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Course Descriptions
Senior Computing (SENR)
Technology Division
SENR 101: Personal Computing For Seniors I
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: none
Offers hands-on course designed for the senior student who has little or no experience with PC's. Explains PC hardware and software, basic terminology, instructs how to wisely purchase a personal computer for present and future needs and advises how to set up a home computing work area. Student received hands-on instruction in the basic use of word processing, learning to compose, format, edit, save and print letters and documents. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SENR 102: Personal Computing For Seniors II
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent
Offers hands-on instruction for the senior who has a basic knowledge of personal computer and word processing and wishes to learn the basics of other software applications. The student will receive a review or word processing techniques, along with hands-on introductory instruction in the basic use of spreadsheets, databases, presentation, Internet and e-mail software. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SENR 103: Personal Computing For Seniors III
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent
Builds on students' knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Access and Excel. This class will also include Microsoft Word's mail merge feature, Access tables, Outlook contacts, inserting an Excel spreadsheet into a Word document, and attaching Word or Excel files to an Access field. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SENR 104: Personal Computing For Seniors IV
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent
Teaches how to enhance documents through the use of graphics. Helps students becomes familiar with various graphic programs, including PowerPoint and Publisher. Teaches how to scan pictures and documents into a computer. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SENR 105: Internet For Seniors
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent
Offers hands-on course designed for the senior student who has a basic knowledge of personal computers and wishes to learn how to access the Internet and use software to explore the World Wide Web. Students will learn to use various search engines to find people through white pages, business and services through yellow page search services and information. The student will download files, use e-mail and transfer attachment. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SENR 110: File and Disk Management For Seniors
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: SENR 101 or equivalent
Offers hands-on instruction for the participant who has basic/intermediate knowledge of personal computers and wishes to learn how to effectively manage and organize PC files by using more advanced procedures and methods. The participant will learn how to utilize the Windows Explore and My Computer features for day-to-day disk management. It also teaches the skills to create, find, copy, move and delete files and folders, and to perform other necessary disk housekeeping tasks. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
Social Work (SW)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
SW 220: Introduction to Social Work
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the profession of social work within a historical context. Emphasis on values, human diversity, analysis of social problem solving and fields of practice.
SW 230: Crisis Intervention
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Analyzes types of crisis theory, effects of crisis on the individual, family and community. Looks at methods and resources for crisis intervention.
Sociology (SOC)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
SOC 101: Principles of Sociology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Explains sociological principles underlying the development, structure, and function of culture, society, human groups, personality formation and social change.
SOC 102: Contemporary Social Issues
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Acquaints students with selected social problems, their causes and possible solutions.
SOC 202: American Society
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Studies modern American society, its communities, and institutions.
SOC 205: Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: introductory course in one of the social sciences
See ANTH 205.
SOC 210: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101 & MATH 096 or consent of instructor
Offers a course in understanding statistical methods and training in the useful presentation and interpretation of behavioral science data, including elementary computer use. Same as PSY 210.
SOC 261: Introduction to Social Psychology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Examines the social character of human behavior.
SOC 275: Introduction to Marriage & the Family
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
Examines typical problems encountered in dating, courtship, marriage, and parenthood.
Spanish (SPAN)
Communications and Fine Arts Division
SPAN 101: Spanish, Conversational I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Emphasizes spoken communication. Listening skills, reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Spanish-English words can be developed to suit student needs. As students progress through this four-semester sequence they will build increasing fluency in the speaking, reading and writing of Spanish. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 102: Conversational Spanish II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or consent of instructor
Offers a second semester of Conversational Spanish designed to continue and improve the skills learned in the first semester. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 103: Conversational Spanish III
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or consent of instructor
Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 104: Conversational Spanish IV
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 103 or consent of instructor
Further develops skills learned in previous semesters. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 109: Spanish for Educators I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Provides basic skills and tools to English-speakers who work with native Spanish-speaking students and their parents. Examines cultural aspects that can affect student performance and achievement. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 110: Spanish For Educators II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 109 consent of instructor
Helps students continue enhancing their oral and written communication skills in Spanish and become more cognizant of cultural obstacles faced by Spanish-speaking ELL students. Explores numerous best practices for reaching ELL students. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 111: First Year Spanish I
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none
Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading, writing and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Spanish culture.
SPAN 112: First Year Spanish II
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: SPAN 111 or equivalent or consent of instructor
Develops language skills through practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing; and structural analysis.
SPAN 199: Special Topics in Spanish
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Applies to assorted short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SPAN 211: Second Year Spanish I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 112 or equivalent
Considers structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.
SPAN 212: Second Year Spanish II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: SPAN 211
Continues structural review, conversation and writing, and readings in modern literature.
Statistics (STAT)
Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division
STAT 152: Introduction to Statistics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MATH 126, MATH 128 or consent of instructor
Introduces statistics, probability models, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression analysis, and special topics.
Surveying (SUR)
Technology Division
SUR 119: Construction Surveying
Units (Credits): 2–4; Prerequisites: CONS 108 or consent of instructor
Presents care and use of surveying equipment. Profile elevation and closed traverse projects will provide hands-on experience. Construction staking will be explained in detail. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
SUR 161: Elementary Surveying
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: MATH 120 or higher
Offers a beginning course designed to introduce students to modern techniques in land surveying.
SUR 162: Advanced Surveying
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: SUR 119, SUR 161, SUR 265
Offers an advanced curriculum in surveying, but with increased difficulty and responsibility.
SUR 261: Legal Aspects of Surveying
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers legal terminology relating to land surveying, writing and interpreting legal descriptions, and deed and title research. Introduces state laws relating to surveying and mapping.
SUR 262: Principles of Land Surveying
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers principles of land surveying and an in-depth study of public land system, restoration of corners, boundary and control survey adjustments, and evidence and analysis.
SUR 263: Civil Survey Design
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers advanced subdivision, street and utility design and computations, basic map preparation, methods and procedures for construction surveying of civil designed improvements.
SUR 264: Introduction to Global Positioning System
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Focuses on aspects of the satellite navigation system becoming widely used in surveying and navigation. Topics include origin, history, operations, differential positioning, kinematic and real time GPS (RTK).
SUR 265: Introduction to Construction Surveying
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none
Covers reviewing and understanding civil, structural, and architectural constructing plans, and relationship for surveying layout. Requires surveying in an outdoor lab environment.
SUR 266: Land Development
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the forces shaping urban form including history and determinants of influence, nature of urban form, comprehensive planning and implementation including zoning, general terms relating to development, state statutes, and local land use controls.