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DRAMA (DRAMA)

100 Introduction to Drama (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Note: Includes performance attendance.
Introduction to the theater with emphasis on the play in production. Playwriting, acting, directing, design, terminology, and technical requirements of producing a play are studied. Required attendance at three or more productions.

101 Primitive to Modern Theater (Su, F, W) 5
Development of dramatic arts from earliest time to the present, including ritual, plays, stagecraft, and acting.

103 Modern Theater (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Development of dramatic art during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as it has been impacted by technical advances and changing social values.

105 Musical Comedy Revue (Su, F, W) 5
An appreciation of musical comedy from music halls to Broadway, including present innovations. Performance component included.

111 Cabaret (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: DRAMA 121.
Performance class for those who wish to explore all possible performance styles: acting, singing, dance, performance art, comic routines, and monologues.

115 World Theater (Su, F, Sp) 5
Analysis and appreciation of plays and performances. Reading, viewing, and discussion of plays and the theater from various periods and cultures.

118 American Theater (F) 5
History of the development of American theater from colonial times to the modern. Play reading and study of theatrical arts.

121 Acting (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
Beginning acting explores the practice and theory of basic principles of acting. Exercises in stage movement and vocal development, techniques in monologue preparation and scene study offer students pre-professional training in the art and craft of acting.

122 Acting (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: DRAMA 121 with min. 2.0. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
The second acting sequence class focuses on scene study and audition material from Shakespeare.

126 Theatrical Makeup (Su, F) 2
Basic principles by practice in application of makeup for the theater.

131 Stagecraft (F, W, Sp) 2–4
Understanding the use of materials and techniques used in construction of sets, properties, and costumes for the stage.

132 Stagecraft (F, W, Sp) 2–4
Prereq: DRAMA 131.
Understanding the use of materials and techniques used in construction of sets, properties, and costumes for the stage.

133 Stagecraft (F, W, Sp) 1–4
Prereq: DRAMA 132.
Understanding the use of materials and techniques used in construction of sets, properties, and costumes for the stage.

135 Theatrical Design (W, Sp) 2
Introduction to the principles of theatrical design.

138 Masque Construction (F, W, Sp) 3
Techniques of masque construction for the theater are examined through lecture and practical building experience.

150 Painting for Theater (W) 2
Introduction to the basic techniques of theatrical painting; emphasis on developing craft through applied projects.

160 Script to Stage Workshop (W, Sp) 5
Recom: Min. reading COMPASS 80 or ASSET 40 and either min. writing COMPASS 65 or min. language ASSET 40.
Students will learn how to analyze and perform scripts. Students will work in small groups on script analysis, use the techniques in performance, and explore script structure and construction through creative projects such as scenes, dialogues, and monologues.

170 Student Projects (Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
Performance projects to be chosen by students and presented to the public during the quarter.

190 Theater Practicum (F, W, Sp) 3–5
Prereq: Permission. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
A course in which students participate in the quarterly production. Rehearsal and performance techniques are taught from auditioning to closing the show.

221 Audition Technique (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
A course designed for students wishing to learn and practice audition skills for film, television, theater, or other performance venues.

222 Acting/Directing for Television (W, Sp) 3
Prereq: DRAMA 121 or permission.
Students work creatively as actors and directors in the techniques of television production.

224 Masque Improvisation (W, Sp) 5
An advanced class for performers that specializes in developing physical character, analyzing movement, and creating enhanced dramatic imagination.

225 Directing for the Stage (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An intensive class in directing skills and practical experience in working with actors in rehearsal and performance.

226 Advanced Theatrical Makeup (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: DRAMA 126.
Advanced theatrical makeup principles explored through intensive practice in the application of makeup for the theater.

231 Advanced Stagecraft (W, Sp) 2–4
Prereq: DRAMA 133.
Advanced technique and understanding of materials used in construction of sets, properties, and costumes for the stage. Also includes design, construction, and lighting.

232 Advanced Stagecraft (W, Sp) 2–4
Prereq: DRAMA 231.
Advanced technique and understanding of materials used in construction of sets, properties, and costumes for the stage. Also includes design, construction, and lighting.

235 Advanced Theatrical Design (W, Sp) 2
Prereq: DRAMA 135 or equivalent design experience.
Concentration on theatrical design solutions, including explorations of period, style, and genre.

260 Advanced Acting Workshop (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: DRAMA 121 or permission. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
Students with basic skills will research and work in several periods, genres, and styles to stretch dramatic imagination and historical comprehension.

270 Student Projects (Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
Performance projects to be chosen by students and presented to the public during the quarter.

280 Performance Improvisation (Sp) 3
Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
An introduction to improvisational techniques in acting, playwriting, rehearsal, and classroom environments.

290 Theater Practicum (F, W, Sp) 3–5
Prereq: Permission. Note: Withdrawal from this course must have instructor permission.
Participation in drama department quarterly play. Includes rehearsals and performance technique from audition through rehearsal to closing.

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ECONOMICS (ECON)

110 Essentials of Economics (F, W, Sp) 5
Note: No credit will be given if student has completed ECON 211 and/or 212.
An overview of economic theory with an emphasis on its application to present events.

211 Principles of Microeconomics (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Introduction to the economic way of thinking with applications to scarcity and choice, demand, costs, efficiency, uncertainty, market power, profit, government policy, production and allocation, property rights, and wealth maximization.

212 Principles of Macroeconomics (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
The modern economy, including such topics as national output, employment, inflation, money and banking, public finance, economic growth, and international trade.

221 Economics of Investing (Sp) 5
This course uses investing as a way of exploring basic economics, political economy, and economic policy. Basic investment strategies and the effect of government policy on economic outcomes are explored.

291 Independent Study (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

292 Independent Study (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

293 Independent Study (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

294 Independent Study (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

295 Independent Study (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

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EDUCATION (EDUC)

100 Introduction to Child Care (F, W, Sp) 2
Note: This course meets the basic 20-hour STARS requirement.
Designed to meet basic training outcomes for personnel in early childhood and school-age child care centers as mandated by the Washington state legislature and outlined by Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS). Topic areas addressed include child growth and development, child guidance, and the health and safety of children in group settings. All training will be presented in the context of relevance to the culture of the trainees and the families served by the trainees.

101 Survey of Family Child Care (W, Sp) 3
An introduction to family home child care. This course will provide information on state and local licensing regulations, equipment needs, setting up a schedule and activities, budgeting, and managing a home child care operation.

102 Instructional Roles of Paraeducators (F, Sp) 2
Note: This course meets competencies 1–7 of the Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators.
This course provides a foundation of the roles, responsibilities, and tasks expected of paraeducators involved in special education service delivery. Focus on Washington State Core Competencies one through seven for paraeducators. Sequence and milestones of human development, values, ethics, communication, and positive behavior support are areas of focus.

110 Introduction to Education (F, W, Sp) 5
This course provides an overview of education in America, covering the historical, philosophical, and social foundation of education. Students will also study current issues and trends regarding curriculum, instructional strategies, law and ethics, teaching as a profession, local concerns, and the future of education. Opportunities are provided for observation and integration of information as related to K–12 education.

112 Child Development (F, W, Sp) 5
This course provides a topical approach to child development. Includes history of research in child development, theoretical approaches and philosophies to studying development, and methods for observation reporting.

113 Language Development and Acquisition (Sp) 5
This course provides students with information about typical language development, second language acquisition, bilingualism, and language disorders. Students will learn the fundamental of collecting and analyzing language samples, screening, referral procedures, and curricular and other methods for providing support for language competence.

115 Education of Young Children (F, Sp) 3
This course examines current issues and trends in early childhood education, with an international and historic perspective. Students will have opportunities to study and observe a variety of programs.

119 Guiding Behavior (F, Sp) 5
This course examines the philosophical principles and theories that promote social competence. Designed to help adults who work with children, students, and clients to develop effective methods of communication, classroom management, and positive guidance techniques. Includes prevention strategies, conflict resolution, problem solving, and building meaningful relationships.

121 Health, Nutrition, and Safety (F, W) 3
Current information for adults working with children and youth regarding health concerns, nutritional needs, and safety practices. Training in first aid, CPR, infection control, and AIDS education is also included.

126 Child, Family, and Society (F, Sp) 5
This course examines influences on the socialization of children and youth, including family dynamics, cultural factors, roles of parents and teachers, interpersonal relationships, mass media communication, and society’s institutions.

140 Cooperative Education (F, W, Sp) 3–6
Prereq: Permission.
This course requires a practicum experience to be coordinated with the instructor. Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine theory with practical experience gained in an appropriate field site. In addition to the practicum, which is related to certificate and degree requirements as well as career goals and major, students participate in a weekly seminar.

143 Environments for Learning (Su, F) 3
Students analyze and evaluate learning environments based on an overview of current theories and philosophies related to learning and developmental needs. Includes the planning, preparation, and organization of the learning environment; the selection of appropriate equipment and materials; and the teachers’ and learners’ roles in a prepared educational environment.

144 Survey of Curriculum (F) 3
Note: No credit will be given if student has completed EDUC 145.
This course provides students with a theoretical survey of curriculum. Emphasis is on the planning, implementations, and assessment of curriculum that meets the needs of learners.

145 Curriculum Development (W, Sp) 5
Note: No credit will be given if student has completed EDUC 144.
This course provides students with a theoretical overview of curriculum. Emphasis is on the planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum that meets the needs of learners.

162 Child Abuse and Neglect (Su, W, Sp) 2
An overview of the various aspects of child abuse and neglect, including the dynamics of abuse, recognition of signs of abuse and neglect, responsibilities of mandated reporting, and available community resources.

199 Tutor Training (F, W, Sp) 1–5
Instruction and experience for tutors in the tutoring program.

210 Human Exceptionalities (F) 5
This course provides an introduction to disability and special education: the history, varying philosophies, and the effects of disabilities on the person, family, relationships, school, work, and society’s institutions. Methods, theories, and current trends are reviewed.

230 Teaching Learning/Behavior Disorders (W) 5
This course provides a foundation of practical information about the range of learning, attention, and behavior difficulties that affect development. Assessment, intervention strategies, teaching methods, support resources, and referral are addressed.

235 Methods for Inclusion (Sp) 5
This course provides practical strategies for working with individuals with physical and/or multiple disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Includes advocacy issues, person-centered planning, assistive technology, adaptations of equipment and materials, and accessibility.

240 Cooperative Education (F, W, Sp) 3–6
Prereq: Permission.
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in an appropriate field site. In addition to the practicum, which is related to certificate and degree requirements as well as career goals and major, students participate in a weekly seminar.

250 Nurturing Care for Infants and Toddlers(W, Sp) 3
This course examines the major developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Students study the role of the caregiver, developmentally appropriate practices, environments for infants and toddlers, issues of attachment and separation, and culturally relevant care.

251 Methods in Music (Su) 3
This course is designed to acquaint student with resources for the appropriate selection of music and movement activities; students will develop and practice skills in presenting rhythm and music activities.

252 Methods for School-Age Care (W, Sp) 3
This course prepares professionals to plan, implement, and assess quality programs for school-age children and youth. Topics include supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs; ensuring a safe learning environment; supporting families; utilizing community resources; licensing requirements; and managing program operations.

253 Methods in Literacy Development (W) 5
This course provides students with a theoretical overview of literacy development and methods for presenting literacy activities. Students will have opportunities to develop, analyze, and evaluate literacy activities.

255 Methods in Science, Math, and Technology (Su, Sp) 5
A course designed to acquaint students with the theory and application of science, math, and technology activities for learners. Includes information on developmentally appropriate math and science activities and the role of technology in teaching science and math concepts.

256 Perceptual Motor Development (Su, W) 2
Designed to acquaint students with the theory and application of sensory motor integration activities. Focuses on a wide variety of activities for different needs and for learners with special needs.

258 Methods in Art (Su, Sp) 3
A course designed to acquaint students with the theory and application of art activities. Involves exploration of a wide variety of art media as well as opportunities to develop and practice skills in preparing and presenting art activities.

281 Professional Education Development (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission. Note: Taken during the final quarter prior to graduation.
This is a capstone course taken during the student’s last quarter prior to graduation. Students attend a professional development seminar and create a portfolio based on skill standards.

291 Special Projects (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

292 Special Projects (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

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ENGINEERING (ENGR)

100 Orientation to Engineering Careers (F, W, Sp) 1
An exploration of the wide range of careers possible in engineering. The educational requirements for both four-year engineering programs and two-year engineering technology programs will be discussed. Students will examine the aptitudes, interests, and student skills necessary for success in engineering. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT), Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT), and Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) programs or any students interested in engineering, drafting, technology, or related field regardless of major.

106 Applied Calculations (W) 5
Prereq: MATH 091.
Problem-solving techniques using formulae, graphs, trigonometry, and basic statistics. Emphasis is on engineering measurements and real-world applications. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) and Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) programs and other interested students.

109 Production Processes and Methods (W) 4
Survey of manufacturing engineering methods, including fabrication and assembly processes and mass production methods and their effects on production systems. Includes field trips to local industries. This class is designed for students who have an interest in how things are made and for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) programs.

110 Fundamentals of Materials Science (F) 5
Fundamentals of materials science, metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites, including their bonding, structure, behavior, and properties. Includes mechanical properties and testing: tension, compression, hardness, fatigue, creep, impact, heat-treatment, and temperature affects. Will also cover material structures; metallic, ionic, and covalent bonding; phase diagrams; and TTT curves. Includes mechanical testing in the laboratory.

123 Engineering Graphics (F, W, Sp) 5
Theory and practice in graphical representation and visualization of three-dimensional objects, including descriptive geometry, orthographic projection of principal and auxiliary views, sections, pictorials, developments, and dimensioning theory. Includes an introduction to parametric solid modeling using SolidWorks. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT), Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT), and Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) programs and any students interested in drafting, regardless of major.

124 Computer Aided Drafting—SolidWorks (W) 5
Prereq: ENGR 123 or significant drafting experience.
Computer-aided drafting techniques using SolidWorks. Concepts include 3-D solid models, assemblies and drawings, advanced dimensioning and editing, use of views and paper space. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) and Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) programs and other interested students.

126 Computer-Aided Drafting with AutoCAD I (W, Sp) 5
Prereq: ENGR 123 or significant drafting experience.
ENGR 126 is the first of two computer-aided drafting (CAD) courses. This course uses AutoCAD software to create, modify, and manage two-dimensional (2-D) drawings. Students explore a variety of basic and intermediate AutoCAD tools and options. ENGR 126 has a strong emphasis on current drafting industry standards and is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT), Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT), and Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) programs, and other interested students.

127 Computer-Aided Drafting with AutoCAD II (F) 5
Prereq: ENGR 126.
ENGR 127 is the second of two computer-aided drafting (CAD) courses. This course uses AutoCAD software to create, modify, and manage two-dimensional (2-D) drawings. Students explore a variety of basic through advanced AutoCAD tools and options, including an introduction to AutoCAD’s three-dimensional (3-D) capabilities. ENGR 127 has a strong emphasis on current drafting industry standards and is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) program and other interested students.

135 Manufacturing Drafting and Design I (Sp) 5
Prereq: ENGR 124 or 126.
Principles and techniques of creating detailed working drawings for manufactured parts. Course includes drawing formats, dimensioning and tolerancing practices, and design and drafting of machined, cast, forged, and sheet metal details. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) and Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) programs, and other interested students.

136 Manufacturing Drafting and Design II (F) 5
Prereq: ENGR 124 or 126.
Advanced manufacturing drafting and practical design techniques, using CAD software. Assembly drawings, including welding and mechanical fastening, and installation drawing principles and applications. Preparation of electronic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) programs and other interested students.

142 Engineering Computer Applications (F, Sp) 4
Prereq: MATH 115 and computer literacy (C SCI 105 level).
Introduction to basic programming concepts using C to write, execute, and debug programs related to engineering applications. Includes program organization, input/output libraries, control structures, functions, arrays, and pointers. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

201 Management and Production Control (F) 5
ENGR 106 or MATH 115, ENGR 109 and ENGR 211 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduction to concepts of manufacturing engineering technology. Topics include components and organization of manufacturing operations management, process planning and cost control, production control, JIT, CE, DFM, MRP, and MPS concepts. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program and other interested students.

204 Manufacturing Facilities (F) 5
Prereq: ENGR 126 and 201.
Plant layout and materials handling related to manufacturing company systems. Topics include workstation design, space requirements, flow analysis, materials handling equipment, and plant location requirements. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program and other interested students.

206 Manufacturing Quality and Control (W) 5
Prereq: ENGR 123 and either ENGR 106 or MATH 115.
Fundamentals of manufacturing quality and control. Includes QC, SPC, inspection techniques, control charts, process control, GD&T, dimensioning and tolerancing, and quality costs. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program and other interested students.

209 Capstone Industry Project (Sp) 5
Prereq: All courses in first five quarters of the CIMT program or permission.
This course is the capstone of the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program. Its main focus is the solution of manufacturing engineering problems for local industries. The major steps of the problem-solving process include the investigation of the situation for factual information, organization of this information, determination of the relevant facts and symptoms, statement of the problem, preliminary problem-solution proposals, and presenting the final detailed justified solution. The final report is presented to a group of manufacturing engineering professionals as a written report and as a formal oral presentation.

210 Statics (F, W) 5
Prereq: Completion or concurrent enrollment in both MATH 125 and PHYS 201.
Covers scalar and vector analysis of force systems, equilibrium analysis for two- and three-dimensional structures, distributed forces and centroids for the analysis of beams. Includes friction applications. Vector and matrix methods used throughout the course. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

211 Fabrication Methods (F) 5
Prereq: ENGR 109 and 123.
This class is designed to simulate a small manufacturing company (learning factory). Students will work, as a group, to mass produce a set of interchangeable products. Industrial techniques will be used whenever possible. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program and other interested students.

215 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (Sp) 4
Prereq: PHYS 202 and completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 230.
Introduction to electrical engineering, basic circuit, and systems concepts. Covers resistors, sources, capacitors, inductors, and operational amplifiers as well as solutions of first- and second-order linear differential equations associated with basic circuit forms. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

220 Mechanics of Materials (Sp) 5
Prereq: ENGR 210 and MATH 125.
Mechanics of solids: stress, strain, torsion, flexure, deflection, connections, economic sections, composite members, combined stresses, and design analysis. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

224 Architectural Drafting I (F) 5
Prereq: ENGR 126.
ENGR 224 is the first of two architectural drafting courses. This class is an introduction to architectural drafting and uses AutoCAD to create, modify, and manage basic residential architectural plans. A variety of basic through advanced architectural AutoCAD tools are discussed. ENGR 224 has a strong emphasis on current drafting industry standards and is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) program and other interested students.

225 Architectural Drafting II (W) 5
Prereq: ENGR 224.
ENGR 225 is the second of two architectural drafting courses. This class is an introduction to architectural design and drafting and uses AutoCAD to create, modify, and manage basic residential architectural plans. A variety of basic through advanced architectural AutoCAD tools are discussed. ENGR 225 has a strong emphasis on current drafting industry standards and is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) program.

230 Dynamics (W) 5
Prereq: ENGR 210, MATH 125, and PHYS 201.
Kinematics and kinetics of two- and three-dimensional particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis. Work/energy and impulse/momentum methods for translation and rotation. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

234 Civil Drafting (W) 5
Prereq: ENGR 127.
Introduction to mapping and site plan drafting, elementary surveying, boundaries, legal descriptions, contours, profiles, roadways, cuts and fills, plat maps, and utilities’ drawings. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) program and other interested students.

235 Structural Drafting (Sp) 5
Prereq: ENGR 224.
ENGR 235 is an introduction to structural architectural drafting and uses AutoCAD to create, modify, and manage basic commercial architectural plans. A variety of basic through advanced architectural AutoCAD tools are discussed. ENGR 235 has a strong emphasis on current drafting industry standards and is designed for students in the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) program and other interested students.

240 Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Permission.
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Work experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) and Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT) programs. Students planning to sign up for this class need to contact the Cooperative Education office in Building 19 two quarters prior to registering for ENGR 240.

245 Capstone Industry Project (Sp) 5
All courses in first five quarters of the CIMT program or permission.
This course is the capstone of the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) program. Its main focus is the solution of complex manufacturing engineering problems for local industries. The major steps of the problem-solving process include the investigation of the situation for factual information, organization of this information, determination of the relevant facts and symptoms, statement of the problem, preliminary problem-solution proposals, and presenting the final detailed cost-justified solution. The final report is presented to a group of manufacturing engineering professionals as a written report and as a formal oral presentation.

260 Thermodynamics (F) 5
Prereq: CHEM 151 and MATH 125.
Introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, state properties, and equations of state. First law analysis: work and heat, energy and enthalpy, steady flow processes. Second law analysis: heat engines, refrigerators, Carnot cycle. Covers entropy, availability, and efficiency of systems as well as power cycles. This class is designed for students in the Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-Eng) program.

290 Engineering Projects (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Individual study projects developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. This class is designed for students in the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT), Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (CADT), and Associate of Science in Engineering (AS-ENG) programs.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

029 ESL Reading (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Reading COMPASS 36–43 or SLEP 39–43.
Designed to familiarize students of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages with English through a variety of written materials, simple to challenging.

065 English Pronunciation (F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Inability to use the English language in a clear, understandable diction and pleasant voice.
Individual and small-group instruction in pronunciation of English. Emphasis on correct tongue and jaw positions to form new sounds in syllables, words, sentences, and conversation.

099 Special Topics* (F, W, Sp) 2
*Content varies by quarter. Content indicated in the title as it appears in the quarterly class schedule.
For English-as-a-Second-Language students who are enrolled in the course named in the title. Emphasis on academic speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills for a specific course.

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FRENCH (FREN)

101 Elementary French (F) 5
Prereq: Min. writing COMPASS 65 or min. reading COMPASS 80.
FREN 101 is a comprehensive beginning French course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

102 Elementary French (W) 5
Prereq: FREN 101 with min. 1.5 or permission.
FREN 102 is a comprehensive beginning French course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

103 Elementary French (Sp) 5
Prereq: FREN 102 with min. 1.5 or permission.
FREN 103 is a comprehensive beginning French course, which includes instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

200 French Conversation (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in FREN 201, 202, or 203 or permission.
Listening to and speaking basic phrases and sentences; development of vocabulary for everyday use in French-speaking cultures; reading of simple materials from texts and newspapers. Course offered only during a quarter in which a foreign language intern is available. Elective credit only. May be repeated.

201 Intermediate French (F) 5
Prereq: FREN 103 with min. 1.5 or permission.
FREN 201–203 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature, and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

202 Intermediate French (W) 5
Prereq: FREN 103 with min. 1.5 or permission.
FREN 201–203 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature, and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

203 Intermediate French (Sp) 5
Prereq: FREN 103 with min. 1.5 or permission.
FREN 201–203 is an intermediate series designed to help students further develop grammatical concepts introduced during the beginning French course series, read and analyze works of literature, and identify major themes related to the history and culture of French-speaking people. It continues instruction and practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

291 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.

292 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.

293 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.

294 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.

295 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
Student-instructor designed contract for special studies at the intermediate level.

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GENERAL SCIENCE (GE SC)

100 Roots of Science (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081.
The basis of modern science is shown by integrating historical, philosophical, and technological developments. Emphasis is placed on insights of key individuals and the interaction between them and their times. Attention is given to the occasionally turbulent interface between science and religion and other facets of human culture.

105 Environmental Science (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081.
This course is an introduction to environmental science. It stresses a scientific approach toward understanding nature and contemporary problems in the environment. The course treats environmental science as an interdisciplinary study integrating the natural sciences and social sciences. The course applies physical, chemical, biological, and geological principles to understand ecosystems, the impact humans have on ecosystems, and how these impacts, in turn, affect the human condition and the world.

112 Scientific Responsibility (var) 3
Examines current issues pertaining to the scientific impacts on society; includes research of issues and comparisons of scientific, political, and individual perspectives.

130 Cosmic Evolution (F, W, Sp) 5
A survey concerned with the evolutionary history of the universe at all levels or the study of the many varied changes in the assembly and composition of energy, matter, life, and consciousness in the universe.

190 Science Seminar (F, W, Sp) 1
Lecture discussion in biology, geology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and other scientific disciplines. Presentations will be made by faculty scientists on research topics and subjects of general scientific interest. The methodology of science will be a theme through the course.

199 Science Tutor Training (F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Permission.
Instruction and experience for tutors in science.

230 Natural History of Hawaii (var) 6
Geology and biology of the Hawaiian Islands with emphasis on the active shield volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii; the ecological succession of plants and animals on recent lava flows; coral reefs and associated marine biota, and the effects of man.

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GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

100 Survey of Geography (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
In this course historical, physical, urban, economic, cultural, and population geography are introduced by focusing on a specific region topic each quarter.

120 World Geography (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
This course explores the different regions of the world from the perspectives of cultural, historical, physical, political, and economic geography.

160 Global Trade Geography (Sp) 5
This course will survey both the economic geography among various world regions as well as trends in global trade patterns. Course content focuses on four specific thematic areas: demographic trends (population and urban patterns), economic (dominant economic activities, industries, and their geographic distribution), trade-related political environment, and overall trade performance (emphasis on U.S. trade). The course will focus on contemporary issues with some historical background.

205 Physical Geography (F) 5
Physical geography is the study of the earth’s surface and the various physical and biological systems that interact on, and shape, its surface. Particular attention will be given to the earth’s physical and environmental systems, the patterns of climate, habitats and landforms, and human interactions with these systems. These topics will be presented within the context of a global, North American, and local (Washington) perspective.

207 Economic Geography (W) 5
In GEOG 207, students learn to see through economic eyes as they study development issues, globalization, and the connections between economic and political systems in a diverse world.

210 Maps and Geographic Information Systems (Sp) 5
GEOG 210 introduces students to the principles and concepts of cartography and geographic information systems (GIS) and how these relate to arc/info. Teaches the concepts of relational databases and the geo-relational data model used by GIS to store and manipulate geographic data. Student also introduced to basic computer operation as related to cartography.

250 Geography of World Cities (F) 5
Surveys the prominent cities of the major regions of the world, structured around historic, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped these cities. Course also explores distinctive regional factors that have influenced cities’ growth and structure. The course fulfills the role of an introductory course in world urban geography, and for those in the Travel and Transportation program, a program requirement for a survey course on the world’s cities focusing on the travel industry.

291 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project of geography requiring independent study by the student in an area approved by the instructor.

292 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project of geography requiring independent study by the student in an area approved by the instructor.

293 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project of geography requiring independent study by the student in an area approved by the instructor.

294 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project of geography requiring independent study by the student in an area approved by the instructor.

295 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual study project of geography requiring independent study by the student in an area approved by the instructor.

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GEOLOGY (GEOL)

101 Physical Geology (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081 or 085.
Survey of laws and principles governing the earth. Earthquakes, volcanoes, movement of continents, and other geologic phenomena of the earth are examined. Rock classification and mineral identification are included.

104 Earthquake! (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081 or 085. Note: No credit will be given if student has taken GEOL 107.
Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest and around the world, including their cause and relationship to plate tectonics as well as why, where, and when they occur. Covers how earthquakes affect human life: shaping landscape and hazards. Laboratory explores physical processes associated with earthquakes. A field trip may be required.

105 Shaping the Earth (F, W, Sp) 5
The origin and evolution of landforms as a result of internal and surface processes. We will study a variety of regions, including volcanic, glacial, coastal, river, and karst environments.

107 Geologic Catastrophes (F, W, Sp) 5
An in-depth examination of the geologic hazards that affect residents of the Pacific Northwest. Topics will include earthquake hazards, prediction, preparation, and effects; hazards from volcanoes of the Cascade Range and the rest of the world; monitoring and prediction of volcanic eruptions; and landslide hazards in the Puget Sound area and in other mountainous regions. Emphasis will be on the scientific study of these phenomena, the effects of these hazards on human populations, mitigation of the risks from these catastrophes, and case studies.

110 Earth and the Environment (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081 or 085.
Geologic processes and principles that affect human interaction with the environment. Topics may include surface water, mineral, solid and energy sources, waste disposal, pollutant transport through the environment, and climate change.

125 Introduction to Field Studies (Su) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081 or 085.
Through field-based activities at a variety of locales, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of geology and/or earth science. The curricula will be tailored to the specific locale that will be studied but will include basic techniques in geologic field studies.

130 Introduction to Pacific Northwest Geology (Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. pre-algebra COMPASS 60 or numerical skills ASSET 44 or MATH 081 or 085.
Gives introductory geology students an understanding of the geological history of the Pacific Northwest by examining the influence of plate tectonics on mountain building and exotic terrains in the area. Class includes several one-day (and possibly overnight) field trips to explore the local geology emphasizing rock units and processes that have contributed to the formation of the Pacific Northwest.

140 Cooperative Education (var) 1–5
Prereq: Permission. This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor.
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for the students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Work experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.

151 Mount St. Helens Field Trip (var) 1
Note: A field class that may require strenuous walking on uneven terrain.
A one-day field trip to Mount St. Helens to examine the effects and events leading up to, during, and after the May 18, 1980, eruption. The class includes a full-day field trip and five hours of classroom instruction before the field trip.

152 Puget Sound Disasters (var) 1
A one-day field trip to look at geologic hazards in the Puget Sound area. Stops will include Discovery Park, West Seattle, and other localities.

153 Puget Sound Geology (Sp) 1
A one-day field trip to look at glacial geology and history of the Puget Sound lowlands. Stops will include the outcrops of glacial stratigraphy and glacial features within the Puget Sound.

154 Lavas, Floods, and Forest (var) 1
A one-day trip to Vantage, Washington, to look at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest, the Columbia River flood basalts, and evidence for the catastrophic floods along the Columbia River.

155 Geology of the Cascades (var) 1
A one-day field trip to the Cascade Range to examine the formation and history of the Cascade mountains and the Pacific Northwest.

189 Quantitative Geology (Su, F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 101.
A course that emphasizes quantitative concepts taught in GEOL 101, including graph reading, conversions, the metric system, logarithms, map reading, scales, and percents.

210 Rocks and Minerals (var) 5
Prereq: GEOL 101, CHEM 121.
Fundamentals of geology with emphasis on physics and chemistry. Includes survey of the common rocks and minerals of the earth’s crust and their uses. Identification and formation is stressed. Includes two credits of laboratory.

220 Pacific Northwest Geology (Sp) 5
Prereq: GEOL 101 or 105.
Gives the student an understanding of the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest by including the influence of plate tectonics upon the mountain building and microcontinent plate collisions. Includes several overnight field trips that gives geologic field evidence emphasizing physical and biological records of rock strata and structure.

225 Advanced Field Geology (var) 5
Prereq: Previous geology class or permission.
This class is for students to learn detailed field methods in a unique setting in the Pacific Northwest or other locale. The course content will vary depending on the location of the class. Appropriate equipment and physical fitness may be required.

230 Geology Field Study of the Colorado Plateau (var) 10
Prereq: GEOL 101 or permission.
Geological field research in the national parks of the Colorado Plateau. Includes extensive field trips into seven national parks where the geologic rock columns are clearly exposed (2 billion to 30 million years) in north-south cross sections. The geologic history emphasizes stratigraphy, sedimentation, and structural geologic events of the western United States.

240 Geology of Hawaii (var) 5
Prereq: Previous geology class with min. 1.5.
This class meets in Honolulu, Hawaii and includes an additional fee. Early registration may be required.
A field class that explores the geologic history of the Hawaiian islands, focusing on the volcanic eruptions and processes that shape the islands.

290 Special Studies (Su, F, W, Sp) 1–5
Prereq: Permission.
An individual or group project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Only students who have taken another geology course are eligible.

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