College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Early Childhood Education Course Descriptions
EARC 086 1.00 Cr Hr
Self in ECE
This course includes information on promoting children/s sense of self in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn to help children to learn about themselves and others and by respectring each child as an individual. Students will also learn to provide a program that enables children to be successful.
EARC 087 1.00 Cr Hr
Social Development in ECE
This course includes information on social development for young children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to help each child feel accepted in the group, help children to get along with others, and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.
EARC 088 1.00 Cr Hr
Health & Safety in ECE
This course includes information on safe and healthy environments for children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to provide safe environments that prevent and recude injuries. The course also includes good health and nutrition environments that contribute to the prevention of illness.
EARC 089 1.00 Cr Hr
Environments in ECE
This course includes information on indoor and outdoor learning environments for children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information about providing learning materials and equipment. The course also includes planning and implementation of schedules, routines, and transitions that meet children's needs.
EARC 090 1.00 Cr Hr
Physical Development in ECE
This course includes information on physical development in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to help advance physical competence. Students will learn to provide a variety of equipment, activities, and opportunities to promote the physical development of children.
EARC 091 1.00 Cr Hr
Cognitive Development in ECE
This course includes information on cognitive development for children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to help advance intellectual competence. Students will learn to provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels and lerning styles of children.
EARC 092 1.00 Cr Hr
Communication in ECE
This course includes information on communication for children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to promote children's communications by encouraging children to listen and speak, helping children use language in meaningful ways, and by providing materials and experiences that support emerging literacy skills.
EARC 093 1.00 Cr Hr
Creativity in ECE
This course includes information on creativity for children and preschool situations. Students will learn information to promote children's creativity by encouraging exploration and experimentation, by offering a variety of materials and activities that promote self-expression, and by interacting with children in ways that encourage and respect ofiginal ieas and expressions.
EARC 095 1.00 Cr Hr
Guidance in ECE
This course includes information on guidance for children and preschool situations. Students will learn information to teach self discipline and control. Students will learn to describe problem behaviors and possible problems and solutions. Students will know the difference between punishment and discipline, typical reasons for misbehavior, and positive guidance approaches. Students will learn to use words and tone of voice to teach positive guidance and set rules and limits.
EARC 096 1.00 Cr Hr
Families in ECE
This course includes information on working with parents of the children in childcare and preschool situations. Students will learn information to promote partnerships with parents, keep them informed about the program, provide ways for involvement, and plan parent-teacher conferences.
EARC 097 1.00 Cr Hr
Program Management in ECE
This course includes information on becoming an effective program manager of early childhood programs. Students will learn to use a systematic approach to observation and recording, individualize the program for cultural and special needs, create and use portfolios, work as a team to plan the program, and follow administrative policies and procedures.
EARC 098 1.00 Cr Hr
Professionalism in ECE
This course includes information on becoming a professional of early childhood programs. Students will learn to use specialized knowledge and skills to provide a high-quality early childhood program and know how to serve children and families in the program through the knowledge of early childhood practices.
EARC 105 3.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Environments Available: fall
Students will learn how to design, assess, and ensure developmentally appropriate practices for the following: indoor and outdoor environments, mental health, personal safety, and nutrition for young children in child care, preschool, and elementary school settings.
EARC 106 1.00 Cr Hr
Nurturing Fathers
This course is designed to address the roots of fathering, team work and conflict resolution, balancing work with fathers, discipline without violence and playing with children.
EARC 107 3.00 Cr Hrs
Infant & Toddler Care & Education
The study of developmentally appropriate care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. This course Includes supervised field experience. Admission to the ECE program is required.
EARC 109 3.00 Cr Hrs
Foundations of Ec Education
This is a study of foundations and professional careers in early childhood education and early childhood special education.
EARC 117 1.00 Cr Hr
Head Start Policy Training 1 Available: fall
This is a course in which Head Start Policy Council Members will acquire and practice skills in order for them to successfully transition from leadership positions in Head Start to similar employment or community positions outside the program.
EARC 118 1.00 Cr Hr
Head Start Policy Training 2 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of EARC 117.
EARC 152 2.00 Cr Hrs
Understanding Families Available: spring
This course introduces students to contemporary family issues and the study of families as a context for fostering individual development.
EARC 155 3.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Practicum Available: fall
This course includes observation and interaction in preschool and toddler labs. Admission to the program is required. This course must be repeated for a total of 12 credits for the AAS Degree and 6 credits for the AA Degree. Corequisite: EARC 166 or 167 or 266 or 267.
EARC 156 3.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Practicum 2 Available: spring
Course includes observation and interaction in preschool toddler labs. Course must be repeated for a total of 6 credits for the AS Degree. Corequisite: EARC 167.
EARC 166 2.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Seminar 1 Available: fall
This classroom lecture and discussion includes lab observation and records, methods of curriculum planning and evaluation, activity plans, and classroom objectives. Corequisite: EARC 155.
EARC 167 2.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Seminar 2 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of planning and evaluation of curriculum in toddler and pre-school lab experiences. Corequisite: EARC 155.
EARC 170 1.00 Cr Hr
Preparation for Assessment Available: fall
This course guides students through the process of applying for assessment for the national Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. It includes classroom discussion and assistance in the completion of the Professional Resource File required for assessment. Prerequisite: CDA 1, 2, & 3.
EARC 180 1.00 Cr Hr
Home Visitor Training Available: fall, spring
A course in which participants will learn skills to enable them to be competent family focused home visitors. Instruction and supervision are provided by South Central Head Start.
EARC 185 1.00 Cr Hr
Recognizing Child Abuse Available: fall
This course will identify the characteristics of child abuse crime and characteristics of victims and offenders. The role of law enforcement and the Idaho Code will be discussed as well as appropriate assistance for the child abuse victim. Self care will also be emphasized.
EARC 194 1.00 Cr Hr
Exploring Children's Literature Available: spring
This course is a review of children's literature and the role of literacy in the development of the young child.
EARC 195 1.00 Cr Hr
SRAEYC Conference Available: fall
This course introduces students to national and community early childhood specialists and a variety of new topics and concepts. Students will be involved in workshops in a two-day format plus follow-up homework assignments.
EARC 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Workshop Available: fall, spring
This course is a workshop that addresses current issues and education in Early Childhood that are not covered in other Early Childhood courses.
EARC 200I 1-3 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Ed Independ Study
This is a long-term project. Students should make contact with the instructor in their field of interest.
EARC 203 3.00 Cr Hrs
Child Development
This course includes basic principles of child growth and development, ages 0-8 years of age, focusing on cognitive and affective development and assessment of children. The course includes Techniques of guidance and methods of observing and understanding children's behavior. Students will be asked to observe and interview children and families and to conduct studies using Jean Piaget's work. Prereqisite: EARC 105, 107, 109 and one semester of practicm and seminar.
EARC 204 2.00 Cr Hrs
The Young Child 2
This is a continuation of EARC 203.
EARC 209 3.00 Cr Hrs
Curriculum & Mngmt of EC Programs
This is a study of curriculum and management practices which support typical and atypical children's development. The following content areas are covered: drama, art and creativity, storytelling, literacy, music and movement, outdoor play, social sciences, science, math, and foods. Students will learn management skills that foster team work, structure a classroom or business, design routines and schedules, and examine components involved in policy making/licensing/ accreditation.
EARC 250 3.00 Cr Hrs
Managing Early Childhood Programs
This course introduces students to program management and professionalism in early childhood education. Topics studied in depth include working with families, developing policies and procedures, facility management, time and stress management, job-seeking skills, professional image, and growth.. Prerequisites: 8 credit hours EARC courses or instructor permission.
EARC 266 2.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Seminar 3
This is a continuation of EARC 166 and EARC 167 with additional focus on suspension of staff members and evaluation of curriculum. Corequisite: EARC 155
EARC 267 2.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Seminar 4
This is a continuation of EARC 266 with additional focus on assessing children's development and interactions with parents. Corequisite: EARC 155
EARC 270 3.00 Cr Hrs
Early Childhood Special Education
This course includes special education standards for Early Childhood/Special Education Blended Certification for two-year programs.
Economics Course Descriptions
ECON 199 3.00 Cr Hrs
Economics Workshop
This workshop course may cover any of the economics areas and may not transfer to another institution.
ECON 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Principles of Macroeconomics Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes organization and operation of the American economy, supply and demand analysis, money and banking, employment and aggregate output, public finance, and economic growth.
ECON 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
Principles of Microeconomics Available: fall, spring, summer
Principles of governing production, price relationships, and income distribution and their application to selected problems.
ECON 295 3.00 Cr Hrs
Contemporary Economic Problems
A one-term introduction to economics centered around selected contemporary economic problems. Principles are introduced to help analyze problems and point out alternative solutions.
ECON 296 3.00 Cr Hrs
International Economics Available: fall
Study of the principles and practices of international trade including the historical and economic background of foreign trade tariffs, foreign exchange, international finance, international balance of payments, and contemporary problems and policies in the field of foreign trade. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202.
Education Assistant Course Descriptions
EDUA 199
Education Assistance Workshop
Workshops, seminars, and training sessions designed to address current issues and education in paraeducation. The one-credit workshops and seminars may not transfer to another institution. Course is repeatable for up to 15 credits.
EDUA 201 4.00 Cr Hrs
Educational Applications of Spanish
Designed for education students with a strong foundation in Spanish, this practical course develops the skills and vocabulary for greater communication in the diverse classroom. Areas of emphasis are on using spanish across the curriculum and communication with Spanish speaking parents. Prerequisites: SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 or instructor permission.
EDUA 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
Conversational Spanish in Education
This course strengthens skills by providing many opportunities to communicate in Spanish with native speakers. This immersion style approach to language learning focuses on daily topics related to educational setting. Prerequisites: SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202 and EDUA 201 or instructor permission.
EDUA 227 2.00 Cr Hrs
Materials for Reading Instruction
This course is an examination of the design and use of instructional reading materials.
EDUA 228 1.00 Cr Hr
Effective Teaching
This course is an overview of various communication theories and data collecting techniques used in the decision making process concerning the instructional implementation and assessment of individual education programs for students with disabilities.
EDUA 230 3.00 Cr Hrs
Foundations of Literacy
This course covers formal and informal literacy assessments, instructional procedures, and materials for improving students' decoding, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension.
EDUA 231 3.00 Cr Hrs
Individual Education Programs
This course is a survey of assessment procedures for determining eligibility and identifying the educational needs and services of students (K-12) requiring an individual education plan within the eight established categories of exceptionality.
EDUA 233 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Reading in Pre-K
This course is a survey of instructional methods, materials, and developmental issues impacting pre-kindergarden learners. A first aid/CPR component is also included in this course.
EDUA 234 2.00 Cr Hrs
Emotional/Behavior Issues
This course is an overview of the causes, trends, issues, and strategies for developing and implementing effective educational programs for students with emotional/behavioral issues, including those students who qualify as emotionally disturbed.
EDUA 236 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Writing in Schools
This course covers language standards and benchmarks. The Idaho State Achievement Test (ISAT) for language and the Idaho Direct Writing assessments will be discussed. Participants will learn and practice methods of teaching skills in the area of writing.
EDUA 237 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Reading in Elementary Schl
This course covers principles and methods for teaching reading in the elementary school including related topics such as grouping children for reading, managing and planning time, and classroom management.
EDUA 240 3.00 Cr Hrs
Develop & Adapt the Curriculum
This course teaches collaborative approaches for the adaptation of the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.
EDUA 241 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Reading & Middle School
This course teaches principles and methods for teaching reading in the middle school including topics such as fostering middle grade students' strategic reading and studying of various subject areas and enhancing students' interest in reading and writing.
EDUA 242 3.00 Cr Hrs
Fam/Comm Relations & Disabilities
This course is an orientation concerning the best communication practices for promoting positive collaborative relationships between families, communities, and schools.
EDUA 244 3.00 Cr Hrs
Culture Literacy & Classroom
This course provides an overview of economic, social, political, and cultural factors that affect learning and the teaching of literacy. It also includes application of multicultural perspectives to curriculum development and classroom literacy practice.
EDUA 245 3.00 Cr Hrs
Special Ed Policies & Procedures
This course provides an overview of the special education profession, including the history of special education, legal background, current laws, regulations, and court rulings, as well as instruction concerning the complete IEP process.
EDUA 246 3.00 Cr Hrs
Curr Issues & Practices in Lit Ed
This course covers theories and research about literacy development and instruction, preschool through high school.
EDUA 248 3.00 Cr Hrs
Behavioral Intervention & Classroom
This course is an examination of theoretical classroom management models and the practical aspects of behavioral intervention concerning conflict resolution and self-control.
EDUA 271 3.00 Cr Hrs
Computer Based Instruct in Reading
Integration of Technology into instruction to enhance students literacy devleopment K-12.
EDUA 272 2.00 Cr Hrs
Physical/Medical Issues
This course is a broad overview of the legal and educational implications concerning medical/physical issues within the educational setting. A first aid/CPR component is also included in this course.
EDUA 274 1.00 Cr Hr
Ethics & Special Education
This course is a consideration of ethical issues concerning students with disabilities, their communities, and their families.
EDUA 276 3.00 Cr Hrs
Assistive Technology & Special Ed
This course introduces students to a variety of technological devices, services, and software programs designed to assist students with disabilities in gaining an effective education and leading productive lives.
EDUA 277 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Math in Elementary School
This course covers math standards and benchmarks. The Idaho State Achievement Test and the Idaho Math Learning Continuum will be discussed. Participants will learn and practice methods of teaching math skills to students in the primary grades. Methods of monitoring students progress will be reviewed and practiced.
EDUA 278 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching Math in Middle School
This course covers math standards and benchmarks. The Idaho State Achievement Test and the Idaho Math Learning Continuum will be discussed. Participants will learn and practice methods of teaching math skills to students in the middle school grades. Methods of monitoring students progress will be reviewed and practiced.
EDUA 280 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intro to Teaching Children's Lit
This course is designed for parents, educational aides, prospective teachers, childcare workers, or anyone in frequent contact with children. It is a basic course surveying and evaluating literature intended for children and young adults, including traditional and contemporary literature from a variety of cultures and genres. This course will provide the general student with terminology and techniques for evaluating and selecting appropraite texts as well as basic instructional strategies for teaching children through literature.
EDUA 281 3.00 Cr Hrs
Teaching, Learning, and Technology
Expanding on EDUC 215, this course further examines how teachers may use technology to extend and enhance student learning. The Idaho State Department of Education's Electronic Learning Model serves as the foundation for this class.
EDUA 285 3.00 Cr Hrs
Internship
This course matches career interests and skill levels of students with actual career opportunities. The student, the teacher, and the host site coordinator will accept a developed field experience plan with learning objectives at the time of placement.
EDUA 286 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Methodology & Practice
Course delineates the past and present 2nd language acquisition theories as well as effective methods for instruction in an ESL classroom. Students will be provided with the skills needed to plan and reflect upon the theoretical frameworks for second language acquisition and develop a repertoire of effective strategies for teaching in a second language acquisition classroom. This course may be repeated. The maximum credit hours that may be accumulated is 3.
Education Course Descriptions
EDUC 110 1.00 Cr Hr
Peer Tutor Training
This course provides an introduction to individual and small group tutoring. Emprasis is placed on teaching strategries, communication skills, ethics, and learning styles.
EDUC 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Education Workshop
This Course is an Education workshop course which may not tranfer to another institution. This course is repeatable for a total of fifteen credit hours.
EDUC 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Foundations of Education Available: fall, spring, summer
This course introduces social, philosophical, and historical perspectives in education. An up-to-date examination of the teaching field, foundations of education, and teaching as a profession are the goals. (This class includes Portfolio Entry: Autobiographical Essay. This class addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 6 and 9) Corequisite: EDUC 202.
EDUC 202 1.00 Cr Hr
Field Experience Available: fall, spring
This course provides students with experience in K-12 classrooms. Students will have the opportunity to work in personal and helping relationships while observing and aiding their mentoring teachers. (This course addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 6 and 9). Corequisite: EDUC 201.
EDUC 203
Applied Education
This course applies principles of education to teaching and or other related education areas. Prerequisite: EDUC 201 or instructor permission.
EDUC 204 3.00 Cr Hrs
Families Communities & Culture
This course examines the interactions of schools, families, communities, and diverse cultures as a basis for reflecting on the social context of learning. Non-participant K-12 classroom observations are included. (This course includes Portfolio Entries: Statement of Informed Beliefs. This course addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 2 and 6). Prerequisite ENGL 101.
EDUC 205 3.00 Cr Hrs
Development/Individual Differences
This course examines human development/individual differences as a basis for reflecting on Learning. (This course includes Portfolio Entry: Individual Differences Student Profile. This class addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10). Prerequiste Engl 101.
EDUC 215 3.00 Cr Hrs
Educational Technology
Based on the National Education Technology Standards, this course addresses the technology-related components of the Idaho Core Teacher Standards. Additionally, students are exposed to the most recent developments in education technology. (This course includes Portfolio Entry: Technology Portfolio. This course addresses the International Society for Technology in Education Standards 1-5 and Idaho Core Teacher Standards 6 and 8). Prerequisite: ENGL101
EDUC 265 3.00 Cr Hrs
Online Learning Environments
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of online learning environments (OLEs) and online communication processes. It explores models of online learning environments as viable alternatives or supplements to traditional face-to-face or building-based learning models. Students will investigate the theoretical, conceptual, instructional, and technical framework of OLEs in pursuit of lifelong learning.
EDUC 290 1.00 Cr Hr
Education Exit Seminar
This is the capstone course in the Teacher Education Program. Students will complete an outcomes protfolio and begin a professional notebook. Students will be introduced to representatives form Idaho institutions and encouraged to complete application materials for their institution of choice. (This class addresses Idaho CoreTeacher Standards 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10.) Prerequisites: EDUC 201,202,204, and 205.
Electronic Technology Course Descriptions
ELET 101 5.00 Cr Hrs
Basic Digital Electronics
This portion of the course will cover basic digital electronic circuits including AND, OR, NAND, and NOR gates. Basic Boolean algebra will also be covered. Flip-flops, registers, memory, and arithmetic circuits will be part of the course offering. Assembly language programming using a microprocessor trainer and microcomputer troubleshooting will also be covered.
ELET 103 1.00 Cr Hr
Operational Amplifiers
This portion of the course will cover operational amplifier theory, application, and troubleshooting. The students will learn about differential amplifiers and operational amplifiers connected in the following configurations: inverting amplifiers, non inverting amplifiers, voltage followers, open-loop gain amplifiers, filter circuits, oscillators, summing and difference amps, and other special purpose hookups. The students will study open-loop gain, closed-loop gain, difference mode gain, input and output resistance characteristics, common mode gain, input offset voltage, input bias and offset currents, and other specifications. In the lab portion, the students will troubleshoot circuit failures relating to op amps.
ELET 105 2.00 Cr Hrs
Digital Service Techniques
This portion of the course will cover microprocessor-based systems, troubleshooting, and analysis.
ELET 141 4.00 Cr Hrs
Applied Mathematics
Basic math, as it applies to electronics, includes algebraic and trigonometric topics as they relate to DC and AC (sine wave) circuit analysis.
ELET 142 4.00 Cr Hrs
Applied Mathematical Trigonometry
Continuation of ELET 141. Selected algebraic and trigonometric topics as related to DC and AC (sine wave) circuit analysis, with special emphasis on trigonometric solution and vector analysis.
ELET 143 5.00 Cr Hrs
Electronic Theory
Basic electrical fundamentals, direct and alternating current circuits, LCR networks, electrical circuit components, meter circuits, and test equipment.
ELET 144 5.00 Cr Hrs
Electronic Control Devices
Comprehensive study and practical application of semiconductors, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, receiver circuits, and test equipment.
ELET 145L 5.00 Cr Hrs
Electronic Lab
Practical application of the topics covered in ELET 143.
ELET 146L 5.00 Cr Hrs
Electronic Control Devices Lab
Practical application of the topics covered in ELET 144.
ELET 151 1.00 Cr Hr
Technical Terms
Covers technical terms used in second-term course work.
ELET 200 1-3 Cr Hrs
Electronics Independent Study
This is a term-long activity by contract. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on an agreed learning project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. A request for this project must be approved by the instructor, department chairman, and appropriate Instructional Dean. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Emergency Medical Tech Course Descriptions
EMEM 101 5.00 Cr Hrs
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
An introduction to Emergency Medical Services includes the roles and responsibilities of the EMT, basic procedures, lifting and moving patients, airway management skills, physical assessment, and an introduction to life saving procedures for the pre-hospitalized patient or accident victim. Students must be admitted to the program to enroll in this class.
EMEM 103 2.00 Cr Hrs
Clinical Experience 1
Students will practice life saving skills in the campus learning laboratory, and will attain experience in local clinical settings, such as ambulance services, hospital emergency rooms, and Quick Care agencies. Corequisite: EMEM 101.
EMEM 105 3.00 Cr Hrs
Advanced Emergency Medical Tech
Advanced care skills such as assessment, airway maintenance, intravenous therapy and defibrillation are included in this course. Prerequisite: EMEM 101 and 103.
EMEM 107 2.00 Cr Hrs
Clinical Experience 2
Students will practice life saving skills in the campus laboratory, and will attain advanced clinical experiences in the local clinical settings. Corequisite: EMEM 105.
EMEM 109 2.00 Cr Hrs
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Safe handling, and disposal of solids and gases which may be encountered at an accident scene. Personal and public safety are stressed. Prerequisite: EMEM105, EMEM107, or current certification as EMT Advanced.
EMEM 111 1.00 Cr Hr
Clinical Experience 3
Student will gain practical experience in various learning sites, such as ambulance services, emergency rooms and public safety agencies. Prerequisite: EMEM107 and EMEM109.
EMEM 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
Emergency Medical Tech Workshop
This is a course to study any aspect of Emergency Medical Services & for emergency medical treatment. This course may not transfer to another education institution.
Engineering Course Descriptions
ENGI 105 2.00 Cr Hrs
CAD Engineering Graphics Available: fall, spring
This course is designed to develop skills in engineering graphic communication using freehand sketches and computer aided drawing. Topics covered include: orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views, pictorial representation, lettering, dimensioning and scales.
ENGI 120 2.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Engineering Available: fall
This course covers the history of engineering, engineering disciplines, ethics, statistics and graphing problem solving. It is a required first course for all engineering majors. Corequisite: MATH 147 or permission of the instructor.
ENGI 210 3.00 Cr Hrs
Mechanics Statics Available: fall
This first course in engineering mechanics addresses addition and resolution of forces, vector algebra, graphical methods, equilibrium, free body diagrams, trusses, frames, friction, centroids and moments of inertia, and fluid statics. Prerequisite: MATH 170, PHYS 211.
ENGI 220 3.00 Cr Hrs
Mechanics Dynamics Available: spring
This course covers particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, work/energy, impulse/momentum concepts, and combined scalar/vector approach. Prerequisite: ENGI 210 or equivalent.
ENGI 240 4.00 Cr Hrs
Electrical Circuits Available: spring
The topics for this course include introduction to dc., transient, and sinusoidal steady-state electric circuit analysis, mid-transient analysis by Laplace transform methods. Corequisite: MATH 310.
ENGI 241 4.00 Cr Hrs
Engineering Measurements Available: fall
This course is a study in theory and practice of plane surveying, types and distribution of errors, use of surveying instruments, planning, and advanced surveying concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or MATH 123.
English Course Descriptions
ENGL 015 4.00 Cr Hrs
Basic English and Writing
This course is an introduction and review of basic skills and strategies needed for writing in college and the workplace, with emphasis on grammar and usage, sentence construction, and paragraph and essay development, preparing students for ENGL 090. Prerequisite: Placement test score and a departmental writing sample.
ENGL 025 3.00 Cr Hrs
Spelling Development
This course is a review and enhancement of basic spelling patterns and rules. It is designed to help students improve spelling skills in preparation for college writing. Prerequisite: Placement test score or instructor permission.
ENGL 035 1.00 Cr Hr
English Grammar and Usage
This course is an introduction and review of traditional English grammar and usage, including parts of speech, phrases, complete sentences, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage and punctuation. This course is recommended for students in English composition courses who need additional review or for anyone who wants to understand accepted language patterns in order to identify and correct common errors.
ENGL 090 3.00 Cr Hrs
Developmental Composition Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is a study and practice of the basic concepts of composition, including paragraph and essay construction. It introduces students to the composition process: prewriting, writing, and revising. The course also emphasizes grammar, sentence mechanics, editing, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 011 or equivalent placement test score and a departmental writing sample.
ENGL 101 3.00 Cr Hrs
English Composition 1 Available: fall, spring, summer
English 101 emphasizes the process and strategies of writing with critical attention to purpose, audience, and style. Students write analytical essays based on readings, observations, and ideas; develop their inventiveness and voice; and edit for style and conventions of standard usage. This course introduces MLA format. Placement in 101 is based on a proficiency test score and a department writing sample. Prerequisite: ENGL 090 or equivalent placement test score.
ENGL 102 3.00 Cr Hrs
English Composition 2 Available: fall, spring, summer
English 102 furthers the composition skills developed in English 101, focusing on critical reading, writing, and research. Students will write expository and persuasive essays, using literary and/or interdisciplinary materials. This course also requires a researched essay. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent placement test score.
ENGL 105 1.00 Cr Hr
English Composition
This course is designed for students who have taken freshman composition on the quarter system. In order to make up one credit needed for transfer, students will write a research paper to demonstrate 101 exit proficiency in writing an extended argument with correct documentation.
ENGL 126 3.00 Cr Hrs
Film & Literature Available: fall or spring
This course is a comparative study of techniques that written fiction and film use to present literary elements. Students study fiction selected from world literature and various time periods, and they watch American and foreign films. Students base their interpretations on both films and written texts. Evaluation and grading is primarily based on writing comparative and critical analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 175 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Literature
This course introduces literary genres (novel, short story, drama, poetry) and provides the general student with the terminology and standard techniques of literary analysis and explication. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent placement test score.
ENGL 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
English Workshop
This number is indicative of a workshop course that may/may not transfer to another institution. This course may be repeated and 6 credits may be accumulated.
ENGL 200I 1-3 Cr Hrs
English Independent Study Available: fall, spring, summer
This is a semester-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on a project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be completed and filed in the Admissions and Records Office. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
ENGL 201 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Expository Composition Available: fall or spring
This composition course develops writing skills beyond the freshman composition level. Emphasis is placed on developing the student¦s writing style and form and employing the techniques of research writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 202 3.00 Cr Hrs
Technical Communication
This course is an overview and practice of the priniciples and applications of technical communication for those students who expect to write on the job. Assignments are related to each student's background and field of interest. Topics include letters, instructions, reports, and technical presentations, as well as audience analysis, the writing process, graphics, document design, and the ethics of technical communication. Especially appropriate for science, engineering, business, and pre-professional majors. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and computer proficiency.
ENGL 204 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Poetry Available: spring
This course concentrates on reading, analysis, and discussion of traditional and contemporary poems. Students examine various elements of poetry, such as form, speaker, rhythm, rhyme, imagery, and figures of speech. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 210 3.00 Cr Hrs
Science Literature & Environment
This course surveys regional environmental issues; introduces students to the concepts of environmental science; investigates the human relationship to nature through environmental literature; and explores how both scientific and imaginative thinking can clarify what is at stake in regional environmental issues. In Addition to class time, four required field trips are day trips around southern Idaho and northern Utah. The final field study is a 3 day trip to study the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and the reintroduction of the wolf and grizzly. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 plus BIOL 100, or BIOL 120, or BIOL 201 or instructor permission.
ENGL 211 3.00 Cr Hrs
Intro to Literary Analysis Available: fall, spring
This course is a broad survey of literary theory from the classical to the present with emphasis on critical approaches and methods. This course will address basic literary concepts and examine various types of critical analysis based on the close study of selected literature in the forms of poems, plays, short stories, and novels. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 215 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of World Mythology Available: fall or spring
This course is a broad survey of mythologies from Western and Eastern world cultures. Students will analyze, discuss, and write about world mythologies and their relationship to contemporary culture. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and 102.
ENGL 235 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Shakespeare Available: spring
The goal of this course is the interpretation and appreciation of Shakespearean comedies, tragedies and histories with attention to Elizabethan life and thought. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 257 3.00 Cr Hrs
Western World Literature 1 Available: fall
This course is a study of literary masterworks of the Western World, from the ancient world through the 17th Century. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 258 3.00 Cr Hrs
Western World Literature 2 Available: spring
This course is a study of literary masterworks of the Western World, from the 17th Century to the present. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 267 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of English Literature 1 Available: fall
This course is a study of English literature from the Old English Period through neoclassicism. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 268 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of English Literature 2 Available: spring
This course is a study of English literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Students will analyze literary works through discussion and writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 277 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of American Literature 1 Available: fall
In this course students will analyze, discuss, and write about American literature from the Colonial Period to the Civil War. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 278 3.00 Cr Hrs
Survey of American Literature 2 Available: spring
In this course students will analyze, discuss, and write about American literature from the Civil War to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 291 3.00 Cr Hrs
Creative Writing Poetry
The goal of this course is to study the devices and techniques used in poems and to write poetry.
ENGL 292 3.00 Cr Hrs
Creative Writing Ficton
The goal of this course is to study the devices and techniques used in fiction and to write short stories.
ENGL 293 3.00 Cr Hrs
Creative Writing Nonfiction
The goal of this course is to study the devices and techniques used in comtemporary professional writing such as memoirs and essays and to write creative non-fiction.
English as a Second Lang Course Descriptions
ENGS 025 2.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Vocabulary Development Available: fall, spring
This course is designed to give ESL students the opportunity to round out their vocabulary in preparation for academic study. This is done with a combination of a topical approach to vocabulary and a process of personal discovery of vocabulary needs. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 026 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Grammar 1 Available: fall, spring
This is the first course in the ESL grammar sequence. The intent of this course is to review English grammar at a level appropriate for students with TOEFL (or equivalent) scores of 450-475. Content reviewed includes a review of grammatical terminology, basic word order, irregular verbs, auxiliary verbs, present tenses, other verb tenses, modal and related auxiliaries, the passive voice, and nouns and noun modifiers. Participation in language lab required. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 027 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Grammar 2 Available: fall, spring
This is the second course in the ESL grammar sequence. The intent of this course is to review English grammar at a level appropriate for students with TOEFL (or equivalent) scores of 133-173. Course content includes a review of compound sentence structures; complex sentence structures based on noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses; use of gerunds and infinitives; and expressions of cause-effect, contrast, and condition. Participation in language lab required. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 028 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Grammar 3 Available: fall, spring
This is the third course in the ESL grammar sequence. The intent of this course is to review English grammar at a level appropriate for students with TOEFL (or equivalent) scores of 173 and higher. Course content includes a review of compound sentence structures; complex sentence structures based on noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses; use of gerunds and infinitives; and expressions of cause-effect, contrast, and condition, as well as an introduction to the editing process. Participation in language lab required. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 029 2.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Speaking & Listening Available: fall, spring
This is the first of two listening/speaking courses in the College-Level ESL program. The intent of this course is to practice correct pronunciation of English sounds and practice basic listening skills. Participation in language lab required. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 030 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Reading & Writing 1 Available: fall, spring
The first intent of this course is to begin to develop ESL students' reading skills using materials adapted for ESL students' needs. Skills practiced in this course include reading to perceive general overall meaning, using context clues, skimming and scanning, identifying topic sentences, and identifying main ideas. The second intent is to develop students' writing skills with emphasis on proper phrase and sentence structure and paragraph development. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 103 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Reading & Writing 2 Available: fall, spring
The first intent of this course is to extend ESL students' basic reading skills using increasingly sophisticated materials. Skills practiced in this course include inference, critical analysis, and evaluation. The second intent is to further develop students' writing skills with emphasis on paragraph and essay development. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 104 3.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Reading & Writing 3 Available: fall, spring
The first intent of this course is to give students the opportunity to develop their reading skills with authentic reading materials in preparation for academic study. The second intent is to further develop students' writing skills with emphasis on expository academic writing of the type they will have to produce in mainstream college courses. Limited to ESL students.
ENGS 105 2.00 Cr Hrs
ESL Listen & Speak for College Available: fall, spring
This course focuses on practicing correct pronunciation of English sounds, rhythm, and intonation as well as developing academic listening and presentation skills. Participation in language lab program is required. Limited to ESL students.
Equine Studies Course Descriptions
EQUS 101 2.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Horses
Explores the scope and potential of the horse industry, horse breeds, tack, and horsemanship.
EQUS 102 1.00 Cr Hr
Equine Massage Therapy
This course provides instruction in common physical ailments of horses due to stressed masculature. It will focus on identifying major muscle groups of the horse along with the causes and symptoms of muscle stress and strain. The course will give students a hands-on experience in handling, assessing, and performing a complete equine massage.
EQUS 103 1.00 Cr Hr
Basic Roping Fundamentals
This will be a class of basic roping fundamentals. We will teach the basics of all types of roping, from the ranch to the arena. Students will start from the ground up.
EQUS 104 1.00 Cr Hr
Barrel Racing Techniques
This is a course to help students gain a better understanding of barrel racin gbasics and learn horsemanship skills as well as the benefits of barrel racing for the rider and the horse.
EQUS 199 1.00 Cr Hr
Equine Studies Workshop
This course is a workshop which may not transfer to another insitution. Workshops and seminars are offered as current topics related to Equine Studies.
EQUS 230 1.00 Cr Hr
Horseshoeing Basics 1
A study of the structure and function of the horse foot, what constitutes proper stance and motion, and how to correct some common faults through timing. Also includes discussion of the basic horse shoeing tools and their use, recognition of good and faulty shoeing, and foot care.
EQUS 231 1.00 Cr Hr
Horseshoeing Basics 2 Available: spring
This course is a continuation of EQUS 230.
EQUS 232 2.00 Cr Hrs
Equine Nutrition Available: fall
Anatomy and physiology of the horse digestive system. Classification and functions of the nutrients. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients as they relate to maintenance, growth, work, and reproduction. Feeds and feeding of horses.
EQUS 233 3.00 Cr Hrs
Equine Reproduction Available: spring
Reproductive physiology of horses including hormonal control, nutritional influences, reproductive diseases, reproductive failure, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer. Applied genetic principles to improve horses through selection and mating.
EQUS 234 2.00 Cr Hrs
Horse Health Available: fall
Survey of the diseases of horses and their cause and frequency. The prevention and control of diseases with minor treatment procedures stressed.
EQUS 236 2.00 Cr Hrs
Horse Judging 1 Available: spring
Evaluation of common breeds of horses based on conformation and performance. Proper presentation of reasons for evaluation. Prerequisite: EQUS 242.
EQUS 237 2.00 Cr Hrs
Horse Judging 2 Available: fall
A continuation of EQUS 236 evaluating common breeds of horses based on conformation and performance. Students practice proper evaluation presentation. Prerequisite: EQUS 236.
EQUS 242 2.00 Cr Hrs
Horse Anatomy & Unsoundness 1 Available: fall
Identifying the common unsoundnesses in horses--their locations, causes, and possible treatments.
EQUS 243 2.00 Cr Hrs
Horse Anatomy & Unsoundness 2 Available: spring
Continuation of identifying common unsoundnesses in horses - their locations, causes, and treatment.
EQUS 245 2.00 Cr Hrs
Draft Horses Available: spring
A survey of today's industry--breeds, history, conformation, principles of harnessing and hitching, and management of draft horses. Also included are showing procedures, breeding, foaling, and training. Laboratory consists of hands-on experience in the handling, harnessing, hitching, driving, packing, care, and management of draft horses.
EQUS 265 1.00 Cr Hr
Horsemanship 1
This course is designed to teach natural horsemanship to students of any level and discipline of riding. The student will leaern effective communication with their horse to becom its natural partner and leader. The student will learn safe horse handling, saddling, mounting, and riding skills. The student will be able to control their horses' emotional stability and learn many safety tips on horse handling. Riding with just the halter, one rein and a stick will teach the rider to be in balance and harmony with their horse and improve their communication skills from their seat. This course may be repeated 3 times for 3 credit hours.
EQUS 266 1.00 Cr Hr
Horsemanship 2
Designed to teach advanced natural horsemanship. Students will further their skills on the ground and in the saddle. More challenging communication skills on the ground and in the saddle will be added. Pre-requisite: EQUS 265.
EQUS 285
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real-life career possibilities. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests and skill levels and the learning environment of the site. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department, and the employer will be the bases for evaluating, grading, and granting of credits.
EQUS 290 2.00 Cr Hrs
Business Aspects of Raising Horses Available: spring
Fundamentals of business relating to the raising of horses. Economic ideas relating to the business. Functional areas of production; marketing; finance; accounting; personnel and labor relations; and the legal, ethical, technological, and human value environments of business.
EQUS 291 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning Equitation Available: fall
This course is designed to teach natural horsemanship to students of any level & discipline of riding. You will learn how to become a natural partner & leader for your horse. You will learn saddling and mounting skills, riding skills, and how to communicate to your horse in his own language without using force, fear or intimidation.
EQUS 292 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate Equitation Available: spring, fall
This course is designed to teach advanced natural horsemanship skills to students who have completed the Natural Horsemanship I course and have a desire to have true harmony with their horses. You will learn additional savvy skills to help you become a natural partner & leader to your horse. We will be using longer lead line then no lines at all to communicate with our horse and gain our horse's respect and partnership. Prerequisite: EQUS 291.
EQUS 293 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced Equitation Available: spring
For experienced students in advanced Western equitation and advanced training of horses. Horse required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Equitation and/or experience or department permission.
EQUS 294 1.00 Cr Hr
Beginning English Equitation Available: fall
Designed to teach basic fundamentals of English-style horseback to students with no previous experience. Grooming, saddling, bridling, mounting, seat, and hands. Basic care of the horse. Study of types of horse gear and equipment. Horse required. Prerequisite: department permission. Enrollment limited.
EQUS 295 1.00 Cr Hr
Intermediate English Equitation Available: fall
For intermediate riders with a basic knowledge of English equitation. Emphasis on position of legs, seat, and hands; balance and control of the horse; and figure-eight sitting, trot, and diagonals. Prerequisite: Department permission.
EQUS 296 1.00 Cr Hr
Advanced English Equitation Available: spring
For the advanced rider with emphasis on show ring riding (flat) and/or jumping position of the rider over cavallette, gymnastics, and courses. Prerequisite: Department permission.
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