Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    May 03, 2024  
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Social & Human Services

  
  • SHSV 110 Introduction to Social and Human Services

    5 credits
    The student will receive an introduction to the field of Social and Human services, including the history, philosophy, and current delivery systems to a diverse client population.
    Prerequisites: ENGL 093  and MATH 070 , or equivalent placement scores.
  
  • SHSV 112 Exploring Medical Interpreting

    3 credits
    This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for evaluation and employment opportunities in medical interpreting.
    Prerequisites: ABED 046 /ABED 053  or equivalent placement, and SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 114 Exploring Social Services Interpreting

    3 credits
    This class prepares students who are fluent in a foreign language for evaluation and employment opportunities in social services interpreting.
    Prerequisites: ABED 046  or ABED 053 , or equivalent placement.
  
  • SHSV 115 Mental Health First Aid

    1 credits
    This Mental Health First Aid course is an interactive 12 hour class that helps participants identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health problems. The course builds understanding of the personal, familial, and societal impact of mental health problems, introduces risk factors and provides participants with an overview of common treatments.
  
  • SHSV 120 Case Management and Systems

    5 credits
    Students will examine the roles and functions of case managers including interviewing, assessment and record keeping in a variety of social service systems.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches & Techniques

    5 credits
    The student will examine the roles and functions of the helping professional through the study of principles, concepts, and processes related to interaction with clients.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers and Beyond

    5 credits
    This course covers the biological, sociological and psychological processes involved in the aging process. Social policies, housing, caregiving resources and community services will also be explored.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 138 Field Practicum I

    5 credits
    Students will learn to apply basic skills and knowledge gained in previous course work through supervised field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their field placement.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice

    5 credits
    The student will identify the major categories of disability and the functional limitations of each. Vocational, psychological and educational impacts on the individual, family and community will be examined.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 142 Behavioral Health & Wellness

    5 credits
    The student will learn to identify and develop wellness behaviors, which will support their success in the demanding, high stress environment of the helping profession.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics

    5 credits
    The student will develop a basic understanding of leadership principles, qualities, practices, and ethics. Students will also acquire personal leadership skills and philosophies.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 210 Group Process & Dynamics

    5 credits
    The student will learn effectiveness of groups by using a variety of roles, models and norms of the group process. Student will participate as group members and develop group leadership skills through co-facilitation of group using appropriate strategies and activities.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 212 Introduction to Chemical Dependency

    5 credits
    The student will examine the effects of psychoactive drugs, theories of addiction, and major classes of drugs. The student will learn to effectively address chemical dependency issues in the social service environment.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 218 Field Practicum II

    5 credits
    Students will learn to apply intermediate skills and knowledge with direct supervision in a field placement in a social service agency. In addition, students will attend a weekly seminar for debriefing, assessment, and supervision of their field placement.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 138  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 220 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques

    5 credits
    The student will build on the initial skills developed in SHSV 130 , achieving advanced competencies in the areas of exploration, insight and action.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110 , SHSV 130 , or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 222 Multicultural Counseling

    5 credits
    Multicultural communication skills are essential in the social and human services field. The student will develop multicultural mindfulness so they can work effectively with diverse client populations.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 110  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 238 Field Practicum III

    5 credits
    Students will apply advanced skills and knowledge gained in previous internships and course work with minimal supervision in a field placement. Each successive internship placement will give the student the opportunity to experience various career options.
    Prerequisites: SHSV 218  or instructor permission.
  
  • SHSV 256 Current Issues in Social & Human Services

    1-5 credits
    The student will select a current topic of interest in the field of Social and Human Services and research its impact on the diverse client base of today’s world.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 260 Sociology of Death and Dying

    5 credits
    This course explores social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of death and dying. Cross-cultural comparisons, social stratification, rituals, taboos, and current social policy debates will be examined.
  
  • SOC 301 Global Sociology

    5 credits
    Examines the processes and theories of globalization. Explores the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of globalization and illustrates global challenges and opportunities through identifying social patterns and analyzing case studies.
    Prerequisites: Admission to a baccalaureate program and PSYC& 100  or SOC& 101 , or instructor permission.
  
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology

    5 credits
    This course is an introduction to the set of perspectives on human life that allows us to understand how the events and experiences of our personal lives are affected by social institutions, group dynamics, historic forces, and cultural meanings.
    Prerequisites: ENGL 093 .
  
  • SOCI 230 Technology & Society

    5 credits
    An overview of the changing roles technology has played in relation to multiple aspects of human society including social groups, institutions, and societal problems. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the relationship between technology and work, education, art, gender, “invention”, commerce, music, warfare, “progress”, disasters, environment, government, entertainment, and the future. Particular emphasis will be placed on technologies significant to the Pacific Northwest and LWIT programs.
    Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement test score.
  
  • SOCI 401 Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare

    5 credits
    This course introduces behavior and cultural issues that impact individual and population health and their relationship to public policy development and public health intervention programs.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.

Spanish

  
  • SPAN& 121 Spanish I

    5 credits
    An introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  
  • SPAN& 122 Spanish II

    5 credits
    This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN& 121 .
    Prerequisites: SPAN& 121 .
  
  • SPAN& 123 Spanish III

    5 credits
    This course is a continuation of skills learned in SPAN& 122 .
    Prerequisites: SPAN& 122 .

Transportation & Logistics Management

  
  • TLM 301 Topics in Transportation & Logistics Management

    5 credits
    Course explores the organization and operations of the commercial transportation and logistics industry and its impact on the bottom-line of today’s modern businesses in the context of the global trading economy.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASTLM program or instructor permission.
  
  • TLM 302 Airport and Seaport Operations

    5 credits
    This course provides an overview of the structure, organization, and operation of modern airport and seaports, including current issues and challenges. It examines the critical interface with private sector intermediaries and government regulatory agencies that facilitate and affect operations.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 303 International Transportation & Border Security

    5 credits
    This course will provide an in-depth view of modern border and transportation security, including the protection of seaports, airports, ships, aircraft, trains, trucks, pipelines, etc. Course includes discussions with officials from security organizations such as TSA, Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, and FBI. The course will cover specific facets of transportation security, including physical and procedural controls, and regulations of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and others. It will also discuss current threats, counterterrorism measures, new technologies, and the importance of both passenger and cargo security to the global economy.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 304 Domestic/International Trade & Freight Ops

    5 credits
    This course focuses on critical issues in today’s global commercial environment, one with heightened expectations on all sides: customers want reliable service and reasonable prices; employees and regulators want greater safety and security; citizens want access to services and responsible care of the environment without tax increases; shareholders want at least market returns on their investments; and governments want vibrant, healthy economies. Course includes discussions with environmental groups, freight operations executives and regulatory agency officials.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 305 Legal Concepts for Transportation/logistics Mgmt

    5 credits
    This course outlines the legal issues and concepts germane to the Transportation and Logistics field, including contracts, liability, torts, insurance requirements, jurisdiction, environmental and security regulatory compliance, mediation, and legal remedies.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 306 Quality Management for the Firm

    5 credits
    This course is designed to equip students with the managerial concepts and quantitative tools used in effective and efficient management of quality in manufacturing and service organizations. The focus of this course is on problem solving, including problem definition, evaluation of alternatives, implementation and control of total quality standards. Students will examine concepts including customer satisfaction, quality process orientation, empowerment, team building, and continuous improvement.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 307 Enterprise Resource Planning & Management

    5 credits
    This course provides managerial information regarding material requirements, capacity planning and control techniques, master production scheduling and techniques in cost analysis. Includes application of Enterprise and Materials Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) fundamentals.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 398 First Year Project for TLM Candidates

    5 credits
    This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct preliminary independent individual research or internship in the field of transportation and logistics management. It requires a written report and oral presentation of the research findings or internship outcomes. The purpose of this course is to give students a deeper understanding of the field in order to help them to formulate and refine their career goals and align the remainder of their BASTLM studies with these goals.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 404 Warranty Administration and Customer Relations

    5 credits
    This course investigates the various federal and state laws and regulations impacting the operations of the automotive wholesale and retail business, and warranty policies. Course will include discussions with attorneys and vehicle manufacturer representatives.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 414 Warehousing and Distribution Center Management

    5 credits
    The course focuses on warehouse and distribution center management systems, materials management software, inventory fundamentals, order fulfillment, supply chain disruption risk mitigation, and facility siting theories and strategies.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 415 Supply Chain Management and Technologies

    5 credits
    This course acquaints students with the global supply chain, with an emphasis on supply sources, distribution, production planning, information systems, customer service, inventory management, warehouse management, supply chain relationships and challenges facing managers today. Students completing the course will be able to understand supply chain management concepts and strategies that help firms become more responsive in today’s changing global markets and provide a key source of competitive advantage. They will learn strategies for outsourcing, distribution, production planning, customer service, inventory management, warehouse management, and the use of 3PL and 4PL providers in the supply chain. In addition, the class acquaints students to currently applicable technologies and how firms gain competitive advantages by embracing and adapting RFID, bar coding, sorting, picking, and track and trace technologies into their supply chains. Uses examples from retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing, and logistics industries.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 421 Vehicle Maintenance Management

    5 credits
    This course teaches the maintenance principles and scheduling systems required to effectively manage owned or leased vehicle fleets, fleet maintenance personnel, and drivers.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 422 Vehicle Fleet Risk and Asset Management

    5 credits
    This course deals with planning for uncertain events as well as the life cycle of fleets. It will focus on industry best practices. The course will include discussions with risk managers, and public and private fleet managers.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 444 Capstone Project in Transportation Management

    5 credits
    This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent research on a wide array of salient issues in transportation management, either individually or in teams. Requires a written report and oral presentation of the research findings. Examples of areas of research: federally mandated vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures; development of computer data related to computer-based and on-board diagnostic systems and computer-based technical information databases; alternative fuel systems, procurement decisions, hazardous materials handling procedures, employee relations, etc.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.
  
  • TLM 445 Capstone Project in Logistics Management

    5 credits
    This course is designed to help students solve actual logistic management challenges they will encounter in the workplace. Basic decision making tools and concepts will be used for finding cost reduction and strategic opportunities. It provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent research on a wide array of salient issues in logistics management, either individually or in teams. It requires a written report and oral presentation of the research findings. The course will make heavy use of examples from industry to provide illustrations of the concepts in practice.
    Prerequisites: TLM 301  and admission to the BASTLM program.

Transportation Core

  
  • TRAN 110 Computer Basics/Transportation Trades

    2 credits
    This course focuses on computer basics, keyboarding and industry applications. This course teaches to the global outcome of Information and Technical Literacy.
    Prerequisites: ABED 040  or MATH 070 , and ABED 046 , or equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 , TRAN 125 .
  
  • TRAN 112 Shop and Business Practices

    5 credits
    This course focuses on beginning and advanced objectives dealing with industry expectations, tools, precision measurements, fasteners, safety, power tools, equipment, industrial first aid, and related topics.
    Prerequisites: ABED 040  or MATH 070 , and ABED 046 , or equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 113 , TRAN 125 .
  
  • TRAN 113 Basic Electrical Systems

    4 credits
    This course focuses on basic electrical concepts and processes and other related objectives needed to be able to succeed in transportation technology classes.
    Prerequisites: ABED 040  or MATH 070 , and ABED 046 , or equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 125 .
  
  • TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles

    5 credits
    This course focuses on the principles and safety of welding and refrigeration.
    Prerequisites: ABED 040  or MATH 070 , and ABED 046 , or equivalent placement scores. Corequisites: TRAN 110 , TRAN 112 , TRAN 113 .

Welding Fabrication & Maintenance Technology

  
  • WELD 100 Welding Overview for Trades

    7 credits
    This introductory course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of welding equipment. The course will include oxy-fuel welding and cutting, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding. The purpose of this course is to introduce welding to non-welding focus students.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • WELD 101 Oxy/acetylene Cutting & Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld, braze, and cut metal.
    Prerequisites: ABED 040  or MATH 070 , and ABED 046  or equivalent placement scores.
  
  • WELD 102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding process.
    Prerequisites: WELD 101 .
  
  • WELD 103 Flux Core Arc Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the flux core arc welding process, including both the dual shield and inner-shield processes.
    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .
  
  • WELD 104 Gas Metal Arc Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas metal arc welding process.
    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .
  
  • WELD 105 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process.
    Prerequisites: WELD 102 .
  
  • WELD 106 Carbon Arc, Plasma, & Oxy-acetylene Cutting

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the carbon arc, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting processes.
    Prerequisites: WELD 101 .
  
  • WELD 201 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process as it relates to pipe welding.
    Prerequisites: WELD 102  or instructor permission.
  
  • WELD 202 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process as it relates to pipe welding.
    Prerequisites: WELD 105  or instructor permission.
  
  • WELD 203 Layout and Fabrication Techniques

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use layout and fabrication techniques.
    Prerequisites: WELD 103 , WELD 104 , WELD 105 , WELD 106 , WELD 201 .
  
  • WELD 204 Wabo Test Prep and Weld Testing

    8 credits
    This course covers the description and identification of industrial metals; their physical, mechanical, and chemical properties; and the fundamentals of weld testing.
    Prerequisites: WELD 103 , WELD 104 , WELD 105 , or instructor permission.
  
  • WELD 205 Advanced Pipe Welding

    8 credits
    This course is a continuation of the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely weld various diameters of pipe in various positions, using shielded metal (SMAW) and/or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
    Prerequisites: WELD 201 , WELD 202 .
  
  • WELD 220 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

    8 credits
    This course is a continued focus on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 16 gauge.
    Prerequisites: WELD 105 .
  
  • WELD 221 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

    7 credits
    This course is a continuation of WELD 220 . It continues the focus on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the gas tungsten arc welding process as it relates to the welding of metals as thin as 20 gauge.
    Prerequisites: WELD 220 .
  
  • WELD 230 Metal Forming I

    8 credits
    This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual metal forming equipment such as hammers, hydraulic presses for die-forming, and slip rollers. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or without the application of heat.
    Prerequisites: WELD 106  or instructor permission.
  
  • WELD 231 Metal Forming II

    7 credits
    This course focuses on the principals, procedures, and safe operations of manual metal forming equipment such as English wheel, press break, shear, and shrinking torch. Students learn to create solid shapes or hollow forms, with or without the application of heat.
    Prerequisites: WELD 230  or instructor permission.

Wine

  
  • WINE 120 Spirits & Beer

    3 credits
    This course will explore the history, production techniques, and classifications of all the major beer and spirits categories with a special focus upon regions of production and prominent producers. Students will also learn about the myriad number of ingredients used, various brewing and distillation practices, and the changing trends in the beer and spirits industries.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 140 Introduction to Wine

    3 credits
    Discover what goes into making and appreciating wine. Study the process of wine making, aging, and blending while building your wine terminology and descriptors. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
  
  • WINE 145 Wine History

    3 credits
    This course explores the history of wine and its impact upon the wine producing regions of the world. Particular emphasis is paid to the cultural significance of wine production and how wine history influences, and is applied towards today’s global wine industry. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 241 Wines of the World

    3 credits
    This course offers a survey of wine, winemaking techniques, and grape varietals across the globe. The course will explore the history of wine by region, including a focus on viticulture practices and wine-making styles. Regional influences of climate, various soil types, and the concept of terroir are also explored. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 242 Northwestern Wines

    3 credits
    This course is a survey of wines produced in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, including the American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in those states and their premier producers. The history of Northwestern wine-making, the grape-growing regions of the Northwest, viticulture practices and winemaking styles are explored. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 243 The Business of Wine

    3 credits
    This course provides an overview of the national and local wine industries. Topics include the role wine plays in the hospitality industry, the distribution chain, the wine labor force, and the supervision and management issues in the wine industry.
  
  • WINE 244 Wine Marketing

    3 credits
    This course focuses on methods for marketing wine including market analysis, packaging, advertising, promotional techniques, brand development, and the use of consultants.
  
  • WINE 245 Wine Sales

    3 credits
    This course provides an in-depth look at wine sales, methodology, implementation, and the most common types of sales-based occupations found in the wine industry. Topics discussed include the role importers, brokers, and distribution agents play in wholesale and retail wine sales sales opportunities and challenges that exist within the modern wine industry are also explored. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 246 Restaurant Wine Service

    3 credits
    This course covers tableside wine service practices in the restaurant industry with a focus on methods for suggesting the product. The different methods for developing and maintaining a wine list and working with purveyors are included. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • WINE 262 Tasting Room and Event Management

    3 credits
    This course covers the process of setting up and managing tasting rooms, supervisory techniques, and training for basic wine sales and tasting. Students will learn how to collaborate with professional event coordinators. Topics include operations, logistics, design, strategy, and evaluation. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
 

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