Spring 2024

This course is an introduction and overview of the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics include: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, an overview of child care licensing and regulation, professional development in ECE, working with families, designing the classroom environment, ethical conduct, daily schedules, curriculum planning, positive guidance, child development, components of the early care and education system, and current trends and issues in ECE. The course also emphasizes the importance of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in the field.

Survey of the basic foundations of psychology with emphasis on psychological theories, research methods and principles of behavior.

A survey of American national, state and local governments. Includes Nevada's constitution, government, and contemporary issues. Fulfills US and Nevada Constitution requirements.

This course will cover a broad range of topics relevant to the field of manufacturing. This course is a continuation of MPT 111 and will go into greater depth on topics covered there as well as explore new subjects. This course satisfies 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements as well as 5 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements.

This course serves as a broad introduction to foundational theories and concepts in automation and manufacturing. This course satisfies 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements, 15 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math General Education requirements.

This course is the study of human growth and development from conception through death. All domains of development are studied including physical, cognitive, and social/emotional aspects of development.

Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed.

This course introduces the basic tenets of community health. These include concepts of health, health promotion and disease prevention, risk factors affecting community health, health information and research, ethics and health programs.

Continuation and extension of English 101 with an exploration of essay forms with particular attention to interpretation, analysis and synthesis, while emphasizing analytical reading and writing, critical thinking and research methodologies.

Continuation and extension of English 101 with an exploration of essay forms with particular attention to interpretation, analysis and synthesis, while emphasizing analytical reading and writing, critical thinking and research methodologies.