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ELEC 245 - Robotic Vision Systems
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course introduces the basic tasks and procedures for integrating a vision system with robot operations. Students will learn to setup, teach, test and modify vison applications on an industrial robot controller.
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ELEC 272 - Mechatronics Co-op Internship
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 1-8
This cooperative work experience is designed to provide the student with on-the job learning opportunities within the field of mechatronics.
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ELEC 273 - Mechatronics Co-op Internship
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 1-8
This cooperative work experience is designed to provide the student with on-the job learning opportunities within the field of mechatronics.
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ELEC 274 - Mechatronics Co-op Internship
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 1-8
This cooperative work experience is designed to provide the student with on-the job learning opportunities within the field of mechatronics.
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ELEC 276 - Mechatronics Co-op Internship
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 1-8
This cooperative work experience is designed to provide the student with on-the job learning opportunities within the field of mechatronics.
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ELEC 277 - Mechatronics Co-op Internship
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 1-8
This cooperative work experience is designed to provide the student with on-the job learning opportunities within the field of mechatronics.
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ELEC 285 - Fluid Power
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
A study of the principles and applications relating to Hydraulics and Pneumatics used in industrial equipment applications. The course will cover symbology used in fluid power, flow, and pressure relationships, and hydraulic circuitry. This course is designated as a basic introductory course for both electrical and non-electrical majors.
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ELEC 290 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
An introduction to industrial computer applications for hardware control of manufacturing equipment. Students will learn the concepts and principles of Programmable Logic Controllers, including timed events, counting control, sequencing control, and input/output control.
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ELEC 295 - Mechatronics
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
A further study of fluid power principles, covering air and gas pressure principles. Electrical controls of pneumatic equipment in industry will also be covered. This lecture/laboratory course covers sequencing controls, pressure controls, monitoring controls, and computer applications. Prerequisites: ELEC 285 and ELEC 290 .
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EMT 110 - Basic EMT I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This is the first in a sequence of seven courses taken to prepare the student as a Basic EMT. Emphasis is placed on didactic content delivery covering the role of the EMT, ethical considerations for the EMT, medical terminology, patient assessment, airway management, recognition and management of medical emergencies including: respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and other medical conditions. Additionally, proper use of equipment utilized in the delivery of basic emergency medical care will be covered. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMT-Basic Certificate Program, BIOL 104 (may be taken concurrently), ENGL 101 (may be taken concurrently). Co-requisites: EMT 120 .
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EMT 120 - Basic EMT II
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 4
This is the second in a sequence of seven courses to prepare the student as a Basic EMT. Emphasis is placed on practical skills used in the delivery of basic emergency care which includes: treating and assessing medical conditions, taking vital signs, use of medical equipment, patient assessment, oxygen delivery equipment, CPR, basic emergency care of medical conditions, and airway management. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMT Certificate Program, BIOL 104 (may be taken concurrently), ENGL 101 (may be taken concurrently). Corequisite(s): EMT 110 .
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EMT 130 - Ambulance Driving
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 2
This course provides the EMT or Paramedic with practical knowledge and experience to safely operate an ambulance. Course topics include safety strategies, operational laws, defensive driving techniques, and specialized driving maneuvers. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMT Certificate Program or acceptance into the Paramedic Associate in Applied Science Program. Student must hold an unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License. Student is required to provide a current copy of their Michigan Department of Motor Vehicle records once awarded a seat in the program to verify student’s Michigan State Driver’s license is current and in good standing.
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EMT 140 - Field Rescue
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 3
This is the fourth in a sequence of seven courses to prepare the student as a Basic EMT. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills in vehicle extrication, rescue techniques, extrication involving farm and industrial equipment, and other specialized rescue techniques. Emphasis is placed on patient and rescuer safety. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMT Basic Certificate Program, “C” or better in EMT 110, “C” or better in EMT 120 . Co-requisites: EMT 150 , EMT 160 , EMT 170 .
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EMT 150 - Basic EMT III
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This is the fifth in a sequence of seven courses to prepare the student as a Basic EMT. Emphasis is placed on didactic content delivery covering the recognition and management of environmental and trauma emergencies including: soft tissue, head, chest and abdominal injuries, as well as, verbal, written, and radio communications, appropriate triage of patients having medical and trauma emergencies, and recognition and management of emergency childbirth in addition to a variety of pediatric emergencies. Prerequisite: “C” or better in EMT 110 , “C” or better in EMT 120 . Co-requisites: EMT 130 , EMT 140 , EMT 160 , EMT 170 .
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EMT 160 - Basic EMT IV
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 4
This is the sixth course in a sequence of seven to prepare the student as a Basic EMT. Emphasis is placed on the overall delivery of basic emergency care including: patient assessment and use of medical equipment through simulated medical and trauma emergencies. Prerequisite: “C” or better in EMT 110 , “C” or better in EMT 120 , “C” or better in PSYC 201 . Co-requisite(s): EMT 130 , EMT 140 , EMT 150 , EMT 170 , COMM 103 .
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EMT 170 - Basic EMT Clinic
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 6
This is the final course in a sequence of seven to prepare the student as a basic EMT. Course requirements include: following required OSHA standards, hospital clinicals, ambulance clinicals, and a community service component. Classroom time enhances assessment, history taking skills, and report writing. Prerequisite: “C” or better in EMT 110 , “C” or better in EMT 120 . Co-requisite(s): EMT 130 , EMT 140 , EMT 150 , EMT 160 .
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ENGL 070 - Basic Reading Skills
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
In this course, students will increase their vocabulary by learning new words and concentrating on context clues. This course also focuses on improving comprehension skills by identifying topics, main ideas, supporting details, and the patterns of organization often used by authors. Students also practice making inferences. Those who successfully complete this course will further develop their reading by enrolling in ENGL 077 . This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer. A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course.
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ENGL 070W - Basic Reading Skills Workshop
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This workshop is designed to help students increase their vocabulary, comprehension, and inference making in order to succeed in ENGL 077 - College Reading Skills . Students enrolled in the workshop will receive further application opportunities on concepts covered in ENGL 077 - College Reading Skills . This course is not designed to count toward any degree and is not transferable. A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: Placement. Co-requisite: Students enrolled in the workshop must be concurrently enrolled in a designated section of ENGL 077 - College Reading Skills .
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ENGL 077 - College Reading Skills
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
In addition to improving word recognition, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, students will learn to use active reading strategies to develop as proficient and confident readers. Students are exposed to a variety of text, including novels. ENGL-077 prepares students for the reading required of them at the college level. This course is not designed to count toward any degree and is not transferable. A grade of “C” or better is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENGL 070 or placement.
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ENGL 095 - Basic Writing Skills
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course is designed to help students develop the sentence and paragraph level skills necessary to succeed in ENGL 097 - College Writing Skills . Students will work on sentence construction, punctuation, vocabulary, and other mechanics of writing. The course will focus on improving writing skills through practice in writing sentences, paragraphs, and short responses to assigned readings. The computing center will be utilized throughout the course. Students taking this course will be expected to continue developing their writing skills by enrolling in ENGL 097 . This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer.
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ENGL 095W - Basic Writing Skills Workshop
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This workshop is designed to help students develop the sentence and paragraph level skills necessary to succeed in ENGL 097 - College Writing Skills . Students will work on sentence, paragraph, and essay construction; punctuation; and other mechanics of writing. Students enrolled in the workshop will receive further application opportunities on concepts covered in ENGL 097 . The computer lab will be utilized as part of the workshop. This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer. Prerequisite: Placement. Co-requisite: Students enrolled in the workshop must be concurrently enrolled in a designated section of ENGL 097 - College Writing Skills .
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ENGL 097 - College Writing Skills
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course is designed to help students develop the writing skills necessary to succeed in ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition . Students will learn to write unified paragraphs and essays that are supported by concrete details and organized logically. Practice in sentence construction, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary is also emphasized. Students will read and respond to short essays. The computing center will be utilized throughout the course. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 095 or appropriate score on placement test. This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer.
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ENGL 097W - College Writing Skills Workshop
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This workshop is designed to help students develop the paragraph and essay skills necessary to succeed in ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition . Students will work on paragraph and essay construction, grammar, and punctuation. Students enrolled in the workshop will receive further application opportunities on concepts covered in ENGL 101 . The computer lab will be utilized as part of the workshop. This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading and writing placement assessments. Completion of this course with a grade of ‘C’ or better satisfies the E and R prerequisites. Designated workshop section of ENGL101 Rhetoric and Composition
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ENGL 098 - Integrated College Reading & Writing Skills
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course is designed to help students develop the reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition . Students will learn strategies to improve their reading comprehension, word recognition, critical thinking, and active reading skills to become more proficient readers. Students will also learn to write unified paragraphs and essays that are supported by concrete details and organized logically. Practice in sentence construction, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary is also emphasized. The computing center will be utilized throughout the course. Prerequisites: Appropriate scores on writing and reading placement tests. Completion of this course with a grade of “C” or better satisfies both the E and the R prerequisites.
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ENGL 098C - Rhetoric & Composition Support
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This course is designed to help students develop the reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in the corequisite course, ENGL 101C - Rhetoric & Composition. Students will learn strategies to improve their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Practice in sentence construction, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary is also emphasized. The computing center will be utilized throughout the course. This course does not fulfill degree requirements and does not transfer. Corequisite: ENGL 101C. Corequisite(s): ENGL 101C.
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ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students develop their writing, reading, and thinking skills. Major emphasis is on writing and the writing process. Students will be assigned a variety of both formal and informal writings in expository, narrative, and persuasive modes. In addition, students will be expected to respond in writing to a variety of readings. Although instruction in grammar and mechanics is provided, students are expected to enter the course with a firm foundation in basic writing skills. Student papers will often be used to illustrate writing techniques. The writing lab will provide students with experience in using computers as a writing tool. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENGL 101C - Rhetoric & Composition with Support
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students develop their writing, reading, and thinking skills. Major emphasis is on writing and the writing process. Students will be assigned a variety of both formal and informal writings in expository, narrative, and persuasive modes. In addition, students will be expected to respond in writing to a variety of readings. Although instruction in grammar and mechanics is provided, students are expected to enter the course with a firm foundation in basic writing skills. Student papers will often be used to illustrate writing techniques. The writing lab will provide students with experience in using computers as a writing tool. This course must be taken as a corequisite with a designated section of ENGL 098C Rhetoric and Composition Support.
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ENGL 101H - Rhetoric & Composition - Honors
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students develop their writing, reading, and thinking skills. Major emphasis is on writing and the writing process. Students will be assigned a variety of both formal and informal writings in expository, narrative, and persuasive modes. In addition, students will be expected to respond in writing to a variety of readings. Although instruction in grammar and mechanics is provided, students are expected to enter the course with a firm foundation in basic writing skills. Student papers will often be used to illustrate writing techniques. The writing lab will provide students with experience in using computers as a writing tool. This is an Honors course which requires additional work and academic rigor. The Honors section of ENGL 101 adds depth in reading, rhetorical analysis, and writing. Prerequisite: E, R, and acceptance into the Honors program.
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ENGL 102 - Research Writing
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Research Writing provides instruction and practice in writing interesting, informative, and evaluative college research papers. Students will conduct library research, acquaint themselves thoroughly with a narrow topic of their choice, devise appropriate thesis statements, and develop their papers with material from a variety of authoritative sources using proper documentation. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 101 .
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ENGL 105 - Strategic Reading & Critical Thinking
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
In addition to strategic reading and critical thinking, this course teaches flexibility and fluency. Students demonstrate mastery of these concepts by applying them directly to their college textbooks, along with a wide variety of reading material. Students also learn to utilize the connection between reading and writing by completing a series of essays to demonstrate skills and concepts taught. Prerequisite: R, or “C” or better in ENGL-075.
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ENGL 112 - Sign Language I
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and background necessary for communicating successfully with deaf people. This course prepares the student to understand and communicate most effectively with deaf family members, friends, co-workers, customers, or other deaf people. American Sign Language structure is emphasized. This course does not transfer as a foreign language.
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ENGL 113 - Sign Language II
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to add more emphasis on the development of receptive and expressive skills involving structured communication situations that require the use of American Sign Language. The student will be prepared to understand and communicate effectively with deaf people. This course does not transfer as a foreign language. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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ENGL 114 - Sign Language III
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course further develops skills learned in Sign Language I and Sign Language II. This course does not transfer as a foreign language. Prerequisite: ENGL 113 .
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ENGL 145 - Technical and Report Writing
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course focuses on awareness of audience and language in the fields of technology, science and industry. This course concentrates on social and ethical responsibility while students create a variety of technical documents. In addition, students participate in activities requiring collaboration, critical thinking, and persuasion. Students will incorporate research using APA style of documentation. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 101 .
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ENGL 150 - Introduction to Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an introductory survey of literature for non-majors. Readings will cover short stories, poetry, drama, and the novel. Students will receive a greater enjoyment of literature by learning how to discover the deeper meaning of the text through critical reading and literary analysis. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisites: E, R.
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ENGL 200 - American Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the outstanding authors and poets in the tradition of American literature. Special attention will be given to the social and intellectual backgrounds which were instrumental in shaping both the content and style employed by American writers from Franklin to the present. Frequent written response to the literature is expected. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENGL 200H - American Literature-Honors
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the outstanding authors and poets in the tradition of American literature. Special attention will be given to the social and intellectual backgrounds which were instrumental in shaping both the content and style employed by American writers from Franklin to the present. Frequent written response to the literature is expected. This is an Honors course which requires additional work and academic rigor. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R, Acceptance into the Honors Program.
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ENGL 203 - Shakespeare
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an introductory study of the dramatic principles and thorough analysis of a selection of Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies, histories, and poems. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisites: E, R.
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ENGL 205 - World Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an introductory study of international literature. Literary themes such as colonialism and post-colonialism, comparative literature, and the development of literatures in non-Western cultures will be examined. Frequent written response to the literature is expected. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisites: E, R.
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ENGL 208 - Writing Poetry & Short Fiction
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an examination of the creative process in writing poetry and fiction. Students will study the works of various poets and fiction writers. Student writing will be directed toward expression in those forms and toward written response to literary models. Classroom activities will include discussion of student work. Occasional conferences with the instructor are required. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 101 .
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ENGL 209 - Writing Creative Nonfiction
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction and immersion into the writing genre of creative nonfiction. Students will construct a writing portfolio of short works in creative nonfiction. Classroom activities will include active discussion of the various models and approaches used in creative nonfiction, analysis of the major writers in creative nonfiction, and the revision of student nonfiction writing. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENGL 101 .
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ENGL 210 - British Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is a survey of important British poetry, prose, and drama from the Anglo-Saxon to the Modern periods. Frequent written response to the literature is expected. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENGL 211 - Women’s Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course studies the development of women’s consciousness as women and how the Women’s movement sought to discover those forces that affect both women’s lives and women’s literature. It also looks at how the change women perceive in their roles affect men and our society. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENGL 220 - Introduction to Journalism
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an overview of the history and problems of American Journalism, including discussion of responsibility of the news media under the First Amendment. Practice in modern methods of news gathering, writing, and disseminating for both the print and electronic media. An introduction to the world of communications, including newspapers, magazines, broadcast, television, public relations, and other information services. Useful for learning how to process news as well as for developing a critical approach to news reception. E, R
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ENGL 280 - Special Topics in Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This topics course will cover a range of gender, genre, or period studies through fiction, poetry, drama, film, and occasional nonfiction. Such topics might include Science Fiction, Children’s Literature, Poetry, Literature & Film of World War II, etc. See registration schedule for specific offerings. Students may also petition Division for specific topics. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENGL 281 - Special Topics in Literature
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This topics course will cover a range of gender, genre, or period studies through fiction, poetry, drama, film, and occasional nonfiction. Such topics might include Science Fiction, Children’s Literature, Poetry, Literature & Film of World War II, etc. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: E, R.
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ENT 110 - Applied Entomology of Economic Plants
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Arthropod pests of horticultural plants and turf grasses. Groups and species of economic importance to Michigan.
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ARTS 101 - Introduction to Art Design
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
An introductory course with an emphasis on the three-dimensional aspects of art. Experimentation with varied media directed towards expressive ends in the third dimension or sculptured form.
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ARTS 112 - Moldmaking for Glass I
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
The course will examine and explore the open faced mold and Pate de Verre or lost wax casting methods using various plaster formulas and properties, glass chemistry, molding materials, and glass history. During the course, students will design and create their own glass pieces through these processes.
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ARTS 115 - Drawing I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
A two-dimensional course for the student interested in drawing. The course will develop in the student the fundamental techniques of drawing. The student will work with various materials and subjects. Emphasis will be placed on developing a process of drawing which the student can use later by herself/himself.
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ARTS 117 - Digital Photography I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
The purpose of this course is to teach students to become good photographers, using the camera and editing tools to convey ideas and vision in artistic ways. Through a mixture of technical instruction, shooting, classroom critique and aesthetic principles, students will learn to communicate through the medium of photography.
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ARTS 118 - Introduction to Graphic Communication
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This is an introduction into graphic communication concepts. This course will focus on design and aesthetics as well as the productive and technological aspects of the industry. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ARTS 175 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 120 - Painting I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This studio class gives the student a working knowledge of the materials and processes involved in painting. It also develops ways of thinking about painting as self-expression. The student may choose to work in more than one medium.
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ARTS 125 - Sculpture
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This class provides an opportunity for the student to do original work in modeling or carving using wood, clay, stone, or other three dimensional materials. Prerequisite: ARTS-101 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 126 - Digital Cinema I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This is an introduction to the physical aspects of digital video production and the narrative structure developments from cinematic history. Screenings emphasize narrative features and shorts. Equipment is provided.
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ARTS 130 - Ceramics I
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
A studio class in which the student will work in both hand-building and wheel methods of forming clay. Various methods of decorating, glazing, and firing pots and sculptures will be included.
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ARTS 163 - Theater Appreciation
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students develop an awareness and appreciation of theater art and its place in human culture. It incorporates the study of theatrical styles, history, literature as well as live and recorded performances. Aspects of dramatic structure, acting, directing, theater design, and play production will be explored through reading, lecture, and activities. Visits by guest artists will aid in understanding this creative process. Meets the Humanities requirement.
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ARTS 163H - Theater Appreciation - Honors
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students develop an awareness and appreciation of theater art and its place in human culture. It incorporates the study of theatrical styles, history, literature as well as live and recorded performances. Aspects of dramatic structure, acting, directing, theater design, and play production will be explored through reading, lecture, and activities. Visits by guest artists will aid in understanding this creative process. Meets the Humanities requirement. This is an Honors course which requires additional work and academic rigor. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
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ARTS 175 - Introduction to Visual Structures
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
The study of artistic terminology in relation to visual perception and communication. Study of artistic impression, color and patterns, and their use will be highlighted. Students will demonstrate these principles with the use of digital software and hardware.
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ARTS 180 - Acting I
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals for studying the craft of acting. Students will explore this process, and discipline, through readings, lecture, exercises, and scene work. The goal is the development of performance skills and techniques as well as a deeper appreciation of theater. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARTS 163 , or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 198 - Theater Practicum I
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Practical work in dramatics by special arrangement with the instructor, in the following areas: Acting, directing, scene construction/ painting, running crew, lights, sound, costumes, make-up, stage management, props, publicity, house management, technical design, or individual activities as directed by the instructor.
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ARTS 199 - Theater Practicum II
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Practical work in dramatics by special arrangement with the instructor, in the following areas: Acting, directing, scene construction/ painting, running crew, lights, sound, costumes, make-up, stage management, props, publicity, house management, technical design, or individual activities as directed by the instructor.
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ARTS 204 - Art History to 1300
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
A chronological study of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the prehistoric times through the Gothic period. Emphasis is on the style, iconography, and historical context of works. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of both the art and the society which produced it. Meets Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: R.
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ARTS 207 - Art History 1300 to Present
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
A chronological study of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Emphasis is on the style, iconography, and historical/social context of works. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of both the art and the times which produced it. ARTS 204 is not required. Meets Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: R.
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ARTS 215 - Drawing II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course offers the student an opportunity to build upon the drawing skills begun in Drawing I in a studio environment. Students will be encouraged to choose individual projects in pursuit of personal artistic goals, as well as exploring new materials and techniques. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ARTS 115 .
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ARTS 217 - Digital Photography II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course continues students’ exploration into the artistic medium of photography. Students will continue to learn aesthetic principles about light, composition, and form, as well as deepen their knowledge of editing software. Prerequisite: “C” or better in ARTS 117 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 218 - Graphic Communication II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course is a continuation of graphic communication concepts. It will focus on the principle of letterform and typography as a form of communication in graphic design. Students will blend self-created fonts, content specific material, and color theory to create communicative messages. Prerequisite: ARTS 118 .
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ARTS 219 - Intermediate Photography: Methods and Technologies
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
The course focuses on extending students’ knowledge of fundamental photographic methodologies, including professional lighting techniques, basic film and silver-based darkroom processes, advanced non-destructive digital post-processing techniques, as well as deepening their knowledge of editing software. Students explore traditional photographic concepts and genres through relevant and interrelated readings, lectures, discussions, demonstrations, assignments, and individual and group critiques. Prerequisite: ‘C’ or better in ARTS-117 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 220 - Painting II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
Painting II is designed to give continued experience to students who have demonstrated the seriousness of their intention to learn to paint. In this class, each student will concentrate on one medium of her/his choice and will do a planned series of projects of increasing complexity.
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ARTS 226 - Digital Cinema II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
This course continues the development of digital video production skills and knowledge emphasizing experimental and documentary narrative video production. Documentary projects will include a rhetorical statement that will investigate a specific social concern. Equipment is provided. Prerequisite: ARTS 126
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ARTS 230 - Ceramics II
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
A studio class building on the basic techniques learned in Ceramics I. Developing more advanced techniques in sculpture, potter’s wheel, kiln construction, and glaze calculation will be the focus of Ceramics II. Prerequisite: ARTS 130 .
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ARTS 260 - Installation/Performance Art
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4
Students will explore how installation, performance and interventions can demonstrate an idea or experience, implicate the viewer, address location specifically (and non-specifically) and shift an audience’s perception of time and/or space. The class will introduce students to some of the concepts in the history of installation and current shifts in the definition of installation art and the emergence of actions and interventions.
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ARTS 271 - Art Internship: Gallery Curating
Credit(s): 1-8
Contact Hours: 0
The art internship is a practicum designed to provide professional gallery experience and its operations from a variety of viewpoints. Interns may be assigned to the following departments: curatorial, collection education, communications/ marketing. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ARTS 272 - Art Internship: Gallery Curating
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1-8
The art internship is a practicum designed to provide professional gallery experience and its operations from a variety of viewpoints. Interns may be assigned to the following departments: curatorial, collection education, communications/ marketing. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ARTS 273 - Art Internship: Gallery Curating
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1-8
The art internship is a practicum designed to provide professional gallery experience and its operations from a variety of viewpoints. Interns may be assigned to the following departments: curatorial, collection education, communications/ marketing. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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ARTS 274 - Art Internship: Gallery Curating
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1-8
The art internship is a practicum designed to provide professional gallery experience and its operations from a variety of viewpoints. Interns may be assigned to the following departments: curatorial, collection education, communications/ marketing. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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FYE 101 - College Success Strategies
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students with their transition to college. Students will learn skills and strategies necessary for success in college but also in the workplace and life. Emphasis is placed on learning goal-setting, self-motivation, time management, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, collaboration, and personal responsibility. In addition, students will learn basic study skills and test taking skills. Students will also learn about the resources available to them at Bay College to support their success.
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FYE 102 - Introduction to College
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This course is designed to assist students’ transition into college. Students will learn strategies that will help them be successful in college and the work place. Strategies taught include: taking personal responsibility, changing mindset, making informed choices, identifying life values and purpose, goal setting, leadership, and managing emotions.
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FYE 103 - Career Exploration
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
This course is designed to assist students in developing a career path. Through self-assessment exercises, which evaluate skills, interests, personality, and values, students will become aware of various career options. Students will make informed decisions about choice of major and career goals based on research and reflection.
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FYE 104 - College Study Skills
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
This course is designed to help students learn or improve upon their knowledge of college-level study and test-taking skills, learning processes, college resources, and attitudes and practices needed for successful learning.
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Forestry |
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FOR 115 - Field Exploration of Topics in Forest Technology
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Introduction to forest technology careers and opportunities in Michigan.
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FOR 116 - Career Development in Forest Technology
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Preparation for academic success and professional careers in forest technology. Effective communication, problem solving, and time management.
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FOR 117 - Natural Resources Equipment and Worker Safety
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Introduction to the power equipment commonly used in the field of Natural Resources.
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FOR 130 - Fundamentals of Forest Management Planning
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Introductory course to emerging elements of forest technology and the forest management plan.
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FOR 135 - Forest Issues and Policy
Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 1
Ethical and legal issues, policy, and law from a scientific viewpoint, with emphasis on the environmental, ecological, social, and economic factors of a working forest.
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FOR 222 - Forestry Field Methods
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
Basic field techniques including forest survey methods, tree and forest measurements, GPS land navigation and orienteering.
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FOR 250 - Introduction to Forest Ecology & Silviculture
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Biological principles and environmental factors governing the natural establishment, development, care, and harvesting of forest trees and stands. Field trips required. Prerequisite(s): FOR 204 and FOR 222
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FOR 260 - Applied Forest Management
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Hands on experience working with field data and databases, inventories, mapping, and drone technology to manage forest resources. Prerequisite(s): FOR 130 and FOR 250
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FOR 265 - Crew Leadership & Management in Forest Technology
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
Aspects of crew leadership in forest technology. Prerequisite(s): FOR 260 or approval of department
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FOR 270 - Forest Business Operations
Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2
Basic human relations, business structures, and accounting practices used in forest management. Prerequisite(s): FOR 260 and (FOR 265 or concurrently) or approval of department
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FRST 100 - Wildland & Rural Fire Control
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course will acquaint the student with wildland & rural fire control problems and methods. Wildland fire behavior and basic firefighter training are covered. Students who successfully complete this course will meet the necessary criteria needed to qualify to suppress wildfires, WHILE UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION, in the USFS wildland firefighting system. The class includes a general discussion of the history, development, and constant review of how and why wildland fire prevention and control is necessary. There is an assumption that fighting wildland fires is good, while at the same time the natural phenomena of cleansing and replenishing the wild by fire needs review and consideration.
FRST-100 includes National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, & L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service. Students who complete the Wildland and Rural Fire Control course, along with satisfactory completion of the required physical fitness test (Pack Test) could earn their Red Card certification. This will allow students to apply for firefighting jobs with all state and federal agencies.
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French |
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FREN 111 - French I
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is an introductory course that is based upon “The Natural Approach”, developing comprehension skills, followed by expressive skills used to convey basic personal information (e.g., home, childhood, hobbies). Additionally, common topics of daily life, travel, cuisine, urban life, and technology are discussed. This course will allow students ample opportunities to improve their French proficiency through conversation, reading, writing, and studies of Francophone cultures. Meets the Humanities requirement.
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FREN 112 - French II
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course is a continuation of FREN 111 and will entail providing a solid foundation of French fluency. This second half of first year French will involve more in depth study of education, travel, and technology, as well as exploration of popular culture (including cinema), environmental issues, business, and health. Meets the Humanities requirement. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or permission of instructor.
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Geography |
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GEOG 102 - Introduction to Geography
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to the various methods and disciplines which make up the diverse field of Geography. Topics covered include an introduction to core geographic concepts and maps, physical geography including landforms, weather, climate and natural resources, population geography, economic geography, urban geography, and the human impacts on the environment and the regional concept. Meets the Social Science requirement.
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GEOG 110 - Physical Geography
Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 6
An overview of the physical environment of planet Earth with emphasis on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. It begins with Earth’s place in the Universe, and continues with characteristics of past and current atmosphere, weather, water resources, climates and climatic changes, plate tectonics, minerals, rock types, wind processes, soils, rivers and river related landforms, glaciers and glacial landscapes, ocean and coastal processes, and erosion and weathering processes. Students will develop an understanding of Earth’s vast systems and an appreciation of the relationship between human activities and environmental processes. The course includes an online lab. Meets the MTA Natural Science with lab requirement.
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GEOG 121 - World Regional Geography
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
This course provides a survey of the world’s twelve geographic regions utilizing key concepts of geography and organized around five themes of geography including: environment, population, culture, geopolitics, and economy and development. Course will utilize Google Earth and other online resources.
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GEOG 125 - World Regional Geography - Developed World
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Introduces students to the world’s developed geographic regions as well as useful geographic concepts and tools. Each region will be discussed in terms of its history, culture, demographics, economies, natural resources, religions, climates, environmental issues, governments, plus challenges and prospects for the future. The regions covered include: North America, Europe, Russia and the Newly Independent States, Oceania, and East Asia. Meets the Social & Behavioral Science requirement.
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GEOG 126 - World Regional Geography - Developing World
Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 3
Introduces students to the world’s developing geographic regions as well as useful geographic concepts and tools. Each region will be discussed in terms of its history, culture, demographics, economies, natural resources, religions, climates, environmental issues, governments, plus challenges and prospects for the future. The regions covered include: Latin America, North Africa and Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Meets the Social & Behavioral Science requirement.
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