cr.
Introduces the program development cycle. Includes problem definition, problem solving methods, and structured programming concepts. Develop several computer programs using structured design methodology. May be taken concurrently with CIS 121. Prerequisite: CIS 120, WRI 095 or equivalent, and MTH 070 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 122L.

CIS 122L       Software Design Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 122. Corequisite: CIS 122.

CIS 125       Database I 4 Cr.
Introduces concepts of microcomputer-based database systems (DBMS). Topics include database management issues, database design, creating and maintaining a database, normalization, table structures, and creating user queries, reports, and forms. Basic database security is discussed. Prerequisite: CIS 121 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 125L.

CIS 125L       Database Management for Microcomputers Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 125. Corequisite: CIS 125.

CIS 133       Introduction to Programming       4 Cr.
Introduces the design, implementation and testing of software using Visual Basic in an event-driven windows environment. Structured design techniques will be emphasized throughout. Prerequisite: CIS 120 and CIS 122, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 133L.

CIS 133L       Introduction to Programming Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 133. Corequisite: CIS 133.

CIS 140       Operating Systems: Microcomputers       4 Cr.
Examines fundamental operating system processes using MS-DOS and Windows models. Explores input/output control, memory management, user and application program interfaces. Overview of Intel architecture is presented. Prerequisite: CIS 120, CIS 121 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 140L.

CIS 140L       Operating Systems: Microcomputers Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 140. Corequisite: CIS 140.

CIS 188       Wireless       4 Cr.
Examines and applies current wireless data communication technology concepts. Explores RF spectrum and fundamental radio communications, infrared and Bluetooth systems, WLAN topologies and security, fixed wireless, and digital cellular telephony. Corequisite: CIS 188L.

CIS 188L       Wireless Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 188. Corequisite: CIS 188.

CIS 199       Special Studies: Computer Information Systems      
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CIS not usually covered in depth in other CIS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CIS.

CIS 233       Intermediate Programming       4 Cr.
Continues the sequence of design implementation and testing of software using Visual Basic. Follow-up to CIS 133. Includes multi-dimension and control arrays, programmer defined data types and accessing relational databases. Stresses modern structured design techniques. Prerequisite: CIS 133, or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 233L.

CIS 233L       Intermediate Programming Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 233. Corequisite: CIS 233.

CIS 275       Database II       4 Cr.
Continuation of database management fundamentals presented in CIS 125. Reviews structured query language [SQL], focusing on database design, transaction management, distributed database systems object oriented databases and data warehousing. Typical databases used in e-commerce and database administration is also presented. Prerequisite: CIS 122 and one programming course, or CIS 122 and CIS 125. Corequisite: CIS 275L.

CIS 275L       Database II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 275. Corequisite: CIS 275.

CIS 278       Wide Area Networks       4 Cr.
Provides the basic concepts of data communications, networking, and connectivity. Explores communications software and hardware used in personal computers to access networks. Topics and assignments include data communications hardware and software components, data transmission over wide area networks [WANs], and communication system protocols and architectures. Prereq.: CIS 121, CIS 140 or instructor permission. Corequisite: CIS 278

CIS 278L       Wide Area Networks Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 278. Corequisite: CIS 278.

CIS 279       Local Area Networks I       4 Cr.
Introduction to Local Area Networks. Topics include network design essentials, networking media, interface cards, communications & protocols, network architectures, and simple network operations. The Open System Interconnect Reference Model [OSIRM] is examined. Prerequisite: CIS 121. Co-requisite: CIS 279L. CIS 188 may be taken concurrently.

CIS 279L       Local Area Networks I Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 279. Corequisite: CIS 279.

CIS 280       Coop Work Experience: Computer Information Systems       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

CIS 284       Network Security       4 Cr.
A comprehensive examination of computer network security. Covers information security fundamentals, attacks on information systems, securing the network, protecting communications, basic cryptography, operational security, and security management. Corequisite: CIS 284L.

CIS 284L       Network Security Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 284. Corequisite: CIS 284.

CIS 288       Local Area Networks II       4 Cr.
Focus on Local Area Network [LAN] network support and troubleshooting. Closely examines the lower layers of the OSIRM. Data flow control and TCP/IP are explained. Documenting the network, network performance monitoring equipment, and test methods & practices are discussed. Prerequisite: CIS 279 Corequisite: CIS 288L

CIS 288L       Local Area Networks II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CIS 288. Corequisite: CIS 288.

CIS 298       Independant Study: Computer Information Systems       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CIS not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CIS.

CIS 299       Special Studies: Computer Information Systems       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CIS not usually covered in depth in other CIS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CIS.

CJA: Criminal Justice

CJA 101       Intro to Criminal Justice and Human Services Careers       3 Cr.
This course is designed to help students become aware of career and education options in Human Services and Criminal Justice. Students attending this course will become familiar with the educational requirements, lifestyle considerations, application processes, training, certification requirements, and career opportunities in the fields of Criminal Justice and Human Services. During the course, students will solidify their academic plan and prepare a personal career plan based on their goals. There are no prerequisites for this course and students are strongly encouraged to take this course concurrently or immediately after CGS 100.

CJA 111       Intro to Criminal Justice System: Police       3 Cr.
Examines the American Criminal Justice system and its origins with particular attention to the police. Provides an overview of the entire criminal justice process, and reviews contemporary practices such as community policing.

CJA 112       Intro to Criminal Justice System: Courts       3 Cr.
Explores the court system and its procedures, laws as they affect the court system, types and degrees of evidence, rules governing admissibility of evidence, and the structure and function of local, state and federal court systems of the United States.

CJA 113       Intro to Criminal Justice System: Correction       3 Cr.
Overview of the theories and current practices in corrections, crime prevention, offender services, treatment methods and career opportunities.

CJA 210       Arrest, Search and Seizure       3 Cr.
Presents constitutional and Oregon statutory requirements in the areas of arrest, search and seizure. Includes document preparation, service and courtroom presentation. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 211       Civil Law       3 Cr.
Explores conduct that gives rise to issues of civil liability. This course will examine both state and federal law and the role of the courts at the state and federal level. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 212       Criminal Law       3 Cr.
Covers the origin, structure and definitions of common law and statutory crimes, the Oregon Criminal Code, and criminal court procedures. Students will participate in a mock trial. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 213       Evidence       3 Cr.
Explores the nature and types of criminal evidence and rules governing admissibility, competency and relevancy. Introduces presentation and suppression of evidence, hearsay rules and exceptions. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 214       Criminal Investigation       3 Cr.
Introduces modern investigative methods, including the collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, sources of information, interviews, follow-up and case presentation. Includes interviewing and interrogation techniques and the use of the polygraph. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 217       Interviewing and Interrogation       3 Cr.
Provides in-depth coverage of the theories and practices relevant to criminal justice interviewing and interrogation. Prerequisite: WRI 121

CJA 218       C J Perspectives of Violence and Aggression       3 Cr.
Explores and analyzes violence and aggression from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives. Examines issues related to prediction, intervention and treatment. Presents the tools and techniques of crisis intervention through discussion, demonstrations, simulation, and role-playing. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 226       Dynamics of Juvenile Behavior       3 Cr.
Covers the problems of jjuvenile delinquency and deviant behavior. Reviews the major theories of juvenile delinquency and treatment strategies. Includes discussion of the history of the juvenile justice system and analyzes current trends and developments. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 243       Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs       3 Cr.
Provides an overview of the individual and social problems related to drug abuse and addiction. Topics covered include identification and treatment of drug abuse and addiction, the effects of various drugs of abuse and an examination of the roles played by the criminal justice system with regard to drugs. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 260       Intro to Correctional Institutions       3 Cr.
This course will examine Institutional Correctional Settings including such topics as: Institutional Adjustment; Recidivism; Offender Management; Programming; Mental Health; Medical issues and the challenges of changing offender demographics. Prerequisites: WRI 121.

CJA 261       Intro to Probation and Parole       3 Cr.
Provides an introduction to community corrections including the role of probation and parole in the management of offender behavior. Management of community corrections agencies and community intervention for offenders will be discussed.

CJA 262       Intro to Correctional Process       3 Cr.
Covers the process of how offenders are brought under correctional supervision including the processes of pre-trial and post conviction supervision of offenders. Provides an overview of the theories related to the causes of criminal activity, intervention and treatment. Prerequisite: WRI 121

CJA 263       Intro to Correctional Casework       3 Cr.
Provides an introduction to the process of corrections casework and case management. The course will develop both a theoretical and practical base of knowledge to allow the student to develop Correctional Casework techniques. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 264       Intro to Correctional Administration       3 Cr.
Provides an introduction to the administration of correctional institutions and programs including the management and administration of jails, prisons and community based programs . Prerequisite: WRI 121.

CJA 280       Coop Wk Exp: Criminal Justice       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

CJA 298       Independent Study: Criminal Justice       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of CJA not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CJA.

CJA 299       Special Studies: Criminal Justice       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CJA not usually covered in depth in other CJA courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CJA.

CSS: Crops and Soils

CSS 105       Soils and Man       3 Cr.
Soil resources in relation to environmental planning and sound ecological principles of land use. Examples and case studies involving soil problems and limitations in land use, pollution control, and ecological aspects of production. One field trip.

CSS 150       Intro to Horticulture       3 Cr.
This class will provide an introduction to the structure, function, and horticultural physiology of flowering plants. Factors affecting horticultural plant growth and reproduction are studied in addition to a survey of plant propagation techniques.

CSS 150L       Intro to Horticulture Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CSS 150. Corequisite: CSS 150.

CSS 201       Intro to Crops       4 Cr.
Principles, practices and issues relating to production, marketing and improvement of horticultural and agronomic crops. Comparison of crop production systems; geography of crop production; cropping calendars. Prerequisite: Year of general biology or equivalent. Corequisite: CSS 201L

CSS 201L       Intro to Crops Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to CSS 201. Corequisite: CSS 201.

CSS 205       Principles of Soil       4 Cr.
Course work covers the origin, formation, classification, physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil management, agricultural and forest crop production on soil characteristics. A minimum of one field trip will be taken, recommended but not required. CHE 104.

CSS 210       Forage Production       4 Cr.
Current production practices for forage crops including establishment, fertilization, pest control, irrigation, renovation, and grazing management. Prerequisites: CSS 201 or equivalent; CSS 205 or instructor approval.

CSS 235       Water Resource Science       3 Cr.
An introduction to water science and water uses, including the components of the hydrologic cycle, water as a biological habitat, different uses of water and water quality for beneficial uses. Prerequisite: Chemistry and Physics.

CSS 280       Coop Work Experience: Crop/Soil Science       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

CSS 299       Special Studies: Crop/Soil Science       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of CSS not usually covered in depth in other CSS courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in CSS.

ECE: Early Childhood Education

ECE 101       Child, Family, Community       3 Cr.
The study of influences on children and families which impact child and family behaviors, values, attitudes, beliefs, and morals. Topics include; parenting patterns, cultural, religious and socioeconomic influences, peer, school, media impacts, community ecology, and public policy.

ECE 102       Guidance of Young Children       3 Cr.
Focuses on age-appropriate guidance techniques for individual and groups of children six weeks to six years. Topics include: how values and belief systems impact guidance decisions, promoting a prosocial environment, and understanding children’s behavior. PSY 235 is strongly recommended.

ECE 103       Early Childhood Observation       3 Cr.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in observing and assessing growth and behavior of children and the adult roles in supporting children’s development. The student will examine the importance of DAP assessment and documentation. Students will learn and apply observation techniques. Students are required to spend additional time outside of class observing children in individual and group settings. PSY 235 recommended.

ECE 111       Early Childhood Environments       3 Cr.
For educational settings with children ages 0-8 years of age. Includes the needs of the child; components of the physical and social environments; assessing, choosing, presenting, and evlauating developmentally appropriate environments. Prerequisite: PSY 235.

ECE 113       Early Childhood Materials and Activities       3 Cr.
Focuses on selecting, presenting and evaluating developmentally appropriate materials and activities for children ages 0 to 5-year old for in home or center based care.

ECE 160       Early Childhood Practicum: Seminar       1 Cr.
Review lab experiences and observations. Focuses on the role of the teacher in carrying out a developmental philosophy of early childhood education. Corequisite: ECE 162.

ECE 162       Early Childhood Practicum       2 Cr.
Develop skills in supervision of children in a child care center group setting. Includes using developmentally appropriate methods in recognizing and providing a safe and sanitary environment; using positive guidance techniques; supporting language development; supporting and planning schedule and curriculum. All students must successfully pass a ciminal background check. Prerequisite: PSY 235. Corequisite: ECE 102.

ECE 198       Independent Study: Early Childhood Education       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ECE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE.

ECE 199       Special Studies: Early Childhood Education       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ECE not usually covered in depth in other ECE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE.

ECE 200       The Professional in Early Childhood Education       3 Cr.
History, current programs and practices, and future issues of early childhood education. Includes professionalism, historic and current issues, types of programs for young children, parent interaction, job opportunities, ethical/legal issues and community resources. Develops a professional philosophy. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

ECE 201       Nutrition in Early Childhood Education       3 Cr.
Foods and nutrients, and their relationship to health, growth and development. Covers planning and serving food to young children, and nutrition education for young children and their parents.

ECE 280       Coop Work Experience: Early Childhood Education       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. All students must successfully pass a criminal background check. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

ECE 298       Independent Study: Early Childhood Education       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ECE not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

ECE 299       Special Studies: Early Childhood Education       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ECE not usually covered in depth in other ECE courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECE. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

ECO: Economics

ECO 200       Prin of Economics: Intro. Institutions and Philosophy       3 Cr.
Concepts involving scarcity and choice, the evolution of economic thought, the development of the industrial market system, the present U.S. economic structure, and international trade.

ECO 201       Prin of Economics: Microeconomics       3 Cr.
Principles of rational choice, price determination, market resource allocation, competition, production, market systems, and the role of government in the economy. Covers individual units in the economy.

ECO 202       Prin of Economics: Macroeconomics       3 Cr.
Principles of national income, aggregate supply and demand, employment, monetary policy, recession, inflation, and macroeconomic stabilization. Basic principles of international trade and finance are also developed.

ECO 298       Independent Study: Economics       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ECO not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECO.

ECO 299       Special Studies: Economics       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ECO not usually covered in depth in other ECO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ECO.

EDU: Education

EDU 112       Intro to Children’s Literature       3 Cr.
Provides an introduction to children’s books, authors and illustrators. Covers current and classic works, authors and illustrators, book awards, selection and evaluation, artistic and literary components, audio-visual and electronic formats.

EDU 113       Instructional Strategies in Language Arts and Reading       3 Cr.
Covers various instructional methodologies, practice in theme unit planning, integration of content areas, focus on authors in children’s literature, practice and instruction in cooperative groups.

EDU 133       Media and Materials       3 Cr.
Designed to train students on the preparation and use of instructional media and materials commonly found in the public schools. Includes an introduction to computers and other new learning technologies. Helps students develop an understanding of the place and importance of these instructional tools in the learning process, and how to design lessons using these materials.

EDU 198       Independent Study: Education       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EDU not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU.

EDU 199       Special Studies: Education       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EDU not usually covered in depth in other EDU courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU.

EDU 200       Intro to Education       3 Cr.
Examines daily experiences in the schools. Includes discussing personal responses to school situations, students, personnel, the roles of public schools in American society and financial, legal and administrative implications on instruction.

EDU 207       Adaptive Sign for Special Population: Seminar       3 Cr.
Survival sign language and alternative communication modes. Includes techniques to teach these signs. Focuses on shaping, and adapting signs and breaking signs down into component parts.

EDU 209       Practicum       2 Cr.
Spend six hours per week in a supervised field experience in an educational setting. All students must successfully pass a criminal background check. Corequisite: EDU 216.

EDU 216       Practicum: Seminar       1 Cr.
Discusses practicum experiences, problems and successes. Corequisite: EDU 209.

EDU 232       Educational Psychology       3 Cr.
Explore research based psychological principles that enhance student learning.

EDU 251       Overview of the Exceptional Learner       3 Cr.
Introduction to diverse conditions of children with special needs. Identifies and defines the following disabilities: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, mental retardation, severe and multiple disabilities, autism, health impairments, physical disabilities, speech and language disorders, vision impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, traumatic brain injury, gifted and talented. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

EDU 252       Behavior Management       3 Cr.
This course will define and apply behavior management theory and practice in the context of a classroom or individual learning environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on development of observation and assessment skills. Prerequisites: ECE 103, PSY 235, WRI 121.

EDU 258       Multicultural Education       3 Cr.
Introduces the philosophy, activities and materials applied in developing a culturally sensitive multicultural classroom and curriculum.

EDU 260       Instructional Strategies       3 Cr.
This course is designed to enable student to achieve beginning competencies in unit and lesson planning, instructional models, modes of presentation and participation, and assessment.

EDU 268       Intro to Developmental Disabilities       3 Cr.
Provides background information on teaching techniques, expected achievement levels, goals and objectives for working with educable, trainable and severely retarded students. Emphasizes physical and mental development from birth and familiarity with the known causes, classifications and terminology used in the field of special education.

EDU 269       Intro toTeaching Learning the Disabled Students       3 Cr.
Defines terms associated with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Includes diagnostic procedures, remedial programs, and approaches and resources. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

EDU 280       Coop Work Experience: Education       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required. All students must successfully pass a criminal background check. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

EDU 298       Independent Study: Education       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EDU not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

EDU 299       Special Studies: Education       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EDU not usually covered in depth in other EDU courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EDU. Prerequisite: WRI 121.

EET: Electrical Engineering Technology

EET 178       Microcomputer Systems Servicing       4 Cr.
Covers the architecture and hands-on servicing of IBM PC compatible computers. Includes basic operational concepts and identification, removal, installation, and configuration of motherboards, microprocessors, memory, power supplies, floppy and hard disk drives, CD-ROMs, video adapter boards, serial/parallel I/O boards and modems. Servicing hardware, software and documentation will be reviewed. Prerequisite: CIS 140. Corequisite: EET 178L.

EET 178L       Microcomputer Systems Servicing Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to EET 178. Corequisite: EET 178.

EMT: Emergency Medical Technology

EMT 101       Basic Refresher/Recertification Training Pgm       3 Cr.
Provides the Department of Transportation’s [DOT] 32 hour EMT Basics refresher training course and is structured to meet the objectives of DOT and the Oregon Health Division EMT Basic certification requirements. Students must provide a copy of their EMT Certification to Student Services or to the instructor on the first day of class.

EMT 111       EMT Intermediate       11 Cr.
Topics include intravenous fluid and medication administration, airway management, pharmacology, ECG and defibrillation, and protocol training. Designed for rural area EMT’s providing care above the EMT Basic level. Prior to beginning clinical rotations students are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Students with inappropriate results will not be allowed to attend clinical rotations and may be disqualified from receiving state certification. [76 hours lecture; 44 hours guided practice; 32 hours emergency department rotations -- Effective Fall 2003]] Prerequisites: Proof of current Oregon EMT-Basic certification, proof of current Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification, and proof of required immunizations. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.

EMT 118       EMT Medical Terminology       3 Cr.
Helps build a medical vocabulary. Includes examination of representative anatomical structures, diseases, tumors, procedures and descriptive terms by simple analysis of anatomical roots, prefixes and suffixes, and Greek and Latin verbs and adjectives.

EMT 120       Emergency Medical Service: First Responder       3 Cr.
For those who are usually the first persons at the scene of trauma or medical emergencies including law enforcement, fire department personnel, etc. Knowledge and skills are developed to provide basic trauma care in medical and environmental emergencies; evaluation of scene and patients; and appropriate access and use of the Emergency Medical Services System. Instructor permission required.

EMT 150       Intro to EMS       3 Cr.
Covers the roles and responsibilities of the EMT and Paramedic. Topics include an overview of EMS systems, current issues, ethics, medical-legal aspects, scene survey, OSHA regulations and stress management.

EMT 151       EMT Basic I       4 Cr.
Course is designed to develop student skills in the recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. Permission of designated KCC advisor required. Recommended prerequisites: WRI 121 and MTH 111. Prerequisites: Completion of the COMPASS test. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR, and required immunizations. Prior to beginning clinical rotations students are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Students with inappropriate results will not be allowed to attend clinical rotations, thus jeopardizing successful course completion and future enrollment in EMT 152. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.

EMT 152       EMT Basic II       4 Cr.
Course is a continuation of EMT 151. Includes preparation for state and national certification exams. Permission of designated KCC advisor required and successful completion of clinical rotation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT 151. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification.

EMT 198       Independent Study: Emergency Medical Tech       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of EMT not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in EMT.

EMT 199       Special Studies: Emergency Medical Tech       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of EMT not usually covered in depth in other EMT courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Recommended: Prior study in EMT.

EMT 280       Coop Work Experience: Emergency Medical Tech       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

ENG: English

ENG 104       Intro to Literature: Fiction       3 Cr.
Enhances enjoyment of short stories and novels, increases understanding of the conventions of fiction, and encourages exploration of human experience. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 105       Intro to Literature: Drama       3 Cr.
Enhances enjoyment of plays - including tragedies and comedies - as literature, increases understanding of the conventions of drama and the theater, and encourages exploration of human experience. Prerequisite: Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 106       Intro to Literature: Poetry       3 Cr.
Enhances enjoyment of poetry, increases understanding of the conventions of poetry and poetic forms, and encourages exploration of human experience. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 107       World Literature: Ancient       3 Cr.
The Ancient World: epic, lyric, and dramatic literature with emphasis on Greek, Roman, and Hebrew works. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 108       World Literature: Medieval and 17th Century       3 Cr.
Compares the cultural perspectives and historical contexts of diverse writers and their works from the medieval era through the 17th Century. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 109       World Literature: Romantics and Modern       3 Cr.
The Romantics through Modern Times: poetry and narratives arising from colonial and post-colonial societies in Eurasia, Africa, India, and Central/South America. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 213       Latin American Literature       3 Cr.
Studies various Latin American literatures, such as works of Hispanic, Indigenous, and Afro-Caribbean origin. All readings are in English. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 253       Survey of American Literature to 1850       3 Cr.
Introduces students to the literature of North America from before European contact through the early nineteenth century. Revolves around oral and written manifestations of peoples creating and recreating American culture. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 254       Survey of American Literature 1850 to 1900       3 Cr.
Introduces students to the literature of North America from the mid-nineteenth to the beginning of the twentieth century. Revolves around oral and written manifestations of peoples creating and recreating American culture. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 255       Survey of American Literature 1900 to Present       3 Cr.
Introduces students to the literature of North America from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Revolves around oral and written manifestations of peoples creating and recreating American culture. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 261       Literature of Science Fiction       3 Cr.
Introduces science fiction. Explores historical and contemporary themes. Covers a variety of authors and examines the art and function of this genre. Recommended: 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 275       Bible as Literature       3 Cr.
Examines selected Biblical literature, which continues to influence literary imagination. Studies literary, cultural, and interpretive contexts in which Biblical literature was created, and in which it is currently read. Recommended 100-level reading and writing skills.

ENG 298       Independent Study: English       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of ENG not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENG.

ENG 299       Special Studies: English       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects not usually covered in depth in other English courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENG.

ENV: Enviromental Science

ENV 102       Introduction to Data Analysis       1 Cr.
Skills in data acquisition from primary and secondary sources. Time series and cross-sectional data. Extensive use of spreadsheets for data analysis and graphical display including trendlines, histograms, and cumulative frequency distributions.

ENV 105       GPS, Map, and COMPASS       1 Cr.
Introduction to use of topographic maps, COMPASS, and portable GPS. Students will explore map scale, resolution, and accuracy. Projections and coordinate systems will be introduced. Differential GPS corrections will also be explored.

ENV 112       Envi Soc Sci Quantitation and Analysis       3 Cr.
An introduction to the scientific method, types of data, sampling techniques, and use of statistical methods to identify and interpret environmental problems from a social science perspective [politics, sociology, psychology, and economics]. Emphasis on interactive learning environments and case study approaches. Prerequisite: ENV 111

ENV 141       Tree and Shrub Identification       3 Cr.
Introduction to tree and shrub identification. Learn to identify the principal forest trees of North America, and the principal trees and shrubs of the Pacific Northwest. Learn to use appropriate dichotomous keys in the field.

ENV 199       Special Studies: Environmental Science       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ENV not usually covered in depth in other ENV courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV.

ENV 212       Environmental Issues       4 Cr.
Discussion and analysis of contemporary problems, including waste disposal, resource utilization, water and air quality, impacts of manufacturing processes, conflict resolution, and ethical issues. Identification of agencies and professionals, sources of information, and planning processes. Prerequisites: BIO 170.

ENV 280       Coop Wk Exp: Environmental Science       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

ENV 299       Special Studies: Environmental Science       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of ENV not usually covered in depth in other ENV courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in ENV.

ENV 299L       Special Studies: Environmental Science Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to ENV299. Corequisite: ENV299.

GAG: General Agriculture

GAG 280       Coop Work Experience: General Agriculture       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

GAG 291       Implements       3 Cr.
Covers power farming implements including operation, maintenance, adjustments, calibration and use. Field trips may be required.

GEL: Geology

GEL 201       Physical Geology 1       4 Cr.
Introduces physical geology which deals with minerals, rocks, internal structure of the earth and plate tectonics. Corequisite: GEL 201L.

GEL 201L       Physical Geology 1 Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to GEL 201. Corequisite: GEL 201.

GEL 202       Physical Geology II       4 Cr.
Introduces physical geology which deals with mass wasting, streams, glaciers, deserts, beaches, groundwater, and use of topographic maps. Corequisite: GEL202L.

GEL 202L       Physical Geology II Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to GEL 202. Corequisite: GEL 202.

GEL 203       Historical Geology       4 Cr.
Introduces historical geology which deals with geologic time, fossils, stratigraphic principles, and the geologic history of the North American continent. Corequisite: GEL 203L.

GEL 203L       Historical Geology Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to GEL 203. Corequisite: GEL 203.

GEL 207       Geology of the Pacific NW       3 Cr.
Introduces the regional geology of the Pacific Northwest with emphasis on Oregon geology. Includes basic geologic principles and earth materials.

GEL 298       Independent Study: Geology       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of GEL not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEL.

GEL 299       Special Studies: Geology       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of GEL not usually covered in depth in other GEL courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEL.

GEO: Geography

GEO 105       Physical Geography       3 Cr.
Introduces students to the geographical study of earth’s physical landscape and process. Topics include the biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and human-environment interactions.

GEO 106       Human Cultural Geography I,       3 Cr.
Introduces students to the science of human geography. Concepts are applied to a variety of Western regions, including the Klamath Basin, the Americas, and Western Europe.

GEO 107       Human Cultural Geography II       3 Cr.
Introduces the study of human cultural geography, with a focus on developing nations. Regional topics include the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

GEO 198       Independent Study: Geography       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of GEO not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEO.

GEO 199       Special Studies: Geography       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of GEO not usually covered in depth in other GEO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEO.

GEO 206       Geography of Oregon       3 Cr.
Examines various historical, social, economic and geographic factors that have made the Oregon landscape unique. Slides, films, videos, and overhead transparencies are utilized.

GEO 221       Field Geography: The Local Landscape       3 Cr.
Introduces the use of field research methods and observation techniques as tools to understand the cultural, physical, and historical Geography of Southern Oregon. Combines field trips, historical research, and working with basic data and tools.

GEO 298       Independent Study: Geography       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of GEO not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEO.

GEO 299       Special Studies: Geography       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of GEO not usually covered in depth in other GEO courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GEO.

GSC: General Science

GSC 107       Physical Science: Astronomy       4 Cr.
Surveys astronomy to include historical development of the universe, earth as a planet, earth’s moon, planets of the solar system, the sun, stars and galaxies. Corequisite: GSC 107L.

GSC 107L       Physical Science Astronomy Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to GSC 107. Corequisite: GSC 107.

GSC 109       Physical Science: Meteorology       4 Cr.
Covers characteristics of our atmosphere, air pressure and winds, atmospheric moisture, large air masses, violent storms, the effect of oceans on weather, and climates. Corequisite: GSC 109L.

GSC 109L       Physical Science Meteorology Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to GSC 109. Corequisite: GSC 109.

GSC 199       Special Studies: General Science       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of GSC not usually covered in depth in other GSC courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in GSC.

HEA: Health

HEA 100       Nursing Assistant       9 Cr.
Prepares students for the Oregon State Board of Nursing [OSBN] certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA]. Studies personal care skills, nutrition, safety, legal and ethical issues, infection control, emergency care, and interpersonal skills. Skills lab and clinical practice are part of the training. Clinical rotations vary M-F with hours between 5:45a.m. and 4:00p.m. Prerequisites: Students must test into LGS 090 and MTH 020, complete entrance packet, and interview to obtain instructor approval prior to course registration. A criminal history background check and drug screening are required.

HEA 100L       Nursing Assistant Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities relating to HEA 100: Co-requisite: HEA 100. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

HEA 125       First Aid and Industrial Safety       3 Cr.
Presents an overview of industrial safety regulations, accident prevention, ergonomics, hazardous materials, first aid and adult CPR. Successful students will receive a First Aid and Adult CPR card.

HEA 199       Special Studies: Health       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of HEA not usually covered in depth in other HEA courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HEA.

HEA 200       Home Health Aid       4 Cr.
This course is designed to assist the student to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to perform basic nursing care safely and efficiently in a supervised home health care clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills in communication, observation, mobility, personal care, and infection control necessary to care for the home-bound client of all ages. Upon successful completion, the student will earn certification for a Home Care Aid. Clinical experience is included. Prerequisite: Current OSBN CNA License. Corequisite: HEA 200L.

HEA 200L       Home Health Aid Lab       0 Cr.
Laboratory activities related to HEA 200. Corequisite HEA 200

HEA 252       First Aid Basics and Beyond       3 Cr.
Explores and demonstrates basic first aid and advance first aid for remote areas.

HEA 262       Children’s Health and First Aid       3 Cr.
Explores current children’s health, safety, and nutrition issues and childhood illnesses and ailments with emphasis given to the day care environment. Includes instruction on standard first aid and infant and child CPR. Prerequisite: Placement into WRI 121.

HEA 280       Coop Work Experience: Health Services       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

HEA 298       Independent Study: Health Services       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of HEA not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HEA.

HEA 299       Special Studies: Health Services       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an advanced area of health services not usually covered in depth in other health services courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in health services.

HPE: Health and Physical Education

HPE 204       Dynamics of Weight Control       3 Cr.
Provides students with scientifically based strategies for controlling and managing weight. Offers students an opportunity to design and monitor participation in a personal weight management program that includes individual assessments, nutritional awareness, emotional support, stress management and exercise. Students will explore social and cultural attitudes toward weight, obesity, eating and food disorders, food production and food marketing. Since exercise is one of the most critical factors in healthy weight management, students are encouraged to register for a physical education activity class when they register for this class.

HPE 207       Stress Management       3 Cr.
Students learn the theoretical and scientific basis for the various components of stress, the stress response, and the relaxation response. Students learn how to recognize and cope appropriately with physical, occupational, social, school, and environmental stressors. The course emphasizes achieving lifestyle balance and shows students how to develop and practice physiologic relaxation techniques and stress reduction methods.

HPE 225       Nutrition       3 Cr.
A study of food and nutrition, including how they relate to health and disease. Students are exposed to basic nutrition including nutrient needs, how nutrients function in the body, energy balance, and diet planning for various medical conditions. Provides an in-depth look at current topics and the American diet.

HPE 253       Human Sexuality I       3 Cr.
Covers sexual issues from both an academic and humanistic perspective. Includes sexuality research, sexual communication, female and male sexual anatomy and physiology, gender issues, sexual response, sexual satisfaction, contraception, conception, pregnancy, and birth.

HPE 254       Human Sexuality II       3 Cr.
Covers sexual issues from both an academic and humanistic perspective. Includes sexuality through the life cycle [infancy through aging], sexually transmitted infections including HIV and AIDS, sexual victimization, sexual consumerism, sexual ethics, morality and the law.

HPE 295       Health and Fitness for Life       3 Cr.
Explores the role of wellness, physical fitness, stress, nutrition and cardiovascular health in promoting an individual’s health and well being. Fitness testing and fitness lab are included.

HST: History

HST 101       Western Civilization I: Ancient World to 1000       3 Cr.
Studies the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. Topics also include development of early Christianity and early Medieval Europe. HST 101, 102 and 103 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 102       Western Civilization II: 1000 to 1800       3 Cr.
Studies early Modern Europe including Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution and the French Revolution. HST 101, 102 and 103 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 103       Western Civilization III: 1800 to Present       3 Cr.
Studies history of the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Socialism, the two World Wars, the Russian Revolution, Nazism and Globalization. HST 101, 102 and 103 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 104       Eastern Civilization I: The Middle East       3 Cr.
Surveys the Middle East from ancient to the present. Includes political, economic, social, religious, and diplomatic trends and events. HST 104, 105 and 106 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 105       Eastern Civilization II: The Indian Subcontinent       3 Cr.
Surveys India and Subcontinent, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. Includes political, economic, social, religious, and diplomatic events from pre-history to modern times. HST 104, 105 and 106 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 106       Eastern Civilization III: The Far East       3 Cr.
Surveys the Asian civilizations of China, Japan, Vietnam and others from ancient times to the present. Includes political, economic, social, religious and diplomatic trends and events. HST 104, 105 and 106 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 198       Independent Study: History       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of HST not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HST. Recommended: WRI 121 and any of the HST 100 or 200 series.

HST 199       Special Studies: History       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of HST not usually covered in depth in other HST courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HST. Recommended: WRI 121 and any of the HST 100 or 200 series.

HST 201       United States History I: Colonial Period to 1840       3 Cr.
Surveys North American history from the Age of Exploration to 1840. Studies include political, social and economic trends and events. HST 201, 202 and 203 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 202       United States History II: 1840 to 1914       3 Cr.
Surveys the history of the United States from 1840 to 1914. Studies include political, social and economic trends and events. HST 201, 202 and 203 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 203       United States History III: 1914 to Present       3 Cr.
Surveys the history of the United States from 1914 to the present. Studies include political, social and economic trends and events. HST 201, 202 and 203 may be taken out of sequence.

HST 240       Oregon’s Social History       3 Cr.
Studies how people lived throughout different periods of Oregon history, focusing on various social factors and institutions that influence the lives of people in Oregon.

HST 277       The Oregon Trail       3 Cr.
Surveys the origins of the westward movement and the Oregon Trail. Studies include the geography, location and users of the Trail, focusing on the experience of the settlers and their impact on the development of Oregon.

HST 298       Independent Study: History       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of HST not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HST. Recommended: WRI 121 or any of the HST 100 or 200 series.

HST 299       Special Studies: History       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of HST not usually covered in depth in other HST courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in HST. Recommended: WRI 121 or any of the HST 100 or 200 series.

JOR: Journalism

JOR 216       Reporting I       3 Cr.
Covers the fundamentals of reporting, including gathering and writing news for newspapers. Emphasizes accuracy, objectivity, clarity of writing, and standards required by newspapers. Placement into WRI 121 is required.

JOR 217       Reporting II       3 Cr.
Expands on JOR 216. Emphasizes advanced reporting and writing skills. Prerequisite: JOR 216.

JOR 280       Coop Work Experience: Journalism       Var. Cr.
On-the-job [paid or volunteer] experiences which allow for the application and development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned through the on-campus program so that the student can learn all aspects of the industry. Cooperative work experience is offered for variable credit based on the student’s objectives. Instructor permission is required, and the student must locate a job site for the course. Prerequisite: TEX 280.

JOR 298       Independent Study: Journalism       Var. Cr.
Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of JOR not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in JOR.

JOR 299       Special Studies: Journalism       Var. Cr.
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of JOR not usually covered in depth in other JOR courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in JOR.

JPN: Japanese

JPN 101       First Year Japanese I       4 Cr.
The first course within a set of three consecutive first year courses for the beginning student of Japanese. Emphasis is on hearing comprehension, conversation practice and vocabulary building to facilitate the student’s basic communication skill in real world social situations. The student will also study hiragana, elements of grammar, and Japanese culture.

JPN 102 &n