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CMNS 271 - Internship in Communications
1 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 272 - Internship in Communications
2 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 273 - Internship in Communications
3 Credit(s).
Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required
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CMNS 291 - Independent Study: Communication
1 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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CMNS 292 - Independent Study: Communication
2 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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CMNS 293 - Independent Study: Communication
3 Credit(s).
Provides an independent study experience in Corporate, Speech, Mass, and Communication Journalism. Challenges the seriously motivated student to expand his/her horizons in one or a combination of communications disciplines. 3-9 hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from program coordinator required.
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Student Development |
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SDEV 1 - Educational Preparation
0 Credit(s). 3 Billable Hours
Provides students with an overview of their learning strengths and weaknesses; gives an overview of college expectation, an orientation to campus support services, learning strategies, career planning and job placement services; may be recommended based on placement tests results.
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SDEV 2 - Becoming a College Student
0 Credit(s). 2 Billable Hours
Corequisite(s): or
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SDEV 3 - Basic Oral Presentation
0 Credit(s). 3 Billable Hours
Corequisite(s): or
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SDEV 4 - Basic Thinking Strategies
0 Credit(s). 3 Billable Hours
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SDEV 101 - Achieving Academic Success
3 Credit(s).
Focuses on skills, attitudes and behaviors that affect student success. Includes learning styles, study skills, time management, communication and career exploration.
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SDEV 102 - Master Student
3 Credit(s).
Identify and develop specific personal managment skills and study strategies that promote self-confidence and academic success.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): or and or
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SDEV 103 - Career/Life Planning
3 Credit(s).
Develops an understanding of the career decision making process leading to lifetime career management. Topics include interests, values, skills, job market trends and job search strategies.
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SDEV 104 - Maximize Career Success with Social Media & Internet Resources
1 Credit(s).
Examines impact of social media on job search/advancement; includes best practice for locating job vacancies; improves likelihood of gaining interviews by building a pos. web presence; online job apps/resumes; Facebook/Linkedln for success; online markets for skills, services, products. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 or
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SDEV 105 - Job Hunting Techniques
1 Credit(s).
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SDEV 110 - Career Exploration for Women
3 Credit(s).
Provides a career seminar for women; focuses on examining skills, aptitudes, values, and interests in order to decide on a specific career direction; offers vital supplemental skills for the transition from home and school to the outside work force, negotiating for salary and managing home and work. For individuals currently considering a change from home to an outside job and/or those who are making a career decision.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 or
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SDEV 111 - Career Exploration/Decision Making
1 Credit(s).
Teaches students the skills to obtain valuable information about themselves and the world of work to make an informed career decision and to choose an academic major.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 or
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SDEV 112 - Career Exploration in Health Occupation
3 Credit(s).
Explores a variety of health occupations as they relate to students’ interests, abilities, and skills; provides personal assessment, self-evaluation, and a multi-media approach; enables students to make informed choices about the health career that best suits them. Appropriate for students who want to work in a health care setting, but need specific information about the multitude of health care professions available.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): RDNG 051 (conc) or ESOL 044 (conc) and ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc)
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SDEV 117 - Portfolio Development
3 Credit(s).
Provides an opportunity to assist students in examining their past experiences, to identify and clarify college-level learning within those experiences and to document that learning in a format that can be evaluated by a faculty assessor for possible credit awards for selected courses.
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from Director of Experiential Learning required
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SDEV 122 - Assertiveness
1 Credit(s).
Explores the concept of assertiveness and develops its use as an aid to positive, effective communication in interpersonal relationships.
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SDEV 130 - Test Taking Techniques
1 Credit(s).
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SDEV 134 - Human Potential Seminar
1 Credit(s).
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SDEV 135 - Personal Development
3 Credit(s).
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SDEV 136 - Self Exploration
2 Credit(s).
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SDEV 140 - Life Management Skill-Conflict/ID/Resolution
1 Credit(s).
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SDEV 142 - Creative Prob-Solv/Decsn Makng
3 Credit(s).
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SDEV 150 - Student Leadership Training
3 Credit(s).
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SDEV 151 - Leadership in Groups
1 Credit(s).
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SDEV 156 - Become Master Stdnt-HS Student
1 Credit(s).
Provides an opportunity to learn and adopt methods that promote success in school.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): or
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SDEV 173 - Internship: Peer Counseling
3 Credit(s).
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Survey Technology |
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SURV 101 - Surveying Instruments
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the instruments of surveying and their use in the art of determining the relative positions of points and lines on the earth’s surface. Covers procedures for keeping proper field notes; causes of errors and mistakes in measurements; methods of determining accurate linear measurements; and procedures for determining distances and elevations by direct and indirect methods. Examines proper use of the transit, theodolite, compass, electronic total station, engineer’s level, auto compensating level, alidade, scientific calculator, and global positioning systems. Recommended to be taken concurrently with SURV 111 . 2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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SURV 111 - Surveying Computations
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the students to the mathematical procedures involved in the study of construction, land, and engineering surveys. Covers use of scientific calculators; mathematical computations required to reduce field data and measurements to adjusted data; the reduction of distance, direction, and elevations to provide the positions of points on the earth’s surface; traverse computations; and curve stakeout computations. 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Note: Credit by exam available Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 (conc) or written permission from program coordinator required.
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SURV 116 - Survey Law I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces students to the concepts of property law; describes the application of Maryland Property Law; covers mapping, land surveying and the problems of positioning of land boundaries. Includes an overview of property; titles and deeds; boundaries and boundary surveys; researching deeds; easements; right of ways; trespass laws; and the duties, rights, and liabilities of the professional land surveyor. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Note: Credit by exam available. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 111 (conc)
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SURV 121 - Topographical Mapping
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles of topographical mapping. Includes field sketching, plotting, traverses, and stadia notes to develop topographic and planimetric maps; plotting cross sections and profiles; the use of the planimeter; the development of grading plans; Maryland Standards on Mapping and Photogrammetry; and an introduction to map projections. Also teaches how to gather and analyze field data through the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). 2 lecture hours; 2 laboratory hours required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 101 (conc) or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 195 - Special Topic
5 Credit(s).
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SURV 217 - Survey Law II
3 Credit(s).
Continues Land Surveying Law I. Uses a lecture format to explore facts relating to the application of Maryland Property Law; coverage includes the Order of Conflicting Title Elements, Maryland’s Annotated Code, writing legal descriptions, boundary survey plat, riparian rights, using a law Library, adverse possessions, record keeping, Maryland standards, how to be an “Expert Witness,” professional ethics, and zoning regulations. 3 credits; 3 lecture hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 116 or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 226 - Minor Engineering I - Zoning, Subdivision, and Road Design
3 Credit(s).
Introduces principles of land development. Includes boundary determination; zoning regulations; subdivision regulations; records research; development policies; producing topography; site design; road design; and presenting results. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 121 , equivalent experience, or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 236 - Minor Engineering II - Sediment Control and Hydrology
3 Credit(s).
Presents principles and requirements behind sediment control and hydrology. Covers basic hydraulic theory, including properties, kinematics and dynamics of liquid flow in open channel pipes; rainfall; runoff; erosion and erosion control methods; sediment basins; and detention basins. 3 lecture hours per week; no laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 226 , equivalent experience, or written permission from department coordinator required
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SURV 241 - Minor Engineering III - Storm Drain Design
3 Credit(s).
Continues SURV 236 . Introduces the principles and requirements of storm drain design in preparation for the Maryland State Surveyors Licensing Examination. Covers basic hydraulic theory; the design of storm drain systems to handle rainfall, runoff, erosion and erosion controls; ditches, culverts, sediment, and detention basins. 2 lecture hours per week; 2 hours per week of laboratory required. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 236 , equivalent experience, or written permission from program coordinator required
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SURV 243 - Minor Engineering IV - Storm Water Management
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the principles, specifications, and requirements for the design of structures used to control storm waters in the State of Maryland. Using the State of Maryland Storm Water Management Manual, the student will design structures, compute stresses and water flow, and determine specifications for existing structures. 3 credits: 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): SURV 241 or written permission from program coordinator required
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Technology |
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TECH 111 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading
3 Credit(s).
Teaches how to read maintenance and engineering prints.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 (conc) or ESOL 042 (conc) or ACLT 052 and ; MATH 081
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TECH 115 - Metallurgy
3 Credit(s).
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TECH 122 - Structural Fabrication
4 Credit(s).
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TECH 123 - Confined Space Safety Training
1 Credit(s).
Teaches the principles of safety working in, as well as rescuing individuals from, those areas identified at various industrial sites as confined spaces; covers basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and legal requirements.
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TECH 141 - Rigging and Structural Fabrica
4 Credit(s).
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TECH 183 - Cooperative Education I
3 Credit(s).
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Theatre |
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THTR 101 - Introduction to the Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Explores the theatrical experience through the study of theatre and its audience, theatre and its makers, and the theatre of other times and places; examines theatre’s relationship to and impact on our culture. Requires attendance at and critical evaluation of plays. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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THTR 109 - Play Production I
1 Credit(s).
This is the first course in a two course series that provides practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific performing arts production. Students elect or are assigned a project and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044
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THTR 110 - Play Production II
1 Credit(s).
This is the second course in a two course series that provides more in-depth practical training in acting, costuming, make-up, lighting, scenic construction, and house or stage management; requires crew work or acting in a specific Performing Arts production. Students elect or are assigned a task and work as crew or cast member under the direction of a Theatre faculty member. Students who are cast in a major acting role may register for the course but should confer with their stage director to assure eligibility. Note: Theatre majors will take THTR 109 and THTR 110 to satisfy their AA Degree requirements. AFA students will repeat THTR 109 once and THTR 110 once to satisfy the four credits required for graduation. Written permission is required from the faculty member before student registration. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 042 and RDNG 051 or ESOL 044
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THTR 111 - Acting I
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic skill of acting based on the actor’s inner and outer resources; concentrates on the characterization development explored in Stanislavski’s Method of Physical Action; introduces theory and technique of creating a role and scoring a role; explores both solo work and scene study, lab work, acting etudes, and performance. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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THTR 112 - Acting II
3 Credit(s).
Continues THTR 111 , moving the elements of acting toward specific ideas of performance; explores character biography, scoring a role, beat, obstacles, and stakes; uses increasingly complex texts and entire plays; leads students toward a more profound development and assimilation of a role and a continuity of organic actions. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): THTR 111 or written permission from instructor required
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THTR 116 - Creative Movement & Contemporary Dance
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 121 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
1 Credit(s).
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THTR 122 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 123 - Dance Movement for Theatre I
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 124 - Dance Movement for Theatre II
1 Credit(s).
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THTR 125 - Dance Movement for Theatre II
2 Credit(s).
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THTR 126 - Broadway Musical Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Examines the development of musical theatre from its origins to the present, focusing on landmark musicals and their makers. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: MUSC 126 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 OR
Corequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052
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THTR 130 - Creative Dramatics
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 131 - Stagecraft
3 Credit(s).
Gives practical study of basic technical production; emphasizes scenic construction and lighting techniques; includes scenic design, construction, rigging, painting, and the operation of lighting equipment; consists of lecture as well as shop hours; requires participation as technical crew and in college sponsored productions. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: MCOM 131 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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THTR 132 - Applied Oral Interpretation
1 Credit(s).
Gives individual instruction in speech, acting, or reading aloud; provides work on individual goals to enhance students’ ability to communicate more effectively using their bodies and voices. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: CMNS 132 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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THTR 133 - Voice and Diction
3 Credit(s).
Explores the fundamentals of voice production; examines including the nature of sound, projection, pronunciation, enunciation, phonetics (consonant and vowel articulation) in relation to standard American speech; emphasizes analysis of the individual student’s voice and diction in a self-improving format. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: CMNS 133 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 051 or ESOL 044 and or ESOL 042 or
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THTR 135 - Acting for Television and Motion Pictures
3 Credit(s).
Enables students who wish to enter media production to discern and to develop the ability to perform before the camera in studio or on location; provides intense training in the technical and performance demands of television and film production. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: MCOM 135 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
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THTR 141 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
3 Credit(s).
Introduction to Theatrical Design explores the practical and conceptual study of basic theatrical design areas: Set, Lighting, Costume, Projection and Sound, as well as the processes of creating the design(s). This course will explore the design elements, principles and theories of a visual art form with an emphasis in theatre performance and production techniques and the conceptual idea formation and execution practiced in the theatre. This course will consist of lectures, demonstrations and creative projects and research assignments; both individual and group. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and THTR 101 or
Corequisite(s): THTR 131
Lab Fee: $25
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THTR 142 - Stage Makeup
1 Credit(s).
Provides instruction and practice in methods, materials, and modes of makeup for the theatre, television, and film; techniques in highlighting and shadowing, three-dimensional modeling and molding, stippling, quick change makeup, and hair styling; focuses on problems in character enhancement within selected dramatic contexts. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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THTR 146 - Movement for the Actor
3 Credit(s).
Provides theory and practice in movement to develop increased awareness of the body as an instrument of expression; practices techniques for improving physical awareness and coordination, breath control, concentration, and general body conditioning as the foundation of character development; covers movement sequences, footwork and rhythmic accuracy, a variety of movement styles, and improvisation. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Same As: DANC 146 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
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THTR 147 - Senior Theatre Performance
1 Credit(s).
Provides an opportunity for senior adults, or individuals who work with senior adults, to learn the basic skills necessary for stage performance. Emphasis is placed on basic acting theories, theatre and acting terminology, building a character, improvisation and memorization skills. The students enrolled work toward producing a short play or scenes for public presentation at the end of the semester. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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THTR 151 - The Golden Age of Theatre
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 152 - The Making of Modern Theatre
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 154 - Writing for the Stage
3 Credit(s).
Provides a writing-intensive workshop; explores the writer’s process, development of a personal voice, and alternative forms; the craft and creative process, from initial ideas and first draft to final revised draft; the use of a variety of resources, from art, dance, music, film, and on-dramatic literature. Courses offered less than once a year.
Same As: ENGL 154 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101
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THTR 155 - Survey of Theatre History
3 Credit(s).
Explores a study of playwrights, players, and play-houses from Classical Greece through the modern era; emphasizes styles of acting, staging, and production in each period and the impact of new technologies upon production values. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or and THTR 101
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THTR 157 - African American Theatre
3 Credit(s).
Explores the history and literature of the African American experience in the American theatre; examines plays from the mid-nineteenth century to the present; discusses the various roles African Americans have played in American theatre, both on and off the stage; examines the images (sometimes stereotypical) of Blacks in American theatre and popular culture. Assesses the ways in which African American theatre sheds light on the Black experience in America. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 , and ENGL 052 or
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THTR 160 - African-American Drama-America
3 Credit(s).
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THTR 170 - Television Studio Production
3 Credit(s).
Explores the environment of the television studio; provides pragmatic “hands-on” experience with technical equipment and aesthetic design used in the pre-production, production, and post-production sequence of a video presentation; includes creation of concept and writing of scripts; design and execution of storyboards; multi-camera, color camera setup and balancing; switching and editing; direction of talent; camera operation; direction of camera work and lay-ins. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Same As: MCOM 170 . Credit can be earned for one course only.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ; or
Lab Fee: $25.00
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THTR 180 - Script Analysis
3 Credit(s).
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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THTR 203 - Fundamentals of Directing
3 Credit(s).
Introduces the basic tools and techniques of stage directing; includes the selection, analysis, conceptualization, coordination, actor coaching, and staging of plays. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): Placement in ENGL 101 or successful completion of ENGL 052 or and exemption from or completion of RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 ; or
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THTR 273 - Theatre Internship
3 Credit(s).
Provides an opportunity for applied work experience for the advanced student in a specialized area of theatre. This course may include work experiences in theatre related businesses, educational institutions, professional and community theatres, public schools or other agencies involved in the appropriate performing arts activity. Emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of both the student and the theatre operation offering the internship experience. Courses offered less than once a year.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better and student must have completed a minimum of 12 credits in the theatre major area.
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VDIO 271 - Internship
1 Credit(s).
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VDIO 272 - Internship
2 Credit(s).
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VDIO 273 - Internship: Video Production
3 Credit(s).
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VDIO 274 - Internship: Video Production
4 Credit(s).
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VDIO 275 - Internship: Video Production
5 Credit(s).
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VDIO 276 - Internship: Video Production
6 Credit(s).
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Veterinary Technology |
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VETT 106 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
2 Credit(s).
Provides an overview of veterinary science and an orientation to career opportunities in animal technology; introduces proper maintenance and treatment of animals encountered in research, industry agriculture, zoological gardens, and veterinary practices; includes ethics and legal concerns of the veterinary technician. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
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VETT 107 - Veterinary Medical Terminology
2 Credit(s).
Provides instruction in the study of the language of veterinary medicine. This course includes word construction, definitions, and use of words related to the veterinary medical field. Focus is placed on the student’s understanding of terminology as it relates to veterinary medical disease processes. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program
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VETT 109 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
5 Credit(s).
Introduces the concept of normal structure and function of the animal body. Species studied will include the dog, cat, horse, cow, sheep, goat, and pig. The course will integrate related facts, principles and concepts of the cell, as well as chemistry and biochemistry. Includes the comparison of the gross anatomy of domestic animals, common diseases affecting each system and organ, and the application to clinical situations. This course has a laboratory component, using models, illustrations, demonstrations, and computer-assisted learning. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
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VETT 112 - Companion Animal Disease and Pathology
3 Credit(s).
Reviews the more common and critical disease conditions found in companion animals; includes study of zoonoses and pathologies. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 107 , VETT 109 , BIOL 230
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VETT 113 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures
4 Credit(s).
Presents the basic techniques of sample collection and laboratory analysis; emphasizes proper performance of all procedures. Includes laboratory. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 107 , VETT 109 , BIOL 230
Lab Fee: $125.00
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VETT 114 - Clinical Procedures of Large and Companion Animals
3 Credit(s).
Provides instruction in clinical tasks of companion and farm animals in the areas of restraint, nursing, surgical preparation, and assisting; includes instruction in office procedures to prepare students for their internship education course. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 107 , VETT 109 , BIOL 230
Lab Fee: $125.00
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VETT 202 - Veterinary Imaging
2 Credit(s).
Introduces principles of veterinary imaging and uses in diagnosis and treatment protocols; introduces proper operation and safety precautions of imaging equipment. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s):
Lab Fee: $150.00
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VETT 203 - Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology
3 Credit(s).
Provides familiarity with surgical procedures and equipment so that students can assist in the surgical suite; includes principles of pre-operative and post-operative care of animals; study of anesthetics and induction and monitoring of anesthesia. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s):
VETT 211 , VETT 212
Lab Fee: $150.00
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VETT 204 - Laboratory Animal Science
3 Credit(s).
Introduces laboratory animal care; includes identification, feeding, caging, handling, disease, nutrition, anesthesia, euthanasia, and ethics. Includes laboratory. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 202 , VETT 203 , VETT 208 , VETT 209
Lab Fee: $150.00
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VETT 208 - Large Animal Disease
2 Credit(s).
Reviews the more common disease conditions found in farm animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 211 , VETT 212
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VETT 209 - Veterinary Hospital Management
2 Credit(s).
Provides study in business applications related to management of a veterinary hospital; includes front office procedures, revenues and financial control, accounting and bookkeeping, medical records, inventory control, marketing, and personnel skills. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 211 , VETT 212
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VETT 210 - Alternative Therapeutic Modalities in Veterinary Medicine
1 Credit(s).
Provides instruction in the study of several therapeutic modalities used in patient care and well being. This course includes demonstrations to enhance the student’s understanding of the veterinary technician’s role in each modality. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 202 , VETT 203 , VETT 208 , VETT 209
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VETT 211 - Animal Nutrition
3 Credit(s).
Studies the functioning of the digestive system, the nutritional needs of each class of animal, ration formulation, and the special nutritional needs of the convalescent animal. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Corequisite(s): ; Admission into the Veterinary Technology program
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VETT 212 - Pharmacology and Toxicology
2 Credit(s).
Examines drugs and their effects on animals, including toxicology; emphasizes dosage and preparation of medications. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s): VETT 112 , VETT 113 , VETT 114
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VETT 222 - Veterinary Imaging Laboratory
1 Credit(s).
Provides the student the opportunity to become familiar with standard patient imaging positions as performed in a quality veterinary hospital/clinic using state of the art imaging equipment as well as the opportunity for the student to become confident in their skill level and understanding of imaging standards.
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VETT 223 - Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Anesthesiology Laboratory
1 Credit(s).
Provides the student with the opportunity to become familiar with standard surgical procedures performed in a quality veterinary clinic/hospital. The course also provides the student the opportunity to observe how different anesthetics affect the patient during surgery and recovery. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions..
Prerequisite(s):
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VETT 274 - Internship: Veterinary Technology
4 Credit(s).
Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).
Prerequisite(s): VETT 202 , VETT 203 , VETT 208 , VETT 209
Corequisite(s): VETT 204
Lab Fee: $225.00
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