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Course Directory
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CHD 109 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN (3 cr.) Emphasizes theory and practice in movement and music education and the integration of these skills in a curriculum. Designed for teachers and aides in child care, preschool, nursery of primary schools. Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 2 hrs. Total 4 hrs. per week. |
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CHD 118 METHODS AND MATERIALS IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS FOR CHILDREN (3 cr.) Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perceptual skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children’s literature, examines elements of quality story telling and story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual aids. Lec 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
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CHD 120 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 cr.) Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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CHD 125 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (3 cr.) Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
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CHD 126 DEVELOPING SCIENCE & MATH CONCEPTS FOR CHILDREN (3 cr.) Teaches selecting developmentally appropriate learning activities using materials to develop logical thinking skills in the child. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. |
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CHD 166 INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAMS (3 cr.) Examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler development, including planning and implementing programs in group care. Emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs: scheduling, preparing age-appropriate activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and reporting to parents. Lecture 3 hours. per week |
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CHD 205 GUIDING THE BEHAVIOR OF CHILDREN (3 cr.) Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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CHD 210 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (3 cr.) Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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CHD 270 ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS (3 cr.) Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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CHD 290 Coordinated Internship |
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CHM 110 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY (3 cr.) Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their applications to the other disciplines. No previous chemistry background required. Lecture 3 hours per week. (F/Sum) |
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CHM 111-112 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
CHM 121-122 HEALTH SCIENCE CHEMISTRY I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CIV 115 CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAFTING (3 cr.) Introduces computer-aided drafting procedures related to civil engineering. Includes plans, profiles, site plans, and GIS intro. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
CIV 170 PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING (2 cr.) Introduces the elements of surveying to include use and care of modern surveying equipment and the application of surveying in construction. Prerequisite: Technical Math. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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DRF 111-112 TECHNICAL DRAFTING I-II (3 CR)(3 CR) Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Teaches lettering, metric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners, theory and applications of dimensioning and tolerances. Includes pictorial drawing, and preparation of working and detailed drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (F-S) |
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DRF 130 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS DRAFTING (2 cr.) Teaches CAD applications of drafting procedures with emphasis on working and functional drawings and direct applications to electrical and electronic components and circuits. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
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DRF 201 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN I (4 cr.) Teaches computer aided-drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Prerequisite divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. |
DRF 202 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN II (4 cr.) Teaches intermediate computer-aided drafting techniques. Prerequisite DRF 201. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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DIT 121 NUTRITION I (3 cr.) Studies food composition, dietary guidelines, and nutrients essential to healthy human life. Analyzes nutrient function and metabolism. Lecture 3 hours per week. |
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