 | ECE-101 [ Healthy Environment for Children in an Early Child ] |
Healthy Environment for Children in an Early Child
Procedures and practices designed to protect the health of young children in early childhood programs.
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| ECE-103 [ Ensuring A Safe Environment for Children In an Ear ] |
Ensuring A Safe Environment for Children In an Ear
Prepare methods and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for children in an early childhood program.
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| ECE-104 [ Planned Arrangements and Schedules ] |
Planned Arrangements and Schedules
Methods of Scheduling and lesson planning designed to meet the needs of young children in a variety of early childhood settings.
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| ECE-105 [ Techniques for Observing Children ] |
Techniques for Observing Children
A study of techniques for effectively observing and recording children's characteristics and behavior. Appropriate ways to use child observations are included.
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| ECE-106 [ Building Relationships With Parents ] |
Building Relationships With Parents
To develop methods of effective communications and cooperation between parents and early childhood program setting.
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| ECE-107 [ Child's Total Learning Environment ] |
Child's Total Learning Environment
A study of the preschool child's prepared learning environment: indoor, outdoor and community aspects. Focus on learning centers, use of developmentally appropriate materials, routines and schedules.
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| ECE-108 [ Guidance Principles ] |
Guidance Principles
Techniques and practices that encourage children to take responsibility for their own actions within a formal group setting.
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| ECE-109 [ Enhancing Family Involvement ] |
Enhancing Family Involvement
Methods for incorporating active parent and community involvement within Early Childhood Programs.
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| ECE-110 [ Fostering Communication and Language ] |
Fostering Communication and Language
Understanding, assessing, and enhancing the development of communication skills of young children.
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| ECE-111 [ Nutrition ] |
Nutrition
Planning and implementing nutrition education in the early childhood program.
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| ECE-114 [ Understanding How Children Learn ] |
Understanding How Children Learn
An overview of how young children learn.
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| ECE-117 [ Multicultural & Anti Bias Curriculum ] |
Multicultural & Anti Bias Curriculum
Methods to implement an anti-bias multicultural curriculum.
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| ECE-119 [ Enhancing A Positive Self Concept ] |
Enhancing A Positive Self Concept
A study of the role a child's self image plays in development and learning processes and an overview of teaching/care giving behaviors which will enhance the growth of a positive self image.
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| ECE-120 [ Beginning Mathematical Concepts ] |
Beginning Mathematical Concepts
How to construct appropriate concrete mathematical experiences for young children.
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| ECE-121 [ Sciencing & Discovery ] |
Sciencing & Discovery
Techniques for helping children increase awareness and appreciation of their natural environment.
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| ECE-122 [ Transitions ] |
Transitions
Study and application of transitions in varied early childhood settings.
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| ECE-123 [ Literature for Preschool Children ] |
Literature for Preschool Children
An introduction to children's literature.
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| ECE-124 [ Creative Media ] |
Creative Media
Construct creative media activities for children.
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| ECE-125 [ Dramatic Play ] |
Dramatic Play
Methods for offering role-playing activities for young children.
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| ECE-126 [ Blocks ] |
Blocks
Methods for providing block play in the early childhood curriculum.
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| ECE-128 [ Music & Creative Movement ] |
Music & Creative Movement
Methods to use music and creative movement in the early childhood curriculum.
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| ECE-129 [ Emerging Literacy ] |
Emerging Literacy
Analyze the development of reading and writing skills for young children.
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| ECE-130 [ Cognitive Development ] |
Cognitive Development
Practice in theories, trends, and principles of cognitive growth and development of infants and toddlers.
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| ECE-133 [ Developing Observation Skills: Infant/ Toddler Pro ] |
Developing Observation Skills: Infant/ Toddler Pro
Methods to effectively observe and record characteristics and developmental stages of infants and toddlers.
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| ECE-134 [ Language Development of Infants and Toddlers ] |
Language Development of Infants and Toddlers
Language development for infants and toddlers.
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| ECE-135 [ Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers ] |
Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers
Social and emotional development of infants and toddlers as it relates to discipline.
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| ECE-136 [ Physical Development in Infancy ] |
Physical Development in Infancy
Physical development in infancy.
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| ECE-137 [ Enhancing Social Competence of Infants And Toddler ] |
Enhancing Social Competence of Infants And Toddler
Social and emotional development of infants and toddlers.
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| ECE-138 [ Encouraging Trust and Autonomy Leading To the Deve ] |
Encouraging Trust and Autonomy Leading To the Deve
Methods to explore the normal sequence of social and emotional development of infants and toddlers.
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| ECE-139 [ Organization of Space, Materials, and Equipment f ] |
Organization of Space, Materials, and Equipment f
Construct effective environments for Infants and Toddlers.
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| ECE-141 [ Physical Development in Toddlerhood ] |
Physical Development in Toddlerhood
Physical development for toddlers.
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| ECE-142 [ Recordkeeping Skills for Daily Infant/ Toddler Car ] |
Recordkeeping Skills for Daily Infant/ Toddler Car
Recordkeeping procedures for an infant/toddler care program.
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| ECE-143 [ Resource File ] |
Resource File
Prepares the student on how to compile a portfolio/resource file in preparation for Child Development Associate (CDA) Assessment.
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| ECE-145 [ CDA Student Teaching-Vocational ] |
CDA Student Teaching-Vocational
Prepares the student with direct participation in an early childhood setting. Students engage in supervised teaching of young children at a chosen site. The course is the final step in the application process for the National CDA Credential.
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| ECE-146 [ Family Child Care As A Small Business ] |
Family Child Care As A Small Business
A study of the multifaceted aspects of the business of providing family child care such as zoning, certification, insurance, hours of care, fees, advertising, program and parent/provider agreements.
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| ECE-148 [ Recordkeeping for the Family Child Care Provider ] |
Recordkeeping for the Family Child Care Provider
Fundamentals of a recordkeeping system in a family child care setting including recording income and expenses; tax consideration; organizing, storing, and saving records; and health safety, developmental, and program records.
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| ECE-151 [ Ages & Stages: Preschool/Infancy ] |
Ages & Stages: Preschool/Infancy
Theories, trends and research in the development of stages prenatal through infancy.
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| ECE-152 [ Ages & Stages: Toddlerhood ] |
Ages & Stages: Toddlerhood
Theories, trends, and research in the development of toddlerhood. Emphasis on the principles of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of young children. General characteristics and behaviors as well as comparisons of generally accepted norms are included. Observation of toddlers may be a requirement.
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| ECE-153 [ Ages & Stages: the Preschool Years ] |
Ages & Stages: the Preschool Years
Theories, trends, and research in the development of the preschool years. Emphasis on the principles of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of young children. General characteristics and behaviors as well as comparisons of generally accepted norms are included. Observation of preschoolers may be a requirement.
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| ECE-154 [ Ages & Stages: Middle Years ] |
Ages & Stages: Middle Years
This course is an overview of theories, trends and research in the development of children from five years to twelve years of age.
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| ECE-165 [ Health, Safety, and Nutrition for The Young Child ] |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for The Young Child
Overview of environmental factors that impact the health, safety and nutrition of infants and young children.
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| ECE-166 [ Early Childhood Field Experience 1 ] |
Early Childhood Field Experience 1
Initial opportunity to work in an early childhood setting.
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| ECE-169 [ Play Lab ] |
Play Lab
Learning about child development through interaction with the student's own child and other children. CR/NC
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| ECE-200 [ Early Childhood Education ] |
Early Childhood Education
Overview of effective teaching skills, behavior of children, and curriculum in early childhood education settings. Twenty hours of observation is mandatory in this course.
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| ECE-202 [ Childcare Management ] |
Childcare Management
Administration and management processes required to manage a childcare facility, including, budgets, staffing, marketing, and licensing of childcare facilities.
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| ECE-205 [ Home, School, and Community Relations ] |
Home, School, and Community Relations
Development of skills that promote a positive relationship between families and teachers or professional childcare workers.
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| ECE-206 [ Early Childhood Field Experience 2 ] |
Early Childhood Field Experience 2
Continuing opportunity to work in an early childhood setting.
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| ECE-208 [ Guiding Children's Behavior ] |
Guiding Children's Behavior
Overview of the methods needed for effective guidance of children.
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| ECE-210 [ Activities in Early Childhood Education ] |
Activities in Early Childhood Education
Study of the curriculum, methods and materials used to assist children in the learning process. Observation of children is an integral part of the course.
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| ECE-211 [ Early Childhood Experience 3 ] |
Early Childhood Experience 3
Continuing opportunity to work in an early childhood setting.
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| ECE-212 [ Early Childhood Education Certificate Capstone ] |
Early Childhood Education Certificate Capstone
Supervised student teaching in a pre-school setting.
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| ECE-240 [ Child Growth and Development/GE ] |
Child Growth and Development/GE
Overview of human growth and development from conception to early adolescence, incorporating independent observation of children and personal investigation into child-related issues.
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| ECE-243 [ Early Childhood Development ] |
Early Childhood Development
Exploration of the development of young children between the ages of birth and 8 years old. The course will include 32 hours of directed observa- ion of children birth through 8 years.
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| ECE-245 [ Early Childhood Special Education ] |
Early Childhood Special Education
Introduction to the area of early childhood special education focusing on gathering infor- mation about at-risk, delayed or disabled children.
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| ECE-246 [ Early Childhood Field Experience 4 ] |
Early Childhood Field Experience 4
Opportunity to work in an early childhood special education setting.
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| ECE-250 [ Early Childhood Language and Literacy ] |
Early Childhood Language and Literacy
Focus on the process of language and literacy development in the child: birth through eight years.
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| ECE-260 [ Techniques for Observing and Assessing Children ] |
Techniques for Observing and Assessing Children
Exploration of concepts and techniques used to observe and record children's characteristics and behaviors in an early childhood setting and how to apply observation to assessment. Includes two hours of weekly observation.
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| ECE-265 [ Children's Literature ] |
Children's Literature
Overview of the organization and scope of children's literature for early and elementary school classrooms.
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| ECE-270 [ Early Childhood Education Internship ] |
Early Childhood Education Internship
Capstone course which provides the student with directed participation in an appropriate early childhood setting.
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| ECN-100 [ Introduction to Economics/GE* ] |
Introduction to Economics/GE*
Investigates the very basic concepts and principles of economics and how they operate within the American economic system. Highlights both macro and microeconomics in very simplified terms, intended for those who will only take one course in economics.
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| ECN-240 [ Principles of Macroecnomics/GE ] |
Principles of Macroecnomics/GE
Analysis of general levels of output, employment, income, and prices. Includes money and banking, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy.
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| ECN-250 [ Principles of Microecnomics/GE ] |
Principles of Microecnomics/GE
Analysis of price determination and income distribution in a free enterprise economy. Detailed study of supply and demand, allocation of resources by individual firms, and application to the American economics system.
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| ECT-100 [ Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills ] |
Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills
Development of skills and techniques necessary for basic construction/ industrial maintenance craft skills.
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| ECT-105 [ Basic Electricity ] |
Basic Electricity
Introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits, and measurements.
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| ECT-110 [ AC/DC Circuits ] |
AC/DC Circuits
Introduction to direct current (DC) and alternat- ing current (AC) theory, Ohm's Law, and series, parallel, and combination circuits.
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| ECT-115 [ National Electrical Code ] |
National Electrical Code
Study of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including local ordinances.
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| ECT-205 [ Fixtures and Installation ] |
Fixtures and Installation
Overview of the planning and installing of elec- trical fixtures.
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| ECT-210 [ Control Circuits ] |
Control Circuits
Overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, and diagrams.
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| ECT-220 [ Electrical Installation ] |
Electrical Installation
Electrical installations for commercial and residential applications.
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| ECT-225 [ Load Calculations ] |
Load Calculations
Advanced electrical load calculation.
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| EDU-100 [ Pre-Teaching Pathway to Education ] |
Pre-Teaching Pathway to Education
A career track introduction to the teaching profession.
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| EDU-107 [ Care & Maintenance of Audio-Visual Equip ] |
Care & Maintenance of Audio-Visual Equip
Introduction to the management, maintenance, minor repair, and operation of media equipment.
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| EDU-110 [ Introduction to Education ] |
Introduction to Education
The understanding of teaching as a profession through learning experiences: observational and participatory.
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| EDU-134 [ Substitute Teaching ] |
Substitute Teaching
This course will prepare students for the job responsibilities of being a substitute teacher in elementary, middle school and high school class- rooms.
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| EDU-207 [ Education Practicum ] |
Education Practicum
Field experience in an elementary or secondary school.
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| EDU-210 [ Cultural Diversity in Education ] |
Cultural Diversity in Education
This introductory course examines the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the child's self-concept and learning styles. Also incorporated will be an examination of the roles of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. In addition to regular class attendance, ten (10) hours of classroom observation is required.
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| EDU-222 [ Introduction to Special Education ] |
Introduction to Special Education
Introduces the future teacher to the study of special needs children with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification and characteristics of the exceptional child. In addition to regular class attendance, ten (10) hours of classroom observation is required.
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| EDU-231 [ Art in the Elementary School ] |
Art in the Elementary School
The use of art to provide children with an altern- ative form of instruction.
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| EDU-249 [ The Community College for Associate Faculty ] |
The Community College for Associate Faculty
A survey of the philosophy, history, organization, functions, and funding of Arizona Western College. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of the insti- tution, instructional systems, and resources for associate faculty.
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| EDU-250 [ The Community College ] |
The Community College
A survey of the philosophy, history, organization, and funding of the American community college. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of student development, instructional systems, current issues, and future trends.
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| EDU-275 [ Classroom Management and Instructional Planning ] |
Classroom Management and Instructional Planning
Provides students with the knowledge and skills enabling them to have a well-disciplined and managed classroom which maximizes learning and instructional time; also provides information and practice to assist students in planning,writing, teaching, and evaluating effective standard-based age-appropriate lessons.
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| EDU-280 [ Teaching Practicum ] |
Teaching Practicum
Supervised field experience in an elementary school.
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| EGR-123 [ Introduction to Structured Programming ] |
Introduction to Structured Programming
Fundamentals of effective and efficient programming from a scientific point of view. Emphasis on problem-solving through structured programming techniques, use of application specific programs, and logical thought process in programming.
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| EGR-150 [ Introduction to Environmental Engineering ] |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Introduction to the discipline of environmental engineering and the role of technology in environmental protection. Explanation of the principles of conservation and environmental protection with attention to water resources, air contamination, waste management; pollution prevention, multi-media impacts of most contami- nants, current perspectives on environmental risks , policies, and ethics.
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| EGR-180 [ Computer Aided Engineering Design ] |
Computer Aided Engineering Design
Fundamentals of graphical communications, including sketching, computer aided drafting, standards, scaling, and basic civil and environmental engineering applications.
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| EGR-185 [ Data Acquisition and Analysis ] |
Data Acquisition and Analysis
Introduction to the methods and characteristics of engineering design, operational and maintenance data, techniques and instruments to capture data, and analysis and graphical representation of data for effective decision making.
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| EGR-188 [ Fundamentals of Engineering Design ] |
Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Engineering design, effective team participation and career preparation. Students are expected to participate in hands-on design projects, develop education/career plans and initiate development of the personal and management skills necessary for life long learning.
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| EGR-202 [ Digital and Analog Fundamentals ] |
Digital and Analog Fundamentals
Introduction to the fundamentals of digital and analog signals and the instruments used to measure the signals. A broad range of instruments and measurement hardware including high-speed data acquisition, RF switching, high precision instruments, motion control, digital I/O, counter operations, and virtual instrumentation will be covered.
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| EGR-225 [ Engineering Analysis ] |
Engineering Analysis
Graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, probability, inferential statistics, discrete and continuous random variables, sampling error, hypothesis testing, and experiment design.
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| EGR-251 [ Applied Mechanics- Statics ] |
Applied Mechanics- Statics
Fundamentals of applied mechanics, vector algebra, equivalent force systems, equations of equilibrium , structures, moments of plane areas, centroids, friction.
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| EGR-252 [ Applied Mechanics- Dynamics ] |
Applied Mechanics- Dynamics
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis; solution methods: force-mass-acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum, translating and rotating coordinate systems.
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| EGR-253 [ Mechanics of Materials ] |
Mechanics of Materials
Basic concepts of solid mechanics; relationships between stresses, strains, deformations and internal forces in machine components and load- bearing structures.
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| EGR-270 [ Plane Surveying ] |
Plane Surveying
Surveying instruments and basic procedures including error analysis; note keeping; measurement of distance, elevation, and angles with appropriate precision; traversing; stadia; and topographic mapping.
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| EGR-286 [ Engineering Design- The Process ] |
Engineering Design- The Process
The process of engineering design, mechanisms and controls, computer and programming skills, team- work and project management, written and oral communications.
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| EMS-105 [ Portfolio Development ] |
Portfolio Development
Designed to help personnel of Law Enforcement, Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services develop a portfolio that details those prior- learning experiences that may be considered for college credit at Arizona Western College. Credit/no credit.
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| EMS-106 [ Introduction to Health Careers ] |
Introduction to Health Careers
This course prepares the student for acceptance into various healthcare related career programs by emphasizing basic health related topics and introductory emergency management procedures. Students gain insight into specific health careers by having direct contact with visiting health experts.
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| EMS-150 [ Emergency Care ] |
Emergency Care
Teaches the student to administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to improve personal judgement in cases of accident or illness, and to develop the ability to render aid in time of emergency. Serves as CPR prerequisite for EMS 152.
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| EMS-152 [ Basic Emergency Medical Technician ] |
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Intensive study of all techniques of emergency care currently considered as responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician. Development of skills in recognizing signs and symptoms of ill- ness and injury, and proper procedures of emer- gency care. Study of anatomy, physiology, triage, patient assessment, and stabilization of patients.
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| EMS-293 [ Paramedic Academy 1 ] |
Paramedic Academy 1
The first of three modules designed to prepare the working EMT-B for certification as a Paramedic in the State of Arizona.
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| EMS-294 [ Paramedic Academy 2 ] |
Paramedic Academy 2
This is the second of three modules designed to prepare the working EMT-B for certification as a paramedic in the state of Arizona.
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| EMS-295 [ Paramedic Academy 3 ] |
Paramedic Academy 3
This is the third of three modules designed to prepare the working EMT-B for certification as a paramedic in the state of Arizona.
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| ENG-080 [ Fundamentals of Writing ] |
Fundamentals of Writing
Introduction of essential skills for college-level academic writing, focusing on standard usage and mechanics in structuring clear sentences, paragraphs, and multi-paragraph essays.
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| ENG-090 [ Basic Academic Writing ] |
Basic Academic Writing
An intensive review of the basic principles of academic writing with emphasis on strengthening grammatical skills, sentence and paragraph structure, and punctuation in short essays to prepare students for college-level composition classes.
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| ENG-100 [ Introduction to Composition/GE* ] |
Introduction to Composition/GE*
A writing course for students who need review and supervised practice in writing before taking university-parallel composition, but whose writing skills are above the remedial level. The emphases are on the methods of writing well- organized paragraphs and essays, on vocabulary development, and on the location and use of reference materials.
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| ENG-101 [ Freshman Composition/GE ] |
Freshman Composition/GE
A course in expository writing with emphasis on writing processes and effective rhetorical choices concerning audience, purpose, genre, and style. Student will examine the relationships among language, knowledge, and power, and gain facility with critical reading and writing. Students will also learn to approach writing as a vehicle for learning and communication, addressing the types of writing they will encounter in college as well as in professional and civic environments.
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| ENG-102 [ Freshman Composition/GE ] |
Freshman Composition/GE
A course in academic writing and critical thinking skills. This course is an intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques used for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts, emphasizing research methods and the process of inquiry. This course prepares students to enter upper-level academic discourse communities.
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| ENG-110 [ Technical Writing ] |
Technical Writing
A course in basic technical writing, including memos, status and progress reports, application letters, and resume writing in the context of technical fields of study.
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| ENG-170 [ Introduction to the Literature of the Bible/GE ] |
Introduction to the Literature of the Bible/GE
A literary study of the Bible with emphasis on the Old Testament. Not a course in theology or denominational interpretation. Emphasis on the Bible's social and historical backgrounds, literary genres, characterization, poetic imagery, and writers.
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| ENG-180 [ Literature of American West/GE ] |
Literature of American West/GE
A literary study of this region and its influence on American culture. Students will explore what significant authors have written about the West in works of both fact and fiction. In addition, students will discuss the importance of distin- guishing literary western writing from popular works.
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| ENG-185 [ Myths and Traditional Narratives/GE ] |
Myths and Traditional Narratives/GE
An introduction to the myths of ancient and medieval cultures of Europe, the Mideast, and Far East, as well as the Americas and regions of Africa. Explores similarities and differences in various cultures' quests for meaning: of human nature and mortality, of gods and immortality, of the origin and structure of the universe, of the exemplary lives of heroes and heroines, and of the ordering of communities.
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| ENG-186 [ Folklore/GE ] |
Folklore/GE
A study of stories, customs, beliefs, music, ceremonies, arts and crafts, home cures, ways of cooking, and farming which people (the folk) have found useful or satisfying enough to pass on for generations. Students will have the opportunity to learn to recognize folklore and to understand that it is not merely ""'cute' or 'picturesque' but is central to humanity.
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| ENG-190 [ Introduction to Literature/GE ] |
Introduction to Literature/GE
A course designed to introduce the students to interpretive concepts of literature and to develop their enjoyment and understanding of it.
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| ENG-210 [ Introduction to English Linguistics ] |
Introduction to English Linguistics
The study of the components of the English Language; this will include phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, and syntax.
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| ENG-220 [ Science Fiction/GE ] |
Science Fiction/GE
The study of science fiction as literature, including historical development and related genres, through short stories, novels, and film.
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| ENG-231 [ World Literature to 1600/GE ] |
World Literature to 1600/GE
The literature of major authors in the light of their cultural backgrounds. Presents writing from early Greek times through the Renaissance periods.
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| ENG-232 [ World Literature 1600 to Present/GE ] |
World Literature 1600 to Present/GE
This course is a critical examination of selected classics of world authors from the 17th century to modern times.
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| ENG-241 [ English Literature to 1800/GE ] |
English Literature to 1800/GE
A chronological survey of English Literature from the Medieval period through the 18th century. Works studied will include Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and selections from Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Alexander Pope.
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| ENG-242 [ English Literature 1800 to Present/GE ] |
English Literature 1800 to Present/GE
A chronological survey of English Literature from the Romantic period to the present. Major authors will include Wordsworth, Browning, Joyce, Woolf, and Samuel Beckett.
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| ENG-245 [ Contemporary Multicultural Literature/GE ] |
Contemporary Multicultural Literature/GE
A critical examination of the literature of cultures whose origins lie outside the Western tradition, including various minority cultures in the United States.
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| ENG-251 [ American Literature to 1860/GE ] |
American Literature to 1860/GE
A survey of American literature from colonial times to the Civil War. Emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Thoreau, and Whitman.
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| ENG-252 [ American Literature 1860 to Present/GE ] |
American Literature 1860 to Present/GE
A survey of American literature from Civil War to present. Emphasis on Dickinson, Twain, Frost, Eliot, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, and Steinbeck.
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| ENG-261 [ Introduction to Shakespeare 1 ] |
Introduction to Shakespeare 1
Representative comedies, histories, and tragedies are analyzed. Shakespeare's life and times will be studied in some detail.
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| ENG-262 [ Introduction to Shakespeare 2 ] |
Introduction to Shakespeare 2
Focuses on the great tragedies (Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth) and three other plays from the latter half of Shakespeare's productive years.
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| ENG-281 [ Introduction to Film Studies/GE ] |
Introduction to Film Studies/GE
The study of movies as a medium for telling stories and communicating ideas. Includes such topics as narrative and visual elements, historical development and genres, and thematic and cultural issues.
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| ENG-291 [ Introduction to Creative Writing ] |
Introduction to Creative Writing
Beginning techniques in fiction and poetry writing for the continuing beginning writers or experienced writers from the community seeking instruction in the composition and revision of the student's creative work in a workshop setting.
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| ENG-292 [ Intermediate Creative Writing ] |
Intermediate Creative Writing
Instruction and guidance for the writer of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction at the intermediate level. The format of this class will be primarily the analysis of student work in a workshop situation. The instruction includes such concerns as the writer's craft, the market place, publication, and copyrights.
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| ENT-100 [ The Entrepreneurial Venture ] |
The Entrepreneurial Venture
Foundation in the requirements of owning, operat- ing, and managing a small business.
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| ENT-220 [ Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture ] |
Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture
Overview of small business marketing including: doing research, determining the target market, and developing a marketing strategy.
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| ENT-240 [ Business Plan Development ] |
Business Plan Development
Introduction to creating an effective business plan.
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| ENT-250 [ Small Business Analysis ] |
Small Business Analysis
Entrepreneurial capstone course applying problem solving skills and analyzing course studies.
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| ENV-101 [ Environmental Science/GE ] |
Environmental Science/GE
Introduction to the interralationships of biological, chemical, and geological cycles and their hazards to urbanized societies, and the impact of modern society on earth's habitats and resources.
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| ENV-230 [ Foundations of Environmental Science ] |
Foundations of Environmental Science
Introduction to the scientific method of investi- gating and solving environmental problems. Inter- disciplinary analysis of interaction among living and nonliving environmental components, focusing on human interaction. Lab emphasizes experimental design and presentation. ENV 230 is intended as a first course for students majoring in the Environmental Sciences, and is part of the 2+2 program between AWC and NAU-Yuma leading to the B.S. in Environmental Sciences.
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| ENV-280 [ Physical and Chemical Processes in the Environment ] |
Physical and Chemical Processes in the Environment
Introduction to the study of the Earth's atmos- phere, emphasizing composition, chemical process- ing, and physical transport, while addressing aspects of human impact and policy.
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| ESL-90C [ Conversation - All Levels ] |
Conversation - All Levels
Conversation incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on oral skills at all levels. Students will learn and apply a variety of techniques designed to improve conversational fluency and accuracy in a variety of situations.
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| ESL-91A [ Structure 1A ] |
Structure 1A
Integrated language instruction with an emphasis on beginning grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully, and communicatively.
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| ESL-91B [ Structure 1B ] |
Structure 1B
Incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on beginning grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully, and communicatively.
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| ESL-91D [ Beginning Conversation ] |
Beginning Conversation
Basic communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and pronunciation in social situa- tions.
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| ESL-91F [ Reading & Writing 1A ] |
Reading & Writing 1A
A beginning course in written English. Intensive input and experience in reading and writing forms, sentences and short paragraphs.
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| ESL-91G [ Reading & Writing 1B ] |
Reading & Writing 1B
Reading and writing more complex material.
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| ESL-91L [ Listening and Speaking 1 ] |
Listening and Speaking 1
This course is designed to increase integrated language acquisition with emphasis on aural/oral communication skills for beginners. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with a structure course (ESL 91S or 91A or 91B) and a reading and writing course (ESL 91R or 91F or 91G).
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| ESL-91R [ Reading & Writing 1 ] |
Reading & Writing 1
Reading and Writing 1 incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on reading and writing skills as well as vocabulary develop- ment. Students will be exposed to a variety of themes in reading and use pertinent grammatical structures in writing assignments.
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| ESL-91S [ Structure 1 ] |
Structure 1
Structure 1 incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on beginning grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully, and communicatively.
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| ESL-92A [ Structure 2A ] |
Structure 2A
Incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on low-intermediate grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-92B [ Structure 2B ] |
Structure 2B
Incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on low-intermediate grammatical concepts. Students will review and be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-92F [ Reading & Writing 2A ] |
Reading & Writing 2A
Continued development of skills for reading and writing paragraphs and experience in writing personal correspondence.
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| ESL-92G [ Reading & Writing 2B ] |
Reading & Writing 2B
Expansion of skills for reading and writing compositions and longer written material.
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| ESL-92L [ Listening and Speaking 2 ] |
Listening and Speaking 2
This course is designed to increase integrated language acquisition with emphasis on aural/oral communication skills for high beginners. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with a structure course (ESL 92S or 92A or 92B) and a reading and writing course (ESL 92R or 92F or 92G).
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| ESL-92R [ Reading & Writing 2 ] |
Reading & Writing 2
Reading and Writing 2 incrporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on reading and writing skills as well as vocabulary develop- ment. Students will be exposed to a variety of thematic readings that lead to extended written discourse.
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| ESL-92S [ Structure 2 ] |
Structure 2
Structure 2 incorporates integrated langauge instruction with an emphasis on low-intermediate grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully, and communicatively.
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| ESL-93A [ Structure 3A ] |
Structure 3A
Integrated language instruction with an emphasis on intermediate level grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-93B [ Structure 3B ] |
Structure 3B
Incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on intermediate level grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-93D [ Intermediate Conversation ] |
Intermediate Conversation
Intermediate communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and pronunciation in social situations.
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| ESL-93F [ Reading and Writing 3A ] |
Reading and Writing 3A
This course is designed to develop fluency in reading and writing for intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in paragraphs using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-93G [ Reading and Writing 3B ] |
Reading and Writing 3B
This course is designed to develop fluency in reading and writing for intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in paragraphs using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-93R [ Reading and Writing 3 ] |
Reading and Writing 3
This course is designed to develop fluency in reading and writing for intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in paragraphs using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-93S [ Structure 3 ] |
Structure 3
Structure 3 incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on intermediate level grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts maniuplatively, meaningfully, and communicatively.
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| ESL-94A [ Structure 4A ] |
Structure 4A
Integrated language instruction with an emphasis on high-intermediate grammatical concepts that are used manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-94B [ Structure 4B ] |
Structure 4B
Integrated language instruction with an emphasis on high-intermediate grammatical concepts that are used manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-94F [ Reading and Writing 4A ] |
Reading and Writing 4A
This course is designed to develop reading and writing skills for intermediate to upper intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in multi-paragraph essays using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-94G [ Reading and Writing 4B ] |
Reading and Writing 4B
This course is designed to develop reading and writing skills for intermediate to upper intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in multi-paragraph essays using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-94L [ Workshop 4: Cultural Communication ] |
Workshop 4: Cultural Communication
This course incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on aural/oral and reading skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of themes. They will then be given the opportunity to use these themes manipulatively, meaningfully, and communicatively to improve listening, speaking and reading abilities.
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| ESL-94R [ Reading and Writing 4 ] |
Reading and Writing 4
This course is designed to develop reading and writing skills for intermediate to upper intermediate ESL students. Emphasis will be placed on improving students? vocabulary development, reading strategies and written organizational skills in multi-paragraph essays using appropriate grammatical structures.
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| ESL-94S [ Structure 4 ] |
Structure 4
Structure 4 incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on high-intermediate grammatical concepts. Students will be exposed to a variety of grammatical concepts and be given the opportunity to use these concepts manipulatively, meaningfully and communicatively.
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| ESL-95C [ Conversation 3, 4, & 5 ] |
Conversation 3, 4, & 5
Conversation 3, 4, and 5 incorporates integrated language instruction with an emphasis on aural/ oral skills at the intermediate to high inter- mediate levels. Students will learn and apply a variety of techniques designed to improve aural comprehension as well as develop converstional fluency based on discussions.
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| ESL-95D [ Advanced Conversation ] |
Advanced Conversation
Advanced communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and pronunciation in social situations.
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| ESL-95E [ Everyday American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs ] |
Everyday American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Integrated language instruction with an emphasis on idioms, expressions specific to American English, and cultural information and statistics on life in the United States.
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| ESL-95P [ Pronunciation ] |
Pronunciation
This course provides students with an opportunity to improve their comprehension and production of the sound system in North American English. Students will be exposed to a variety of concepts and techniques designed to increase competence in these areas. Special emphasis wil be placed on the areas of difficulty for speakers of languages represented in the class.
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| EXW-100 [ Health and Wellness ] |
Health and Wellness
An overview of current health topics relevant to students that stimulate awareness of personal health decisions and their relationship to optimal self-care patterns and lifestyles.
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| EXW-101 [ Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, an ] |
Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, an
A general overview of the disciplines and professions associated with the field of kinesiology, including history, philosophy and theory of each discipline.
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| EXW-112 [ Professional Appkications of Fitness Principles ] |
Professional Appkications of Fitness Principles
Basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional and characteristics of quality communication and fitness leadership. Topics include behavior modification, enhancing motivation components of fitness, fitness assessment, risk stratification, exercise programming and modifications.
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| EXW-214 [ Instructional Competency: Flexibility And Mind-Bod ] |
Instructional Competency: Flexibility And Mind-Bod
Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including flexibility activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies.
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| EXW-216 [ Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength ] |
Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength
Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including strength and conditioning activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies.
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| EXW-218 [ Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exerci ] |
Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exerci
Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including cardiorespiratory exercises and activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies.
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| EXW-225 [ Exercise Physiology ] |
Exercise Physiology
Principles of exercise science applied to physical fitness. Major factors related to the function of the human body with emphasis placed on anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
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| EXW-245 [ Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription ] |
Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Follows the current American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for health appraisal, risk assessment, safety of exercise, exercise testing, and exercise prescription.
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| EXW-265 [ Exercise for Special Populations ] |
Exercise for Special Populations
Total fitness involves a safe, well-designed program, for populations with specific needs. This course discusses and identifies the positive effects that regular exercise and physical activity have not only on longevity but also on specific diseases, decreasing morbidity, and increasing quality of life.
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