May 02, 2024  
2021 - 2022 Catalog 
    
2021 - 2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Courses


 

Electronics Servicing Technology

  
  • ELST 200 - Transmitting and Receiving Circuits

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Transmitting and receiving principles (SSB, AM, FM, and aural) necessary to meet FCC License requirements.
  
  • ELST 202 - General Video Circuits

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advanced monochrome and color receiving systems. Includes antenna and transmission line characters. Emphasizes integrated circuitry. Prerequisite(s): ELST 192. Corequisite(s): ELST 207.
  
  • ELST 203 - Complex Chrominance Circuits

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Analysis of stage-by-stage color and monochrome circuit operation. Includes color circuit alignment and convergence and gray scale setup. Emphasizes solid state, integrated circuitry, and digital systems. Prerequisite(s): ELST 190 and ELST 192. Corequisite(s): ELST 204.
  
  • ELST 204 - Complex Chrominance Circuits Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Alignment, convergence, and troubleshooting advanced color and monochrome equipment. Solid state, integrated circuits, and digital systems emphasized. Corequisite(s): ELST 203. Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 207 - General Video Circuits Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Sectional analysis of commercial and special television receiving and recording equipment. Corequisite(s): ELST 202. Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 213 - Medical Electronics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic instruments and circuitry used in health care. Discussion of duties of biomedical equipment technician. Prerequisite(s): ELST 154 or ELET 102. Corequisite(s): ELST 214.
  
  • ELST 214 - Medical Electronics Lab

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Lab for ELST 213. Corequisite(s): ELST 213. Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 215 - Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    In-depth study of the five main instrumentation systems in health care. Prerequisite(s): ELST 213. Corequisite(s): ELST 216.
  
  • ELST 216 - Biomedical Instrumentation Systems Lab

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Lab for ELST 215. Corequisite(s): ELST 215. Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 240 - Computers for Electronics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduces analysis and troubleshooting of electronic circuits through computer simulation. Prerequisite(s): ELST 154 or ELET 102 and ELST 232 or ELET 271. Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 251 - Biomedical Equipment Practicum

    No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Practical experience in servicing equipment in hospital or similar setting. Prerequisite(s): ELST 214. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ELST 255 - License Preparation-State

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Preparation for State Radio-Television Technician License. Prerequisite(s): ELST 192.
  
  • ELST 262 - I.T. Hardware Support

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Fundamentals of computer technology, installation, and configuration of PCs, laptops, and related hardware and networking basics.  Topics include: installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, peripheral devices, and mobile devices.  This class, along with ELST 267, will prepare students for the nationally recognized CompTIA A+ certification examination.  Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 267 - I.T. Software Support

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Fundamentals of supporting information technology software.  Topics include: installation and configuration of PC operating systems as well as configuring common features for mobile platforms.  This course, along with ELST 262, will prepare students for the nationally recognized CompTIA A+ certification examination.  Course/Lab Fee $25
  
  • ELST 269 - A+ Certification Preparation

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Prepares students for A+ certification by using different testing methods and practice questions provided by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Prerequisite(s): ELST 262 and ELST 267.
  
  • ELST 287 - Practicum/CO-OP

    No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Computer and/or electronics servicing internship program under the direction and evaluation of a cooperating service-based company, supervisor, and Delgado Community College faculty. This course will introduce students to work in environments where practical experience can be obtained. Course/Lab Fee $30

Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMTE 101 - Emergency Medical Responder

    3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) provides training in initiating immediate lifesaving measures to patients across the pre-hospital spectrum. The course is designed to prepare students to become certified as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Course/Lab Fee $10
  
  • EMTE 112 - Emergency Medical Technician

    6 lecture hours, 5 lab hours, 8 credit hours
    Training in initiating immediate lifesaving measures to patients across the pre-hospital spectrum. It will provide basic knowledge and skills needed in critical situations utilizing minimal equipment. Course/Lab Fee $75
  
  • EMTE 150 - Emergency Telecommunicator

    3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 3 credit hours
    Introduces the components necessary to prepare the student for entry into public /health services employment as an Emergency Telecommunicator (ETC). Curriculum is standards-based with interactive multimedia and hands on activities. Topics include introduction to roles and responsibilities of the ETC, ETC technologies, interpersonal communications, telecommunication essentials, caller management, police-fire-medical call classifications, man-made and natural catastrophic events. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • EMTE 200 - EMT-Intermediate

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Recognition, assessment, and management of acutely ill and injured patients in prehospital setting under physician’s direction; advanced airway management and intravenous fluid therapy. Must meet eligibility requirements as established by Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • EMTE 201 - EMT-Intermediate Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 9 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Practical application of basic and advanced life support skills. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • EMTE 210 - EMT-Intermediate Clinical Practicum

    No lecture hours, 16 lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Hospital Emergency Room clinical practicum and field internship requirements to practice direct patient care responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate. Course/Lab Fee $80
  
  • EMTE 211 - EMT-Intermediate Seminar

    1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Review of skills and principles with program medical director and faculty to develop competency on the EMT-Intermediate level. Retrospective of clinical experience in EMTE 210.
  
  • EMTE 225 - Introduction to Preparatory EMS and Patient Assessment

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Introduction to role of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Roles, responsibilities, medical legal aspects, illness and injury prevention, ambulance operations, patient assessment, and documentation skills. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163. Currently Louisiana-Licensed and Nationally Registered as Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or - Intermediate or permission of instructor. Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 096. Corequisite(s): EMTE 226.
  
  • EMTE 226 - Introduction to Preparatory EMS and Patient Assessment Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 12 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Practical application of clinical skills specific to pre-hospital care providers: patient assessment, documentation, therapeutic communications and IV therapy. Field observation on an emergency medical unit. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161 and BIOL 163. Currently Louisiana-Licensed and Nationally Registered as Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or- Intermediate or permission of instructor. Eligibility for ENGL 101 and MATH 096. Corequisite(s): EMTE 225. Course/Lab Fee $60
  
  • EMTE 235 - Acute Medical and Trauma Emergencies

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Principles of assessment and field management of patients with traumatic and medical emergencies along with safe administration of intravenous therapy and medication. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 225 and EMTE 226. Corequisite(s): EMTE 236, EMTE 237.
  
  • EMTE 236 - Acute Medical and Trauma Emergencies Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Medication administration via various routes; patient assessment, needle thoracentesis, needle cricothyrotomy. Demonstration of proper patient assessment and treatment in a variety of medical emergencies. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 225 and EMTE 226. Corequisite(s): EMTE 235, EMTE 237. Course/Lab Fee $15
  
  • EMTE 237 - Acute Medical and Trauma Emergencies Clinical Practicum

    No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Weekly clinical environment. Registered nurses, physicians, or EMT-paramedics’ supervision of student’s patient care according to state law. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 225 and EMTE 226. Corequisite(s): EMTE 235, EMTE 236. Course/Lab Fee $60
  
  • EMTE 245 - Advanced Airway Management and Emergency Cardiac Care

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Treatment of patients with variety of pulmonary and/or cardiovascular illnesses: reading and interpretation of EKG’s, defibrillation, cardioversion, airway management, ventilation, and life support management of adults in prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 235, EMTE 236, and EMTE 237. Corequisite(s): EMTE 246, EMTE 247.
  
  • EMTE 246 - Advanced Airway Management and Emergency Cardiac Care Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Practical application of skills for treatment of patients with pulmonary and/or cardiovascular illnesses. Reading and interpretation of EKG’s, defibrillation, cardioversion, airway management, ventilation, and advanced life support management of adults in prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 235, EMTE 236, and EMTE 237. Corequisite(s): EMTE 245, EMTE 247. Course/Lab Fee $15
  
  • EMTE 247 - Advanced Airway Management and Emergency Cardiac Care Clinical Practicum

    No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Supervised performance of EMT-Paramedic level patient assessment and patient care procedures. Observation of patient care in Emergency Department, surgery, and other clinical areas. Function as team member on ambulance in field setting. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 235, EMTE 236, and EMTE 237. Corequisite(s): EMTE 245, EMTE 246. Course/Lab Fee $60
  
  • EMTE 255 - Obstetrical and Pediatric Emergencies

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Advanced life support care of female patients with gynecological and obstetrical emergencies in prehospital setting. Emergency care of pediatric and neonatal patients. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 245, EMTE 246, and EMTE 247. Corequisite(s): EMTE 256, EMTE 257.
  
  • EMTE 256 - Obstetrical and Pediatric Emergencies Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 2 credit hours
    Skills to perform patient assessments and implementation of emergency care for gynecological and obstetrical patients including assisting with normal delivery and complicated obstetrical conditions. Neonatal and pediatric patient assessment, care of newborn, and intervention in neonatal and pediatric emergencies. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 245, EMTE 246, and EMTE 247. Corequisite(s): EMTE 255, EMTE 257. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • EMTE 257 - Obstetrical and Pediatric Emergencies

    No lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Supervised performance of EMT-Paramedic level patient assessment and care procedures and observation in Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, and other clinical areas as assigned. Function as team members on ambulance in field. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 245, EMTE 246, and EMTE 247. Corequisite(s): EMTE 255, EMTE 256. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • EMTE 265 - Assessment-Based Management and Special Situations

    4 lecture hours, no lab hours, 4 credit hours
    Assessment and management of patients with behavioral disorders, infectious disease, special and chronic care patients, geriatrics, along with recognition of abuse and neglect. Also hazardous material, crime scene preservation, and mass causality incidents. A scenario-based approach to practice and review management of patient conditions covered in previous courses. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 255, EMTE 256, and EMTE 257. Corequisite(s): EMTE 266, EMTE 267.
  
  • EMTE 266 - Assessment-Based Management and Special Situations Laboratory

    No lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Practical treatment of patients with behavioral disorders, infectious disease, special and chronic care, and geriatric patients, along with recognition of abuse and neglect. Hazardous material, crime scene preservation, and mass causality incidents. Scenario-based approach to practice and review management of patient conditions covered in previous courses. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 255, EMTE 256, and EMTE 257. Corequisite(s): EMTE 265, EMTE 267. Course/Lab Fee $15
  
  • EMTE 267 - Assessment-Based Management and Special Situations Clinical Practicum

    No lecture hours, 8 lab hours, 1 credit hour
    Supervised performance of EMT-Paramedic level patient assessment, patient care procedures, and observation of patient care in Emergency Department, Psychiatric Department, Special Care Day Centers, Infectious Disease Clinic, and other clinical areas. Student functions as team leader on ambulance in the field. Prerequisite(s): EMTE 255, EMTE 256, and EMTE 257. Corequisite(s): EMTE 265, EMTE 266 Course/Lab Fee $60

English

  
  • ENGL 098 - Developmental Composition I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Foundation of basic writing skills.  Concentrates on well-constructed sentences and paragraphs.  Includes intensive practice in the fundamentals of grammar and mechanics.  This is a skills improvement course that may not be used as credit towards certificate, diploma, or associate degree.  Prerequisite(s): Score of 20-59 on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills placement exam or a Compass score of 11-45 within the last three years.  Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 099 - Developmental Composition II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Foundation of basic writing skills.  Concentrates on well-constructed paragraphs and essays.  Includes application in the fundamentals of grammar and mechanics in the context of writing.  This is a skills improvement course that may not be used as credit towards certificate, diploma, or associate degree. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 061 or ENGL 098 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a score of 60-85 on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills placement exam, or a score of 46-70 on the Compass placement test within the last three years.  Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 100 - Applied Writing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Emphasizes basic writing and communication skills necessary at the certificate level in specialized vocational and technical areas. Prerequisite(s): One semester of Developmental Composition or departmental Placement/Exit Exam score of 6 or better. This course may not be used as a general education requirement for the Associate Degree. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 101 - English Composition I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 1013]
    Introduces students to the critical thinking, reading, writing and rhetorical skills required in the college/university and beyond, including citation and documentation, writing as process, audience awareness, and writing effective essays. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 099; or, “C” or higher in ALIT 099; or, an ACT English score of 18-24; or, a score of 13 or higher on the Delgado English readiness assessment survey; or, a score of 86-117 on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills placement exam; or, a score of 250 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Writing placement exam combined with a score of 256 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading placement exam; or, an ACT Reading score of 17 or higher combined with a score of 250 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Writing placement exam. Note(s): Students with higher scores on the ACT English exam or the Delgado English readiness assessment survey should contact an advisor to see if they qualify for ENGL-101 Honors. Additionally, students with higher scores on the ACT English may be able to bypass ENGL-101 and enroll in ENGL-102. Contact an advisor or the English department for more information. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 102 - English Composition II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 1023]
    Continuation and further development of material and strategies introduced in English Composition I. Primary emphasis on composition, including research strategies, argumentative writing, evaluation, and analysis. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 101; or, “C” or higher in ENGL 110; or, “C” or higher in ENRE 110; or, an ACT English score of 25 or higher; or, a score of 118 or higher on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills placement exam. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 110 - Intensive English Composition I

    5 lecture hours, no lab hours, 5 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 1013]
    Introduces students to the critical thinking, reading, writing and rhetorical skills required in the college/university and beyond, including citation and documentation, essay writing as a process, and audience awareness.  In addition, this course also provides targeted instruction and support in reading comprehension and written communication. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ALIT 099; or, an ACT English score of 16-17; or, a score of 11-12 on the Delgado English readiness assessment survey; or, a score of 75-85 on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills placement exam; or, a score of 240 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Writing placement exam; or, a score of 250 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Writing placement exam combined with a score of 200 or higher on the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading placement exam. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 112 - Foundations of Professional Writing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2513]
    Introduction to professional writing; may include technical writing, business writing, editing, and/or basic rhetorical forms. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 101. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 205 - Introduction to Fiction

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2303]
    Introduction to fiction; includes critical analysis and writing about fiction. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 206 - Introduction to Poetry and Drama

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2313]
    Introduction to poetry and/or drama; includes critical analysis and writing about poetry/drama. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 211 - American Literature I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2153]
    Survey of American writers from the beginning to the Civil War; includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 212 - American Literature II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2163]
    Survey of American writers from the Civil War through the present day; includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 221 - British Literature I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2103]
    Survey of British writers from the beginning to the Romantic Era; includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 222 - British Literature II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2113]
    Survey of British writers from the Romantic Era through the present day; includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 231 - World Literature I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2203]
    Survey of world writers from the beginnings through the 1600s. Focuses on recurrent themes and issues that reflect similarities and differences between historical periods and cultures. Includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $15
  
  • ENGL 232 - World Literature II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2213]
    Survey of world writers from circa 1700 through the present day. Focuses on recurrent themes and issues that reflect similarities and differences between historical periods and cultures. Includes literary analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $15
  
  • ENGL 240-241 - Current Topics in Literature

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Development of a particular genre. Investigates various approaches this genre takes to its subject, traces its development, and explores its form. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Note(s): Enrollment in Honors courses is limited to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no remaining Developmental English or Reading requirements. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 243 - Ethnic Literature

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Literature of American ethnic groups, with emphasis on the writings of Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African Americans, and first-generation Americans. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 244 - African-American Literature

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2403]
    Introduction to African American literature; includes critical analysis and writing about literature. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 251 - Creative Writing

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CENL 2523]
    Writing for workshop criticism, practice in theory and techniques appropriate to the genre. (May include fiction, drama, screen-writing, poetry, or creative non-fiction). Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 101. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ENGL 253 - The Bible as Literature

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Survey of Old and New Testament selections from a literary perspective. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 102. Course/Lab Fee $30

English as a Second Language - Composition

  
  • ESLN 007 - Basic Composition I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 008 - Basic Composition II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 017 - Intermediate Composition I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 018 - Intermediate Composition II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 075 - TOEFL Preparation

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Preparation for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) designed for the non-native speaker of English who seeks admission to an American university or college. Focuses on the structure and content of the exam and reinforces English language skills. Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $40
  
  • ESLN 076 - ESL Phonetics

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Strategies for building conversational fluency of ESL students. Emphasizes articulation, pronunciation, and suprasegmental features such as stress and intonation. Each semester, the course focuses on speakers of a single language or language group. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or corequisite: ESLN 016 and approval of instructor. Note(s): Students must complete advanced reading and advanced composition, as well as pass a composition exit exam, in order to transfer to their major programs. This requirement may be waived for students who have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 500 and a TWE (Test of Written English) score of 5 or 6. The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $10

English as a Second Language - Conversation

  
  • ESLN 005 - Basic Conversation I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 006 - Basic Conversation II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 015 - Intermediate Conversation I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 016 - Intermediate Conversation II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 025 - Advanced Conversation I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 026 - Advanced Conversation II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20

English as a Second Language - Grammar

  
  • ESLN 001 - Basic Grammar I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 002 - Basic Grammar II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 011 - Intermediate Grammar I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 012 - Intermediate Grammar II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 021 - Advanced Grammar I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20
  
  • ESLN 022 - Advanced Grammar II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $20

English as a Second Language – Reading

  
  • ESLN 003 - Basic Reading I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 004 - Basic Reading II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 013 - Intermediate Reading I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 014 - Intermediate Reading II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills. Course/Lab Fee $30
  
  • ESLN 023 - Advanced Reading I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Note(s): The English as a Second Language (ESLN) program contains four skill areas: grammar, reading, conversation, and composition. Placement into and out of ESLN courses is determined by student mastery of competencies. Successful completion of the program prepares the student to enroll in regular college courses or to enter the workplace with adequate communication skills.

English-Reading

  
  • ENRE 110 - English Composition I for Non-Native Speakers

    3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    A college-level writing and reading course for non-native speakers.  Advanced ESL grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills improve fluency in written English. Emphasizes academic and real-world writing. Prerequisite(s): “C” or higher in ENGL 099, or successful completion of ESLR 023 and ESLR 027 OR ESLR 024 and ESLR 028 OR score of 86-177 on the Accuplacer Sentence Skills Placement Exam, or score of 18 on the ACT (English).

English as a Second Language

  
  • ESLN 031 - Advanced Composition and Reading

    6 lecture hours, no lab hours, 6 credit hours
    Designed for students with advanced skills in English, reading, and writing. Prepares students for success in college-level composition through an integrated approach to reading and writing that emphasizes academic vocabulary acquistion, language comprehension and fluency, and idea development in writing.  Students must complete ESLN 021: Advanced Grammar prior to or concurrently with this course to exit the ESL. Classes are conducted in English only. Prerequisite(s): ESLN 012, 014, and 018.

Fine Arts

  
  • FNAR 103 - Beginning Drawing

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CART 2203]
    Introduction to elements, vocabulary, and principles of drawing through various media; drawing from observation; includes composition, perspective, spatial organization, line, value, and gesture. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 104 - Drawing II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Intermediate course in representational and subjective drawing using various media and techniques. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 103 or equivalent. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 113 - Painting I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to formal and technical problems of painting emphasizing pictorial organization and color theory. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 114 - Painting II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Intermediate course in painting with experimentation in various media, techniques, and imagery. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 113 or equivalent. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 121 - Introduction to Visual Arts

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CART 1023]
    Basic elements and principles of the visual arts; the vocabulary of art; appreciation and understanding of diverse styles and mediums of art, past and present; developing visual literacy.  Includes opportunities to experience art (reproductions and/or live).
  
  • FNAR 125 - Art History I

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CART 2103]
    Chronological survey of art: prehistoric, Near-Eastern, Greek, Roman, and medieval art.
  
  • FNAR 126 - Art History II

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CART 2113]
    Chronological survey of Renaissance to modern art.
  
  • FNAR 127 - Contemporary Art

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Issues and influences in contemporary art, ranging from early Modernist schools to American Abstract Expressionism, Pop art and the Postmodern. Prerequisite(s): Placement in English 101.
  
  • FNAR 150 - Introduction to Gemology

    3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Nature, physical properties, and sensitivity of gemstones. Techniques of examining and fashioning gemstones and factors that determine market value.
  
  • FNAR 151 - Jewelry I

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Basic jewelry manufacturing and repair. History of jewelry, its role in fashion and culture, the art of jewelry making, and the meaning of jewelry are discussed. Students purchase own tools and equipment. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 152 - Jewelry II

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of FNAR 151. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 151. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 153 - Jewelry III

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advanced course to prepare students for entry as bench mechanics in jewelry manufacture and repair. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 154 - Jewelry IV

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of FNAR 153. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 153. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 155 - Ceramics I

    1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Course/Lab Fee $65
  
  • FNAR 156 - Ceramics II

    1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Continuation of Ceramics I with emphasis on use of the potter’s wheel. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 155. Course/Lab Fee $65
  
  • FNAR 158 - Three-Dimensional Design

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    [LCCN: CART 1123]
    Introduction and exploration of the basic elements, principles, and aesthetic concepts in 3-D design. Hands-on experience. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 202 - Advanced Drawing

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Advanced studio problems in drawing emphasizing individual drawing concepts. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 104 or equivalent. Course/Lab Fee $45
  
  • FNAR 207 - Pastel Painting

    2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours, 3 credit hours
    Methods and techniques of painting in pastel. Course/Lab Fee $45
 

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