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EDTR 120 - Growth and Development in Early Childhood
3 Credits.
Studies the child’s growth and development from birth through age eight; investigates factors affecting human development and identification of the behavioral traits at each level of growth; investigates the fields of activity and methods of teaching which contribute to health, growth, and development in early childhood. This course is designed for students who are responsible for the education and care of young children in early childhood settings. The course fulfills the first half of the 90-hour child care certificate issued by the State of Maryland for Senior Staff in licensed child care centers. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 52 or ENGL 52 and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54
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EDTR 121 - Curriculum and Materials in Early Childhood Education
3 Credits.
Provides a comprehensive survey of developmentally appropriate methodology, materials, and environment for young children with particular emphasis on the 2-5 year age group. This course incorporates guided and independent field experiences in early childhood settings across the curriculum areas. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations including students with special needs. The course fulfills the second half of the 90-hour child care certificate issued by the State of Maryland for Senior Staff in licensed child care centers. The first half, EDTR 120 , must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in EDTR 121. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120 and MATH 81
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EDTR 122 - Infant and Toddler Growth and Development
3 Credits.
Studies the child’s development from conception to age three, with an emphasis on the factors affecting human development and behavioral factors associated with each. This course investigates caregiver roles and the methods of adult/child interactions that contribute to the health, growth, and development of the infant/toddler. This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/Toddler Development required by the Office of Child Care, Maryland State Department of Education, for Directors in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two years of age. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121 and MATH 81 . It is recommended that students complete a course in the fundamentals of child development such as EDTR 120 (Growth and Development in Early Childhood).
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EDTR 123 - The School-Age Child
3 Credits.
Provides basic information on the growth and development of the child aged six through twelve years. It provides training in the skills required for developing, staffing and/or administering a school-age child care program. This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of School Age Child Care required by the Office of Child Care (OCC), Maryland State Department of Education, for group leaders and school age directors in child care centers licensed for before and/or after-school programs. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 124 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety in Early Childhood Education
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the fields of nutrition, safety, and first aid as they apply to young children. Childhood diseases and symptoms are investigated. The course introduces students to those guidelines established by the relevant governing agencies which they will be expected to follow when in the field. Early care and education centers are examined for health practices, safety precautions, first aid, balanced menus, and food sanitation. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 120
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EDTR 204 - Early Childhood Management
3 Credits.
Examines the operation and administration of an effective child care program in terms of management, health, and safety issues. Topics include needs assessment, site selection, environmental design, personnel, community resources, record keeping, business procedures, regulations, budgets, marketing and legal issues. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: MNGT 204 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 211 - Psychology of Early Childhood
3 Credits.
Studies the development and behavior during the early childhood years. Psychological principles are applied to practical problems such as discipline, child rearing techniques, and preschool education. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: PSYC 211 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101
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EDTR 214 - Parent, Teacher and Community Relations
3 Credits.
Analyzes issues and relationships surrounding the interactions of parents, teachers, and the community. Students learn to apply the parent-teacher-child triad approach to daily interactions. Students learn to value differences as they explore issues of diversity. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ESOL 52 or ESOL 52 and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54
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EDTR 215 - Educational Psychology
3 Credits.
Presents applications of modern psychological research and principles to educational theory and practice. Course topics include: aspects of human development, theories of learning and instruction, creating positive learning environments, teaching for learning, assessment and grading, learner differences, motivation, and the impact of culture and community. The course is designed primarily for pre-service teachers or others interested in the educational process. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Same As: PSYC 215 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101
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EDTR 221 - Management and Guidance of Children’s Behavior
3 Credits.
Designed for students who are responsible for the care of young children from birth to age 12. This course focuses on the underlying causes of behavior and the philosophies and methodologies for effective guidance. The course also will address individual development, environmental factors, problem solving, and stress issues. The course will utilize practical experiences to assist students in developing personal strategies for constructing positive learning environments. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 222 - Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior
3 Credits.
Explains what observation is and how it relates to theories of child development. It helps the student gain necessary skills in observing and recording the development of children from birth through age eight by providing supervised field experiences utilizing various observation techniques, such as time sampling, anecdotal reporting, etc. The course is designed for prospective staff in early childhood programs, including early childhood education, infant-toddler programs, and school-age child care programs. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 121
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EDTR 223 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 Credits.
Studies the causes and volume of and trends in delinquent behavior by children. The efforts of social control agencies to predict, prevent, treat and control juvenile delinquency are examined. Emphasis is placed on the organization and procedures used by the juvenile justice system to implement social policies to reduce the incidence of delinquent acts. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Same As: CRJU 223 and SOCL 223 . Credit earned for one only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 52 and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54 or ESOL 52
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EDTR 240 - Assessment for Elementary Teachers
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the principles and practices of performance-based assessment. Students will explore the study of objective measurements and evaluations in education, preparing the student for the selection, administration, interpretation, and effective classroom use of standardized and informal tests and test results. Emphasis is placed on adequate diagnosis as the necessary basis for skillful educational guidance. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 241 - Methods of Teaching for Elementary Teachers
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the methods, curriculum patterns, and trends in elementary education. The competencies required of teachers in elementary schools are employed in order to develop effective lesson plans. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations, including students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on following the INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards. Students participate in a 15-hour guided observation in an elementary school. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 242 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading
3 Credits.
Enables students to develop an understanding of the language and cognitive precursors to reading acquisition. Students will demonstrate knowledge of word recognition and the reading acquisition process. They will demonstrate an understanding of the role of experiential background, prior knowledge, motivation, and personal significance to developing readers. This course is designed for pre-service and current teachers. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EDTR 243 - Instruction of Reading
3 Credits.
Focuses on the teaching of reading to pre-kindergarten through elementary school students. Students will use a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition and comprehension strategies and will learn how to implement a balanced literacy program that fosters interest, motivation, and positive attitudes and perceptions about all aspects of literacy. Students will also learn about and use appropriate early identification and intervention strategies. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 244 - Materials Used in Reading
3 Credits.
Presents a variety of materials to be used for the purposes of reading. Participants learn how to use materials to support long-term motivation for reading, how to select and evaluate materials, and how to use the expertise of members of the community and parents to help fulfill the goals of the reading program. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring),
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 245 - Assessment for Reading Instruction
3 Credits.
Explores a variety of assessment instruments and their appropriate uses and purposes in reading instruction. Students will learn to make educational decisions based upon data provided by local and/or state assessments. Students will learn to communicate assessment results to parents/guardians and school personnel using clear, concrete language. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in elementary education. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 250 - Assessment for Secondary Teachers
3 Credits.
Focuses on the development of performance assessment tools appropriate for immediate classroom use. Tools to be used include performance tasks, work products, portfolios, integrated projects, observation checklists, demonstrations, and learning logs/process journals. The class will explore the critical connections among curriculum, instruction, and assessment if a performance-based philosophy is to be adopted. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 251 - Methods of Teaching for Secondary Teachers
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the methods, curriculum patterns, and trends in secondary school teaching and learning. Students learn to plan and design instruction consistent with competencies required of effective teachers in middle and high schools. The course addresses differentiation of instruction in order to meet the needs of diverse populations, including students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on following INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) standards. Students participate in a 15-hour guided observation in a middle or high school. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 252 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I
3 Credits.
Designed for secondary level teacher candidates and educators in all content areas. The course will present current theory about various types of reading and cognitive strategies. Participants will review and demonstrate a variety of reading techniques applicable to secondary classrooms. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in secondary education. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 253 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part II
3 Credits.
Designed for secondary teachers in all content areas and expands on Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I. The focus of this course is on reading strategies used in content-area instruction. The emphasis is on student acquisition of content-area reading. Participants implement and evaluate a coherent literacy plan. Participants also implement reading and writing strategies which promote student mastery of subject content. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in a secondary content area. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44
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EDTR 260 - Characteristics of Children with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities
3 Credits.
Studies the psychological, medical, sociological and educational characteristics of children with behavioral and learning problems. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107
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EDTR 261 - Evaluation of the Exceptional Child
3 Credits.
Examines the process of assessing the various disabilities as set forth in special education legislation. This course provides an overview of the basic statistics and properties of testing measures, formal and informal methods of assessment, and the interpretation of those assessment measures. The following areas of functioning are explored: intelligence, perception, behavior, language, academic, physical, and social-emotional. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107
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EDTR 262 - Educational Planning for the Exceptional Child
3 Credits.
Builds upon what was learned in EDTR 261 as students interpret evaluations for the purpose of developing an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for children with the disabilities set forth in special education legislation. Once an IEP has been developed, the students learn various methods for the implementation of that plan. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 261
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EDTR 264 - Classroom Management/Teaching Techniques for the Exceptional Child
3 Credits.
Introduces the student to instructional management problems of the various types of facilities for the exceptional child. Students examine teaching techniques for use with children with various handicapping conditions. This course is accepted by the Maryland State Department of Education as one of the required courses for people seeking certification in the area of Special Education, specific to the age/grade level of Early Childhood (grades K-3) or Elementary Education (grades 1-8). Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107 and EDTR 121 (For Early Childhood Education) or EDTR 241 (For Elementary Education)
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EDTR 265 - Pre-Vocational and Vocational Methods
3 Credits.
Examines the curriculum and methodology of instruction in the area of prevocational/vocational services for students with disabilities. Included within this exploration are the transitional services for students leaving school and entering adult living arrangements as well as the legislation that guides the field of special education. This course is accepted by the Maryland State Department of Education as one of the required courses for people seeking certification in the area of Special Education specific to the age/grade level of Secondary/Adult Education (grades 6- 12). Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EDTR 107 or PSYC 107 and EDTR 251
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EDTR 271 - Field Based Experience
1 Credits.
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EDTR 273 - Field-Based Experience
3 Credits.
Field-Based Experience: provides students with a supervised field-based experience in an approved child care setting or elementary education setting or secondary education setting or special education setting where the student spends six hours per week during the semester. Students demonstrate their understanding of the course work in early childhood program or elementary education program or secondary education program or special education program by producing an application chapter as part of their portfolio. Note: Requires permission of Teacher Education Campus Coordinator before registering, successful completion of 45 credits, and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Vary depending on EDTR 273 experience needed, i.e., EDTR 101 or EDTR 121 or EDTR 107 or PSYC 107 .
Lab Fee: $175.00
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Elder Care |
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ELDR 102 - Functional Impact of Aging
3 Credits.
Examines functional decline related to aging; covers specific diseases that impact the elderly, safe mobility practices, fall prevention principles, and how to follow care plans developed by skilled practitioners (i.e. Occupational Therapists). Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Same As: HUMS 102 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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ELDR 103 - Introduction to Elder Care
3 Credits.
Examines the many facets of the care and housing of the elderly; covers the evolution of elder care and provides the foundation to analyze issues such as the social, economic, and political environments, as well as credentialing, insurance, and reimbursement. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
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ELDR 108 - Managing Behavior and Emotional Issues in Older Populations
3 Credits.
Presents the psychological principles, theories, and research pertaining to promoting behavior and emotional change; emphasizes developing and applying a variety of basic skills to elder care situations. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: HUMS 108 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ELDR 101 or written permission from coordinator required
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ELDR 109 - Problems of the Elderly
3 Credits.
Presents psychological principles, theories, and research pertaining to the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, physical and medical problems faced by older individuals; covers dementia, memory and other cognitive issues, medication issues, stroke, circulation and heart issues, vision, hearing, and mobility issues, sexual issues, cancer, depression, death and dying issues, dual diagnosis and other behavior and emotional concerns faced by the elderly. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: HUMS 109 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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ELEI 101 - Basic HVAC Electricity
4 Credits.
Discusses A.C. and D.C. circuit fundamentals. Discusses basic wiring and construction principles, commercial and industrial wiring, residential wiring, the purpose and use of the National Electrical Code, and the How’s and Why’s of basic wiring and construction. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Lab Fee: $40.00
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ELEI 106 - D.C. Circuit Analysis
4 Credits.
Discusses the theories and applications of direct current (D.C.) electricity beginning with atomic theory and explores how current flows. The concepts and properties of voltage, resistance, work, power, and magnetism will be explained. Courses offered less than once a year.
Corequisite(s): MATH 82 or consent of instructor
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ELEI 107 - A.C. Circuit Analysis
4 Credits.
Discusses the theories and applications of A.C. electricity. Investigates alternating current generation, measurement, periodic waveforms, reactance, phasor quantities, impedance, power and power factor, network analysis, resonance, transformer theory and operation, and poly-phase systems. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week one semester. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 106 and MATH 108
Lab Fee: $20.00
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ELEI 110 - Electronics Assembly Technique
2 Credits.
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ELEI 115 - Electronic Circuits I
3 Credits.
Provides students with valuable technical skills as they analyze a system and troubleshoot the following analog components and circuits: diodes, transistors, field effect transistors (FETs), small and large signal amplifiers, oscillators, integrated circuit fabrication techniques and thyristors. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMET 145 or ENSC 145
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ELEI 201 - Advanced HVAC Electricity
3 Credits.
Explores motors, controls, and other electrical devices and interpretation of more complex electrical schematic diagrams for a variety of applications. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week, one semester. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Lab Fee: $25.00
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ELEI 204 - Introduction to Digital Electronics
3 Credits.
Explores the theory and operation of the basic building blocks of digital electronics with emphasis on transistor- transistor logic (TTL) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit logic families; prepares for continued study of theory and operation of microprocessors and microcomputers. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 145 or ENSC 145
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ELEI 205 - Microprocessors & Microcomputers
4 Credits.
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ELEI 206 - D.C. Motor Theory and Controls
3 Credits.
Studies the theory and operation of D.C. motors and generators and components/systems used to control the operation of D.C. motors. Explains the principles of motor and generator action, series field, shunt field, and compound field. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab a week for one semester. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 161, ELEI 106 , and ELEN 111 or consent of instructor
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ELEI 207 - A.C. Motor Theory and Controls
3 Credits.
Studies the theory, operation, and control of the most commonly used A.C. motors and alternators. Emphasizes the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the motors and motor controls. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 107 or consent of instructor
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ELEI 208 - Microprocessor Interfacing
3 Credits.
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ELEI 209 - Automatic Control Feedback Systems
4 Credits.
Integrates concepts into the design and understanding of a complete control system and discusses automatic control systems emphasizing positive and negative feedback. Explores the use of magnetic and operational amplifiers in automatic control systems and gain and control circuit stability. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 206 or consent of instructor
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ELEI 212 - Programmable Controllers
3 Credits.
Studies commonly used industrial programmable controllers and ladder logic emphasizing applications and troubleshooting of programmable controller systems. Provides hands-on experience in the lab portion of the course using PLC (programmable logic controller) software. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours per week. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 204 or consent of program director
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ELEI 215 - Communications Electronics
3 Credits.
Discusses basic principles of communications and communications circuits including transmission line principles, antennas, and electro-magnetic propagation. Students explore the interrelationship between digital systems and communication systems. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 225
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ELEI 225 - Electronic Circuits II
3 Credits.
Explores the basics of analog electronic circuit analysis including the theory and circuitry of operational amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators and voltage regulators. Practical laboratory work includes building and analyzing electronic circuits. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ELEI 115 or ENSC 115
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EMST 105 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic
6 Credits.
Introduces theory and techniques of basic emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting and pathophysiological principles related to the recognition and management of a variety of patient conditions; satisfies the requirements leading to State and National EMT-Basic certification and is 131 clock hours. Note: Students seeking State of Maryland certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) must be affiliated with a Maryland career, volunteer, or commercial ambulance service prior to the State certification examinations. Students who are not affiliated prior to the State certification examinations will be allowed to take the examinations but must also pay a testing fee established by the State, and collected at the time of the examinations and will not receive State certification as an EMT-B until they have gained affiliation. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be at least 18 years-of-age and have a high school diploma or GED, must be able to meet the minimum physical and psychological requirements for an EMT-B as stated in the Functional Job Analysis for Emergency Medical Technicians
Lab Fee: $35.00
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EMST 210 - Paramedic Foundations I
3 Credits.
Introduces the Paramedic student to the background knowledge that will enhance their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of performing as a professional Paramedic, as well as prepare them for the intense nature of the academic preparation required leading to national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the EMST program.
Lab Fee: $35.00
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EMST 211 - Paramedic Medical and Trauma Emergencies I
5 Credits.
Introduces assessment and prehospital management of a variety of common respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, and environmental emergencies; provides overview of the mechanisms and prehospital management of a variety of traumatic injuries involving the head, neck, spine, thorax, and abdominal cavities; burns; shock; and basic 3 lead and 12 lead electrocardiography acquisition and interpretation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMST 210
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EMST 212 - Paramedic EMS Operations
3 Credits.
Introduces the Paramedic student to the skills and knowledge necessary to perform safe ground and air ambulance operations, incident command management, multiple casualty incidents, vehicle extrications, hazardous material operations and terrorism and disaster response. Further, this course will prepare students for the proficiencies required for national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in EMST 210 .
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EMST 213 - Paramedic Clinical Practice I
3 Credits.
Introduces the Paramedic student to a period of supervised practice on advanced life support and hospital units, providing a progression if increasing patient responsibilities which proceeds from observations to working as a team member, in hospital practice shall be for the purpose of developing practical skills and include knowledge and techniques regarding patient evaluations, pathophysiology, medical and surgical conditions, development of patient rapport, and care for, and understanding of, patient illness. This course will prepare students for the proficiencies required for national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in EMST 210 .
Lab Fee: $35.00
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EMST 214 - Paramedic Clinical Practice II
3 Credits.
Builds upon concepts and provides the Paramedic student to a period of supervised practice on advanced life support and hospital units, providing the students with a progression if increasing patient responsibilities which proceeds from observations to working as a team member, in hospital practice shall be for the purpose of developing practical skills and include knowledge and techniques regarding patient evaluations, pathophysiology, medical and surgical conditions, development of patient rapport, and care for, and understanding of, patient illness. This course will prepare students for the proficiencies required for national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of “C” in EMST 213 .
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EMST 220 - Paramedic Foundations II
3 Credits.
Introduces a variety of topics such as paramedic roles and responsibilities, medicolegal issues, life span development, therapeutic communication, illness and injury prevention; introduces 12 lead electrocardiography acquisition and interpretation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMST 214
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EMST 221 - Paramedic Medical and Trauma Emergencies II
4 Credits.
Discusses pathophysiological principles and advanced prehospital management of a variety of common disease processes and medical emergencies including allergies and anaphylaxis, toxicology, hematology, infectious disease, and many other medical emergencies; includes the mechanisms of injury, patient presentations, assessment, and advanced prehospital management of a variety of trauma emergencies involving major systems of the human body. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMST 220
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EMST 222 - Paramedic Special Populations
3 Credits.
Designed to provide the Paramedic student with the special techniques of assessment and prehospital management of patients presenting with geriatric, obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric emergencies. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Or concurrent enrollment in EMST 210 , EMST 211 , and EMST 213 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Lab Fee: $35.00
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EMST 223 - Paramedic Clinical Practice III
3 Credits.
Builds upon concepts and provides the Paramedic student to a period of supervised practice on advanced life support and hospital units, providing the student with a progression if increasing patient responsibilities which proceeds from observations to working as a team member, in hospital practice shall be for the purpose of developing practical skills and include knowledge and techniques regarding patient evaluations, pathophysiology, medical and surgical conditions, development of patient rapport, and care for, and understanding of, patient illness. This course will prepare students for the proficiencies required for national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMST 214 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Lab Fee: $35.00
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EMST 224 - Paramedic Internship
3 Credits.
Culminates and provides the Paramedic student with to a period of supervised practice on advanced life support and hospital units, providing the student with a progression if increasing patient responsibilities working as a team leader, in hospital practice shall be for the purpose of developing practical skills and include knowledge and techniques regarding patient evaluations, pathophysiology, medical and surgical conditions, development of patient rapport, and care for, and understanding of, patient illness. This course will prepare students for the proficiencies required for national certification and Maryland licensure. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMST 223
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EMST 231 - EMS Operations
2 Credits.
Introduces the student to emergency health services systems, including service types, systems of operations, and optimum usage theories. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EMST 105
Corequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EMST 233 - EMS Quality Assurance and Research
3 Credits.
Provides the EMST management student with skills and theories necessary to apply quality assurance and quality improvement practices in an EMS environment. Special attention will be given to principles of investigation and application of protocol. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EMST 105
Corequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EMST 234 - EMS Education and Instruction
3 Credits.
Provides the student with the necessary technical and intellectual resources to organize and instruct training courses. Students will learn to create lesson plans, outlines and examinations. Students will also practice oration skills in front of a group. Special attention will be given to principles of investigation and application of protocol. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EMST 105
Corequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EMST 235 - EMS Risk Management
2 Credits.
Explores an overview of occupational safety regulations as they apply to the operation of an EMS system. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EMST 105
Corequisite(s): ENGL 101
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EMST 236 - EMS Management Capstone
1 Credits.
Evaluates a student’s understanding of the theories and objectives presented in the EMST Management curriculum. This course will act as a culmination course consisting of two parts: an externship with an approved EMS organization and a final project. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): EMST 105
Corequisite(s): ENGL 101
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Engineering Technology |
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EGNT 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
4 Credits.
Covers topics in a variety of construction and engineering disciplines. Students will examine various careers in engineering and the methods and processes used in the fields of civil, surveying, construction, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering fields. Topics include robotics, soil mechanics, project management, ethics, engineering design, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and measurement equipment. Skills are applied through engineering challenges and hands on field activities. This course serves as the basis for the Engineering Technology curriculum. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 82 .
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EGNT 121 - Statics
3 Credits.
Covers fundamental concepts of mechanics relating to forces acting on rigid bodies. Other topics included are problems involving actions and reactions on structures and machines in two and three dimensions, vector algebra operations, and centroids. 2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 135 or MATH 165 or MATH 251
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EGNT 221 - Strengths and Materials
3 Credits.
Prepares technicians to design mechanical components and structures, predict failures, and understand physical properties of materials. The student is introduced to stress and strain relationships in deformable solids and analysis of axial members, shafts, beams, columns, and pressure vessels. Other topics include combined stresses, statically indetermined members, and properties of structural materials. Applied rather than theoretical, the course emphasizes problem solving. 2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EGNT 121
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EGNT 226 - Engineering Process and Methods
3 Credits.
Covers tasks and elements involved in basic engineering problem solving. This course focuses on the aspects of field information collection and documentation and identification of available and necessary testing to resolve technical and engineering issues. 3 lecture hours per week. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EGNT 101
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ENSC 101 - Introduction to Engineering Design
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the engineering design process, engineering disciplines, analytical analysis utilizing trigonometry, and graphical representation. Through classroom and lab assignments, students develop basic engineering and communication skills; students work in teams to design and build a project by utilizing engineering principles and appropriate software. Note: ENSC 101 is for Engineering Transfer program students only. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Corequisite(s): MATH 165 and high school trigonometry.
Lab Fee: $20.00
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ENSC 111 - Mechanics I (Statics)
3 Credits.
Covers the equilibrium of stationary bodies under the influence of various forces; covers vector forces, moments and couples, trusses, frames and machines, beams, friction, centroids, moment of inertia, and scalar and vector methods. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 151 , MATH 251 , or written permission from instructor required
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ENSC 115 - Electronic Circuits I
3 Credits.
Provides students with valuable technical skills as they analyze a system and troubleshoot the following analog components and circuits; diodes, transistors, field effect transistors (FETs), small and large signal amplifiers, oscillators, integrated circuit fabrication techniques, and thyristors. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): EMET 145 or ENSC 145
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ENSC 145 - Principles of Electronics/Electricity
3 Credits.
Presents foundational concepts for safe use of electronics and electricity in the industrial environment. Relevant theoretical and practical information is covered, relating to current, magnetism, current resistance and potential difference, electrical component, conductors, and AC and DC circuits. Topics include resistors, color coding, Ohms’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Law, calculating voltage, series, parallel and series/parallel circuits. Proper use of soldering tools and test equipment will also be covered. 3 Credit hours: 2 lecture hours per week; 2 lab hours per week Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): OSHT 106 ; EMET 105 ; MATH 135
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ENSC 204 - Introduction to Digital Electronics
3 Credits.
Explores the theory and operation of the basic building blocks of digital electronics with emphasis on transistor- transistor logic (TTL) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit logic families; prepares for continued study of theory and operation of microprocessors and microcomputers. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): EMET 145 or ENSC 145
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ENSC 211 - Mechanics II (Dynamics)
4 Credits.
Covers kinematics and kinetics of particles, energy and momentum methods and kinematics of plane motion of rigid bodies. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENSC 111 or written permission from instructor required
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ENSC 221 - Mechanics of Materials
3 Credits.
Covers distortion of materials due to stress and temperature as well as internal strain and external displacement; examines application to beams, shafts, columns, and other structural, machine and vehicle members is emphasized. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENSC 111 or written permission from instructor required
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ENSC 245 - Engineering Math Applications
2 Credits.
Introduces the students to many applications of mathematics related to electrical circuits, such as sets and functions, discrete and continuous systems, matrices and numerical computation algorithms. Emphasis is given to the fundamental concepts behind the mathematics as well as the application of the mathematics for problem solving and critical analysis of results, whether using a calculator or a computer. Numerous exercises and examples firmly rooted in electrical engineering practice are encompassed to ensure that all mathematical theory introduced is directly relevant to real-world electrical and computer engineering. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ENSC 115 and ENSC 204
Corequisite(s): MATH 259 -Differential Equations
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ENGL 51 - Basic Writing I
0 Credits. 1 to 4 Billable Hours
Provides intensive instruction and practice in basic writing. Activities include the drafting, revision, and editing processes as well as instruction in grammar and mechanics. 4 billable hours, 4 contact hours. Successful participation in and completion of this course requires that student skills be at the secondary level. In classes that meet in a computer-equipped classroom or writing lab, students will develop their writing using networked computers. Keyboarding experience is helpful but not necessary. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Corequisite(s): RDNG 51 (conc) or ESOL 44 (conc)
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ENGL 52 - Basic Writing II
0 Credits. 1 to 3 Billable Hours
Provides intensive instruction and practice in writing coherent paragraphs and essays for specific audiences; includes the drafting, revision, and editing processes as well as instruction in grammar, mechanics, and usage. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 51 and placement of RDNG 52 or ESOL 54 (conc)
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ENGL 101 - College Composition I
3 Credits.
Provides instruction that focuses on writing skills, evaluating and explaining ideas, conducting library and Internet research, developing a research paper, and documenting research. Placement is based on assessment and/or successful completion of ESOL 52 or ENGL 52 and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54 Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
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ENGL 102 - College Composition II
3 Credits.
Increases the writing and thinking skills developed in ENGL 101 ; covers applying critical thinking and writing skills to a variety of academic assignments, including analyzing complex texts. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 101
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ENGL 106 - English Grammar and Usage
3 Credits.
Explores how grammar in the English language works; examines the underlying structures of sentences, which leads to an understanding of why commonly made errors occur. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): To enroll in ENGL 106, students must be eligible to enroll in ENGL 101 and have successfully completed, if necessary, ENGL 52 and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54
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ENGL 115 - Children’s Literature
3 Credits.
Provides a survey of children’s literature from its beginning to the present day; highlights the cultural and historical influences and shows the evolution of the particular art form that melds story and picture. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: EDTR 115 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a C or better or permission of the instructor
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ENGL 151 - Introduction to Journalism
3 Credits.
Introduces the skills, principles, and ethics of news reporting and news writing; covers different types of journalistic writing (feature, editorial, and news story) and news gathering, interviewing, and writing. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Same As: MCOM 151 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or higher and RDNG 52 or ESOL 54 .
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ENGL 152 - Newspaper Production
3 Credits.
Follows ENGL 151 (Introduction to Journalism) and is designed for students who wish to work on the student newspaper. The course gives students additional experience in the writing, editing, and production of a print publication. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Same As: MCOM 152 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 151
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ENGL 154 - Writing for the Stage
3 Credits.
Explores the writing process, development of a personal voice, and alternative forms; focuses on the playwright’s craft and creative process, from the initial stage of ideas and first draft to the revision stage of a final draft. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: THTR 154 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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ENGL 160 - Studies in Mythology
3 Credits.
Introduces the mythology and major legends of a variety of cultures, with emphasis on Greek myth and legend; examines how myths and legends are used in various literary forms, particularly drama and epic, and how they appear in contemporary culture. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better
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ENGL 180 - Script Analysis
3 Credits.
Script Analysis allows students to read, interpret and interact with plays from a range of periods and styles. Texts will be analyzed primarily through a theatrical perspective and theatrical choices, along with a research component. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
Corequisite(s): THTR 101
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ENGL 194 - Studies In Literature
1 Credits.
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ENGL 195 - Studies In Literature
2 Credits.
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ENGL 196 - Studies In Literature
3 Credits.
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ENGL 201 - British Literature I
3 Credits.
Examines British literature, beginning with Anglo Saxon works and continuing through the eighteenth century (Neoclassical literature); highlights the cultural, historical, and literary influences on each work. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 202 - British Literature II
3 Credits.
Surveys British literature, beginning with the Romantic period (late eighteenth century) and continuing through the Modern period; highlights the cultural, historical, and literary influences on each work. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 203 - American Literature I
3 Credits.
Examines American literature from its beginnings to the Civil War; highlights the cultural, geographic, and literary influences of each work. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 204 - American Literature II
3 Credits.
Examines American literature from the Civil War to the present day; highlights the cultural, geographic, and literary influences of each work. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 205 - World Literature I
3 Credits.
Studies representative literary works from both Western and Eastern civilizations, from the invention of writing through the European Renaissance. In addition to works of Classical Greece and Rome and Medieval Europe, contemporaneous selections from China, India, Japan, the Middle East, and Africa will be studied. The readings are chosen to acquaint students with the attitudes and ideals characteristic of each culture and to illustrate the university of themes fundamental to the human experience. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 206 - World Literature II
3 Credits.
Presents representative writers of both Western and non-Western cultures since the European Renaissance. Readings reflect views of humans as heroes and anti-heroes; alternative ways of representing reality; and responses to philosophical, scientific, and social developments. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
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ENGL 207 - Native American Literature
3 Credits.
Introduces students to the writings about Native American life. Students read prose statements of belief and values, narratives describing culture as it was manifested in the past and the ways it has evolved in the present. They read myths, legends, and contemporary literature. Note: Credit can be earned for one course only. Courses offered every fall and spring.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101
Prereq/Corequisite(s): Same as NAST 207 .
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ENGL 209 - Workshop in Creative Writing
3 Credits.
Intended for students interested in writing poetry and/or short fiction; offers instruction and practice in the creation of imaginative structures; writing forms include poems, short stories, and brief dramas. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor
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ENGL 210 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry
3 Credits.
Provides the opportunity to learn and practice the craft of poetry; examines the work of modern and contemporary poets through reading and discussion. Courses offered every fall and spring.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor
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ENGL 211 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction
3 Credits.
Provides the opportunity to learn and practice the craft of fiction; examines the work of modern and contemporary short story writers and the forms and techniques essential to fiction. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor
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