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CIS 152 - Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credits
An examination of the operation, installation and configuration of PC system software and hardware. Students will have considerable hands-on experience using, installing, supporting, and maintaining various system software and PC hardware. Areas of study will include DOS and Windows XX operating systems. [FALL/SPRING] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prereq/Corequisite
CIS 109 .
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW130.
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CIS 154 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 credits
Explores the planning, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and securing of Microsoft’s Windows Server operating system. This course is taught in a combination lecture and hands-on format and prepares students for one of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams required for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certifications. [SPRING] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 152 .
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW230.
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CIS 240 - Data Communications 3 credits
An introduction to networking using concepts and techniques of teleprocessing network technology. Topics include: point-to-point communication systems, multi-user systems, local and wide area networks, satellite systems, digital networks, and network protocols. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 152 .
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CIS 245 - Network Administration 3 credits
A study of local area network administration. Course work will provide a working knowledge of network technology and management with an emphasis on local area networks. It includes simulation of real work experiences managing and monitoring networks. [SPRING] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 240.
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CIS 254 - Linux – Use, Configuration & Administration 3 credits
Combines operating systems concepts and hands-on practice on how to install, configure, use, and administer the Linux operating system. Topics include the basic elements of the UNIX and Linux operating systems, using the shell, managing processes and file systems, systems administration and security, and shell programming. [FALL] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 152 .
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CIS 256 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
A study of the methods of analysis and design. The student will use data-processing concepts, hardware, and methodologies to complete systems analysis and design of a new system for a hypothetical data processing problem. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 109 .
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CIS 260 - Computer User Support 3 credits
A course designed for the entry-level user support specialist. Topics include customer service skills, working as a team, troubleshooting computer problems, common support problems, “Help Desk” operations, user needs analysis and assessment, and user support management. [FALL] Two hour lecture; two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 152 .
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CIS 267 - Security + 3 credits
This course offers in-depth coverage of the current risks and threats to an organization’s data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. The course provides a foundation for those responsible for protecting network services, devices, traffic, and data; and addresses the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for further study in other specialized security fields. It is also intended to serve the needs of individuals seeking to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security + certification exam. [SPRING] Two hours of lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 240 or CSI 157 (to be taken at Anne Arundel Community College).
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW 160.
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CIS 269 - Hardening the Infrastructure 4 credits
This course provides network administrators with an awareness of security-related issues and the essential skills they need to implement security in a given network. The course addresses protective security technologies in today’s enterprise environments: TCP packet analysis, OS hardening, router security, firewall systems, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, virus protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and disaster recovery. [FALL] Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 267
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW 225.
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CIS 270 - Ethics for the Information Age 3 credits
A study of ethics and moral philosophy as a means for providing a framework for ethically grounded decision-making in the information age. Issues will be considered from the point-of-view of multiple ethical theories, giving students the opportunity to think critically about the issues and draw their own conclusions. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 109 .
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW 110.
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CIS 278 - Network Defense and Countermeasures 3 credits
This course focuses on understanding the architecture for network defense. Topics include network attacks and defenses, firewall systems, design, and configuration, VPN configuration, intrusion signatures, and network security policies and configurations. [SPRING] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 267 .
Note: CyberWatch curriculum equivalent: CW 235.
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Criminal Justice |
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CMJ 101 - Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 3 credits
A survey of the past and present state of law enforcement and its development with added stress on its role in the future. Special emphasis is placed on civil rights, human relations, professionalism, prevention of crime, and constitutional limitations on the administration of criminal justice. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 105 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credits
An examination of the total correctional process from law enforcement through administration of justice, probation, prisons, and correctional institutions and parole history and philosophy. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 108 - Law Enforcement Administration 3 credits
An examination of the organization, personnel, management, and administration of law enforcement agencies. Emphasis is placed on training operations and services. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 111 - Police Operations 3 credits
A practical study of the line activities of a police department with special emphasis on the patrol function. Topics include: routine patrol procedures, report writing and processing, field interviews and note-taking, preliminary investigations, and special operational procedures. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 125 - Vehicle Law and Accident Investigation 3 credits
A study of Maryland State and Federal vehicle laws. Topics include the types of vehicle offenses; safety principles; citation and arrest procedures, such as the questioning of participants and witnesses of accidents; and the handling of skid marks, photographs, and other physical evidence. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 130 - Corrections Administration 3 credits
An examination of the organization and administrative responsibilities of correctional facilities. Budgeting, operations, and procedures for correctional administrators will be covered. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 131 - Community Corrections 3 credits
An examination of community corrections programs. Topics include: the history of community corrections, appropriate client types, and types of available facilities. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 191 - Criminology 3 credits
An introduction to deviant behavior and current criminological theories with emphasis on synthesis and police applications, and includes the prevention of crime and the phenomena of crime. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 201 - Current Problems in Criminal Justice 3 credits
An examination of emergent problems in the entire field of law enforcement, criminal justice, and delinquency. Areas of interest will include organized crime, police community relations, and anti-police organizations. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 211 - Techniques of Criminal Investigation 3 credits
An introduction to basic techniques for the criminal investigator in law enforcement, with stress on modern methods necessary in the light of judicial decisions of the last decade. Special emphasis is placed on the details of conduct and direction of criminal inquiries. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 213 - Principles of Criminal Law 3 credits
The sources of criminal law with emphasis on the Constitutional limitations of state action in criminal offenses, as well as the substantive elements of major criminal offenses and the defenses thereto. A case method approach is used in developing the subject matter of the course. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 214 - Criminal Evidence and Procedures 3 credits
Constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, post-conviction treatment, origin, development, philosophy, constitutional basis of evidence, kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 215 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 credits
A survey of the development of the problem of juvenile delinquency and its treatment. Special emphasis is on the actual operation of juvenile justice in the State of Maryland and the role of the individual. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 216 - Criminalistics I 3 credits
An examination of the evidence collection function of a law enforcement agency. Methods of locating, collecting, processing, and preserving evidence and equipment utilization will also be discussed. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 217 - Criminalistics II 3 credits
A continued study of criminalistics. Focus is on advanced forensic/crime scene investigation. Topics will include question documents, forensic photography, forensic psychology, and forensic pathology. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 230 - Natural Resources Laws and Regulations 3 credits
An introduction to the laws and regulations governing marshes, shellfish, fish, waterfowl, and other areas under the auspices of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Topics will include an in-depth understanding of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Potomac River Fisheries Commission, hunter education, licensing and consumer services, and other important areas related to the responsibilities of Natural Resources Police. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 231 - Correctional Law 3 credits
A survey of law as it relates to corrections. Topics will include statutory and administrative laws, and court decisions relating to those laws regarding prisoners’ rights. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 232 - Probation and Parole 3 credits
An examination of the probation and parole functions in the corrections system. Topics will include the history, conditions, terms, and issues of probation and parole. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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CMJ 290 - Law Enforcement Field Work 3 credits
Provides students with initial practical exposure to the operating procedures of different levels and divisions of law enforcement practice. Study of the law enforcement agencies including: Maryland State Police; Maryland Natural Resources Police; Sheriff’s Departments; City/Town Police Departments; State’s Attorney Offices; and District Courts. This course is designed for students not presently employed in law enforcement. [AS NEEDED] Ten hours per week or 150 hours per semester at the worksite.
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Developmental Disabilities |
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DMD 101 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities 3 credits
An overview of the historical perspectives, legal aspects, social, psychological, and developmental models of developmental disabilities. Topics will include issues that enable students to understand the causes of developmental disabilities. Class discussions, agency tours, and guest speakers will be incorporated into the course to help students develop a sensitivity to the issues, stresses, and problems encountered by individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, care providers, and paraprofessionals. [FALL] Three hours per week.
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DMD 102 - Individual Program Plans and Instructional Strategies 3 credits
A course designed to provide an in-depth review of the interdisciplinary team meeting approach. Teaching techniques, strategies, and principles of behavior change that assist developmentally disabled individuals in achieving their potential will be studied. The course will provide hands-on experience for students in developing behavior management plans, evaluation and assessment techniques, data collection strategies, and team building programs. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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DMD 123 - Community Resources and Services for the Developmentally Disabled 3 credits
An overview of the school, daytime, residential, and community resources and services available to individuals with developmental disabilities. Students will study the various aspects of community and residential living arrangements available for the developmentally disabled from early childhood diagnosis through adulthood. Topics will include the principles of normalization, management skills, leisure time activities, sex education, behavior management, basic counseling skills, residential alternatives, liability, and recordkeeping provided to the developmentally disabled. Site visits, class tours of residential settings, and a review of career options for DMD majors will be provided. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMD 101 .
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DMD 270 - Developmental Disabilities Practicum 3 credits
The course is designed to provide an internship/practicum with persons who are developmentally disabled. The practicum will provide an opportunity for students to apply their educational experience by directly observing and working with individuals with a disability served by human services agencies. [SPRING] One hour lecture, nine hours practicum experience per week.
Prerequisite(s): DMD 101 , DMD 102 , and DMD 123 .
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Drafting |
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DFT 101 - Fundamentals of Drafting/CAD 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with the basic technical drafting skills necessary to function in a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drafting environment. During the extent of this course, the student will learn about the history of hand drafting and the differences/similarities to the drafting methodologies of the CAD tools used today. Basic understanding of various layout, view, and projection methods, as well as basic dimensioning and tolerancing will be addressed. Students will explore different engineering practices in order to broaden their base of understanding of the fields available to them for employment. A basic introduction to CAD will be presented and used to prepare a variety of basic drawings. [FALL] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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DFT 104 - Blueprint Reading 3 credits
The interpretation and reading of blueprints and plans for both the manufacturing and construction industries. Students learn to read detail and assembly drawings, welding drawings, and architectural plans. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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DFT 121 - Technical Drafting 3 credits
An introduction to manufacturing practices and working drawings for mechanical devices. Detail and assembly drawings will be prepared in this course in manual form and basic computeraided design applications. [SPRING] One hour lecture, four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): DFT 101 .
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Early Childhood Development |
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ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits
An introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education. It provides a conceptual framework for understanding the early childhood profession, the role of the early childhood educator, and early childhood programs. It examines the historical philosophies and theories of Early Childhood Education as well as the current trends, issues, and practices of educating children from birth through the age of eight. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week and five hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
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ECD 105 - School-Age Group Child Care 3 credits
An introduction to the field of school-age child care. Both curriculum development and basic child development for the schoolage child will be included. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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ECD 121 - Infant Development and Care 3 credits
An introduction to the field of infant child care in a family care setting or a group care setting. Study of the child’s growth and development from conception to age three, with an emphasis on the factors affecting human development and behavioral traits. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prereq/Corequisite
ECD 101 or ECD 160 .
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ECD 160 - Child Development and Behavior 3 credits
A study of the conceptual framework for understanding the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of children from birth through late childhood. Together, ECD 160 and ECD 163 meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week and 15 hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
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ECD 161 - Guidance and Counseling in Early Childhood Education 3 credits
A study encompassing the rationale and techniques of counseling and parent involvement i n early childhood programs. Observation and recording techniques as they relate to guidance and program development will be discussed. Observation and laboratory contact with children will be required i n addition to regular classroom sessions and preparation. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prereq/Corequisite
ECD 160 .
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ECD 163 - Early Childhood Curriculum Development 3 credits
A study of the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from three to eight years of age. Emphasis will be placed on language/literacy development, mathematics, science, and the arts. Consideration will be given to researching and comparing Early Childhood Curricula and designing an appropriate environment for learning. Together, ECD 160 and ECD 163 meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education. [SPRING] Three lecture hours per week and 15 hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
Prerequisite(s): ECD 160 .
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ECD 165 - Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood 3 credits
A study of young children with special needs in a general education setting. This course will familiarize the student with the various types of special needs, assessment tools, assessment techniques, program skills and curriculum designs, types of programs, and parental concerns associated with young children who have handicaps and disabilities in a general education setting. Observational methods and basic developmental trends will be stressed. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week and 15 hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
Prereq/Corequisite
ECD 160 .
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ECD 171 - Child Care Center Management 3 credits
A study of management practices and the administrative function of child care center directors. Topics include licensing regulations, facility operation and management, budget and bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and design of job descriptions, selection and evaluation of staff, communications systems for families and staff, planning and inventory of equipment and supplies, and recruitment of volunteers. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ECD 101 or ECD 163 .ECD 160
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ECD 180 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition in Early Childhood Education 3 credits
This course examines health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children, ages two to six, in child care center settings and family child care settings. The focus will be on general health considerations (mental as well as physical), communicable diseases, prevention techniques in health and safety, hygiene education, safety practices, and planning nutritional meals and snacks. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ECD 160 .
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ECD 270 - Practicum in Early Childhood Development 3 credits
This program provides field experience either at the Early Childhood Development Center on the Wye Mills campus, or at another approved child care center. The practicum will provide first-hand experience for planning and implementation of activities for groups of pre-school children. [SPRING] One hour lecture, nine hours practicum experience per week.
Prerequisite(s): ECD 163 and current certification in First Aid/Infant and Child CPR.
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Economics |
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ECN 101 - Introduction to Economics 3 credits
An introduction to economic reasoning and its application to major policy issues. Both macro- and microeconomic topics are examined, including economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, market structures, resource pricing, and international trade. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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ECN 171 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
A study of the principles of economic behavior and its application to economic problems. The emphasis is on macroeconomic principles. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
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ECN 172 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
A continued study of the principles of economic behavior and their application to economic problems. The emphasis is on microeconomic principles. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): RECOMMENDED ECN 171 .
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ECN 205 - Comparative Economic Systems 3 credits
A study of modern economic systems. This course compares and contrasts capitalist, socialist, and communist economies. Emphasis is upon alternate solutions to contemporary economic problems. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
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ECN 240 - International Economics 3 credits
An introduction to international trade and other economic transactions among countries. The relationship between international economic activities and domestic economics is emphasized. Topics include comparative advantages, trade policies, regional trade blocks, balance of payments, foreign exchange, multi-national corporations, international factor mobilities, and transnational environmental concerns. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 171 .
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Education |
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EDU 101 - Foundations of Education 3 credits
An introduction to the teaching profession and the World of education. This course examines the historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of American education. The purposes, structure, and impact of schools, as well as teaching methodology, curriculum, and the teaching profession are discussed in relation to students, parents, and society. Career opportunities, latest ideas, methods, and legal interpretations in the field of education are also investigated. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours of lecture per week and a minimum of 15 hours of field experience are required.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on the placement tests or a current Teaching Certificate.
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EDU 210 - Introduction to Special Education 3 credits
An introduction to federal and state regulations governing special education in a general educational setting. Emphasis is upon understanding learning and physical differences as identified by the federal government, as well as models used for the delivery of services. The identification process, support systems, modification techniques and parental roles are accentuated. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week and a minimum of 15 hours of field experience are required.
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EDU 211 - Field Experience—Introduction to Special Education 1 credit
A course requiring structured field-based experiences integrating theory and practice in the area of special education. Students will engage in 10 lecture hours of class/seminar. Each college student will be assigned a special education classroom in the College’s service area where the student will spend a minimum of 15 hours participating in the classroom experience, interacting and shadowing students and teachers. The experience will reinforce the dynamics involved with special education as well as the diverse needs of children. Students will share and maintain ongoing reflective journals and participate in portfolio development. This course is required for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. [FALL/SPRING] Ten hours seminar/15 hours field experience.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on placement tests or a current Teaching Certificate. Corequisite EDU 210 .
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EDU 213 - Field Experience—Educational Psychology 1 credit
A course requiring structured field-based experiences integrating theory and practice in educational psychology. College students will participate in guided observations in local elementary, middle, and high schools within the College’s service area for a minimum of 15 hours, plus engage in 10 lecture hours of class/seminar sessions. This experience provides an opportunity to participate in the classroom experience while focusing on the learning process, and related psychological theories. Students will share and maintain ongoing reflective journals and participate in portfolio development. This course is required for the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. [FALL/SPRING] Ten hours seminar/15 hours field experience.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate scores on the placement tests or a current Teaching Certificate. Corequisite PSC 220 .
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EDU 214 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 credits
A study of the process of language development. This course is designed to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in understanding the reading acquisition process through observation and analysis of reading and written language development, and the study of current issues in reading research. The course is organized around current, accepted, research-based theoretical models that account for individual differences in reading. Introduction to language structures including spoken syllables, phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes is included in this course. Participants will apply knowledge of the core areas of language to reading acquisition in terms of first and second language acquisition, typical development and exceptionalities. Participants will be introduced to current scientific research. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 ; PSC 150 ; appropriate scores on placement tests or current Teaching Certificate.
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EDU 215 - Instruction in Reading 3 credits
An examination of approaches to reading instruction. This course is designed to give the classroom teacher the ability to use a representative array of research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the area of reading. Instructional routines and strategies in the five major components of reading instruction (phonological and phonemic awareness; phonics, spelling and word study; fluency development; vocabulary; and comprehension) suitable for various age and ability groups are emphasized. Throughout the course, students will demonstrate their skill with the instructional routines and strategies by role-play, live demonstrations, critiquing good and inadequate models, and reviewing the research support available for those approaches. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.
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EDU 216 - Materials for Teaching Reading 3 credits
A course designed for elementary pre-service and in-service teachers. Participants will use criteria consistent with findings of scientific research to select, evaluate, and compare instructional programs and materials for teaching reading. Successful students will be proficient in enabling students to become strategic, fluent, and independent readers using a variety of texts and other materials. They will be prepared to involve parents and members of the school and surrounding community to promote reading both inside and outside of school. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.
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EDU 217 - Assessment for Reading Instruction 3 credits
A course designed to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in becoming proficient consumers and users of classroom-based assessments and assessment data. Instruction will focus on building knowledge of the purposes of assessment, types of assessment tools, how to administer and use several valid, reliable, well-researched formal and informal assessments of reading and related skills, how to effectively interpret the results of assessments, and how to communicate assessment results in a variety of contexts. Participants will show that they can use assessment data to guide instructional decisions. Participants will demonstrate their abilities by selecting, administering, and/or interpreting assessments appropriate for screening, progress monitoring, diagnosing, and outcome measurement. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.
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EDU 218 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Part I 3 credits
Designed primarily for secondary content areas, this course provides in-service teachers with an understanding of the essentials of reading processes necessary for secondary students to become proficient readers. Participants gain an understanding following five areas: purposes and types of reading, methods of assessing reading, strategies and skills in reading, student-centered reading instruction, and affective dimensions of reading. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s degree.
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EDU 219 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Part II 3 credits
Designed for secondary teachers in all content areas, this course expands on Part 1, focusing on types of reading, skills in reading, and instruction. The emphasis will be on teaching secondary students to learn from text. Participants will formulate research questions, complete a literature review, and implement and evaluate a coherent literacy plan. Participants will also implement reading and writing strategies that promote student mastery of subject area content. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 218 , or formal documentation of a current teaching position from a school, or approval of the Department Chair, and a Bachelor’s degree.
Note: Documentation must be presented at the time of registration in order to waive the prerequisite.
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Electronics Technology |
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ETT 110 - Concepts of Electronics 3 credits
Introduction to the concepts of basic and intermediate electronics theory. Course content includes DC and AC principles, transistors, diodes, integrated circuits, use of test equipment, and computer concepts and principles. Designed for the non-electronics major. [FALL] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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ETT 120 - Industrial Electricity and Troubleshooting 3 credits
A study of the theory and application of electricity in an industrial environment. Basic analysis techniques are applied to industrial machinery. Course content includes AC and DC motors, control circuits, transformers, protective devices, and facility planning. Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting faulty electrical and electronic components and systems including 110 and 220 volt power as well as single phase and three phase circuits. [AS NEEDED] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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ETT 121 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
A survey of basic programmable logic controllers. The input, logic and output sections of automated controlled systems will be explored. Addressing techniques, sequence of events, latch and unlatch instructions, numbering systems, and fault analysis will be emphasized. [AS NEEDED] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): ETT 110 , ETT 120 .
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Emergency Medical Services |
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EMS 101 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice 7 credits
A course presenting the foundations of emergency medical services. Topics include: roles and responsibilities, well-being, illness and injury prevention, role in public health, medical/legal issues, ethics, pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, vascular access and medication administration, therapeutic communications, life-span development, communication, and care of the trauma patient. [FALL] Course Fee. Six hours lecture, four hours of laboratory, and eight hours of clinical per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Maryland EMT.
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EMS 105 - Medical Emergencies 8 credits
A study of the major body systems and their relationship to the disease process. Critical thinking skills will be developed in assessment, plan development and implementation of therapeutic interventions as they relate to out-of-hospital patient management. [SPRING] Course Fee. Seven hours of lecture, five hours of laboratory, and eight hours of clinical per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Maryland EMT, EMS 101 .
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EMS 201 - EMS - Clinical Experience 2 credits
A course to provide actual training experience. The students will provide direct patient care with an Advance Life Support Unit as designated by the Maryland Emergency Medical Services Institute. Supervision will be provided by a designated Clinical Field Instructor. This experience will include patients across the life-span and all aspects of trauma and medical assessment and interventions. [SUMMER] A minimum of 200 hours or 75 calls during the summer session.
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Maryland EMT, EMS 105 .
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EMS 205 - Special Populations and Operations 8 credits
A study of the unique problems occurring across the life-span of populations. Specialized assessment and interventional techniques including: the pregnant population, neonate, pediatric, geriatric, abuse and assault victims and the patient with special health care challenges. [FALL] Course Fee. Seven hours lecture, five hours laboratory, and eight hours clinical per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Maryland EMT, EMS 201 .
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Engineering |
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EGR 101 - Introduction to Engineering Science 3 credits
Designed for engineering majors. Basic concepts of engineering. Elements of graphic communication and analysis. Orthographic projection, conventions, graphs and curve-fitting. Introduction to structured computer programming. Engineering orientation. [AS NEEDED] Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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EGR 202 - Statics 3 credits
Vector and scalar methods are used to study equilibrium of stationary bodies under various conditions. Topics include forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, trusses, frames, machines, centroids, beams, friction and moments of inertia. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 140 .
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EGR 203 - Dynamics 3 credits
Studies of systems of heavy particles and rigid bodies, both at rest and in motion. Topics covered include force, acceleration, work-energy and impulse-momentum relationships, relative motion of bodies in two and three dimensions. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 215 and MAT 241 .
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EGR 204 - Science of Materials 3 credits
Studies in the structure, chemical composition, and properties of materials. Topics covered include phase transitions, corrosion and mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and related materials. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 203 and CHM 122 .
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EGR 240 - Computation for Scientists and Engineers 3 credits
Designed to instruct students in the use of computers to solve mathematical, scientific, and engineering problems. The course will introduce students to techniques of algorithm design and implementation including numerical and non-numerical methods of problem-solving. [AS NEEDED] Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 103.
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English |
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ENG 075 - Basic Integrated Reading and Writing 0 credit
Students will receive comprehensive, integrated instruction in basic reading and writing skills, paragraph construction, comprehensive skills, vocabulary development, critical reading, and more. Students will be provided with six hours of classroom instruction. Materials will be correlated to the course syllabus and the instructional needs of the students. [FALL/SPRING] Six hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on placement test.
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ENG 076 - Basic Integrated Reading & Writing I 0 credit
Individually designed, self-paced instruction for students who require remediation in basic integrated reading and writing skills needed for college-level success. Students will test into this course based on the ACCUPLACER placement test. Students will receive comprehensive instruction in fundamental reading and writing skills, including sentence and paragraph construction, decoding/comprehension skills, critical thinking, and more. Instruction will be individually tailored to the student’s needs. [FALL/SPRING] Six hours lecture per week for seven weeks.
Prereq/Corequisite
FSC 101 .
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ENG 077 - Basic Integrated Reading & Writing II 0 credit
Individually designed, self-paced instruction for students who require remediation in basic integrated reading and writing skills needed for college-level success. Students will either build on the skills acquired in ENG 076 or test directly into this course via the ACCUPLACER placement test. Students will receive appropriate instruction in paragraph and essay writing, building reading comprehension, building vocabulary, reading thoughtfully and critically, and more. Instruction will be individually tailored to the student’s needs. [FALL/SPRING] Six hours lecture per week for seven weeks.
Prereq/Corequisite
FSC 101 .
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ENG 080 - Intermediate Reading Skills 0 credit
A preparatory course designed to improve reading skills and strategies needed to comprehend and evaluate college-level texts. Effective reading is developed through instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and reading rate. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 075 or appropriate score on the placement test. Corequisite ENG 081 if applicable placement test score.
Note: If students are required to enroll in a college-preparatory reading course, they must enroll in that reading course in their first session of enrollment
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ENG 081 - Intermediate Writing Skills 0 credit
A preparatory course designed to improve skills in preparation for ENG 101 . Emphasis is placed on writing well-organized paragraphs and essays, including a review of grammar and punctuation and the development of proofreading skills. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in ENG 101 the following semester. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Corequisite ENG 080 if applicable placement test score.
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ENG 082 - Intermediate Learning in Reading and Writing 0 credit
Students will receive comprehensive instruction in intermediate/college preparatory reading and writing skills, including essay construction and development, comprehension, summary and analytical reading skills, critical reading, and more. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on placement test or successful completion of ENG 075 . Prereq/Corequisite
FSC 101 .
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ENG 100 - Communicating on the Job 3 credits
Instruction in writing and speaking skills necessary to communicate effectively in work situations. Attention will be given to tone, form, and style appropriate to meet the needs of various audiences and to accomplish different purposes on the job. Effective use of evidence, grammatical correctness, and organization of details will be covered. A research project is required, focusing on issues relevant to the student’s specific career program.
[FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 077 .
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ENG 101 - Composition 3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
Instruction in the writing process and fundamentals of academic writing. Students will learn to write clearly organized, well supported, thesis-driven essays. Analysis of written works and other texts, research methods and information literacy, and ethical use of resource materials are studied. Students must write a passing research paper to satisfy course requirements. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on placement test, ENG 082 (as a pre- or co-requisite), or ENG 100 .
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ENG 102 - Introduction to Literature 3 credits
An introduction to fiction, drama, and poetry, with emphasis on the writing of critical essays. A research paper is required. [FALL/SPRING] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 140 - Literary Journal Production 1 credit
Production of the college literary magazine. This course involves students in literary journal production, including a study of the principles of short fiction, poetry, drama, art, and photography, as well as the process of publishing, including selecting material, planning and executing format, defining and maintaining theme, developing design and layout, and editing. [SPRING] One hour lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 183 - African-American Literature in America 3 credits
A survey of African-American writings, fiction and nonfiction, and major writers. Discussion will include the oral tradition, slave narratives, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and contemporary African-American writings. [ALTERNATE YEARS - FALL ODD] Three hours lecture per week.
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ENG 188 - The Short Story 3 credits
A study of representative short stories with general emphasis on the main elements of this narrative form. Exploration of themes and ideas, types and styles will be included, with critical analysis of the short stories of well-known authors. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 201 - English Literature I 3 credits
A survey of English literature with attention given to the cultural backgrounds of literary works. Representative examples of Old and Middle English literature, the Renaissance, and the 17th and 18th Centuries are studied including works of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and Swift. [FALL] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 202 - English Literature II 3 credits
A survey of English literature with attention given to the cultural backgrounds of literary works. Major writers from the Romantic and Victorian periods, as well as 20th Century are studied, including Wordsworth, Browning, Yeats, Joyce, and Eliot. [SPRING] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 205 - World Literature I 3 credits
A survey of the great masterpieces of World literature with emphasis on form, thematic concepts, criticism, and historical periods. Major works from the earliest written records through the 16th Century are studied. [FALL] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 206 - World Literature II 3 credits
A survey of the great masterpieces of world literature with emphasis on form, thematic concepts, criticism, and historical periods. The focus i s on the 16th and 17th Centuries through the modern World. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 207 - American Literature I 3 credits
A survey of American literature following its historical significance with emphasis on thematic concepts. The works from the Colonial period through to the Civil War are studied. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 208 - American Literature II 3 credits
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. The works of Twain, Crane, Faulkner, and other major writers are studied. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
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ENG 210 - Technical Writing 3 credits
An introduction to the principles and mechanics of good technical writing in science, industry, and government. Assignments cover the various processes and strategies in effective formal and informal reports and other job package materials, as they relate directly to each student’s field. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ENG 240 - Creative Writing 3 credits
A workshop in original composition and revision of prose and poetry. Emphasis is on the individual conference, class consideration of student writing, and the practical problems of the writing of manuscripts. [FALL] Three hours lecture per week.
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ENG 241 - Grammar and Linguistics 3 credits
Advanced study of English grammar, with attention to the language history, cultural implications, and linguistics. The course emphasizes grammatical forms and concepts, sentence structure, punctuation, and syntax. Applications of grammatical theory to the teaching of composition, literature, and ESOL will be covered as well. [SPRING] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
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ESL 060 - English as a Second Language - Basic Reading Skills 0 credit
A basic reading skills course designed for non-native speaking students. The course prepares students for academic success in the Intermediate Reading Skills course by focusing on building vocabulary and improving reading comprehension and speed. The course centers on developing students’ reading skills while presenting materials of increasing difficulty. All activities take place in a culturally-sensitive classroom environment. If students are required to register for an ESL reading course, they must enroll in that reading course in their first semester of enrollment. [AS NEEDED] Three hour lecture per week.
Corequisite RECOMMENDED ESL 064 , if applicable placement test score.
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ESL 062 - English as a Second Language - Intermediate Reading Skills 0 credit
An intermediate reading skills course designed for non-native speaking students. The course prepares students for academic success in developmental or college credit courses by increasing their reading skills while presenting materials of increasing difficulty. Building on basic reading skills, the course helps students synthesize, analyze, and evaluate text. All activities take place in a culturally-sensitive classroom environment. If students are required to register for an ESL reading course, they must enroll in that reading course in their first semester of enrollment. [AS NEEDED] Three hour lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 060 , if applicable placement test score. Corequisite RECOMMENDED ESL 066 , if applicable placement test score.
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ESL 064 - English as a Second Language - Basic Writing Skills 0 credit
A basic writing course designed for non-native speaking students. The course introduces students to basic English grammatical and structural forms reflected in simple written assignments. It provides written practice to enable students to create effective paragraphs using standard English. All activities take place in a culturally-sensitive classroom environment. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Corequisite RECOMMENDED ESL 060 , if applicable placement test score.
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ESL 066 - English as a Second Language - Intermediate Writing Skills 0 credit
An intermediate writing skills course designed for non-native speaking students. The course prepares students for success with academic writing in developmental or college courses. Students’ writings will include narrative, descriptive, cause/effect, and persuasive essays. Students will learn to recognize and self-correct repeated syntactical errors. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 064 , if applicable placement test score. Corequisite RECOMMENDED ESL 062 , if applicable placement test score.
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FLM 240 - The Art of Film 3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
An introduction to film as artistic communication. Critical viewing and exploration of film techniques are undertaken in areas such as animation, documentation, comedy, drama, propaganda, and social awareness. [FALL] Three hours per week.
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