2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


 

 

 

Education-Educational Foundations

  
  • EDFD 1101 - Intro to Education


    Credits: 2

    This course will provide an overview of the professional expectations for education students.  Topics to be addressed will include electronic portfolio development, academic program planning, the skills and strategies necessary to proceed successfully through pre-service teacher education and a career in early childhood, elementary and/or secondary education.  In addition, students will explore and understand the whole college environment, to identify and utilize campus resources (programs and other courses) that will enhance his/her academic experience.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • EDFD 2020 - Foundations of Education


    Credits: 3

    A basic course for those preparing for a teaching career. This experience supplies a critical examination of educational thought and practice in the United States viewed as a phase of social progress. The study will include classroom observations as well.

    Corequisite: EDUC 0010  must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • EDFD 2100 - Educational Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, principles, and research relevant to teaching and learning with an emphasis on the school setting.

    Prerequisite: EDFD 2020  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • EDFD 2450 - Human Lifespan Development


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of human growth and development from conception until the end of life. The course material combines theory, research and practical applications from developmental psychology. Lecture topics include prenatal and birth factors; genetic influences on development; physical, cognitive, social emotional, and cultural variables which influence development in infancy, childhood, adolescence, early-, middle-, and late adulthood.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Education-Elementary

  
  • EDEL 2280 - Literature for Children


    Credits: 3

    Wide reading and discussion of the literature for children is emphasized in this course. Books that have won recognition as distinguished contributions to American and multicultural literature for children are examined. The selection of books for school, home, and public library is considered. In addition to becoming acquainted with a wide sampling of childrens’ literature, students also establish criteria for evaluation and classroom use.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010   must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3

Education-Exceptional Children

  
  • EDEX 2484 - Intro to Special Education


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to meet the needs of education majors for a required course in special education.

    Prerequisite: EDFD 2020  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3

Electrical Apprenticeship

  
  • ELAP 1515 - Electrical Apprenticeship 1A


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide an electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. This course is designed to develop the basic uses of mathematics for electricity, electrical code, and electrical motors and transformers. The course meets the Wyoming statutory requirement for electricity related classroom training.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1525 - Electrical Apprenticeship 1B


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide an electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. This course is designed to develop the basic uses of mathematics for electricity, electrical code, and electrical motors and transformers. This course meets the Wyoming statutory requirement for electricity related classroom training.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1515  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1535 - Electrical Apprenticeship 2A


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the second year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to safety, AC electricity, inductance, capacitance, transformers, motors and application of the National Electrical Code.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1525  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1545 - Electrical Apprenticeship 2B


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the second year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to safety, AC electricity, inductance, capacitance, transformers, motors and application of the National Electrical Code.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1535  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1555 - Electrical Apprenticeship 3A


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the third year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to safety, blueprint reading, construction procedures, grounding and ground fault calculations, and service calculations based on the National Electrical Code.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1545  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1565 - Electrical Apprenticeship 3B


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the third year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to safety, blueprint reading, construction procedures, grounding and ground fault calculations, and service calculations based on the National Electrical Code.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1555  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1575 - Electrical Apprenticeship 4A


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the fourth year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to safety, motor controls, power distribution, solid state controls and programmable controllers based on the National Electrical Code.

    Course Note: This course if offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1565  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • ELAP 1585 - Electrical Apprenticeship 4B


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the fourth year electrical apprentice with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics of study include but not limited to advanced motor controls, branch and feeder circuits, service entrance and grounding calculations based on the National Electrical Code and review for the State exam.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: ELAP 1575  must be successfully completed.
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2


Electrical Technology

  
  • ELTR 1515 - Intro to Electrical Concepts


    Credits: 2

    This course introduces students to AC and DC electricity. This will include the principles of voltage, current, resistance and power.

    Lecture Hours: 2

Engineering Technology

  
  • ENTK 2501 - Intro to Computer Aided Drafting I


    Credits: 1

    This course is an introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). The content of this course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of CAD program features and explore drafting and design essentials in a 2-dimensional format. Coursework is valuable for anyone needing to prepare, interpret, or use virtually any type of drawings, plans, schematics, or other technical graphic communication documents. Previous experience with computers is recommended.

    Lecture Hours: 1/2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • ENTK 2506 - Intro to Computer Aided Drafting II


    Credits: 1

    This course is a continuation of Computer Aided Drafting I. The content of this course is designed to provide the student with an advanced understanding of CAD program features and further explore drafting and design essentials in a 2-dimensional format. Coursework is valuable for anyone needing to prepare, interpret, or use virtually any type of drawings, plans, schematics, or other technical graphic communication documents.

    Prerequisite: ENTK 2501  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1/2
    Lab Hours: 1


English

  
  • ENGL 0625 - English Foundations Grammar and Writing


    Credits: 3

    This course is the study of English grammar with emphasis on word formation and with an emphasis on sentence formation. This course is designed to develop competencies in the fundamentals of English grammar. Through individualized instruction and tutoring, students placed in this course are prepared, upon satisfactory completion, to move towards ENGL 1010 .

    Course Note: Credits earned in this course do not apply toward the General Education requirement or toward the minimum number of credits required for graduation.

    Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the English placement exam.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 1009 - Co-Requisite for ENGL 1010


    Credits: 2

    This course provides supplemental instruction, reading, and writing practice in the fundamentals of composition, including essay assignments such as expository, argumentative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, analysis, and research papers. It is designed to prepare students for the types of reading and writing students will be expected to do while at EWC.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 0625  must be completed with a grade of C or better; or an appropriate score on the English placement exam.
    Corequisite: ENGL 1010  must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I


    Credits: 3

    Instruction, reading, and writing practice in the fundamentals of composition, including essay assignments such as expository, argumentative, persuasive, comparison and contrast, analysis, and research papers.

    Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the English placement exam.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2011 - Literature for Young Adults


    Credits: 3

    A survey of literature for young adults. This course will examine a range of works. Students will be expected to analyze and discuss assigned works.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing - Intro to Fiction


    Credits: 3

    This course deals with an analysis of the forms of fiction and the practice of creative writing at an introductory level.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2205  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2205 - Intro to Literature


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the study of literature such as poetry, fiction, drama, novels, and literary nonfiction. This class will develop skills in written, oral, and digital communication.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2420 - Literary Genres:


    Credits: 3

    Students study specific genres of literature (poetry, fiction, dram, etc.). Emphasis will vary from semester to semester, depending on curricular needs.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2425 - Literatures in English I


    Credits: 3

    A survey of major figures and literary movements in literatures written in English through 1750.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2430 - Literatures in English II


    Credits: 3

    A survey of major figures and literary movements in literatures written in English from 1750 to 1865.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENGL 2435 - Literatures in English III


    Credits: 3

    A survey of major figures and literary movements in literatures written in English from 1865 to the present.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3

Entomology

  
  • ENTO 1001 - Insect Biology


    Credits: 4

    The study of entomology is useful to students within various biological fields as insects occupy key roles within all ecosystems. This course introduces students to the identity, physiology, behavior and ecology of insects. Students will focus on the fundamental roles insects play in the natural, agricultural, urban and domestic environments.

    Corequisite: ENTO-L001 must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2


Entrepreneurship

  
  • ENTR 1500 - Intro to Entrepreneurship


    Credits: 2

    An introductory course focusing on identification of the business skills, personal traits and characteristics necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. Students analyze and determine how to obtain the skills needed to own, operate and manage a small business successfully. Through guided self-analysis, students assess their own alignment with the passion, creativity and innovation that typifies entrepreneurial success. In addition, students explore the role of small business in both the U.S. and global economy, examine a variety of industries, businesses, entrepreneurial ventures and create a personal business preference profile.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • ENTR 1520 - Creating a Business Plan


    Credits: 2

    Students evaluate a business opportunity, collect and organize research data into a marketing plan and prepare a financial plan for their small business idea. In addition, students gain skills to be able to continue developing their business plan as they learn new information and gain ability to make a go or no-go determination.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • ENTR 2500 - Small Business Operations Management


    Credits: 2

    Students develop skills for introducing new products and services, quality management, process design, job design, technology management and related business design decisions. Students also develop operations decision making skills for inventory, materials, scheduling and planning specific to the needs of a small business as it progresses through the business life cycle.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • ENTR 2520 - Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs


    Credits: 2

    A course focusing on the legal start-up, growth, management and exit strategies of small business. Students identify and analyze the legal and tax implications of the forms of business ownership. In addition, students examine the process of forming the various types of corporations. Student investigate human resource laws, contracts, reporting requirements, bankruptcy, collections and small claims court topics. Students also determine how to protect their business innovations with copyright, trademark, patents and intellectual property law.

    Lecture Hours: 2

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVT 1570 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator


    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to the basics of wastewater plant operation and maintenance. Topics covered will include basic wastewater treatment facility design, operator safety, and applied mathematics. Material will be presented through lecture and group discussion.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ENVT 2515 - Applied Math for Wastewater Operators


    Credits: 2

    This course is a review of basic mathematics and the introduction to mathematical formulas and their application in water and wastewater treatment operations.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • ENVT 2535 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II


    Credits: 3

    This course is a continuation of the basics for wastewater plant operation and maintenance. Topics covered will include wastewater treatment facility design, operator safety, and applied mathematics. Material will be presented through lecture and group discussion.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Equine Studies

  
  • EQST 1515 - Equine Science I


    Credits: 4

    A study of the anatomy and physiology of the horse. Areas studied include cells, tissues, organs, respiratory system, circulatory system, musculoskeletal system, biomechanics of movement and unsoundness, reproduction and nutrition.

    Corequisite: EQST-L002 must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • EQST 1570 - Horseshoeing I


    Credits: 1

    This course will include a study of the hoof in general, shaping shoes, trimming, and placement.

    Lecture Hours: 1/2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • EQST 1580 - Horseshoeing II


    Credits: 1

    This course deals with the detection of hoof problems, determination of causes for such problems, and the proper method of treatment to correct these problems. Students will be required to shoe a minimum of one horse without assistance before completion.

    Prerequisite: EQST 1570  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1/2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • EQST 2516 - Equine Science II


    Credits: 3

    This course will discuss the history and health of the horse in the U.S. This includes genetics, diseases, parasite control, and behavior. The business aspects of the equine industry will also be covered in this course.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Family and Consumer Science

  
  • FCSC 1010 - Perspectives in Family and Consumer Science


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to explore the history, core concepts, professional experience and career options in the field of Family and Consumer Science. Students will gain experience in online education as well as assessment and goal setting to achieve expectations for professional competencies in the field. Students will begin to develop a professional portfolio as part of this course.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition


    Credits: 3

    A study of the science of food as it relates to the attainment and the maintenance of health and/or contributes to specific pathologies. Course emphasis will include principles of nutrition; scientific basis of nutrition; nutrients, their functions, requirements, and interactions; nutritional fads and fallacies; energy consumption; energy expenditure; and metabolism. Special topics will include national and world nutrition and laboratory situations.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • FCSC 2121 - Child Development


    Credits: 4

    A course in the study of the various societal and cultural influences on the growth and development of children during the early childhood period. Emphasis will be placed on the period from conception to age eleven. Students will observe infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary grade children for a total of 30 hours during the semester in order to related theory to the actual behavior of children.

    Pre/Corequisite: EDUC 0010  must be taken previously or at the same time as this course.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3


Finance

  
  • FIN 1000 - Personal Finance


    Credits: 3

    An introductory course in managing personal finances. Topics covered include financial planning, managing taxes, managing cash, use of credit, risk management and investments. Considerable emphasis is placed on insurance and the basics of investing.

    Lecture Hours: 3

French-Language

  
  • FREN 1010 - First Year French I


    Credits: 4

    Fundamentals of grammar, composition, reading, and conversation.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • FREN 1020 - First Year French II


    Credits: 4

    Continuation of FREN 1010 .

    Prerequisite: FREN 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1


Geography

  
  • GEOG 1000 - World Regional Geography


    Credits: 3

    Covers the distributions, traits, and processes of the Earths peoples and landscapes through the perspective of regional geography, which is the study of the spatial relationships of natural environments and human societies.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • GEOG 1020 - Human Geography


    Credits: 3

    Analysis of spatial patterns of and interaction between the worlds great cultural systems. Topics include settlement patterns, behavior patterns, agricultural land use and resource utilization.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1070 - The Earth Its Physical Environment


    Credits: 4

    Discusses selected topics from geology, astronomy, and meteorology illustrating fundamental concepts, processes, products and the interrelationships among them. Emphasizes nature of science and relationship between selected topics and society.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology


    Credits: 4

    The study of the earths physical make-up including rocks and minerals, streams, glaciers, geologic structures, earthquakes and plate tectonics. Laboratory sessions will cover rocks, minerals and topographic maps.

    Corequisite: GEOL-L001 must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GEOL 1470 - Environmental Geology


    Credits: 4

    This course is an application of geologic principles to topical problems in environmental and resource geology. Topics include analysis of environmental issues such as earthquake disaster preparedness, landslides, land use, floods and human occupation, ground water withdrawal and contamination issues, volcanic and coastal hazards, and the response of landscapes and people to resource development (minerals/air/water/energy). Laboratories will be used to analyze and debate data relevant to environmental problems from a geological perspective.

    Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the English and Reading placement exam.
    Corequisite: GEOL-L003 must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 3


German-Language

  
  • GERM 1010 - First Year German I


    Credits: 4

    Explores fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation, and reading.

    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • GERM 1020 - First Year German II


    Credits: 4

    This course examines fundamentals of grammar, composition, conversation, and reading.

    Prerequisite: GERM 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 1


Gunsmithing

  
  • GUNS 1500 - Intro to Firearms and Firearm Safety


    Credits: 1

    This class explores the history of firearms and firearms related equipment and the foundation for safety as it relates to firearm safety and equipment. Students completing this class will receive a National Rifle Association of America (NRA) home firearm safety certificate of completion.

    Supply Fees: $10
    Lecture Hours: 1
  
  • GUNS 1505 - Firearms Bench Metal


    Credits: 4

    This course emphasizes shop safety that includes proper use of tools in the Gunsmithing occupation. These tools include hand tools, vises, bench blocks, hammers (brass and nylon), pin punches, gunsmith screws, files and India stones, and dial calipers. Additionally this class emphasizes proper use of measuring tools, layout, drilling, sawing, filing, soldering, forging, heat treatment, and hand polishing.

    Course Fees: $75
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 1510 - Firearms Machine Shop I


    Credits: 4

    This class will introduce theory and practice of machine shop metalworking that includes lathe use and milling machine operations and use of specialized gunsmithing tools.

    Course Fees: $75
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 1515 - Stock Duplicating


    Credits: 2

    Class will cover gunstock wood selection, layout, and stock duplication.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 1520 - Stockmaking


    Credits: 5

    This class will introduce stockmaking techniques using Gunsmithing carvers, inletting barrels and trigger guards, and glass bedding. Students will also learn about grip caps, recoil pads, swivels, shaping as well as sanding and finishing.

    Course Fees: $70
    Supply Fees: $280
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 1525 - Firearms Conversion


    Credits: 4

    This class will teach students techniques for rifle conversion into a custom-type sporter rifle. Students will learn about custom bolt handles, iron sights, scope mounts, triggers that are adjustable with trigger guard contouring and other custom conversions.

    Course Fees: $75
    Prerequisite: GUNS 1505  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 1700 - Knifemaking


    Credits: 2

    Focuses on developing various skills by completing the construction of a knife.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 1715 - Advanced Stock Duplicating


    Credits: 2

    Class will cover gunstock wood selection, pattern making, layout, and 1 to 1 stock duplication.

    Prerequisite: GUNS 1515   must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 1720 - Color Case Hardening


    Credits: 2

    This class will cover the procedure to color case steel and explore the variations that can be achieved by altering the process.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 1730 - Gunstock Checkering


    Credits: 2

    Focuses on use of basic hand checkering tools. Covers layout and operations of hand and electric checkering tools.

    Supply Fees: $75
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 1960 - Field Studies


    Credits: 1

    Field trips to various gun related museums, manufacturing facilities, gun shops and/or shows.

    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 2500 - Firearms Machine Shop II


    Credits: 4

    This class will continue with theory and practice of shop safety and machine shop metalworking. Additionally, students will be able to demonstrate proper use of machine tools that will include chambering and contouring of firearms.

    Course Fees: $75
    Prerequisite: GUNS 1510  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 2505 - Firearms Repair and Restoration


    Credits: 4

    In this class, students will learn about repair of firearms, using the proper tools for takedown, troubleshooting, and assembly for rifles, handguns and shotguns.

    Course Fees: $50
    Prerequisite: GUNS 1500  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 2525 - Custom Gunmaking


    Credits: 5

    This course will explore wood and synthetic gunstock production. Techniques in gun fitting, custom installations of hardware and finishing techniques will also be provided.

    Course Fees: $50
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6

  
  • GUNS 2550 - Firearms Metal Finishing


    Credits: 2

    Students will learn about firearm bluing and Parkerizing techniques using chemical mixing procedures, caustic bluing, rust bluing, Parkerizing and metal preparation and the safety needed for these metal finishing practices.

    Course Fees: $50
    Prerequisite: GUNS 1505 , GUNS 1510 , and GUNS 2500 . Any prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 2700 - Advanced Knifemaking


    Credits: 2

    Focuses on refining the skills learned in Knifemaking to complete the construction of a solid blade knife and/or folding knife.

    Prerequisite: GUNS 1700  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

  
  • GUNS 2730 - Advanced Gunstock Checkering


    Credits: 2

    Focuses on use of basic hand and electric checkering tools to checker a gunstock.

    Prerequisite: GUNS 1730  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2


Health Education-Physical & Health Education

  
  • HLED 1006 - Personal Health


    Credits: 3

    A study of health problems as they relate to the development of personal health values leading to an understanding of the responsibility of oneself, the family, community, and the world.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HLED 1221 - Standard First Aid and CPR


    Credits: 2

    This course is a study of accident causes and preventions as well as assessment procedures for victims of accidents and/or sudden illness. The course contains all materials from the American Red Cross class “Responding to Emergencies - Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED.” The class contains lectures as well as skill lessons, practices, and assessments as required by the AMR. Upon successful completion of the class, the student will be certified in the following: Adult CPR/AED/First Aid; Child/Infant CPR/ AED/First Aid. There is a course fee attached to this class to cover the cost of certification.

    Course Note: The online course requires students to attend on-campus skills lesson, practice, and assessment as required by the AMR for certification.

    Supply Fees: $35
    Corequisite: HLED_L001 must be taken at the same time as this course.
    Lecture Hours: 2

Health Technology

  
  • HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology


    Credits: 3

    This course provides instruction in the structure of medical language, introducing commonly used word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and the terms formed from these word parts. Many additional terms not built from word parts will also be included. The course is recommended for students planning on entering medical fields as well as those in medical fields who wish to upgrade their present knowledge.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HLTK 1560 - Intro to Health Careers


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the U.S. Health Care Delivery System as well as the health related professions involved in patient care. In addition, other health related professions will be explored. Through classroom content and field observations, the student will investigate the various health/health-related careers.


Heavy Equipment Operator

  
  • HEQP 1500 - Heavy Equipment Operator


    Credits: 5

    The Heavy Equipment Operator course will be a five week (200 hours) course using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum and use PROV national assessments for students. Successful students will receive a level one certification with opportunities to obtain a higher level certification. The NCCER level one certification is a nationally recognized certification by the heavy equipment industry. Students will learn about and operate different pieces of heavy equipment. The course will cover Core requirements, preventative maintenance, and safe operations of the equipment. Equipment used for this course include Scraper, Dozer, Backhoe/Trackhoe, Loader and Excavator.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3


History

  
  • HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I


    Credits: 3

    An introductory course in the study of Western civilization with attention given to the political, social, and economic developments from the beginning of civilization to 1650.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II


    Credits: 3

    A continuation of HIST 1110 . From 1650 to the present.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1211 - U.S. to 1865


    Credits: 3

    A general survey course which reviews the United States history from the colonial period to 1865. Emphasis is placed on the important events and personalities that shaped our nations heritage. This course meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing instruction in the provisions and principles of the United States and Wyoming constitutions.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1221 - U.S. from 1865


    Credits: 3

    A general survey course which reviews the United States history from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on the important events and personalities that shaped our nations heritage. This course meets the requirements of the Wyoming statutes providing instruction in the provisions and principles of the United States and Wyoming constitutions.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1290 - History of U.S. West


    Credits: 3

    An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the history of the Trans-Mississippi West. Emphasis is placed on the 19th Century.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1320 - World History to 1500


    Credits: 3

    A history of the worlds’ peoples and civilizations from human prehistory to 1450, with an emphasis on the diversity and interconnectedness of human life in the past, including political, religious cultural, economic and social movements.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 1330 - World History from 1500


    Credits: 3

    A history of the worlds’ peoples and civilizations from 1450 to present, with an emphasis on the diversity and interconnectedness of human life in the past, including political, religious cultural, economic and social movements.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 2290 - History of North American Indians


    Credits: 3

    This course studies American Indian history through 500 years and across the continent. Considers Indian political, social and economic continuity and change. Focuses on how Indian peoples experienced and responded to times of dramatic change.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HIST 2460 - Field Studies: History


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to allow students to travel to various Indian sites in the Southwest. Prior to the trip, students will study these places and during the trip students will make contemporaneous record of their discoveries. Instructor approval is required to take this course.

    Prerequisite: HIST 2290  must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Human Development

  
  • HMDV 0500 - Bridge Reading


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to develop reading comprehension and vocabulary, as well as general reading strategies. Students will work in a lab style setting where an individual course of study will be pursued.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the Reading placement exam.
    Lecture Hours: 1/2
    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • HMDV 0600 - Bridge to Welding


    Credits: 0

    Students who do not achieve an appropriate score on the Math and/or Reading placement exam, may be advised to take this course. Lab work will take place on a regular basis.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.

    Lab Hours: 1

  
  • HMDV 1000 - College Studies


    Credits: 1

    This course is designed as a general orientation and a transition to college for all new students and all transfer students who have less than thirty semester hours. This course will enable the student to explore and understand the whole college environment, to identify and utilize campus resources (programs and other courses) that will enhance his/her academic experience. The course will assist the student to begin to develop short and long term academic and career goals. The course will assist the student to identify community resources which will also enhance his/her academic experience.

    Lecture Hours: 1
  
  • HMDV 1025 - Intro to Online Learning


    Credits: 1

    This course provides an overview of the elements required for successful distance learning. Technological skills and learning strategies necessary for effective interaction with distance courses will be the focus of this interactive orientation. This course is highly recommended for anyone who enrolls in a distance education course.

    Course Note: Distance learners may substitute for HMDV 1000  for EWC degree requirements. This course is offered for S/U or letter grade.

    Lecture Hours: 1
  
  • HMDV 1050 - Study Strategies


    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to teach skills and attitudes which enable students to achieve their academic goals. Areas addressed will include note-taking, preparation for and taking tests, memory and concentration, effective listening, writing skills, time management, goal setting, and other related skills.

    Lecture Hours: 2
  
  • HMDV 1250 - Students by Design


    Credits: 1-3

    This course is designed to provide students with intensive study in developmental areas in order to improve placement test scores and move into appropriate college-level classes more quickly. Based on initial placement test scores which indicate a developmental-level class is required, students will be placed in a Reading, English, and/or Math section(s). Each section will meet in a face-to-face format for 1 hour of credit. Students may be enrolled in a minimum of one and a maximum of three sections. At the end of the course, students re-take the placement test(s). Students will then be placed in new classes appropriate to the achieved score in each section in which they participated, based on their major and/or academic track. This course is associated with the Bridge Program.

    Lecture Hours: 1-3
    Max: 3
  
  • HMDV 1500 - Human Development: Empowerment


    Credits: 3

    This course defines the personal qualities and characteristics that contribute to student success as it teaches the attitudes and study skills that contribute to academic achievement. Students become more aware, discover self-motivation, accept personal responsibility, and master self-management techniques through in-class exercises, take-home assignments, and journal writing. The course provides instruction in listening, reading, writing, note-taking, and test-taking skills so that students acquire the disciplines that distinguish life-long learners.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HMDV 1510 - Success in the Workplace


    Credits: 1

    A class designed to emphasize those concepts, skills, and attitudes needed by an individual to have a successful work-related experience. Topics include resumes, workplace ethics, customer relations, and other employment skills.

    Course Note: This course may be substituted for both HMDV 1000  and HMDV 1050  for EWC degree and elective requirements.

    Lecture Hours: 1
  
  • HMDV 2411 - Assessment Requirement


    Credits: 0

    This course indicates with a Satisfactory grade that the student has completed the requirement for an EWC program-based outcomes assessment activity.

    Course Note: This course is offered for S/U grade only.


Human Services

  
  • HMSV 0010 - Prescreen for Field Experience in Human Services


    Credits: 0

    This course completes the process necessary for the background check required prior to participating in either HMSV 1460  or HMSV 2460 .

    Course Fees: $95
  
  • HMSV 1010 - Orientation to Human Services


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an introduction to the field of human services. It examines the roots of social welfare, social work and human services in the experience of man; a philosophical and historical orientation to human services and social work; roles and modes of intervention of social work relating to human needs and social issues; and survey of human services in the social welfare framework. The social, legal and ethical aspects of human services will be examined within the profession.

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HMSV 1060 - Case Management for Human Services


    Credits: 3

    This course will assist students in developing the skills associated with effective case management in a human services setting. Students will explore the many factors affecting case management today including federal legislation, emerging client groups, technology, shifting demographics, new service delivery models, and the resulting legal and ethical dilemmas. Students will be required to complete a simulated case management project from initial screening to evaluation.

    Prerequisite: HMSV 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • HMSV 1460 - Field Experience in Human Services I


    Credits: 3

    This course is the first of two experiential courses to allow students to perform in a practical way the theories and ideas expressed in the classroom. This aspect of the Human Services degree program will certify that students have successfully integrated the knowledge, skill and attitude of a human services professional in a real-life, client-based environment. It is the time for students to apply their classroom learning in a community-based human service setting (agency, school, health care facility, correctional facility, mental health facility). It is designed to enable the student to gain practical experience as a team member and to expand their base of knowledge about their particular human service interest and/or specialization.

    Course Note: This course requires a minimum of 240 field hours. This course is offered for a S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: HMSV 0010 ; and HMSV 1010  must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Pre/Corequisite: HMSV 1060  and SOSC 2300  must be taken previously or at the same time as this course.

  
  • HMSV 2460 - Field Experience in Human Services II


    Credits: 3

    This course is the second of two experiential courses to allow students to perform in a practical way the theories and ideas expressed in the classroom. This aspect of the Human Services degree program will certify that students have successfully integrated the knowledge, skill and attitude of a human services professional in a real-life, client-based environment. It is the time for students to apply their classroom learning in a community-based human service setting (agency, school, health care facility, correctional facility, mental health facility). It is designed to enable the student to gain practical experience as a team member and to expand their base of knowledge about their particular human service interest and/or specialization.

    Course Note: This course requires a minimum of 240 field hours. This course is offered for a S/U grade only.

    Prerequisite: HMSV 1460  must be successfully completed.

Information Management

  
  • IMGT 2400 - Intro to Information Management


    Credits: 3

    Concerned with the role of information systems in managing organizations to make them more competitive and efficient. Specific topics include organizational and technical foundations of information systems and building and managing systems.

    Course Note: Students must have Sophomore standing to enroll in this course.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Instructional Technology-Education

  
  • ITEC 2360 - Teaching With Technology


    Credits: 1 or 3

    This course provides an introduction to effective utilization and integration of information technology with classroom instruction. Topics will include: hardware, software, integrated applications, grade books, Internet, world wide web, e-mail, educational media and evaluation, and educational issues regarding information technology.

    Course Note: Contact hours vary depending on credit hours.

    Course Fees: $15
    Lecture Hours: 1 or 3

Internet

  
  • INET 1580 - Web Page Authoring


    Credits: 2

    This course is intended for the beginning Web page designer. It will familiarize students with HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XHTL (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Using these tools, students will learn to design their own simple web pages for personal or business use.

    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 2

 

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