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HPE 113 - Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to basic strength and cardiovascular training principles including structures and function of the cardiorespiratory system and the integrated fitness assessment. Topics include the importance of core, balance, resistance, plyometric, and speed, agility and quickness trainings, and causes of symptoms of chronic health conditions.
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HPE 116 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Physical Education
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Students learn introductory concepts to the disciplines and professions associated with exercise science/kinesiology, including an overview of historical and philosophical foundations.
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HPE 120 - Sports Performance Training
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Students acquire basic knowledge in flexibility training, cardiorespiratory training, core training, balance training, plyometric training, and speed, agility, and quickness training. Students also learn about therapeutic exercise and interventions, pain management, and reconditioning.
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HPE 131 - Sports Psychology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Exploration of psychological factors that influence sport performance and coaching behaviors along with the psychological effects that sport and exercise involvement have on the participant. Includes an introduction to sport and exercise psychology, psychological principles of behavioral development, social psychological dimensions of sport and exercise, personality assessment.
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HPE 140 - Contemporary Sports Management
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduces local, national, and international sport, legal issues, and ethics in sport management, and its influence on society and culture. Explores the similarities and differences in sport management practices and application. Covers the history of the sports industry, terminology, and career opportunities.
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HPE 146 - Personal Training
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Students learn about the essentials to personal fitness training and are introduced to the human movement system, the Optimum Performance Training (OPT). Topics include assessment; exercise technique and training instruction; program design; client relations, behavioral coaching; and professional development, practice, and responsibility. Prepares students to test as a certified personal trainer.
Prerequisite: HPE 113 or instructor permission.
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HPE 157 - Kinetic Anatomy
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Provides foundational knowledge of the human movement system (kinetic chain), which includes musculoskeletal interplay. Exploration of anatomical factors that will enhance “hands-on” experiences, teaches anatomical structures, presents common anatomical conditions, and provide basic vocabulary of anatomy.
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HPE 162 - Exercise Physiology
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 2
Principles of exercise science applied to physical fitness. Covers major factors related to the function of the human body with emphasis placed on anatomy/physiology, exercise, and biomechanics.
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HPE 178 - Professional Activities in Weight Training
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities, including strength and conditioning activities.
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HPE 179 - Professional Activities in Aerobic Training
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 1
Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including cardiorespiratory exercises and activities. Explains core competencies identified by professional certification agencies.
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HPE 181 - Fitness and Performance
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 1
Students learn appropriate performance and movement standards and the role of rehabilitation in optimal performance through observations of student athletes’ on-field participation.
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HPE 200 - Rehabilitative Techniques
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of sports injuries, the care and treatment of athletic trauma, and the use of proper conditioning principles for the prevention of injury.
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HPE 210 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers basic knowledge and understanding of the principles of sports medicine, the care and treatment of athletic trauma, and the use of proper conditioning principles for the prevention of injury.
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HPE 250 - Physical Therapy Technician
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2.5 | Lab: 1
Prepares students with the necessary skills and techniques to become a physical therapy technician. Students receive hands-on instruction in helping patients who are recovering from all types of injuries and illnesses. Topics include innovative orthopedic techniques, neurological and pediatric rehabilitation, pain management therapy, and rehabilitation equipment.
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Health Sciences |
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HES 101 - Basic Technical Mathematics
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers practical mathematical skills needed in a wide variety of trade and technical areas. Course includes a review of fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, basic algebra, and a brief overview of geometry and trigonometry.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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HES 102 - Health Career Occupations
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Supports discovery of career opportunities in healthcare occupations. Fosters development of critical thinking skills using problem solving models.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HES 103 - Direct Care Worker
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 2
Prepares the direct care worker (DCW) to provide assistance in a home setting with the focus on skills development in performing personal care tasks and home management.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory Reading placement score and current CPR card
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HES 109 - Phlebotomy
Credits: 4
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 4
Covers the theory and practice of phlebotomy. Students learn how to obtain, handle, and process specimens through various processes while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality. For an additional fee, prepares eligible students for the Phlebotomy Technician Certification exam through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Prerequisite: HES 170 ; DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card; current health care provider CPR card; satisfactory placement; current negative TB skin test or negative chest X-ray; hepatitis B series proof of immunity or waiver; MMR and varicella immunization proof of immunity or waiver; be 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent, or instructor permission. Satisfactory Placement - (reading skills - bottom zone).
Both fall and spring semesters.
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HES 110 - Forensic Law Enforcement Phlebotomy
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 3
Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy for law enforcement officers. Prepares students to obtain forensic blood specimens with venipuncture. Covers phlebotomy protocols, procedures, and techniques along with drawing, preparing, packaging, transporting, documenting, and reporting blood specimens.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: HES 170 or EMT 131 and/or permission of Program Director/Program Coordinator.
DPS Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, current health care provider CPR card, current negative TB skin test or negative chest X-ray, hepatitis B series proof of immunity or waiver, MMR and varicella immunization proof of immunity or waiver, be 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Both fall and spring semesters.
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HES 120 - Law and Ethics of the Health Care Professional
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Overview of medical law and ethics relevant to the health care professional, including patient consents, invasion of privacy, malpractice, government regulations, confidentiality and the environment of health care institutions.
Both fall and spring semesters
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HES 145 - Nutrition
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Essential nutrients and their relationship to health and the body’s use of those nutrients. Includes studies of therapeutic diets and medical conditions for which they are prescribed. Discusses dietary guidelines and federal Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) in effective meal planning and nutritional evaluation.
Both fall and spring semesters
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HES 170 - Medical Terminology for Clinical Health Professionals
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to medical word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes needed to become familiar with medical terms used in healthcare settings.
Both fall and spring semesters
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HES 180 - Basic Pharmacology
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Body systems approach focusing on drug classifications. Includes basic math review, dosage calculations and medication administration methods.
Prerequisite: HES 101 or MAT 101 or MAT 109 or higher
Spring semester
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HES 190 - Human Body in Health and Disease
Credits: 4
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 3
Basic concepts of human biology including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cytology, histology and pathology of body systems across the lifespan. Does not meet Nursing Program prerequisites.
Co-requisite: HES 170
Fall and spring semesters.
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History |
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HIS 101 - World History: Prehistory to 1450 CE
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Survey of the rise of complex societies, the formation of classical civilizations worldwide, cross-cultural exchange, technological and environmental change, oceanic exploration and the origins of the modern world.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Fall semester
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HIS 102 - World History: 1450 CE to Present
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Survey of world history from 1450 CE to the present including such topics as: empires, globalization, colonization, nationalism, slavery, exploration, global economic changes, industry, revolution and world wars.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Spring semester
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HIS 105 - U.S. History to 1877  HIS 1131
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Survey of the history of the United States from its beginning through the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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HIS 106 - U.S. History Since 1877 HIS 1132
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Survey of the history of the United States from the post- Civil War Reconstruction period to the present.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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HIS 110 - Southwestern History
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
History of the U.S. Southwest with an emphasis on the history of Arizona, moving from prehistory to Puebloan and other Native American cultures, the arrival of the Spanish, Americans and 20th century developments.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HIS 114 - Introduction to Mexican-American History
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers Mexican-American life in historical context since the Spanish Conquest in the 1500s. Includes defining Mexican-American ideologies and realities from an interdisciplinary perspective. Also includes Mexican-American history and culture within the world systems of Native Americans, New Spain, Mexico and the United States.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HIS 115 - Navajo History
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examines Diné history beginning with anthropological theories about prehistoric migrations to and acculturation in the Southwest, later European contact and ending with current events. Includes an overview of legal, judicial and governmental issues and interrelationships.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HIS 155 - European History to 1750
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Traces the origin and development of Western Europeans and their institutions from prehistory through the Enlightenment.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HIS 156 - European History Since 1700
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Traces the origin and development of Western Europeans and their institutions and ideas from the Enlightment to the present.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HIS 201 - History of Women in America
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Thematic survey of women’s lives in North America with an emphasis on the impact of gender across lines of race, ethnicity, religion and nationality.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HON 101 - Honors Colloquium I
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
The Honors Colloquium is the academic component of the NPC President’s Scholars Program. These are theme-based courses designed to enhance critical inquiry of a particular theme from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Each course is one lecture.
Fall semester
Note: Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars
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HON 102 - Honors Colloquium II
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
The Honors Colloquium is the academic component of the NPC President’s Scholars Program. These are theme-based courses designed to enhance critical inquiry of a particular theme from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Each course is one lecture.
Spring semester
Note: Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars
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HON 201 - Honors Colloquium III
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
The Honors Colloquium is the academic component of the NPC President’s Scholars Program. These are theme-based courses designed to enhance critical inquiry of a particular theme from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Each course is one lecture.
Fall semester
Note: Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars
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HON 202 - Honors Colloquium IV
Credits: 1
Lecture: 1
The Honors Colloquium is the academic component of the NPC President’s Scholars Program. These are theme-based courses designed to enhance critical inquiry of a particular theme from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Each course is one lecture.
Spring semester
Note: Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars
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Human Development |
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HDE 100 - Career Awareness and Exploration
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Overview of approaches to career exploration. Topics include Northland Pioneer College academic requirements, career information research, career and educational plan development, decision-making, and values clarification. Standardized assessments help students determine occupational interests, aptitudes, and personalities.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HDE 103 - Workforce Readiness I
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
Provides instruction and practice with workforce skills in three key subject areas: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. Also instructs in the practice of Work Discipline, Teamwork, Managerial Potential, and Customer Service. Includes Arizona Career Readiness Certification preparation and assessment.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HDE 104 - Workforce Readiness II
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
Advanced workforce skills in three key subject areas: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information plus skills in Customer Service, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. Emphasis is placed on developing a functional Resume and refining interview skills
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HDE 105 - Success Strategies for College
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduces students to college life with a focus on general skills for success. Students learn to access a variety of resources that facilitate academic success, persistence and critical thinking skills.
Both fall and spring semesters
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HDE 106 - Workforce Skills I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Enhances soft skills necessary for success in the workplace. Instruction and practice are provided in the areas of Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information, as they are applied directly in the workplace.
Fall semester
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HDE 107 - Workforce Skills II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Advanced workforce skills in three key subject areas: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information plus skills in Customer Service, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking. Emphasis will be placed on developing a functional Résumé and refining interview skills.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCP 106 /HDE 106 or CCP 103 /HDE 103 or instructor permission.
Spring semester.
Determined By Need (DBN).
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Human Services |
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HUS 110 - Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Social work as a profession and social welfare as an institution. Emphasizes historical development of the field, fundamental social work principles and philosophy. Provides students with a beginning understanding of social work practice methods for delivery of services to people with various problems in living. Introduces the client intake and interview process.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 111 - Foundations of Chemical Dependency
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Introduction to the foundations of the alcohol and drug-abuse rehabilitation field. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the addiction paraprofessional counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work is stressed.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 112 - Biosystems/Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Exploration of the physiological effects of chemical use on human biological systems and human development. Emphasizes human anatomy and physiology, and the identification and management of chemically induced crisis situations.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 140 - Group Dynamics COM 2271
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Examination of small group and group dynamics in theory and practice through group discussion, role-play and socio-drama.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 160 - Drug Abuse in Our Society
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
History, pharmacology, and the psychological and social effects of the common chemical substances being abused in the United States.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 180 - Cross-Cultural Helping Skills
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Introduction to social values of cultures emphasizing cross-cultural communication. Includes understanding of and skills to work with persons from other cultures.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 210 - Family Dynamics and Chemical Dependency
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Analysis of the impact of addictions on all members of a family. Interviewing assessment and therapeutic approaches particularly useful for these family members are presented.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 251 - Developing a Culture of Care
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Introduction to the development of a residential child and youth care professional based upon characteristics of shared history, common language, general knowledge of the field, and competency in the field.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 252 - Building Relationships
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Study of relationships on two levels: assisting the residential assistant in establishing positive relationships with children and the role of the residential assistant as teacher to children.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 253 - Teaching Discipline
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
The exploration of the relationship between unmet needs of children’s behavior and the issues related to teaching discipline in residential care.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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HUS 256 - Understanding Child Development
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
An overview of children’s process of development in four aspects: physical, personality, social and cognitive. Includes problems of older children functioning at a developmental level below their age.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Humanities |
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HUM 150 - Humanities in the Western World I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A critical reading/writing/thinking-centered, integrated humanities course, emphasizing landmarks in the cultural heritage of Western civilization from classical Greece to the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Spring semester
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HUM 151 - Humanities in the Western World II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A critical reading/writing/thinking-centered, integrated humanities course, emphasizing landmarks in the cultural heritage of Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Fall semester
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Industrial Arts |
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INA 103 - Furniture Making I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Design, fabrication and finishing of basic types of wood furniture explored. Includes: shop safety, materials, tools, project design and planning. Furniture components, dimensioning, joinery, assembly and surface preparation demonstrated.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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INA 104 - Furniture Making II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Advanced course in design, fabrication/production, preparation and finishing of custom wood furniture.
Prerequisite: INA 103
Determined By Need (DBN)
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INA 105 - Woodworking I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Introduction to basic materials, tools and techniques to produce wood projects. Topics include shop safety, use and care of hand tools/portable power tools/woodworking machinery, designing and drawing wood projects, common wood identification and selection, surfacing/jointing/cross cutting/ ripping lumber, dado and rabbet techniques, fasteners, clamping, gluing, joinery, assembly, surface preparation and finishing.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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INA 106 - Woodworking II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Overview of the materials, tools, and techniques used to produce wood projects at an intermediate level. Covers the use and care of specialty woodworking power tools and machinery. Shop safety is covered for all stages of project designs from drawings to lumber identification to joinery and finishing.
Prerequisite: INA 105
Determined By Need (DBN)
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INA 205 - Woodworking III
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Forming and joining processes for wood projects. Topics include lathe safety, center to center turned pieces, faceplate turnings, advanced router applications, shaper safety, piecework production, custom moldings and trim production, parquetry and inlays, exotic wood identification and utilization and alternate methods of finishing.
Prerequisite: INA 106
Determined By Need (DBN)
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INA 206 - Woodworking IV
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 | Lab: 2
Production woodworking. Topics include project selection, production planning, replication methods for radial arm saw/ table saw/band saw/lathe/shaper/portable power tools, jig design and manufacture, fixture design and manufacture, service of woodworking portable power tools and machinery, alignment techniques, shop layout for production and finish matching and control.
Prerequisite: INA 205
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Information and Communication Technology |
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ICT 095 - Skills for Online Learning
Credits: 0.5
Lecture: 0.25 | Lab: 1.5
Examination and practice of rudimentary skills necessary for successful online learning.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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ICT 096 - Teaching Online Learning
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0.5 | Lab: 1
Prepares students to teach ICT 095 ; covers rudimentary skills necessary for successful online learning and teaching.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Instructional and Professional Development |
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IPD 275 - Instructional Skills Workshop
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Review of basic ideas regarding teaching and current instructional practices. Participants work closely with peers to explore individual differences in contemporary learning environments, implement inclusive teaching and facilitation practices, and experiment with new instructional strategies, technologies, and engagement techniques.
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LAN 160 - Beginning American Sign Language
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Emphasis on learning of the language of signs and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL).
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 161 - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Continuation of Beginning American Sign Language. Emphasis on learning sign language and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL).
Prerequisite: LAN 160
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 171 - Navajo I
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Introduction to the Navajo language, with emphasis on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Stress on basic grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and culture.
Fall semester
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LAN 172 - Navajo II
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Continuation of Navajo I. Emphasis on the vocabulary, verbs and sentence structures commonly used in the Navajo language.
Prerequisite: LAN 171
Spring semester
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LAN 201 - Navajo III
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Introduces recipes for traditional food and the significance of the nutritional value. Identifies titles of people who are involved in educational circles. Includes vocabulary regarding games and traditional and nontraditional occupations. Encourages using the Navajo language between students and the instructor.
Prerequisite: LAN 172
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 202 - Navajo IV
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Extension of LAN 201 involving a variety of writing and oral activities covering the Navajo verb structure. Mastering a variety of Navajo words and writing complex sentences. All instruction and interaction is in Navajo, except when making connections with other languages.
Prerequisite: LAN 201
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 260 - Advanced American Sign Language
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Advanced emphasis on learning the language of signs and cultural information about the people who use American Sign Language (ASL).
Prerequisite: LAN 161
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 261 - American Sign Language Grammar/Culture
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
A comprehensive evaluation of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language. Includes an emphasis on linguistic, social, educational, and political issues in deaf culture. Special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical attitudes shared with other minority groups.
Prerequisite: LAN 161
Determined By Need (DBN)
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LAN 262 - Conversational American Sign Language
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Strengthens student’s ability to communicate using American Sign Language. Helps build vocabulary. All work is given without verbal instruction.
Prerequisite: LAN 260
Determined By Need (DBN)
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Mathematics |
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MAT 101 - Basic Technical Mathematics
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers practical mathematical skills needed in a wide variety of trade and technical areas. Course includes a review of fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, basic algebra, and a brief overview of geometry and trigonometry.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 103 - Business Mathematics
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An introduction to the practice in mathematics of fundamental business operations and applications including payroll, finance, interest, loans, and investments.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 109 - Algebra I: Introductory
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An overview of the fundamental skills of arithmetic and algebra, using techniques for handling algebraic expressions and solving linear equations/inequalities, with an emphasis on developing problem-solving strategies when solving applications.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 112 - Algebra II: Intermediate
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Extends the understanding of basic algebraic concepts and skills with an emphasis on factoring, exponents, complex numbers, operations of rational and radical expressions, and solving techniques for applications on quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 109 or satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 142 - College Mathematics with Contemporary Applications MAT 1142
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
An emphasis on developing quantitative skills and reasoning abilities covering management science, statistics, data analysis, probability, and social choice
Prerequisite: MAT 109 or satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 152 - Advanced Algebra MAT 1151
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Algebraic concepts with an emphasis on solving real-life applications that includes a review of basic algebra, equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions as well as sequences, series and combinatorics.
Prerequisite: MAT 112 or satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 160 - Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Overview of statistical methods used in collecting, tabulating, analyzing, and presenting data. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, elementary probability, statistical inference, ANOVA, and statistical software.
Prerequisite: MAT 152 or Instructor’s permission
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MAT 161 - Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Topics include teaching critical thinking skills, problem solving, mathematical algorithms, number theory and proportional reasoning.
Prerequisite: MAT 142 or MAT 152
Fall semester; summer.
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MAT 162 - Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Topics include teaching measurement, analyzing data, algebra, plane and coordinate geometry, probability and statistics.
Prerequisite: MAT 161
Spring semester; summer.
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MAT 189 - Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Algebraic and trigonometric concepts with an emphasis on solving real-life applications that includes trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, vectors, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and analytic geometry.
Prerequisite: MAT 152 with “C” or better or satisfactory placement
Both fall and spring semesters; summer.
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MAT 211 - Technical Calculus MAT 2212
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Foundations of differential and integral calculus that includes applications in business, management, economics, life science, and social science. Topics include applications of functions, derivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions, integration, and multivariate calculus.
Prerequisite: MAT 152
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MAT 221 - Calculus I MAT 2220
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
An introduction to limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of single variable functions and related applications.
Prerequisite: MAT 189
Both fall and spring semesters
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MAT 231 - Calculus II MAT 2230
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Topics include integration of proper and improper integrals with applications in geometry, science, engineering, mathematical modeling with differential equations, infinite series and analytic geometry.
Prerequisite: MAT 221
Both fall and spring semesters
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MAT 241 - Calculus III MAT 2241
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4
Topics include three-dimensional space, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and topics in vector calculus.
Prerequisite: MAT 231
Summer
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Mathematics for Educators |
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MTE 101 - Mathematics Literacy for Early Childhood Educators
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Covers the philosophy, methods, techniques, and materials employed in mathematics instruction of young children. Reviews math skills such as counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, measurement and data, and geometry to help early childhood teacher candidates problem-solve and develop their own math literacy. Provides teacher candidates with the content knowledge and skills required to design effective, differentiated, instructional strategies aligned with PreK-3rd grade mathematics standards.
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Medical Assistant |
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MDA 124 - Clinical Procedures I
Credits: 5
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 6
Theory and skill development of clinical procedures, includes infection control, vital signs, patient history, physical exam, positioning and draping, patient education and assisting in various medical specialties.
Prerequisite: BIO 160 or HES 190 ; HES 170
Fall semester
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MDA 125 - Clinical Procedures II
Credits: 5
Lecture: 3 | Lab: 6
Theory and skill development of clinical procedures. Dosage calculation, medication administration, medical asepsis, sterilization and disinfection, electrocardiograms, minor surgery, office lab testing and career skills and development.
Prerequisite: MDA 124 ; EMT 104 (or equivalent); HES 101 or MAT 101 or MAT 109 or higher
Co-requisite: BUS 119 , HES 180
Spring semester
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MDA 126 - Medical Assistant Externship
Credits: 4
Lecture: 1 | Clinical: 9
160-hour paid or unpaid externship in an ambulatory health care setting performing administrative/clinical procedures. Includes comprehensive review for RMA and NCMA certification exams. Minimum grade ‘C’ to pass. Failing students may not repeat this course. Students withdrawing with instructor’s permission may retake only once with instructor’s permission.
Prerequisite: MDA 125 with grade of ‘C’ or better no earlier than the previous academic year or instructor permission; proof of required immunizations; and DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
Summer semester.
Note: * Before Enrolling: A COVID-19 vaccination or clinical agency-approved waiver may be required.
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Music |
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MUS 100 - Northland Master Chorale
Credits: 1
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Mixed-voice choral ensemble focused on the learning and performance of traditional choral repertoire. Requires diligence in learning music and in collaborating with fellow choir members. Course develops healthy vocal production and utilizes auditory and music reading skills. For first-year choral students. Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 118 - Vocal Performance Techniques
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
Focus on the performance of vocal jazz repertoire in mixed ensembles. Emphasis on learning music, minor research of pieces and public performance. Enrollment requires small audition and instructor permission. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Concurrent Requisite: MUS 100
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 121 - Soundcheck
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Vocal jazz and a cappella ensemble focused on learning and performance of contemporary, jazz and pop music. Participation requires a flexible schedule, travel as part of performance tours, diligence in learning music and cooperative collaboration. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission required
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 123 - Musical Theatre Ensemble
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1 | Lab: 2
Ensemble that performs smaller contemporary musical theatre productions, revues and song cycles. Features individual vocal coaching and increased solo opportunities. Requires diligence in learning music, developing vocal capabilities and working together with fellow ensemble members. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition and instructor permission required
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 129 - Vocal Ensembles
Credits: 1
Offers opportunities for vocalists to sing solos and form duets, trios, sextets, octets and other mixed vocal ensembles. Provides opportunities for performances and personal enjoyment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 130 - Instrumental Ensembles
Credits: 1
| Lab: 2
Opportunities for instrumentalists to form string, brass, and woodwind combinations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Audition required
Determined By Need (DBN)
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MUS 135 - Music Theory I
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Beginning intensive study of fundamentals of music and materials. Includes written exercises, original writing and the analysis of musical examples. Also covers beginning writing in four-part choral texture, structure of tonality, doubling and spacing of triads in root position and inversions and cadences.
Determined By Need (DBN)
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