Catalog 2014-2015 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUSA 230 Business Investment: Financing A New Venture

    5 credits
    This course focuses on how to fund a small business venture. Topics covered include acquisition and use of funding, money management, financial analysis and long-term budgeting.
    Prerequisites: BUS& 101  or instructor permission.
  
  • BUSA 301 Managerial Accounting

    5 credits
    This course introduces principles of managerial accounting which emphasize the use of accounting information for internal purposes such as planning and controlling operations, improved decision making, budgetary control, and performance management. The course integrates accounting with ideas from microeconomics, data analysis, decision analysis, finance, and operations management.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BASTLM program or instructor permission.
  
  • BUSA 310 New Business Ventures

    5 credits
    This course examines the process of planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include identifying and evaluating opportunities; success and failure factors; developing, marketing, and selling products and services; creating and managing budgets; financing the business; and legal issues.
    Prerequisites: BUS& 101  or instructor permission, and admission to a baccalaureate program.
  
  • BUSA 320 Business Marketing

    5 credits
    This course explores business promotion. Topics covered include market research; product and service pricing, promotion, and distribution; and customer service. Students will learn professional sales techniques and cost-effective marketing strategies.
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into a baccalaureate program and instructor permission.

Civil Engineering Graphics

  
  • CEGT 100 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology

    4 credits
    This course is an overview of civil engineering disciplines: Transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and the infrastructure common in civil engineering projects. Students will begin to conceptualize and plan civil engineering projects such as airports, bridges, highways, etc.
    Prerequisites: ENGR 113 or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 211 Civil Engineering Graphics

    4 credits
    This is the entry-level civil engineering graphics course. Students will create drawings utilizing scales, map symbols, plot plans, legal descriptions, contours, profiles and layouts to complete civil engineering projects.
    Prerequisites: ENGR 113 and ENGT 132 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 221 Surveying

    4 credits
    This is a fundamental course of the use of surveying equipment, instruments, and tools. Students will learn standards for field note recording, and computations for leveling and transversing. Emphasis is placed on basic surveying techniques in the field.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 211  or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 231 Civil 3d Computer Aided Design I

    4 credits
    A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art civil 3D software. Students learn coordinate geometry, digital terrain modeling and design methods using profiles, cross sections and templates.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 131  and CEGT 211 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 232 Civil 3d Computer Aided Design II

    4 credits
    A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art civil 3D software. Students learn advanced terrain design, grading and profiling techniques and calculations. Continuation of Civil 3D Computer Aided Design I.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 231  or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 233 Civil 3d Computer Aided Design III

    4 credits
    A course in advanced civil engineering graphics using state of the art civil 3D software. Students work on advanced design projects. Continuation of CEGT 232 .
    Prerequisites: CEGT 232 .
  
  • CEGT 241 Civil Engineering Materials

    4 credits
    Students will examine and calculate the properties of common civil engineering materials including gravel, asphalt, concrete and steel to properly select materials for civil engineering projects.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 211  or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 251 Boundary Survey and Plat Design

    4 credits
    In this course students will learn about the systems of public lands, legal descriptions and how to locate the boundary lines of property using surveying equipment also includes site and subdivision planning including topography.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 221  or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 261 Roadway Design and Layout

    4 credits
    Fundamentals of roadway design. Students will learn the basics of design specifications, horizontal and vertical alignment and layout, rights-of-way and plan detail.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 212 or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 280 Civil Engineering Graphics Capstone Project

    4 credits
    Capstone design course where students conceptualize, apply relevant standards, calculate elevations & quantities, properly select materials, and complete a design project with the support of industry professionals. Students present their project in a professional setting.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 258 , CEGT 232 .
  
  • CEGT 281 Landscape Design Graphics I

    4 credits
    Basic landscape design and layout techniques emphasizing manual and/or CAD skills. Design of private and public use areas.
    Prerequisites: ENGT 132  and CEGT 211 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CEGT 282 Landscape Design Graphics II

    4 credits
    Advanced landscape design and layout techniques emphasizing manual and/ or CAD skills. Design of private and public use areas.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 281 .
  
  • CIVE 205 Theory of Urban Design & Planning

    3 credits
    Critical thinking, writing and sketching to investigate issues of importance in environmental and urban design & planning including lectures, reading and research assignments used to expand awareness of planning values and principles.
    Prerequisites: CEGT 211  or instructor permission.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry

    5 credits
    This course will cover measurements and scientific notation, molecular and atomic theory, chemical reactions and equations, mass/molar ratios of balanced equations, energy and rate relationships in chemistry, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid/base chemistry. Includes laboratory.
    Prerequisites: ABED 046  or ABED 053  , and MATH 098  or MATH 099 , or equivalent placement scores.
  
  • CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

    5 credits
    This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and key metabolic reactions of the major organic and biological molecules of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Includes laboratory.
    Prerequisites: CHEM& 121 .
  
  • CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I

    5 credits
    First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. This course introduces fundamentals of chemistry, including matter and measurement, the structure of atoms, periodicity and the electron structure of atoms, ionic and covalent bonding, mass relationships, and chemical reactions. Includes laboratory investigation of these topics.
    Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM& 121 , and concurrent enrollment in MATH& 141  or placement into MATH& 142 .

Chinese

  
  • CHIN& 121 Chinese I

    5 credits
    This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Chinese language. Pinyin, oral communication skills, and basic grammar are also covered. Presumes no initial knowledge of Chinese.
  
  • CHIN& 122 Chinese II

    5 credits
    This course provides integrated instruction to the language of the Chinese-speaking world. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course covers the fundamentals of the modern Chinese language. Oral communication skills based on different situations, basic grammar practice, and reading and writing skills are all covered. This is the second course of a sequence that begins with CHIN& 121 , so it requires some initial knowledge of Chinese.
    Prerequisites: CHIN& 121 .

Public Health

  
  • CHPH 315 Alcohol, Drugs, and Society

    5 credits
    This course investigates the history and theories surrounding human substance use/abuse. Introduces topics of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and social/cognitive/behavioral/natural causes of substance use/abuse.
    Prerequisites: PUBH 310 .
  
  • CHPH 325 Health Equity and Social Justice

    5 credits
    This course analyzes issues related to health disparity, and issues related to social justice, such as healthcare access, unequal treatment based on ethnicity, race, income, and strategies for supporting diverse populations to reduce disparity and influence public policy.
    Prerequisites: PHIL 301 .
  
  • CHPH 435 Community Health Issues

    5 credits
    This course addresses issues in community health. It introduces strategies to reduce health risks, health disparity, and introduces resources for community intervention and prevention programs.
    Prerequisites: SOCI 401 .
  
  • CHPH 455 Service Learning in Community Health

    5 credits
    This course is designed to serve as a service learning experience. Students will collaborate with local agencies to develop a community health program. Students will also participate in a weekly meeting with students in other capstone courses from the other specializations to collaborate and share information and knowledge gained.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • EPID 315 Statistical Research: Data Management & Analysis

    5 credits
    This course introduces statistical analysis software packages typically encountered in epidemiological research. Students will develop data analysis techniques for dataset analysis for the various software packages.
    Prerequisites: MATH 341 .
  
  • EPID 325 Advanced Principles of Epidemiology

    5 credits
    This course is designed to train students to apply epidemiological principles to determine disease etiology as well as evaluate prevention and intervention programs. It will do so in the context of the five areas of epidemiology: (environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavior sciences, and health management and policy).
    Prerequisites: PUBH 320 .
  
  • EPID 435 Epidemiology of Infectious and Chronic Diseases

    5 credits
    The course introduces students to the importance of theory-based research and the process of research design. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs and the methodology behind each type will be introduced. Students will design a research plan to address a public health issue.
    Prerequisites: PUBH 410 .
  
  • EPID 455 Applications of Epidemiology

    5 credits
    This course is designed to serve as an epidemiology capstone experience. Students will work with local agencies and health departments engaged in health surveillance and monitoring on projects that may include data analysis and application, using GIS mapping tools and related software, field observations, and community assessment. Students will also participate in a weekly meeting with students in other capstone courses from the other specializations to collaborate and share information and knowledge gained.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 301 Foundations of Public Health

    5 credits
    This course will introduce the foundations of various specializations in public health including chronic and infectious epidemiology, behavioral and social epidemiology, community health, molecular and genetic epidemiology, etc. Students will develop a broad understanding of how these specializations address public health issues across the globe by this introduction to the fundamental principles, concepts, and tools used in various public health disciplines.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 310 Theories of Health Behavior

    5 credits
    This course will introduce various health behavior theories (personal, social, and population-based) and their roles in health education, research, and intervention.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 320 Principles of Epidemiology

    5 credits
    An introduction to epidemiological investigations of disease (infectious and noninfectious). Includes introduction to study design for investigating disease etiology, mode of transmission, and pathogenesis.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 330 Healthcare Leadership and Management

    5 credits
    This course presents core concepts of healthcare leadership and management, including organizational design as it relates to workplace diversity, managing versus leading professionals, and overall system function.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 340 Global Health Issues

    5 credits
    This course surveys current global health issues such as disease burden and distribution, health inequality and disparity, global health policy, and global health interventions.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 410 Public Health Theory, Research Methods, & Design

    5 credits
    This course focuses on research methodology and design. Students will collect and analyze data to evaluate programs related to public health and healthcare issues.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 420 Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation

    5 credits
    This course introduces the phases of evidence-based approaches to educational and promotional programs: community needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Students will also learn about the competitive grant process and component necessary for writing successful proposals.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • PUBH 430 Public Health Policy

    5 credits
    This course examines public health policy at the local, state, and federal level. It investigates the many factors that influence public policy such as institutional, economic, social, ethical, and political factors.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJ& 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice

    5 credits
    Overview of the criminal justice system and its basic policies, institutions, and dilemmas, examining the role of police, courts, and corrections. Students analyze sociological theories and perspectives to issues in law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections.
    Prerequisites: ENGL 093 .

Oral Communication

  
  • CMST 302 Mass Communication

    5 credits
    This course focuses on mass media’s history and cultural, social, and economic impacts. Examines how Internet, television, radio, film, and print media affect public and private life. CMST 302 studies legal, ethical, and commercial dimensions of mass communication, including First Amendment issues.
    Prerequisites: Admission to BTAD program or instructor permission.
  
  • CMST 401 Principles of Public Health Communication

    5 credits
    This course introduces fundamental aspects of public health communication and education. Topics include general marketing principles, the role of social and mass media, interpersonal, organizational, and cultural aspects of communication, and communication technology.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program or instructor permission.
  
  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication

    5 credits
    Learn greater self-awareness, more effective communication, and improve one-to-one relationships.
    Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement score.
  
  • CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking

    5 credits
    This course sets forth the essentials of effective public speaking including: selecting your topic, library research methods, analysis, oral style, use of visual aids, preparation and delivery of various types of speeches.
    Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement score.
  
  • CMST& 230 Small Group Communication

    5 credits
    Through theory and practice, students will learn how to become more effective, competent small group participants and communicators.
    Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement score.

Computer Security & Network Technician

  
  • CSNT 115 A+ Software Essentials

    6 credits
    Students will install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot operating systems. The course will also include working with client operating systems in various network scenarios. Students work towards the CompTIA A+ industry certification.
    Prerequisites: MATH 087  or equivalent placement score. Corequisites: CSNT 116 , CSNT 117 .
  
  • CSNT 116 A+ Hardware

    6 credits
    Using the CompTIA A+ competencies, students will study all PC components. While installing and troubleshooting PC hardware, students gain a top-to-bottom knowledge of PC hardware technologies as they acquire critical levels of proficiency.
    Prerequisites: MATH 087  or equivalent placement score. Corequisites: CSNT 115 , CSNT 117 .
  
  • CSNT 117 Exploring Command Line Interfaces

    3 credits
    Command Line Interfaces for Microsoft and Linux operating systems are introduced. Students will become proficient with basic commands, syntax structures, and file systems, and will become familiar with using batch files to perform automated tasks.
    Prerequisites: MATH 087  or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 115 , CSNT 116 .
  
  • CSNT 123 Current Operating Systems

    6 credits
    A technical overview of the graphical and command line user environment of current operating systems, including system installations and user/ network configuration issues.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 115 , ENGL 093  or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 124 .
  
  • CSNT 124 Open Source Operating Systems

    6 credits
    This course is a continuation of CSNT 123 . Students will install, configure, and become knowledgeable with various versions of Open Source operating systems. Students learn the systems from the client perspective to operate in a networked environment.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 117 , ENGL 093 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 123 .
  
  • CSNT 125 Shells & Scripts

    3 credits
    A beginning course in shell scripting and programming for maintenance and technical support personnel, using command line and graphical tools common to current operating systems and networks.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 117 , ENGL 093 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CSNT 170 A+ Certification Test Preparation

    5 credits
    Designed to prepare the student for the industry CompTIA A+ certification exams. Includes instruction and details for both the Core Technologies and the OS Technologies exams.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 116  or instructor permission.
  
  • CSNT 171 Network+ Certification Preparation

    3 credits
    CSNT 171 prepares students familiar with computer network technology for the CompTIA Network+ Industry certification exam.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 232  or instructor permission.
  
  • CSNT 177 Security + Certification Preparation

    3 credits
    Prepares students for taking the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The outcomes match directly to all objectives in the five domains of competency as outlined by CompTIA.
  
  • CSNT 178 Comptia Healthcare IT Tech Cert Prep

    3 credits
    Prepares students for taking the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certification exam. The outcomes match directly to all objectives in the five domains competency as outlined by CompTIA.
  
  • CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I

    6 credits
    This course includes networking fundamentals between computing systems. Students will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining a network with all its various components. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 123 , CSNT 124 , MATH 090  or MATH 098 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 .
  
  • CSNT 232 Network Fundamentals II

    6 credits
    This course is a continuation of CSNT 231 Network Fundamentals I and introduces advanced networking, configuration, and troubleshooting skills. Students will setup and manage all the basic components and services of today’s most popular networks. There is a heavy emphasis on training based on the CompTIA Network+ industry certification requirements.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 123 , CSNT 124 , MATH 090  or MATH 098 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 233 .
  
  • CSNT 233 Network Design

    3 credits
    Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired in CSNT 231  & CSNT 232  to complete a final networking project. The project will encompass configuring all of the major components of a fully working network including, but not limited to, cabling, routing, switching, wireless communication, and clients’ PCs.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 123 , CSNT 124 , MATH 090  or MATH 098 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 .
  
  • CSNT 241 Network Security & Encryption

    6 credits
    In this course students will examine packet structures, routing and access control lists, authentication and encryption, network traffic monitoring, and intrusion detection techniques. Additional subjects will include security and acceptable use policies, and gathering data to support forensic reviews.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 , MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ENGL 100 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 242 , CSNT 243 .
  
  • CSNT 242 VOIP & Wireless Computing

    6 credits
    In this course students will learn the latest industry standards and practices for deploying modern and secure VoIP and Wireless (computer-based) systems. Students will build, deploy and manage VoIP and PC-based wireless systems.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 , MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ENGL 100 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241 , CSNT 243 .
  
  • CSNT 243 Cloud & Emerging Technology

    3 credits
    In this course students will configure and manage resources on cloud resources of major service providers. Security, backup, data integrity, and access control methods will be compared between local hardware and cloud installations. The convergence of HDTV and computer video standards will be evaluated.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 , MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ENGL 100 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 241 , CSNT 243 .
  
  • CSNT 251 Network Administration

    12 credits
    This course involves networking from an administrative side. Students will develop advanced troubleshooting skills along with setting up and configuring all the main components of today’s most popular network operating system. Emphasis is on the hands-on experience.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 , MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ENGL 100 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 253 .
  
  • CSNT 253 Capstone

    3 credits
    Students apply the skills and competencies they have acquired in the program to a final networking project. The project will encompass configuring all of the major components of a fully working production network including, but not limited to, cabling, routing, Active Directory, users, Web & FTP, email, and DHCP & DNS.
    Prerequisites: CSNT 231 , CSNT 232 , CSNT 233 , MATH 098  or MATH 099 , ENGL 100 , or instructor permission. Corequisites: CSNT 251 .
  
  • CSNT 294 Resumes and Interviews

    3 credits
    A basic foundation for developing and writing resumes and cover letters along with Job Interview techniques. Emphasis is on jobs in the IT fields, although the techniques and ideas introduced will apply to any type of job.

Culinary Arts

  
  • CULA 116 Culinary Skills and Concepts

    9 credits
    This course introduces students to the basics of the food service kitchen. The student learns to identify and use culinary tools and equipment, including knives, hand tools, and small appliances. They learn basic kitchen preparations and procedures, including stocks, sauces, and soups. This course requires the student to acquire a Washington State Public Health Card in the first week of class.
    Prerequisites: ABED 046  and MATH 070  or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission. Corequisites: CULA 128 .
  
  • CULA 119 Intermediate Culinary Skills & Concepts

    7 credits
    Students expand on the competencies introduced in CULA 116  to learn more advanced skills and modern cooking techniques by creating secondary sauces, pan sauces, and further their understanding of cooking methodology. Students also learn techniques on advanced protein breakdown including meat, poultry, and fish. Identification of products, advanced knife skills, and techniques on seasoning and flavoring will be highlighted.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 .
  
  • CULA 120 Restaurant Fundamentals

    12 credits
    In this course students will be introduced to the front line and learn in a live environment. The course will examine the avant-garde and success of current culinary trends and styles of leading chefs, restaurateurs and gastronomes.
    Prerequisites: CULA 124  or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 124 Introduction to the Front of House

    9 credits
    This course focuses on fine dining table, quick service, and buffet management service through hands-on interaction with customers in an operational restaurant.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 127 Introduction to Baking

    12 credits
    The student will learn baking basics and theories including preparation of doughs such as tart, pie, cookies, rolled-in doughs, basic yeast leavened doughs, pastry, restaurant desserts and basic finishing techniques.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 128 Food Service Safety and Sanitation

    3 credits
    This course covers the principles of food borne illness, sanitation, safety, personal hygiene, health regulations, and inspections as they pertain to a commercial kitchen. Certification or re-certification by the National Restaurant Association is given upon successful completion of the ServSafe examination.
  
  • CULA 130 Supervision and Management

    3 credits
    The course focuses in managing people from the hospitality supervisor’s viewpoint. The emphasis is on technique from increasing productivity, controlling labor costs, time management, and managing change. It also stresses effective communication and explains the responsibilities of a supervisor in the food service operation. Student will develop personal career objectives, self-promotion skills and strategies for conducting an effective job interview in the food service industry. Emphasis will be placed on skills to effectively manage people, provide leadership, communication and decision making.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 137 Nutrition in Food Service

    3 credits
    This course covers the basic principles of nutrition and its relationship to good health and healthful dining practices, with emphasis on health-conscious and heart-healthy menu and recipe development. The functions of nutrients and food safety are also included.
  
  • CULA 142 Costing and Menu Planning

    3 credits
    Students learn how to calculate food costs on various menus used in the food service industry. Students learn how to control restaurant and foodservice costs and the importance of budgeting and forecasting in the restaurant industry. They will have the opportunity to build and cost out a menu.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 , or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 143 Wine & Food Pairing

    3 credits
    Wine and food pairing, wine marketing and sales. Building a restaurant wine list, pricing and profit making strategies. Wine tasting, elements of character and key components of wine. This course will include wine tasting and assessment.
    Prerequisites: Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  • CULA 144 American, Regional, International and Classic Cuisine

    4 credits
    This course is an in-depth study of Classical, and International cuisines. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on cooking, students will learn the products, ingredients, and techniques that are indigenous to the regions of each cuisine.
    Prerequisites: CULA 119  or instructor permission.
  
  • CULA 146 Garde Manger

    4 credits
    Students are introduced to the basic function and structure of the cold kitchen, pantry, reception foods, a la carte appetizers, and grand buffet arrangements. Students learn how to prepare sandwiches, salads, dressings, cold sauces, canapés, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, appetizers.
    Prerequisites: CULA 119 .
  
  • CULA 154 Food and Beverage Procurement

    3 credits
    This course introduces students to basic principles of purchasing food, beverage, equipment and paper goods, contract services and supplies. Primary focus is on product identification, supplier selection, ordering, receiving, proper storage and issuing process and inventory management.
    Prerequisites: CULA 116 , CULA 128 .
  
  • CULA 195 Capstone, Portfolio

    5 credits
    Students construct a professional portfolio of all culinary experience obtained to date which will include current resume, cover letters, current job postings, 5 year plan and copies of all certificates and awards achieved during their time in the program. Students will design and prepare either a 4 course meal for 12 guests or baking presentation utilizing skills learned throughout the program.
    Prerequisites: CULA 120  or BAKE 122 , and CULA 128 .
  
  • CULA 196 Internship/Externship/Cooperative

    5 credits
    Students work under a professional chef or manager in a related field at an approved food service establishment or on campus. The externship will apply and provide practical experiences and professional exposure to acquired subject matters, career and professional skills in a real and practical environment.
    Prerequisites: CULA 120  or BAKE 122 , and instructor permission.

Cooperative Work Experience

  
  • CWEX 190 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar I

    1 credits
    Seminar topics may include legal issues of the workplace, interviewing techniques, and conflict resolution. Students have the opportunity to openly discuss issues they face at their workplace in a learning environment.
    Corequisites: CWEX 197 .
  
  • CWEX 197 Cooperative Work Experience I

    1-5 credits
    Cooperative work experience offers students the opportunity to further their skills by working at an approved job site. Training plan will be developed to enable the student to acquire on-the-job skills while earning an income.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
  
  • CWEX 290 Cooperative Work Experience Seminar II

    1 credits
    Seminar topics may include legal issues of the workplace, interviewing techniques, and conflict resolution. Students have the opportunity to openly discuss issues they face at their workplace in a learning environment.
    Corequisites: CWEX 297 .
  
  • CWEX 297 Cooperative Work Experience II

    1-5 credits
    Cooperative work experience offers students the opportunity to further their skills by working at an approved job site. Training plan will be developed to enable the student to acquire on-the-job skills while earning an income.
    Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

Dental Assistant

  
  • DENT 111 Introduction to Dental Assisting

    2 credits
    Students learn terminology, Washington State Dental Practice Act policies, ethics and jurisprudence, dental specialties and an introduction to the clinical aspects of being a dental auxiliary. Professional organizational structures will be included.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.
  
  • DENT 112 Introduction to Chairside Procedure

    5 credits
    Course covers maintenance of dental equipment and operatory instrumentation. Students will learn home care patient instructions, assess oral hygiene, procedural prophylaxis fluoride and pit and fissure sealant application.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant Program.
  
  • DENT 113 Dental Practice Theory

    5 credits
    Basic concepts and principles of dental practice are presented in this lecture course. The emphasis is on Infection Control procedures, dental emergencies, accident prevention, assessment procedures, and record keeping. Skills and procedures are practiced by the student with team members, in a laboratory environment.
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Dental Assistant program.
  
  • DENT 114 Ethics & Law, Office Management

    2 credits
    Students are introduced to professional ethics and legalities and the responsibilities of the dental assistant to the community, dental profession, dental team and patient. Management of front office procedures are presented.
    Prerequisites: Completion of an application for admission and admission to the Dental Assisting program.
  
  • DENT 115 Oral Science

    3 credits
    Students are introduced to basic dental sciences including Oral Anatomy, Tooth Morphology & Oral Microbiology. The course focuses on the healthy, normal end of the health/disease continuum & provides a foundation for further dental science study.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.
  
  • DENT 117 Dental Materials I

    3 credits
    This theory and laboratory course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques, and is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry.
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.
  
  • DENT 121 Dental Assisting Practicum I

    6 credits
    Course covers assessing oral hygiene, stains, dental deposits; procedural prophylaxis, fluoride, and pit and fissure sealant application; and instrumentation of auxiliary expanded duties. Clinical implementation and practical application of procedures permitted by the Washington State Dental Practice Act in the campus dental clinic under the supervision of dentists and dental faculty.
    Prerequisites: DENT 112 , DENT 114 , DENT 117  or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 124 Study of the Human Body

    4 credits
    Students continue their study of the basic sciences including human anatomy/ physiology, head and neck anatomy, and histology/embryology. Histology/ embryology forms the basis for the future study of general, oral and periodontal pathologies.
  
  • DENT 126 Radiology

    3 credits
    This course introduces radiology as a diagnostic aid, and includes the concepts and principles of x-radiation, x-ray generation and radiation protection.
    Prerequisites: DENT 112 , DENT 113 , DENT 114 , DENT 117 .
  
  • DENT 127 Dental Materials II

    3 credits
    This theory and laboratory course continues from DENT 117 . Students are introduced to principles of restorative dentistry. Additional dental assisting skills are introduced.
    Prerequisites: DENT 115 , DENT 117  or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 131 Dental Assisting Practicum II

    7 credits
    Clinical implementation and practical application of procedures permitted by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, in the campus dental clinic under the supervision of dentists and dental faculty.
    Prerequisites: DENT 112 , DENT 114  ,DENT 117 , DENT 121 , DENT 127 , or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 133 Restorative Dentistry Dental Assisting

    3 credits
    Students will continue chairside procedures with the emphasis on theory and skills related to the expanded functions such as impression taking and amalgam polishing. Students will gain a fuller understanding of fixed and removable prosthodontics and the role that they play in assisting the dentist in the fabrication of dental prosthesis. The laboratory portion of this course will introduce related exercises as well as other advanced assisting skills necessary for employment in Washington State.
    Prerequisites: DENT 115 , DENT 117 , DENT 127 , or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 136 Radiography

    2 credits
    This course builds on the science foundation established in DENT 126 . Students begin to take radiographs on clinical patients and study advanced techniques of radiography such as extra-oral techniques.
    Prerequisites: DENT 115 , DENT 124 , or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 137 Dental Specialties

    4 credits
    This course emphasizes the special needs of patients. Dental specialty practices and armamentarium are discussed. This course will also introduce the student to common pathology of the oral cavity which they may encounter.
    Prerequisites: DENT 111 , DENT 112 , DENT 115 , DENT 124 , or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 211 Dental Assisting Practicum III

    4 credits
    Clinical implementation and practical application of procedures permitted by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, in the campus dental clinic under the supervision of dentists and dental faculty.
    Prerequisites: DENT 112 , DENT 114 , DENT 117 , DENT 127 , DENT 131 , DENT 133  DENT 136 , DENT 137  or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 214 Pharmacology & Nutrition

    3 credits
    This course presents general concepts of dental pharmacology. General nutrition is also discussed. The six essential nutrients are reviewed.
    Prerequisites: DENT 131 , DENT 133  DENT 136 , DENT 137  or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 215 Workplace Preparation

    2 credits
    This is a course designed to give the students the skills needed to get their first dental assisting position. This includes cover letter and resume preparation, thank you letter, job hunting, and interviewing techniques. We will also focus on preparing for the CDA exam held by DANB.
    Prerequisites: DENT 112 , DENT 114 , DENT 117 , DENT 127  or instructor permission.
  
  • DENT 294 Dental Assisting Internship

    6 credits
    This course is clinical practice designed to perfect students’ competence in dental assisting functions, performed under direct supervision of a dentist in private practice, specialty offices and dental clinics.
    Prerequisites: DENT 131 , DENT 133 , DENT 136 , DENT 137 . Corequisites: DENT 211 , DENT 214 , DENT 215 .
 

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