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CD 180: Co-occurring Disorders in CD Counseling 3 Cr
Quarters: F
A course to help chemical dependency professionals effectively meet the diverse and complex needs of clients who are Mentally ill and Chemically Abusing (MICA). Mental health diagnosis, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV criteria, medications, referral, and community resources will be reviewed. Emphasis will be on how to work collaboratively with other health-care professionals.
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CD 250: Youth CD Assessment & Counseling 5 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course is a basic review of adolescent chemical use and dependency. Assessment tools and counseling techniques specific to youth will be explored. Areas of focus will include the impact substance use has on adolescent development, maladaptive stress responses, low frustration tolerances, and compulsive disorders.
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CD 260: Chemical Dependency & Family 2 Cr
Quarters: W
An in-depth look at the effects of chemical dependency on both the individual and the family. The development of unhealthy behavioral patterns in the family will be studied as well as how family members seek to cope and prevent destruction of the family. Treatment options will be examined.
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CD 261: Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Drugs 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores Addiction Disorders including but not limited to: substance use and behavioral addictions, the history and classification of psychoactive substances, the physical and psychological effects of psychoactive substances, the progression of addiction disorder, physiology of the brain as it relates to addictions, the complexity of co-occurring disorders and in-depth discussions of behavioral health treatment models.
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CD 262: CD Law & Ethics 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course surveys the historical evolution of laws and ethics as it relates to chemical dependency counseling and treatment standards. Students will study current laws and regulations applicable to the field of chemical dependency as well as ethical theories and codes of ethics.
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CD 263: Case Management & Record Keeping 5 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will practice the necessary skills for and become familiar with the professional tools for documentation and record-keeping activities in a chemical dependency treatment facility. The principles of treatment planning of the American Society of Addiction Patient Placement Criteria will be examined.
Prerequisite: CD 160 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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CD 270: Chemical Dependency Counseling Techniques 5 Cr
Quarters: S
A course to provide persons with an opportunity to learn basic chemical dependency interviewing and counseling skills.
Prerequisite: CD 160 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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CD 271: Group Process in Chemical Dependency Training 5 Cr
Quarters: SR
Techniques used for basic alcoholism and drug addiction counseling will be presented and demonstrated. These skills will involve the elements of a counseling relationship, the problem-solving process, crisis intervention, and approaches unique to addiction counseling.
Prerequisite: CD 270 with a grade of C or better.
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CD 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in chemical dependency.
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Chemistry |
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CHEM 099: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CHEM 109: Principles of Chemistry with Lab 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
A one-quarter survey of the principles of general chemistry with lab including scientific method, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, physical states of matter, solutions, reaction rates, equilibria, acids/bases, pH, chemical equations, stoichiometric calculations, and nuclear chemistry. This is the appropriate course for students intending to major in Nursing, Veterinary Technology, Viticulture, Dental Hygiene, and Horticulture among other. Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 095 or MATH& 146 , concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095 or eligibility for ENGL& 101 , and completion of one year of high school chemistry or CHEM& 100 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM 190: Co-op Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The student’s education is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
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CHEM 199: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CHEM 209: Introductory Organic/Biochemistry With Lab 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a one-quarter survey of organic chemistry emphasizing the principles of organic chemistry and their application to the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. An overview of enzymes and metabolic pathways is included. Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: CHEM 109 or CHEM& 162 either with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM 260: Biochemistry 6 Cr
Quarters: S
A one-quarter survey course of biochemistry, covering an introduction to structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The topics include an introduction to essential metabolic pathways, enzymology as well as an overview of transcription, translation, biological membranes, and medicinal chemistry. The course is designed to fulfill the need of students in science fields and in pre-pharmacy and pre-med programs (check with your advisor and respective transfer institution).
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 242 with a grade of C or better and either BIOL 201 or BIOL& 160 either with a grade of C or better.
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CHEM 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CHEM& 100: Preparatory Chemistry 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This is a one quarter introduction to chemistry for students who have not had previous chemistry course work or for students who want to take an introductory course before taking the course required for their program. This course is designed for students needing to take CHEM 109 such as Nursing, Vet Tech, Vineyard and Winery Technologies, Nutrition, and some Agriculture majors among other. This course may be used to enter the general chemistry series (CHEM& 141/CHEM& 151) with permission of instructor. Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 093 or MATH 095 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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CHEM& 110: Chemical Concepts with Lab 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An introduction to chemical principles for non-science majors. This topic-based course with the topic varying each quarter will be used to introduce the student to chemistry, the scientific method, and data analysis.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 084 or MATH 085 and eligibility for ENGL 095 .
Distribution: Natural Science - Lab
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CHEM& 139: General Chemistry Preparation 5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This is an introduction to chemical principles and calculations for student who have not had a year of high school chemistry and who are intending on becoming science majors. This will prepare student to take CHEM& 141.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 095 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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CHEM& 161: General Chemistry with Lab I 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This first quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general chemistry with lab for science and engineering majors. The topics include significant figures and measurements, seminal experiments elucidating atomic structure, the electromagnetic spectrum, the wave nature of matter, quantum topics, chemical bonding and nomenclature, the three-dimensional structure of matter, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, reaction types, and stoichiometry. The lab topics include laboratory safety, measurement, conservation of mass, the Bohr model of the atom, Beer’s Law, Lewis structures, limiting reactants, conductivity, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 139 or one year of high school chemistry and concurrent enrollment in MATH 095 or placement into MATH& 141 or higher.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM& 162: General Chemistry with Lab II 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general chemistry with lab for science and engineering majors. The topics include enthalpy, solids, gases, intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 161 with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in either MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 or eligibility for MATH& 142 or higher.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM& 163: General Chemistry with Lab III 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The third quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general chemistry with lab for science and engineering majors. The topics include acid and base equilibria, solubility, complex ion formation, enthalpy, entropy, Gibb’s free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and coordination chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 162 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM& 241: Organic Chemistry I Lecture 4 Cr
Quarters: F
Organic chemistry for the student majoring in science or whose career path requires organic chemistry. This is part one of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry. Subjects covered will be an introduction to organic structures; nomenclature; stereo chemistry; and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 143 and CHEM& 153 both with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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CHEM& 242: Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3 Cr
Quarters: W
Organic chemistry for the student majoring in science or whose career path requires organic chemistry. This is part two of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry. This course will cover functional group transformations, additions, elimination and substitution, and oxidation/reduction reactions as well as spectroscopic techniques. Chemistry of alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and carbonyl compounds will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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CHEM& 243: Organic Chemistry III Lecture 3 Cr
Quarters: S
Organic chemistry for the student majoring in science or whose career path requires organic chemistry. This is part three of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry. This course will cover functional group transformations, additions, elimination and substitution, and oxidation/reduction reactions as well as spectroscopic techniques. Chemistry of carbonyl compounds, conjugated and aromatic compounds, amines, and heterocycles as well as a variety of biomolecules will be discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 242 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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CHEM& 251: Organic Chemistry I Lab 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to accompany the second quarter of the three quarter sequence in organic chemistry for majors. Students taking this course will gain skills and knowledge from working with appropriate glassware and instrumentation used in organic chemistry. Students will perform basic experiments in melting point determination, separation and purification of chemical components, preparation of organic substances, and identification of chemicals using spectroscopic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 242 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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CHEM& 252: Organic Chemistry II Lab 3 Cr
Quarters: S
This course builds upon the laboratory experiences from CHEM& 251 . The student will gain enhanced experience in synthetic methods on an individual basis and in a group environment. Students will plan, implement, acquire data/observations, and critically analyze their laboratory results. A variety of purification and spectroscopic techniques will be used during the course.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 , CHEM& 242 , and CHEM& 243 (concurrent enrollment is acceptable) and successful completion of CHEM& 251 .
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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Chican@ Studies |
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CHST 112: Chican@ Experience in Contemporary Society 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course examines contemporary, Chican@ and Latin@ experiences in the U.S. within a socioeconomic, political, cultural, and historical context. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a broader knowledge of the forces that shape the lives of Mexican and other Latin@ descended peoples in U.S. society. The course will highlight Chican@ history, the role of women, workers, the elite, the middle classes, trans-nationalism and their interaction in the development of the Chican@/Latin@ community. Includes the importance of social activism and social change in understanding contemporary issues in the Chican@/Latin@ community.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 095
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
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CHST 115: La Chicana 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course introduces students to interdisciplinary approaches to investigating the role and status of Chicanas/Mexicanas in contemporary U.S. society. The course will use scholarship reflecting Chicana social, intellectual, historical, and artistic achievements with special emphasis on their historical role; the political, economic, and social institutions that have affected their status; and their contributions to society and their community.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 085
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
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CHST 120: Chican@s Art & Culture 5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Assesses the folklore and cultural development of the Chican@ community. Opportunity will be provided for intensive study of the literary, cultural, and artistic achievements of the Chican@.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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CHST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Chican@ studies.
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CHST 199: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Chican@ studies.
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CHST 220: Chican@ Community Studies 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a seminar that introduces students to contemporary political, social and cultural ideologies, theories and methods for conducting Chican@ Studies community research. Students will review and analyze various quality of life indicators of Chican@ communities in the United States. They will have the option to perform either library or field research project about Chican@s in the Northwest, especially the Chican@/Mexican@ population in the Yakima Valley. Study of community formation and leadership development as these intersect with race, class, and gender issues will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHST 112 , CHST 115 , SOC& 101 , POLS& 101 , PSYC& 100 , ANTH& 206 , or HIST& 214 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
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College Academic Skills |
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CAS 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
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CAS 106: College Seminar 3 Cr
Quarters: O
College Seminar is designed to improve the academic success of first-year students. Emphasis is on critical thinking, effective communications, self-assessment, and development of college success skills. Students will learn to assess their performance in key areas of college success while developing the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the college system. Topics of study include college culture and related vocabulary; seminar participation; career, academic, and financial goal setting; learning styles and non-cognitive skill development; problem-solving strategies; and accessing academic support resources.
Distribution for DTA: Communications
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CAS 158: Introduction to eLearning 2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
A survey course designed to orient new and prospective students to eLearning. This course addresses the factors and skills necessary for successful completion of online Internet classes.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
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CAS 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CAS 191: Co-op Field Experience II Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CAS 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
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CAS 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
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Communication Studies - Mass and Speech Communications |
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CMST 076: Community Service 0 Cr
Quarters: O
This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
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CMST 103: Workplace Communications 3 Cr
Quarters: O
This is a communications course designed to meet the needs of career-minded students. The course will include assignments in diversity-awareness, listening, conflict-resolution, teamwork, and mock interviewing, combined with various presentations to showcase learning.
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CMST 115: Newswriting 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of news gathering and writing, the credibility of information, news judgment, libel law, and basic methods of researching and writing. Students also will learn to use traditional and online and other cyber sources to obtain and sift information for the purpose of writing news articles and reports, specifically, for publication in an online periodical.
Prerequisite: YVC placement into ENGL& 101 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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CMST 140: Feature Writing 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Nonfiction article writing, techniques of writing for a variety of audiences, manuscript preparation, and selling techniques.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
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CMST 141: Effective Listening 2 Cr
Quarters: O
The course is designed to acquaint students with their listening behaviors and habits as well as provide avenues for improvement of listening abilities and maintenance of effective listening skills.
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CMST 190: Co-op Field Experience I, II Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CMST 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CMST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in communications.
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CMST 199: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Speech courses may be prepared and offered to meet specialized communication needs of students and community groups.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CMST 202: Writing for Blogs & Social Media 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a beginning course on writing for blogs and social media. Students will learn to design and develop blogs, create online content, and use social media to promote content. There will be an emphasis on effective writing styles used specifically in blogging and social media contexts.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 .
Distribution for DTA: Communications
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CMST 250: Advanced Public Speaking 3 Cr
Quarters: O
An advanced course in the use of techniques for persuasion and the use of ethos, audience emotions, and logic in dealing with audiences in varied speech-communication settings.
Prerequisite: CMST& 101 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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CMST 280: Intercultural Communication 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This course is designed to give a theoretical understanding of the process and role of communication when faced with cultural plurality. Provides a background of classical theories in intercultural communication and in interdisciplinary areas of cultural studies and gender studies. Discussions focus on the changing cultural terrain in the United States and on the globalization of mass or popular culture as it influences other parts of the world.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
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CMST 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Speech courses may be prepared and offered to meet specialized communication needs of students and community groups.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CMST 330: Organizational Communication 5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course emphasizes a strategic approach to communication as an organizational tool. Students will focus on the importance of strategic thinking and adopting a methodical approach to the development of solutions for organizational communication issues. Students will incorporate interpersonal and human communication theories to improve their ability to write and speak effectively within a business and/or organizational context. Additionally, students will utilize contemporary communication media, such as e-mail, social media, and websites.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in a BAS program at YVC or permission of instructor.
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CMST& 101: Introduction to Communication 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S,SR
This course emphasizes and provides experience in applying the basic principles of human perception and communication in five areas: interpersonal, small group, public speaking, mass communication, and technological speech communication. Students will study and increase their understanding and skills in audience and occasion analysis, developing subject and purpose through critical thinking and gathering and organizing material. Students will learn and apply communication and cross-cultural and global perspective skills with special emphasis on interpersonal and small group and audience-centered communication.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
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CMST& 102: Introduction to Mass Media 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
A survey of mass communications-newspapers, broadcasting, cinema, and magazines. Emphasis on structure, content, audiences, effects, and social setting.
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
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CMST& 210: Interpersonal Communication 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This vital career skills course helps students communicate successfully in interpersonal relationships whether they find themselves in business or medical fields or with family and friends. Students will learn and practice communication skills such as perception checking, paraphrasing, non-defensive communication, and conflict resolution. These new skills will enable students to succeed with colleagues and customers and help improve their personal relationships.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
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CMST& 220: Public Speaking 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Surveys the basic principles of communicating in the public format of human communication. The course emphasizes researching, organizing, presenting, and analyzing speech presentations. Students will study verbal and nonverbal elements of communication as well as audience analysis, topic and purpose development, outlines, source citation, and style and delivery. Major speeches include informative and persuasive speeches as well as a presentation concerning a historical or contemporary sociopolitical issue.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 .
Note: Credit will be granted for Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities
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CMST& 230: Small Group Communication 5 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will explore theories of small group communication dynamics and leadership principles as they relate to the field of education, coaching, business organizations, and service groups. This course covers how to communicate effectively when motivating others, teaching, giving and receiving feedback, managing conflict, and making decisions in groups.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 095 .
Note: Credit will be granted for either Humanities or Communications but not both.
Distribution for DTA: Communication or Humanities
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Computer Science |
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CS 142: Computer Science II Java 5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is an intermediate Java programming course that includes classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, recursion, data structures, and an introduction to performance analysis and implementation trade-offs.
Prerequisite: CS& 141 with a grade of C or better.
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CS& 141: Computer Science I Java 5 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will be able to build programs using Java constructs while learning the basics of structured and object-oriented programming techniques. The course will focus on the strengths of Java to create classes, objects, and methods. It will also address algorithm development, primitive types, arrays, and problem-solving techniques.
Prerequisite: IT 110 or MATH 085 either with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 107 .
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ 111: Criminal Evidence 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the rules of criminal evidence and how these rules apply to the criminal trial process. Some of the subjects to be covered are defining the types of evidence, when evidence is admissible, specific procedures for the use of evidence, and how evidence has an impact on one’s constitutional rights. Major court decisions and their impact will be evaluated.
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CJ 121: Offender Populations 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course focuses on the offender and the offender’s conduct within the correctional setting. Special emphasis is on dealing with offender manipulation of correctional employees.
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CJ 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates students’ classroom studies with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 191: Co-op Field Experience II Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates students’ classroom studies with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 192: Co-op Field Experience III Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates students’ classroom studies with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 193: Co-op Field Experience IV Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Cooperative education integrates students’ classroom studies with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in criminal justice.
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CJ 199: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 203: Criminal Investigation 5 Cr
Quarters: F
Establishes the actual workings of criminal investigations from the basic report to the finished investigation. Reports, case organization, crime scene processing, interviewing, and case management are a few of the subjects covered in this course.
Prerequisite: CJ 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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CJ 204: Arrest Search & Seizure 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course covers the nature and extent of the individual rights guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution with emphasis on the Fourth Amendment, which constitutes the heart of the law of criminal procedure. Students will be able to apply the law of arrest, search, and seizure to particular fact situations, identifying the individual’s rights in issue and how it comes into conflict with law enforcement functions.
Prerequisite: CJ 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
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CJ 210: Administration & Supervision 5 Cr
Quarters: W
Examines police organizations and the effects of administration on first-line supervision through organizational structures, budget, training, and communication. The student will learn to appreciate the authority and responsibilities allocated to first-level supervisors for achieving the organizational philosophy, vision, and mission.
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CJ 212: Criminal Justice Technical Writing 3 Cr
Quarters: S
Offers a team-teaching approach to technical writing for law enforcement, community corrections, and security officers. Emphasis will be placed on writing documents that will be acceptable in the criminal justice system.
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CJ 214: Criminal Justice Professional Development 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course explores the requirements in criminal justice employment and related fields. It offers the student the opportunity to develop skills required in the workplace, including human relations, communication, career choices, testing, attributes of successful candidates, selling yourself on paper, preparing for getting or not getting the job, job-seeking strategies, and interviewing.
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CJ 220: Correctional Law 5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course examines the law in the correctional setting with emphasis on prisoner’s rights and the legal obligations of correctional officers.
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CJ 290: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 291: Adv. Co-op Field Experience II Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 292: Adv. Co-op Field Experience III Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience IV Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 295: Criminal Justice Academy Completion Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Students earn crosswalk credits for successful completion of a criminal justice state academy or military certification for law enforcement, corrections, or related positions in criminal justice which require an academy.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in criminal justice.
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CJ 299: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. See instructor for course entry code.
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CJ& 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice 5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the major players in the system, i.e. law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Course covers the philosophy and history of the criminal justice system; identifying types of crime and how it is measured; organization and jurisdiction of the agencies in the system; and the administration of the justice process, from the commission of a crime until final disposition.
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CJ& 105: Introduction to Corrections 5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of the corrections system in the United States. Students will examine the role of corrections as it evolved as a system, its philosophy, and society’s attempt to control crime and its structure. Contemporary issues and alternatives to corrections will be explored.
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CJ& 106: Juvenile Justice 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
An examination of the juvenile justice system emphasizing the role that the family, school, courts, law enforcement, corrections, and the broader community play in the life of a juvenile. The historical and philosophical developments of the juvenile justice system will be covered.
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CJ& 110: Criminal Law 5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is designed to introduce the student to the history, concepts, theory, and specifics of criminal law. This includes specific crimes, the laws of Washington, and what elements are needed for formal charges and conviction.
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CJ& 112: Criminology 5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course explores the crime problem, its context, and the causes of crime. Major theories of causation will be examined, taking into consideration new developments in the field of criminology.
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CJ& 240: Introduction to Forensic Science 5 Cr
Quarters: W
Introductory course designed to provide students with an overview of forensic science and the role of forensic scientists in criminal justice. Students will be exposed to the many different specialty areas of forensic science and learn the basic applications used in crime scene investigation.
Prerequisite: CJ 111 and CJ 203 both with a grade of C or better.
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DA 101: Dental Assisting I 8 Cr
Quarters: F
The student will become oriented to the profession of dentistry; identify and describe the structures, development, system and functions of the human body, the head and neck and oral cavity; measure and record patient vital signs; chart oral conditions and restorations; identify diseases of concern to dentistry and how they are transmitted and prevented in a clinical environment.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 075 .
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DA 102: Dental Assisting II 8 Cr
Quarters: W
The student will continue to build upon the basic dental sciences covered in DA 101 by learning infection control in the clinical environment, hazard communication, dental radiography, alginate impressions and study models, dental instruments and tray set-ups, and beginning chairside dental assisting.
Prerequisite: DA 101 with a grade of C+ or better and permission of instructor.
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DA 103: Dental Assisting III 8 Cr
Quarters: S
The student will continue applying and practicing knowledge and skills learned in DA 102 , by gaining knowledge and skill with dental anesthetics, dental materials, preventative dentistry, operative and cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry and fixed and removable prosthdontics.
Prerequisite: DA 101 and DA 102 with a grade of C+ or better and permission of instructor.
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DA 193: Dental Assisting Co-op Field Experience IV 5 Cr
Quarters: O
The dental assisting program is a four-quarter program designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as chairside dental assistant. During the summer quarter, the student will receive on-the-job training by participating in the dental assistant internship program. The student will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained and to practice the skills acquired during the previous three quarters in a real dental office environment.
Prerequisite: DA 101 , DA 102 , and DA 103 all with a grade of C+ or better and permission of instructor.
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Dental Hygiene |
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DH 076: Community Service 0 Cr
Quarters: O
This class is offered as a self-support, community service, non-credit course.
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DH 350: Dental Anatomy 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course encompasses the study of tooth morphology involved within the maxillary and mandibular arches. Extensive detailed material is presented on the primary and permanent dentition, tissues of the teeth, dental formulas, dental anomalies, and descriptive terminology. Content relates to the practical application of knowledge during lab sessions and services as a critical foundation for subsequent restorative and traditional courses.
Prerequisite: Enrollment into the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 350 or DH 150 can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 351: Dental Materials 3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to provide didactic information and practical skill development associated with the selection and application of dental materials involved in both traditional procedures and restorative expanded functions along with restorative techniques involved in the placement of amalgam and composite restorations.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first quarter of the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 351 or DH 171 can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 352: Restorative Dentistry I 4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides an opportunity to acquire didactic knowledge and practical skills with restorative techniques involved in the placement of more complex amalgam and composite restorations as well as sealant assessment and placement.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first two quarters of the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 352 or DH 165 can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 353: Oral Roentgenology 4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course includes theory and practical application of the fundamentals of x-ray production, hazards and safety procedures, and intraoral and panoramic radiographic techniques. Lab applications include exposing, processing, scanning, and interpreting dental radiographs.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first quarter of the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 353 or DH 153 can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 354: Clinical Roentgenology 2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course applies the knowledge and skills learned in DH 353 to clinical patients. Emphasis is on refinement of exposure techniques and interpretation of radiographic image skills. A seminar presentation by groups is included in the course.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first two quarters of the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 354 or DH 154 can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 355: Dental Hygiene Safety & Infection Control I 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is an introductory didactic and clinical safety and infection control course providing the student with current safety and infection control information and techniques utilized in the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
Prerequisite: First quarter enrollment as a first year student in the Dental Hygiene program.
Note: Either DH 355 or DH 156A can be taken for credit but not both.
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DH 356: Dental Hygiene Safety & Infection Control II 3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a yearly review of the didactic and clinical safety and infection control course providing the student with current safety and infection control information and techniques utilized in the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first three quarters of the Dental Hygiene program and enrollment as a second year Dental Hygiene student.
Note: Either DH 356 or DH 156B can be taken for credit but not both.
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