May 21, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCSC 2121 - Child Development

    (4)
    Covers growth and developmental patterns in physical, social, intellectual, and emotional areas in relation to children ages birth through eight. Includes opportunities to observe principles of growth in children through an assignment in a field experience setting and identifies developmentally appropriate activities to foster development of the whole child. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)

Finance

  
  • FIN 1000 - Personal Finance

    (3)
    This course is designed to help students become financially literate and empower them with the ability to make good financial decisions. It is designed as a course appropriate for all college students, and will cover financial basics like budgeting, managing cash and savings, understanding consumer credit, and financial planning. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • FIN 2000 - Principles of Banking

    (3)
    Provides an insight into U.S. commercial banking and financial activities. Presents a broad overview of the history, functions, and regulations concerning the U.S. monetary system. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • FIN 2075 - Banking Applications

    (1-3)
    Specialized studies from the American Institute of Banking designed to address topics relevant to banking professions. Meets guidelines established by the American Institute of Banking for advanced credit. (1-3 hrs lec)
  
  • FIN 2100 - Corporate Finance

    (3)
    Students study the theory of corporate finance and the management of capital within a corporation or business. Time value of money, cash flow analysis, stock and bond valuations, risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, the cost of capital and dividend policy are also examined. Prerequisites: ACCT 2010  and STAT 2010 . (3 hrs lec)

Food Science

  
  • FDSC 2040 - Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation

    (3)
    Provides study of the fabrication of carcasses into cuts, associated processing techniques, selection, preparation, and utilization of meat. Explores concerns and opportunities of the producer, packer, processor, retailer, and food service. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1.5 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)
  
  • FDSC 2160 - Meat Poultry and Game Products

    (2)
    Designed to enable students to properly care for and process game carcasses. Covers field care and aging; preparing sausage, and jerky; and curing/ smoking poultry, fish, and wild game. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)

Gender Studies

  
  • GNDR 1000 - Introduction to Gender Studies

    (3)
    This course is an introduction to the study of gender as a category for social and cultural analysis. We will study the intersection of gender, class, race/ethnicity, nationality, age and sexuality and will examine how those intersections shape our experiences, our culture, and the social institutions we inhabit. The course is a survey of gender construction and will use critical theory to examine gender within the areas of social institutions, literature history, visual art, film, biological theories, psychology, and popular culture.

Geography and Recreation

  
  • GEOG 1000 - Introduction to World Regional Geography

    (3)
    Students acquire the basic concepts of geography including: map reading, physical characteristics, and environments; weather/climate; regional concepts; comparative cultural, political, and economic characteristics. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • GEOG 1250 - Geography of Travel and Tourism

    (3)
    Describes the world in terms of travel destinations and physical, cultural, and economic geographical knowledge. Provides information on international travel requirements and air and surface travel abroad. Emphasis on common tourist destinations throughout the world. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • GEOG 2310 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    (3)
    Students acquire an introductory-level understanding of the principles and practices of geographic information systems (GIS), both as an interactive spatial database and as a powerful analytical tool. Students learn the theory of mapping and spatial data analysis as well as learn to use GIS software through exercises and projects. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1030 - Geology of Northern Wyoming

    (3)
    A survey of the physical features, processes, and history of the mountains of northern Wyoming. Emphasis on Big Horn Basin and Mountains, Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains, and Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. For the non-geologist; does not fulfill lab science requirement. Two required Saturday field trips. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • GEOL 1035 - Geology Yellowstone National Park

    (1)
    Introduction to the rocks, landscapes, and thermal features of the Park. Emphasis placed upon hot springs and geysers, volcanic activity, glaciations, and stream erosion. Material covered during a two-day field trip through the Park. For the non-geologist; does not fulfill lab science requirement. Limited enrollment. (2 hrs lab delivered through 24 clock hours in the field)
  
  • GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology

    (4)
    Modern concepts of the earth’s physical makeup including materials (minerals and rocks), topography, and crustal structure, as well as processes and forces acting on the earth including continents’ motions, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, and erosion. Required field trips emphasize local geology. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
  
  • GEOL 1200 - Historical Geology

    (4)
    A survey of the physical and biological history of the earth as an evolving system interpreted from the sequence of rocks and fossil remains. Required field trips emphasize local geology and illustrate methods of historical reconstruction. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
  
  • GEOL 1235 - History and Geology of Yellowstone Area

    (3)
    This course is an intensive, hands-on, mountainsite short course on the geology and history of Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas and is intended primarily for K-12 teachers. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • GEOL 1546 - Rocks and Minerals

    (1)
    Students acquire a broad understanding of survey of common and economically important rocks and minerals of Northern Wyoming. This course provides an overview of the rock cycle and plate tectonics. For the non-geologist. Optional Saturday field trip. (1 hr lec)
  
  • GEOL 1547 - Heart Mountain, Volcanoes, and the Rockies

    (1)
    Students will acquire a broad understanding of mountain building, volcanism, and plate tectonics. Examples focus on the geology of the Wyoming Rockies; the origin of Heart Mountain and Absaroka volcanism; and the Yellowstone hot spot. For the non-geologist. Optional Saturday field trip. (1 hr lec)
  
  • GEOL 1548 - Shallow Seas and Changing Climate

    (1)
    Students acquire a broad understanding of survey of Wyoming focusing on rock and fossil evidence for how Wyoming’s landscape, geography, and climate have changed through time from early Earth history to the present. For the non-geologist. Optional Saturday field trip. (1 hr lec)
  
  • GEOL 2000 - Geochemical Cycles and the Earth System

    (4)
    Introduces the Earth system, including the solid Earth, rock associations and geochemical cycles.Completion of GEOL 1100  recommended. (3 hrs lec, 2hrs lab)
  
  • GEOL 2150 - Geomorphology

    (4)
    Geomorphology is a broad survey of landforms and the processes that modify them, encompassing space and time scales ranging from the instantaneous motion of sand in rivers dureing floods to the uplift of mountains anges over millions of years. Studied in depth are the processes, effects, and results of streams, rivers, landslides, weathering, glaciers, deserts, shorlines, oceans, and volcanism. Students will develop critical thinking abilities and problem solving skills in weekly labs. Consent of Instructor (3 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
  
  • GEOL 2325 - Dinosaurs of Wyoming

    (2)
    Designed to familiarize students with dinosaurs that once inhabited Wyoming and other western states. Explores the paleontological research in and near Wyoming, dinosaur taxonomy, the Mesozoic environment, theories concerning lifestyles and extinction of dinosaurs, and the relationship of dinosaurs to the human race. Field trip required. (2 hrs lec)

Health Education

  
  • HLED 1005 - Risky Behaviors

    (3)
    Designed to increase a student’s awareness of the social influence of drugs, alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sexual assault from a multi-disciplinary perspective (health, physiological, and sociological). Presents in logical form accurate, current information from the biological, health, and sociological sciences essential for making sound decisions regarding lifestyle choices. Course fulfills one credit of non-activity based wellness education or three credits of social science. Credit cannot be earned in both HLED 1005 and SOC 1005 . (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 1006 - Personal Health

    (3)
    Presents in logical form a body of knowledge from biological and social sciences essential for sound decisions in health maintenance and a proper sense of health values. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 1222 - Wilderness First Aid

    (2)
    Students are prepared to cope with emergencies in wilderness and/or remote settings where the rescuer will be with the patient for extended periods of time. Current American Red Cross and Wilderness Medicine Institute guidelines will be followed. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification through the American Red Cross. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 1225 - Standard First Aid and CPR

    (2)
    This certification course prepares students to cope when emergency care is needed and meets the requirements of employers. Students study the fundamental principles, knowledge, and skills of accident prevention, examination procedures and first aid care for victims of accidents or sudden illness before medical assistance is available. Current American Heart Association materials are used for First Aid, and adult, child and infant AED, and CPR training. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR (BLS) certification card and American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid certification card. (2 hr lec)
  
  • HLED 1230 - Fitness Training for Employees

    (3)
    Students develop a fitness regimen to reach individual goals and are introduced to a variety of fitness equipment. Emphasis is placed on correct technique when training on weight and fitness equipment. Course is limited to employees. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 1250 - Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

    (1)
    This course is for healthcare workers or those who intend to be healthcare workers.  Students learn the skills and techniques necessary to perform CPR.  Students learn to assess and professionally cope with this type of emergency situation.  Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider.
  
  • HLED 1270 - Wellness

    (3)
    Explores the relationship between diet, exercise, and health in a lecture/lab format. A trans disciplinary approach emphasizing the integration of concepts and processes relevant to the pursuit of optimal well-being. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 1271 - Diet and Exercise

    (2)
    Introduces an understanding of basic nutrition and exercise facts relating to weight loss and fitness. Encourages development and use of a total physical fitness program. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • HLED 2006 - Health for Elementary Educators

    (1)
    Students are acquainted with the Wyoming Health Standards and Benchmarks, techniques/ instruments for assessing the Wyoming Health Standards and Benchmarks, sample health curriculum models/approaches for elementary school K-6, developing lesson plans in health education for elementary learners, and integrating health into language arts programs. (1 hr lec)
  
  • HLED 2010 - Wilderness First Responder

    (4)
    This course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers and wilderness and foreign travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.  The curriculum covers standards of care for urban situations with additional protocols for remote situations.  Special topics include but are not limited to:  CPR considerations (when not to start and when to stop), wilderness wound and burn management, clearing patients of spine and head trauma, athletic injuries, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, common simple medical problems, plus advice on drug therapies.  Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making.  Certifications upon successful completion include:  Wilderness First Responder and Adult CPR and Airway Management.

Health Science

  
  • HLSC 1010 - Introduction to Allied Health Professions

    (3)
    Students acquire an overview of Allied Health Professions and are provided information relating to health maintenance and the identification, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of diseases or conditions. An in-depth review of careers in nursing, radiography, laboratory, respiratory, nutrition, and Health Systems Management is provided to identify the expectations of inter-professional alliances. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HLSC 1040 - Transcultural Healthcare

    (2)
    Students explore the delivery of health care services that are competent, congruent, and relevant to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • HLSC 1050 - Introduction to Clinical Radiology

    (2)
    Students learn modalities of imaging correlation to anatomical and pathological entities. All imaging modalities including plain film, CT, MR, ultrasound, and contrast studies will be presented. The emphasis of the course will be to review the natural history and course of disease processes allowing the imaging features to be understood. The course is a lecture series many of which are interactive, demonstrative, and have clinical application. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • HLSC 1060 - Principles of Phlebotomy

    (4)
    Students learn the practice of phlebotomy and are provided with the knowledge and necessary skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling, and processing. Quality assurance, professional conduct, and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well. Students will rotate through a hospital laboratory for operational and clinical experience to prepare them to perform, prepare, and process specimens. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
  
  • HLTK 1200 - Medical Terminology

    (2)
    Students learn the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combined forms to give the student a working knowledge of medical terminology and vocabulary. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • MEDA 1500 - Medical Assistant

    (6)
    This course provides the medical assistant student with the knowledge and foundational skill practice necessary to begin to function in a medical office. Students are introduced to basic concepts of professional practice, law and ethics in health care, medical officer records and procedures,medical terminology, and medical office finances. Students will be introduced to working with the healthcare team and patients in a healthcare setting, while participating in the administrative functions of the medical office. (60 hrs online lec, 30 hrs face-to-face lab, 45 face-to-face hrs clnc)
  
  • MEDA 1540 - Medical Assistant Practicum

    (6)
    This course provides the medical assistant student with the opportunity to apply foundational principles and skills within a medical office setting. Students are able to apply basic concepts of medical assistant skills through clinical practice and observe the function of the medical laboratory. Students will be working with the healthcare team in a healthcare setting to experience the preparation of patients for physical exam, collecting and processing specimens, medication administration, and assisting the provider with medical procedures. Prerequisite: Complete MEDA 1500  with a minimum grade of “C”. (36 hrs online lec, 30 hrs face-to-face lab, 120 hrs face-to-face clnc)
  
  • HLSC 1970 - Phlebotomy Practicum

    (1)
    Students will learn the practice of phlebotomy and will be provided with the basic knowledge to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, universal precaution, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling and processing. Quality assurance, professional conduct and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well.
  
  • HLSC 2030 - Applied Allied Health Concepts

    (3)
    Students learn professional standards that apply to all health care workers in the general Allied Health field and their role in that environment. Topics include the key elements of professionalism, health care industry standards, work ethic and performance, personal traits of healthcare professionals, communication skills, cultural competence, and preparing for employment and professional development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HLSC 1010   with a D- or better. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • HLSC 2820 - Introduction to Pharmacology for Non-Nurses

    (2)
    Students learn the concepts of basic pharmacology and drug therapy. This course reviews the influences of drugs on body systems and the effects that specific drugs commonly have on persons receiving them. It explores basic drug groups, key similarities, adverse reactions, routes of administration, and usual dosages. (2 hrs lec)

History

  
  • HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I

    (3)
    A survey of Western Civilization from Imperial Rome through the Byzantine, Islamic, and Medieval civilizations, to the Renaissance, Reformation, and Early Modern period of the Euro-Mediterranean world around 1700. Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II

    (3)
    A historical survey of Western Civilization from the Early Modern era in the Euro-Mediterranean region through the 20th Century, including the onset of colonialism, the rise of global empires, the emergence of the modern political and social ideologies, the impact of industrial and technological transformation, the role of Europe’s “outposts” such as the United States, Canada, and other former imperial possessions, as well as the major events of European significance like the French Revolution, revolutionary movements of the 19th century, the world wars, and the Cold War. Features strong emphasis on the intellectual, cultural or spiritual currents of all the peoples involved.   Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1211 - US History to 1865

    (3)
    This course is an introductory survey of American history from the age of discovery to approximately the time of the Civil War. We will explore the social, economic, and political developments that have helped to determine long-term historical and cultural patterns for the American people (3 hrs lec).
  
  • HIST 1221 - The United States from 1865

    (3)
    Surveys American history from approximately the time of the Civil War to the present. Emphasis on the development of constitutional, socio-political, cultural, and economic factors that explain the emergence of the United States as a global power. Meets statutory requirements for instruction in principles and provisions of the constitutions of the United States and Wyoming.  Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1229 - History of Yellowstone

    (3)
    Course examines the historical development of Yellowstone National Park from prehistoric times to the present. Students learn how Yellowstone’s historical development paved the way towards the current issues it faces today. Students explore what makes Yellowstone unique as a national park and as an ecosystem. Examines how various people expressed their feelings towards Yellowstone through art, photography, and literature. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1235 - History and Geology of the Yellowstone Area

    (3)
    This course is an intensive, hands-on, mountainsite short course on the geology and history of Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas and is intended primarily for K-12 teachers. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1251 - Wyoming History

    (3)
    A survey which encourages an understanding of Wyoming history, how it relates to the history of the West and the rest of America and how it has influenced the present. An important component is to learn about the U.S. and the Wyoming constitutions and how these two documents have influenced Wyoming history. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1280 - History of Montana

    (3)
    A survey of Montana history. Covers the development of the territory and state and examines the social, economic, cultural, and political patterns in its relations to the nation. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 1290 - History of U.S. West

    (3)
    A history of the changing frontier in the United States, its native peoples, and the westward movement of Americans from colonial times to the 20th century. Special focus on the trans-Mississippi west, the role of physical geography, and the interaction of various cultures. Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2039 - History of East Asia

    (3)
    This course is an introductory survey of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture, society, and politics. We will discuss both common characteristics as well as the differences between these countries. The course emphasizes three main themes: cultural exchange in East Asia prior to the 19th century, the impact of 19th century foreign imperialism, and the rise of East Asia as a key player in 20th century world economics and politics. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2050 - Introduction to Public History

    (3)
    Introduces the student to the non-teaching, professional uses of history. Topics for consideration include archival preservation, museum management, public information, publications, historic site development, oral history, and historical programming. The class will also examine a variety of political, financial, and ethical issues that impact the interpretation of history to the general public. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2080 - Holocaust

    (3)
    Examines the Nazi campaign to persecute and exterminate European Jews. Includes the broader dimensions of Nazi racial policies aimed at gypsies, Slavs, the disabled, and other groups. Explores the complicity of nations and governments throughout the world, as well as the verdicts at Nuremberg. Seeks to apply the lessons of the Holocaust to current discussions of intolerance, racism, and genocide. Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2112 - Revolutionary Europe

    (3)
    Students analyze the major revolutionary movements and upheavals from the French Revolution of 1789 through the Russian, German, and Austrian Revolutions of 1917-19. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010  with a “C” or better. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2115 - 20th Century Europe

    (3)
    Social, economic, political, and intellectual history of Europe from the First World War to Gorbachev and the Soviet collapse, including the relationship of developments to physical, political, and cultural geography. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010  with a “C” or better. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2120 - Ancient Greece

    (3)
    Study begins with prehistoric times, traces the rise of the Greeks, the Dark Ages, the Age of Expansion, the Classical Period, the Hellenistic Age, and the arrival of the Romans. Topics include language, literature, religion and mythology, athletics, warfare, law and democracy, theatre, education, science, philosophy, and political history. Prerequisite: English level 3 or consent of Instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2125 - Ancient Civilizations

    (3)
    A survey of Old World Civilizations that examines the Ancient Near East, Greece, and Republican Rome as a basis for comparative analysis of Ancient China and India, featuring a strong emphasis on the intellectual, cultural, religious, socio-economic, and political history of the peoples involved. Prerequisite: Must be eligible to take   or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2130 - Ancient Rome

    (3)
    Students examine the Rise of the Roman State, the character of Roman culture and social development, as well as the impact of Roman imperialism on the Euro-Mediterranean World. Students also analyze the Roman decline and the extension of Rome’s legacy into the Byzantine Era. Prerequisite: English level 3 or consent of Instructor. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2290 - North American Indians

    (3)
    Presents the history of North American Indians starting with the pre-Columbian era and tracing developments through the Colonial Period, the revolutionary independence struggles, and the problems of native people under national regimes through the 19th and 20th centuries. Special emphasis on the experiences of Indians in the United States and Canada, including cultures of the eastern woodlands, plains, Rocky Mountain and Pacific areas, and the Arctic. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2310 - American Women’s History

    (3)
    This course examines the relation between gender dynamics - particularly as they involve the distribution of power - and major social, cultural, and political developments in United States history.  It’s fundamental assumptions are 1) that gender is a useful category of historical analysis; 2) that since gender dynamics relate so closely to the distribution of political, social, and economic power in American society, they are central to U.S. history; 3) that experiences and constructions of masculinity and femininity are necessarily interrelated; and 4) that those experiences and constructions have varied across lines of race and class.  Major area in which gender has been constructed, and which will be the foci of this course, include work, economics, family, sexuality, and politics.
  
  • HIST 2389 - History of Women and the American West

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a detailed understaniding of life in the North American West from the perspective of women. This course will challenge traditional histories of the West that exclude women. In doing so, this course intends to illuminate the important contributions that women have made in shaping the history of the North American West. The objective of this coursee is to provide student with a detailed understaning of the political, social, and economic conditions of the West. We will identify the major historical themes of the history of the North AMerican West, noting patterns of changes over time. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2471 - Internship: History

    (1-6)
    Available to the serious student who desires to observe and participate in a demanding and rewarding professional off-campus experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the on-campus instructor. (1-6 hrs lec per credit hour)
  
  • HIST 2914 - The First World War

    (3)
    Analyzes the causes, course, and consequences of the First World War on from a global perpective, including the political, military, economic, social, intellectual and psychological dimensions involving the belligerent states as well as the peoples of their formal and informal empires on all the affected continents, with specific concluding evaluation of its effets on future generations to the present day. (3hrs lec)
  
  • HIST 2939 - The Second World War

    (3)
    Analyzes the causes, course, and consequences of the Second World War on from a global perspective, including the political, military, economic, social, intellectual, ideological and psychological dimensions involving the belligerent states as well as the peoples of their formal and informal empires on all the affected continents, with specific concluding evaluation of its effects on future generations to the present day. (3 hrs lec)

Horticulture

  
  • HORT 1100 - Introduction to Horticulture

    (3)
    Exposes the student to the far-reaching aspects of horticulture and provides a working knowledge of the basic principles of horticultural practices. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HORT 1150 - Plant Propagation

    (3)
    Provides general information pertaining to the types of propagation, equipment, and supplies. Covers propagation of horticultural plants including grafting, cutting, bulb division, and direct seeding. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010  and HORT 1100 . (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
  
  • HORT 1550 - Plant Materials

    (3)
    Selection of plant material in the landscape including the identification, physical characteristics, habitat requirements, maintenance characteristics, and ornamental value of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Emphasis on plants adaptive to the Big Horn Basin. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
  
  • HORT 1600 - Special Applications

    (1-3)
    Course addresses a diversity of subjects within the field of horticulture. Areas of emphasis vary and may be selected from topics of interest to practitioners within the field or to new and evolving issues. Utilizes lecture, lab, and seminar format for student instruction. Course may be repeated using different topic titles. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab for 3 hr course)

Human Development

  
  • HMDV 1000 - College Studies

    (1)
    A suggested course for all new students. Students learn skills for success in college. Students practice study skills, determine their learning style, and become acquainted with services available at Northwest College. Also, students learn basic library research skills, how to use campus computers, and critical thinking skills. (1 hr lec)
  
  • HMDV 1010 - College Studies II

    (1)
    Students refine and expand skills for success in college. Skills include time management, interpersonal communication, relationship building, and academic and career planning. This course complements HMDV 1000  and offers a student study skills help for an entire semester. (1 hr lec)
  
  • HMDV 1025 - Introduction to Online Learning

    (1)
    Students in this course develop technology skills that are requisite to successful participation in online coursework. Emphasis is given to using learning management system (LMS) tools efficiently, managing the unique time demands of online learning, conducting effective information searches via the Internet or via the online side of Northwest’s Hinckley Library, and developing collaborative threaded discussion skills. (1 hrs lec)
  
  • HMDV 1101 - General Studies First Year Seminar

    (3)
    This is the official “Cornerstone” course for the General Studies discipline.  It is an orientation class which introduces students to institutional resources, opportunities, and programs that enhance their academic and social success.
  
  • HMDV 2000 - Tutor Training

    (1)
    A recommended course for student tutors and students planning to tutor in the Student Success Center. Successful completion of the course allows the student to become eligible for Tutor Certification through the College Reading and Learning Association. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hr lec)

Humanities

  
  • HUMN 1101 - Humanities First Year Seminar

    (2)
    Surveys the disciplines of the Humanities regarding content and methodologies. Introduces students to institutional opportunities and programs that enhance their success; degree programs and requirements; and the expectations of “Humanities” with regards to research, writing, and ethical considerations. (2 hrs lec)
  
  • INTL 2300 - Study Abroad

    (0)
    The Study Abroad course serves as a placeholder class that allows NWC study abroad students to maintain their NWC student status and gives them access to their financial aid (if applicable), institutional scholarships (if applicable), e-services, the NWC library and their NWC email. Students enrolled in this course will be full-time students aboard, taking accredited courses through another U.S. institution that is administering a study abroad program in partnership with a foreign institution.
  
  • HUMN 2420 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies

    (3)
    An interdisciplinary course that draws upon the humanities, the arts, the social sciences, and personal experience to illustrate cultural diversity throughout the world and to explore processes of international communication. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HUMN 2445 - US Culture and Language for Foreign Students

    (3)
    Designed to give English speaking and listening experience to beginning students whose first language is not English. Course content surveys United States values and behaviors and their sources. Prerequisite: 500 TOEFL score. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • HUMN 2460 - Humanities Field Studies

    (1-3)
    Course offers students the opportunity to travel to various destinations (i.e., Great Britain, Hawaii, etc.) to explore the cultures of those sites. The on-campus portion of the course focuses on the destination’s history, culture, and travel peculiarities. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)

Information Management

  
  • IMGT 2400 - Intro to Information Management

    (3)
    Concerned with the role of information systems in managing organizations to make them more competitive and efficient. Specific topics include organizational and technical foundation of information systems and building and managing systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec)

Instructional Technology

  
  • ITEC 2360 - Teaching With Technology

    (3)
    Students are introduced to effective utilization of computers and other instructional technologies for instruction, software/hardware selection, and integrated, professional, and instructional applications as applied to all areas and levels of P-12 education. (3 hrs lec)

Internet Education

  
  • INET 1590 - Web Page Design

    (1)
    Students develop preliminary skills to plan, create, and maintain a Web page. Skills include links, graphics, animation, tables, forms, and other enhancements for sites on the World Wide Web. This course replaces CMAP 1890. Prerequisite: CMAP 1610 . (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
  
  • INET 1610 - Dynamic Web Graphics: Flash

    (3)
    Students learn the Flash software interface, drawing tools, scenes and layers, importing bitmap images, adding sound to movies, animation, interactivity, buttons, movie clips, editable text fields, preloading movies, distribution strategies, and an introduction to Action Scripting. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • INET 2010 - Database Driven Web Sites

    (3)
    Students acquire the skills necessary to build and maintain dynamic web pages. Topics include data sources, record sets, dynamic content and database use. This course replaces CMAP 2585. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 1010 - First Year Japanese I

    (4)
    Students learn the fundamentals of the Japanese language with focus on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Along with a variety of communicative activities for speaking and listening, students learn hiragana, katakana, and approximately 60 kanji (Chinese characters) for reading and writing. Intended for students who have minimal proficiency or no previous Japanese language experience. (4 hrs lec)
  
  • JAPN 1020 - First Year Japanese II

    (4)
    Continuation of JAPN 1010 employing an interactive method. Prerequisite: One year of high school Japanese or completion of   with a “C-” or better. (4 hrs lec)
  
  • JAPN 2030 - Second Year Japanese I

    (4)
    Students continue fundamentals of the Japanese language with focus on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Along with a variety of communicative activities for speaking and listening, students review hiragana, katakana, and learn approximately 70 kanji (Chinese characters) for reading and writing. Prerequisite: Completion of   with a “C-” or better or consent of instructor. (4 hrs lec)
  
  • JAPN 2040 - Second Year Japanese II

    4
    Students continue fundamentals of the Japanese language with focus on the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Along with a variety of communicative activities for speaking and listening, students review hiragana, katakana, and learn approximately 70 kanji (Chinese characters) for reading and writing. Prerequisite: Completion of   with a “C-” or better or consent of instructor. (4 hrs lec)

Kinesiology

  
  • KIN 1020 - Fundamentals of Taping and Wrapping Athletic Injuries

    (1)
    Students study and practice supportive wrapping and taping techniques. There is emphasis on proper techniques and appropriate injury situations requiring added support. This course is ideal for students interested in careers in medicine, coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, and other sports medicine and allied health-related fields. (1 hr lec)
  
  • KIN 1035 - Introduction to Sports Medicine

    (3)
    Students explore a wide variety of sports careers, including physical therapist, chiropractor, orthopedist, massage therapist, athletic trainer, EMT/paramedic, etc. Students hear from a variety of professionals in the field and will understand the interprofessional relationships in preventing injuries and caring for athletes. In the course of their study, students also learn common sports injuries, how to prevent them, and initial treatment. (3 hrs lec)

Management

  
  • MGT 1000 - Introduction to Supervision

    (3)
    Students acquire knowledge and skills used in supervision, organization, time management, decision-making, and information management. Students work with practical applications that reinforce the theory. Through comprehensive cases and illustrations, students examine the interrelationship of key supervisory management principles. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • MGT 2100 - Principles of Management

    (3)
    Covers objectives, planning, organization of resources, human relations, coping with change and conflict, and controlling as management responsibilities. Includes appropriate behavioral and management science applications to the management process. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • MGT 2470 - Internship: Management

    (1-6)
    Students acquire management experience through internships with businesses in the Big Horn Basin. Students receive guidance from college and internship-site supervisors plus receive a structured assessment of their work performance. Designed for students in the last semester of the management program. Prerequisites: Recommended enrollment in MGT 2100 or MKT 2100  and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab)

Marketing

  
  • MKT 1000 - Sales

    (3)
    Covers fundamentals of selling, emphasizing the sales agent’s personal responsibilities and obligations to a company and its customers. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • MKT 1300 - Advertising

    (3)
    An introduction to the role and use of advertising. Basic processes of planning, implementing, and controlling the advertising effort studied. Consumer analysis, promotional objectives, media selection, and evaluation represent major areas of study. (3 hrs lec)
  
  • MKT 2100 - Principles of Marketing

    (3)
    Covers management’s role in product planning, pricing, distribution, and promotion of goods and services. Emphasizes the application of the marketing concept in current business practices. (3 hrs lec)

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0900 - Pre-Algebra Arithmetic

    (0)
    A review of basic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, averages, exponents and roots, percentages, ratios and proportions, and basic algebra. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to prepare for future math courses and increase their math placement. This course will be graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory, has no attached credit hours, and does not satisfy any math requirement at NWC. No prerequisite: Math ACT score of 18 or below and/or ALEKS score of 13 or below.
  
  • MATH 0920 - Foundational Mathematics II

    (0)
    A review of the basic operations of algebra, this course covers such topics as signed numbers, laws of exponents, linear equations, and inequalities, systems of linear equations, linear functions, factoring polynomials, and quadratic equations. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to prepare for future math courses and increase their math placement. This course will be graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory, has no attached credit hours, and does not satisfy any math requirements at Northwest College. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 19 or 20, ALEKS score of 14 to 29, and/or an ACCUPLACER score in the Arithmetic domain of 60 or above or the Elementary algebra domain of 40 to 54. Placement scores must have occurred within one year prior to enrollment.
  
  • MATH 0930 - Intermediate Algebra

    (4)
    Emphasis on algebraic manipulations. Covers such topics as linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; graphs and functions; polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; logarithms, and exponentials. Prerequisties: Math ACT score of 21 or 22, ALEKS score of 30 to 45, and/or an ACCUPLACER score in the Elementary Algebra domain of 55 to 84. Placement scores must have occurred within one year prior to enrollment. (4 hrs lec)
  
  • MATH 0991 - Problem Solving Corequisite

    (2)
    This course is taken as a corequisite to MATH 1000, Problem Solving, and is not a standalone course. Emphasis will be on the necessary arithmetic and algebraic skills needed to be successful in MATH 1000. Topics covered include operations involving integer and rational numbers, functions and graphs, and solving linear equations and inequalities algebraically graphically, and numerically.(2 hrs lec)
 

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