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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Codes

Prerequisites

This section of the catalog identifies what the specific prerequisites, if any, are for each course. Course prerequisites are requirements that students must meet before they can enroll in a particular course. A student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in prerequisite courses, unless otherwise noted, or unless the student receives the department chair’s written approval for the class or program.

Students must complete the prerequisites for a course before they can enroll in that class. As students register for classes, the system will check their student records for prerequisite requirements. If these requirements are found in the record, the student will be registered in the class, but if they are not found, the system will not allow registration for that course.

For information about departmental policies regarding prerequisites, contact the appropriate dean’s office.

Course Numbering

The numbers from 0-99 designate developmental courses and certain professional/technical classes. These classes are not college level. Classes numbered from 100-299 are college-level and generally transferable to baccalaureate degree programs.

Courses numbered 099, 199, or 299 designate independent study and field experience classes. Courses numbered 098, 198, or 298 designate experimental or exploratory classes. Cooperative field experience (co-op) courses are assigned the 190 and 290 numbered series. Community service courses are numbered with 076 and are not awarded credit.

Courses listed in this catalog constitute the most recent record of the total academic program of the college. Listing does not mean that all courses are offered every quarter or every year. Consult the class schedule for specific course offerings.

Common Course Numbering

Washington’s community and technical colleges want to make it easier for students to transfer credits among the state’s 34 community and technical colleges. YVC has moved to a common course numbering system, which will mean that the same course will be titled and numbered in a similar way at every community and technical college in the state.

There are several changes in course names and numbers for YVC. The changes should help you know that a course you have taken at one Washington College is the same at another, and the course will transfer easily.

Common courses are identified by an “&” following the department abbreviation. Transfer courses not identified as common will still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement as in the past. Please direct questions to the Registrar in the Enrollment Services Office at the phone number listed in the directory.

Definitions and Codes

Co-requisite: These are one or more courses that must be taken together in the same quarter. For example, a lecture and lab in Chemistry.

Cross-disciplined courses: Courses in two different disciplines with the same course description and credits. Credit cannot be given for both courses.

Distributions for DTA: Quarter Offered Codes Core Competency Codes
Communications F Fall Quarter ♦ Computation
Humanities S Spring Quarter • Communication
Humanities - Performance SR Summer Quarter ■ Human Relation
Natural Sciences W Winter Quarter  
Natural Sciences - Lab O Occasionally  
Quantitative    
Social Science    
 

Bachelors of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
  

  • DH 481: Ethics and Professional Responsibility

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course explores the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, research, patient care, and dental hygiene practice management. Students review the laws and state practice acts which guide judgment and actions of the dental hygienist.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 481 or DH 281 can be taken for credit but not both.
  

  • DH 482: Community Dental Health

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces concepts, principles, and terminology descriptive of public health activities. Through outreach events, which occur in various settings, students will complete learning experiences and apply community dental health principles while serving the needs of the community.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 482 or DH 282 can be taken for credit but not both.
  

  • DH 483: Community Dental Health II

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This lecture course introduces educational theories and leadership practices for application in community health settings. Students will collaboratively plan and implement an evidence-based inter-professional community program.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first five quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 483 or DH 283 can be taken for credit but not both.
  

  • DH 493: Clinical Dental Hygiene II

    8 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the fourth of six courses promoting application of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. This clinical course, for the second year dental hygiene student, is designed to provide clinical learning experiences enabling treatment of clinical patients.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first three quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 493 or DH 295 can be taken for credit but not both.
  

  • DH 494: Clinical Dental Hygiene III

    8 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the fifth of six courses promoting application of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. This clinical course, for the second-year dental hygiene student, is designed to provide clinical learning experiences enabling treatment of clinical patients.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 494 or DH 296 can be taken for credit but not both.
  

  • DH 495: Clinical Dental Hygiene IV

    8 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the sixth of six courses promoting application of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. This clinical course, for the second-year dental hygiene student, is designed to provide clinical learning experiences enabling treatment of clinical patients.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first five quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
    Note: Either DH 495 or DH 297 can be taken for credit but not both.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
  

  • BASIT 301: Windows Server II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course prepares students for the second exam (70-741) in the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate series for Windows Server.  During this course the student will be configuring advanced tasks required to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure, such as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. 
    Prerequisite: IT 146  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 302: Windows Client II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This class prepares students for exam 70-697 of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification.  During this course, the student will configure, install, manage, maintain, and support Windows clients associated network, and security resources.
    Prerequisite: IT 145  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 311: Linux Operation and Administration

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course covers the operation and network administration of the Linux operating system including Linux installation, adding software packages, network file services configuration, Apache web server, file transfer protocol (FTP), Samba file, and print server.
    Prerequisite: IT 103  and IT 140  both with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 321: Exchange Server Administration

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course prepares students for Microsoft exam (70-345) Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.  During this course the student will be configuring advanced tasks required to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2016 infrastructure, such as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identify federation.  
    Prerequisite: IT 146  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 331: SQL Server Administration

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course explores the skills and knowledge necessary to work with databases on an SQL database server. The student will learn how to use SQL server tools to maintain and administer databases.
    Prerequisite: IT 115  and IT 146  both with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 341: Advanced PowerShell Scripting

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course explores the skills and knowledge necessary to automate system management and maintenance tasks using the Windows PowerShell environment. Students will design, write, test, and validate scripts to perform system management tasks.
    Prerequisite: IT 149  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 401: Windows Server III

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This class prepares students for the third exam (70-742) in the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate series for Windows Server.  During this course the student will install and configure Active Directory Domain Services in both simple and complex network environments, configure Group Policies, and install and configure certificate services.
    Prerequisite: IT 146  and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 421: Virtual Data Centers

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course explores the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate, plan, deploy, and administer data center virtualization. Consideration will be given to the advantages and disadvantages of data center virtualization as well as implementation strategies.
    Prerequisite: IT 146  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.
  

  • BASIT 431: Querying SQL Servers

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course examines strategies to extract, organize, and interpret data from database servers into meaningful information through practical scenarios and applications in planning, designing, creating, using, troubleshooting, modifying, and optimizing database queries using the Structured Query Language (SQL).
    Prerequisite: IT 225  with a grade of C or better and admission into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology - System Administration Program or permission of instructor.

Bachelors of Applied Science in Teacher Education
  

  • BASED 301: Teacher Residency

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the first of six courses promoting application of developmental, competency-based applied learning with content specific knowledge.  This course covers initial skills and understanding based on content standards, including; language arts/literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, technology and art, music and physical education.  The residency experience incorporates the standards for professional teacher behavior as specified by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB).  A primary focus is on mastering terminology pertaining to lesson planning related to Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and Guidelines.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 302: Initial Competencies in Literacy

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces the initial competencies of Washington State’s literacy and language arts standards for PreK-2nd grade pupils.  Candidates will be introduced to the use of data to set goals individualize instruction and group pupils according to common literacy goals.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess pupils’ progress at an initial level of competency.  Candidates will be introduced to technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual pupils’ documents and instructional records.   
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 303: Teacher Residency 2

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the second of six courses promoting application of developmental, competency-based applied learning with content specific knowledge.  This course covers initial skills and understanding based on content standards, including; language arts/literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, technology and art, music and physical education.  The residency experience incorporates the standards for professional teacher behavior as specified by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB).  A primary focus is on mastering terminology pertaining to supporting individual learner needs related to Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and Guidelines.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 304: Initial Competencies in Mathematics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces the initial competencies in knowing and applying Washington State’s Mathematics K-12 Learning Standards for PreK-3rd grade pupils.  Candidates will be introduced to the use of data to set goals, individualize instruction and group pupils according to common math goals.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess pupils’ progress at an initial level of competency.  Candidates will be introduced to technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual pupils’ documents and instructional records.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 305: Teacher Residency 3

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the third of six courses promoting application of developmental, competency-based applied learning with content specific knowledge.  This course covers initial skills and understanding based on content standards, including; language arts/literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, technology and art, music and physical education.  The residency experience incorporates the standards for professional teacher behavior as specified by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB).  A primary focus is on mastering terminology pertaining to creating a safe and productive learning environment related to Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and Guidelines.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 306: Classroom Management and Teacher Interactions

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces teacher candidates to elements of a productive environment that inspires learning.  Basic elements of positive classroom environment, positive versus corrective communication, effective gifts of the teacher, and classroom relationships are covered.  Primary focus on the importance of positive pupil-teacher interactions and development of a community of learners.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 310: Intermediate Competencies in Literacy K-8

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on candidates learning and applying Washington State’s literacy and language arts standards for 4th-8th grade pupils.  Candidates will be introduced to the use of data to set goals, individualize instruction and group pupils according to common literacy goals.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess student progress at advanced level of competency.  Candidates will be introduced to technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual pupil documents and instructional records.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 312: Intermediate Competencies in Mathematics with Supporting Technologies

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces the Washington State’s Mathematics K-12 Learning Standards for 3rd-5th grade students.  Candidates will explore the use of data to set goals, individualize instruction and group pupils according to common math goals.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess student progress.  Candidates will be introduced to technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual student documents and instructional records.  
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 314: Language and the ELL Student

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is an introduction to linguistics as it relates to teaching and learning.  Particular emphasis is placed on generative models of syntax: analysis of important syntactic structures of English, exploration of acquisition and internalization of those structures of first-and second-language learners. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of BASED 310  with a 75% (C-) or better.  
  

  • BASED 340: Intermediate Competencies in Literacy PreK-3

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on candidates learning and applying Washington State’s literacy and language arts standards for PreK-3rd grade pupils.  Candidates will continue application of the use of data to set goals, individualize instruction and group pupils according to common literacy goals.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess student progress.  Candidates will use technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual pupil documents and instructional records.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 350: Intermediate Competencies in Math PreK-3

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on competencies in mathematics for those seeking early childhood education (ECE) endorsement.  Candidates will become competent in Washington State’s math standards for PreK-3rd grade.  Candidates will use pupil data to set goals, individualize instruction and group pupils according to K-3 Common Core State Standards for mathematics.  Candidates will design lesson plans, deliver instruction, and assess pupil progress at an advanced of competency in ECE.  Candidates will use technologies which will support their instruction, management of individual pupil documents and instructional records.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 402: Access to Content for ELLs

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course provides an introduction to planning, instructing, and assessing through the content areas.  It explores instructional frameworks to maximize high quality instruction for English language learners (ELLs).  It emphasizes the rationale for adapting materials; designing a learning environment, including literature and materials from diverse cultures; and utilizing ESL strategies for various proficiency levels to access content areas through language domains and thinking strategies. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of BASED 314 with a 75% (C-) or better. 
  

  • BASED 404: Equitable Instruction for ELLs

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course explores key concepts related to curriculum and assessment for English language Learners.  Topics include aligning curricula with standards, innovative and authentic assessment practices, cultural bias in tests, appropriateness of assessment measures, and culturally appropriate testing situations.  Candidates will examine the complex linguistic, social, and cultural issues affecting the achievement of English learners in classrooms.   
    Prerequisite: Completion of BASED 402  with a 75% (C-) or better.  
  

  • BASED 406: Bilingual Education

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This blended course provides an instructional framework and emphasizes methods, strategies, and materials in the teaching of English language learners (ELL), while addressing program management and utilization of resources.  It explores the historical, philosophical, and theoretical background of bilingual/ELL education in Washington State and the United States. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of BASED 404  with a 75% grade (C-) or better.
  

  • BASED 408: Science Instructional Methods K-8

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course enables BASTE teacher candidates to demonstrate knowledge of Washington State Next Generation Science Standards grades PreK-8th grade.  Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and use of technologies which support scientific inquiry and exploration.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 410: Introduction to edTPA

    4 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on the final submission of the edTPA.  Candidates of the teacher education program will learn the edTPA instrument requirements, the use of technology, writing requirements, logistics, and scoring.  Candidates will cover specific academic language used for the submission of the edTPA.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 412: Initial Competencies in Social Science Education

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course examines the purposes, significant issues, and current trends which affect social science and history subject matter in the elementary schools.  A focus on cultural, economic, political, and social development of students living in a multicultural ad global environment.  Emphasis will be placed on evaluating experiences that promote inquiry, self-efficacy and understanding of diversity. 
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 413: Teacher Residency 4

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the fourth of six courses promoting application of developmental, competency-based applied learning with content specific knowledge.  This course covers initial skills and understanding content standards in:  language arts/literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, technology and art, music and physical education.  The residency experience incorporates the standards for professional teacher behavior as specified by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB).  A primary focus is on analyzing pupils’ language use and literacy learning related to Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and Guidelines. 

     
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 415: Teacher Residency 5

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is the fifth residency experience in the BASTE program for teacher candidates.  This course combines the skills and understanding based on content standards with preparation for Content Knowledge and Performance Assessments identified by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • BASED 417: Teacher Residency 6

    6 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is the final residency experience in the BASTE program.  This course combines the skills and understanding based on content standards with preparation for Content Knowledge and Performance Assessments identified by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS Teacher Education (BASTE) Program.
  

  • MATH 333: Mathematical Methods in Elementary Education

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is designed to help students in the BAS-TE program to begin teaching mathematics.  The focus in this course will be for participants to explore diversity and equity, mathematics standards and curriculum and technology integration as critical components of planning for and implementing mathematics instruction and assessment, with an emphasis on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math.  In
    addition, participants will examine the importance of teacher reflection instructional leadership, and professional development to continuously improve their teaching of mathematics.
    Prerequisite: Admittance to the BAS-TE program and completion of MATH 111 , MATH& 107 , MATH& 131 , MATH& 141 , MATH& 146 , PHIL& 120 , or equivalent or higher level.                                                            
    Distribution for BAS: Quantitative

Biology
  

  • BIOL 102: Environmental Biology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This is an introductory environmental science course intended for non-majors. The course emphasizes the scientific method, principles of ecology, diversity of life, and current natural resource issues.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 075 .
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL 105: Biology for Non-majors with Lab

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    A basic course with lab in biological sciences with an emphasis on current issues, trends, and applications concerning biological concepts. This course is intended for non-majors and will not serve as a prerequisite for other biology courses.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 075 .
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL 107: Introduction to Plant Science

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    An introductory course presenting principles of anatomy, morphology, physiology, and growth of plants. The effects of environmental conditions, cultural practices, and management techniques on plant growth, development, yield, and quality are discussed. Students are introduced to important crops of Washington as well as varying plant propagation and quality evaluation principles.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 075 .
    Note: This course is cross disciplined. Credit cannot be given for both BIOL 107 and AGSCI 101.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL 116: Head & Neck Anatomy

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is a survey of human head and neck anatomy with special emphasis on the oral cavity. 
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
  

  • BIOL 117: Oral Histology/Embryology

    4 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course will explore the development and microscopic structure of the tissues of the oral cavity. 

     
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.                                                
  

  • BIOL 124: Plants and Wildlife of Washington

    5 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is intended for non-science majors seeking a lab science course. The main emphasis will be on the plants and wildlife of Washington, especially those found locally. Students will learn to recognize common species and understand the special adaptations that each organism has for survival. Other topics covered will include ecosystem processes, climate, geology, and human influences (both past and present).
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 075 .
    Note: Field trips are required as part of this course and often involve hiking over uneven terrain. Any questions regarding field trips should be directed to the instructor.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL 140: Marine Biology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    An introductory course with lab with an emphasis on current issues, trends, and applications concerning marine biology. Includes a survey of marine life and marine ecosystems. This course is intended for non-majors and will not serve as a prerequisite for other biology courses.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 075 .
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. The students’ education is shared between employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  

  • BIOL 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study in biology.
  

  • BIOL 200: Bridge to Biology for Majors

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is intended for students who have taken BIOL& 160 and who wish to take the Biology Majors sequence (BIOL& 221  and BIOL& 223 ).  This one-credit course covers photosynthesis and population genetics and prepares students to enter BIOL& 221 without having to take BIOL& 222 .  
    Prerequisite: BIOL& 160  with a grade of C or better.        
  

  • BIOL 229: Anatomy & Physiology Prep Class

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is intended to prepare students for the anatomy and physiology courses BIOL& 241  and BIOL& 242  by teaching effective study skills, reviewing important biological concepts, and familiarizing students with basic histology, anatomy, and physiology.  
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or completion of BIOL& 160  with a grade of C or better.     
    Note: It is not a prerequisite for BIOL& 241 but is intended to improve student success in BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242.   
  

  • BIOL 297: Research in Biology

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in authentic academic research. Students will collaborate with the research instructor through all research phases, including the proposal of a research topic, selecting and implementing a research method, gathering and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. Students will then be expected to present, defend, and possibly publish their findings.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BIOL 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Workshops, short courses, and individual study in biology.
  

  • BIOL& 160: General Biology with Lab for Health Sciences

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course integrates the fundamental concepts of biology including basic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and energy transfers. This class is intended for students in Healthcare Pathways such as Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Sciences, or Veterinary Technology.   
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and eligibility for MATH 093  or MATH 095 .       
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution: Biology 2

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is intended for transfer science majors and is the second in a three-course sequence in biology.  The course explores the diversity of life by examining the origin of life, control of gene expression, origins of genetic diversity, genetic control of development, scaling, biomes and climate, phylogenetics and systematics, and the major lineages of life. 
    Prerequisite: Completion with a C or better of one of the following biology pathways:  BIOL& 222 , OR BIOL& 160  and BIOL 200 , AND completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161 .
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 222: Majors Cell/Molecular: Biology 1

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is intended for transfer science majors and is the first in a three-quarter sequence.  The topics covered are the nature of biological science, basic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution and energy transfers.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101  and MATH 095  AND concurrent enrollment or completion in CHEM& 139  or equivalent. 
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 223: Majors Organismal Physiology: Biology 3

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is intended for transfer science majors and is the third in a three-quarter sequence.  The topics covered are animal and plant anatomy and physiology, the relationship between form and function and the relationship between an organism and its environment. 
    Prerequisite: BIOL& 221  AND completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 162 . 
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 241: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Basic human anatomy and physiology covering histology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. This course is intended for students intending to continue in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Radiologic Sciences.
    Prerequisite: BIOL& 160  or BIOL 201  with a grade of C+ or better.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 242: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Basic human anatomy and physiology course covering cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
    Prerequisite: BIOL& 241  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
  

  • BIOL& 260: Microbiology

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    An overview of microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths) including their structure, how they grow, how they are classified, how they cause disease, how their diseases are treated and prevented, and how they are maintained in the human population and environment. This course is intended for students continuing into Nursing or Dental Hygiene.
    Prerequisite: BIOL& 160  and BIOL& 242  both with a grade of C or better and CHEM& 100  or CHEM& 139  with a grade of C or better or one year of high school chemistry.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab

Business
  

  • BUS& 101: Introduction to Business

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This survey course covers the basics of business formation, industry terminology, operations, internal functions, conflict management, social responsibility, ethics, and corporate culture.
  

  • BUS& 201: Business Law

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is a study of the American legal system as it pertains to business transactions. Topics include formation and performance of contracts, sales, business entities, real property, agency, employer/employee relations, and legal responsibilities.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of a minimum of 24 college-level credits, 2.0 GPA or better, or permission of instructor.  Eligibility for ENGL& 101  or completion of BA 138  with a C or better.

Business Administration
  

  • BA 075: Pre-Business Math

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    An introduction to the study of business mathematics and applications.  Topics include:  integers, fractions, decimals, banking, percents and percentages, and equations.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 050  or MATH 050C .
  

  • BA 076: Community Service

    0 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 105: Entrepreneurship

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is designed to introduce students to the field of entrepreneurship. Students will explore the definition of entrepreneurship and study some of the common characteristics of entrepreneurs. In addition to learning what entrepreneurs should accomplish before the organization is formed, students will identify and discover their own entrepreneurial ability.
  

  • BA 115: Business Math

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Provides a comprehensive study of business mathematics. Topics include:  percents/percentages, pricing, markups/markdowns, payroll, simple interest, promissory notes, compound interest, present and future values, annuities, consumer/business credit, and mortgages.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 085  or completion of BA 075  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BA 137: Payroll/Tax Accounting

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course will acquaint the student with basic payroll systems, accounting methods used in computing wages, and timekeeping systems.
    Prerequisite: ACCT& 201  with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 138: Written Business Communication

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Students in this course will learn basic techniques and approaches for writing effective business documents.
    Prerequisite: YVC placement into ENGL 095  or higher.
  

  • BA 139: Technical Writing and Presentations

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    An advanced workshop for technical writing, applying the principles covered in BA 138, specifically to technical presentations for nontechnical audiences. The course focuses on writing styles appropriate for user manuals as well as oral presentations, and offers training in platform skills, audiovisual technologies, and other strategies needed to make technical information understood by business managers, end-users, and the public.
    Prerequisite: Completion of BA 138  and IT 100  both with a grade of C or better.
  

  • BA 154: Computerized Accounting

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course covers a computerized approach to accounting systems (service and merchandising), accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and inventory.
    Prerequisite: ACCT& 201  with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 156: Marketing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    Covers marketing and business activities concerned with the planning of product, place, promotion, and distribution of goods and services. Fundamental principles and business cases are combined so that the students may understand more clearly the functioning of marketing in our economy and the movement of goods and services from the producer to the consumer.
  

  • BA 157: Retail Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    The principles and practices of retailing will be discussed. Specific topics covered will include types of traditional and nontraditional retail outlets, franchising, policies, store location, layout, organization, buying and selling functions, pricing, profit planning, staffing, and controlling.
  

  • BA 158: Principles of Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is an introductory course in modern management theory and practice. Topics include the contemporary management roles and responsibilities including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Subjects within these areas of study include staffing, motivating, teams, culture, change, and ethics.
  

  • BA 159: Sales Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Covers selling as a factor in the distribution of goods and services, analysis of customers and their wants, getting and holding customers, and wholesale and direct-selling principles and practices.
  

  • BA 160: Supervision Techniques

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, SR
    This course will examine the professional responsibilities of supervisors and managers in business and industry. Decision-making and communication efforts related to organizational productivity and employee motivation are emphasized.
  

  • BA 161: Human Resources Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is an introductory course outlining the principles and procedures of personnel activities. Some of the areas of study include the competitive, legal, and global environments of HR. Other subject areas include job analysis, job description, job specifications, employee turnover, recruitment, selection ,testing, placement, promotion, compensation, labor-management relations, and equal employment opportunities. The safety, health, and well-being of employees are also discussed.
  

  • BA 170: Introduction to Advertising

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    A comprehensive introduction to the principles of advertising. Concepts covered will include the role of advertising in the economy, its influence on society, and characteristics and use of various media. Also included are the appropriate strategies used to plan and create an effective advertising campaign.
  

  • BA 180: Consumer Financial Planning

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course focuses on personal money management and consumer financial education. Topics covered include: budgets, loans, consumer credit, bank services, insurance, consumer purchases, home purchases, financing, income tax preparation, and investments.
  

  • BA 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 191: Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: W
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 192: Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: S
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 193: Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: SR
    Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business administration.
  

  • BA 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 205: Small Business Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is for students who either have already started a business or who intend to work for a small business. The course pulls together concepts of marketing, operations, and financial management for small businesses. It will be based on current research, theory, and practice. Materials will be presented from a “how-to” perspective, with many practical examples and applications from the business world.
  

  • BA 220: Human Relations in the Workplace

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual framework within which to examine some of the major human relations issues faced in the workplace and to introduce students to the breadth and depth of the field of human relations.  Emphasis is on communication; understanding diversity; interpersonal, group, and intergroup relations; ethics; and self-development.
  

  • BA 225: Career Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course explores areas of personal and professional development crucial for success in the student’s selected career fields. Topics include developing confidence, effective communication, analyzing strengths and weaknesses, goal setting, managing time, working within a team setting, working through conflict, and the employment seeking process.
  

  • BA 256: Statistics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This introductory course applies descriptive and inferential statistical methods and probability theory to common business and economic situations. The development of analytical problem-solving skills is also emphasized.
    Prerequisite: MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into BA 256 or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 259: Fundamentals of E-Commerce

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools and techniques needed for successful electronic commerce. Business opportunities, challenges, emerging technologies, and strategies for use in e-commerce will be explored.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of IT 102  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 260: Principles of Income Tax

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation.  Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios and complete various individual tax forms.
    Prerequisite: Completion of ACCT& 201  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  

  • BA 270: Business Ethics

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    This course introduces students to ethical challenges in the business decision-making process.  The course examines issue recognition, application of ethical  principles and analysis of the business decision-making process with such principles.
  

  • BA 275: Wine Marketing

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Provides a study of wine marketing and sales from the perspective of the Washington State wine industry. The course examines industry standards and emerging trends relating to wine packaging, promotion, pricing, and distribution. Emphasizes strategic branding, consumer behavior, and marketing plans for wineries and wine products.
    Recommended: BA 156 .
  

  • BA 280: Fundamentals of Investing

    3 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This course is intended to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary for making wise investment decisions. Topics covered include how free markets work; stocks and bonds; economic indicators; diversification, asset allocation, risk, and time; tax-deferred investing; and sources of financial information.
  

  • BA 290: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 291: Adv. Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: W
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 292: Adv. Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: S
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: SR
    Work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college study with extended employment periods in appropriate fields of business, industry, government, social services, and the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BA 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business administration.
  

  • BA 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Business Technology
  

  • BT 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in business technology.
  

  • BT 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • BT 100: Introduction to Business Technology***

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    Students will be introduced to a variety of Business Technology career topics that will be covered in more depth through various required courses. These topics include: skill requirements, diversity and sensitivity, business ethics, wardrobe development, work ethic, and oral and written communication requirements.
  

  • BT 101: Beginning Keyboarding

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is an introduction to keyboarding by touch. The course also explores basic document development and focuses on developing speed and accuracy using word processing software.
 

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