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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    
 

Information Technology
  

  • IT 144: Cisco II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the second of four courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching and Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification. This course expands upon the skills and concepts learned in IT 143  and includes configuration of static and dynamic routing, access control lists, virtual local area networks, switch port security, and the spanning-tree protocol.
    Prerequisite: IT 143  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 145: Windows Client I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    This course prepares students for the Microsoft Windows 10 (MD-100) exam. Students will learn how to deploy, configure, and maintain Windows 10 systems.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of IT 103  and IT 140  both with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 146: Windows Server I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This class prepares students for the first exam (70-740) in the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate series for Windows Server.  The student will learn how to install Windows Server, implement storage solutions, install and configure Hyper-V, implement Windows containers, configure high availability options, and monitor server environments.
    Prerequisite: IT 103  and IT 140  both with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 149: Windows PowerShell Scripting

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is designed to introduce the students to scripting with Windows PowerShell. The students will acquire hands-on experience with script building and system management using Windows PowerShell.
  

  • IT 152: Mobile App Development

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces students to programming technologies, design, and development related to mobile applications.  Topics include accessing device capabilities, industry standards, operating systems and programming for web and native mobile applications.  Upon completion, students should be able to create basic applications for mobile devices. 

                                               
  

  • IT 160: Managing & Maintaining the PC

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students will safely demonstrate the ability to install and configure hardware and software in a Windows environment, troubleshoot problems with software and hardware installation/configuration, and effectively troubleshoot technical issues independently and in small groups.
    Prerequisite: IT 102  with a grade of C or better or equivalent (meet with an IT advisor for guidance).
  

  • IT 174: Introduction to C++

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Students will learn the fundamental features of the C and C++ languages and apply them to develop solutions to business problems. Basic computer science programming concepts of correctness, maintainability, and efficiency will be emphasized.
    Prerequisite: MATH 095  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 107 .
  

  • IT 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 191: Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 192: Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 193: Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 221: Applied Spreadsheets

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    This course provides an opportunity for students to develop, format, manage, summarize, and analyze spreadsheets.
  

  • IT 222: Outlook

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course teaches the many functions available from productivity software including e-mail, calendars, contact lists, task lists, journals, meeting requests, and notes.
  

  • IT 225: Applied Database

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, S
    This course covers the use of databases in a small organization. The student will create a database application using tables, forms, queries, and reports to store, manage, and utilize data.  
  

  • IT 226: End-User and System Support

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    For the Software Support Specialist degree. Prepares students to train and support end users in a variety of organizational settings. Topics include techniques for developing and delivering training as well as strategies to provide ongoing technical support. Emphasis is on solving users’ problems by means of needs analysis, troubleshooting, and interaction with users.
    Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits or equivalent work experience and concurrent enrollment in IT 227 .
  

  • IT 243: Cisco III

    4 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the third of four courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification. This course expands upon the skills and concepts learned in IT 143  and IT 144 . The student will deepen their knowledge of networking by exploring redundant network design, link aggregation, and advanced routing protocols.
    Prerequisite: IT 144  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 244: Cisco IV

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the fourth of four courses to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification. This course expands upon the skills and concepts learned in IT 143 , IT 144 , and IT 243 . Skills and concepts covered in this course include wide area network options including Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and Frame Relay, teleworker solutions, virtual private networking, and networking monitoring and troubleshooting.
    Prerequisite: IT 243  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 249: Network Security

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is an introduction to network security and prepares the student for industry network security certifications. Students will be introduced to multiple aspects of network security including both technical and administrative security measures. Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, host defenses, and cryptography will all be explored.
    Prerequisite: IT 103 , IT 140 , and IT 146  all with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 253: IT Project Management

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, SR
    This course provides students the opportunity to learn techniques and methods needed to initiate, manage, and support varied project or business enterprises. Emphasis is on communication and business skills necessary for strong project leadership and completion.   
  

  • IT 259: IT Legal and Security Issues

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This class identifies key ethical, legal, social, and security issues related to information technology within an organization, and how to interpret and comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations, and organizational policies. Students will also explore potential threats and mitigation strategies including developing security best practices. 
  

  • IT 260: Advanced Managing & Maintaining the PC

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is a continuation of IT 160 .  Topics include: computer components, laptop and portable devices, operating systems, printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, communication and professionalism.  This course may assist in preparing those students who are working towards industry certifications.
    Prerequisite: Completion of IT 160  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • IT 265: Systems Support

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    During this capstone course the student will apply what they have learned in previous courses to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network and system issues in a simulated network environment. The student will also implement client change requests. Issues will be tracked, updated and documented using a helpdesk system.            
    Prerequisite: Prerequisite:  Completion of IT 140, IT 142, IT 145 and IT 160 all with a grade of C or better.   
  

  • IT 290: Co-op Field Experience V

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 291: Co-op Field Experience VI

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 292: Co-op Field Experience VII

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • IT 293: Co-op Field Experience VIII

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ 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 students’ education, therefore, is shared between employer supervisors and YVC faculty.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 005: Support for MATH 095

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH 095. It includes numerical skills, linear equations in one and two variables, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, properties of exponents, scientific notation, and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 080  or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 095  + MATH 005.
  

  • MATH 007: Intermediate Algebra Support for MATH& 107

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH& 107. It includes ratios, percentages, English and metric systems of measurement, formulas, linear equations in one and two variables, exponential functions, logarithms, and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 080  or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 107  + MATH 007.
  

  • MATH 011: Intermediate Algebra Support for MATH 111

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH 111. Topics include linear equations in two variables; systems of linear equations and inequalities; polynomials; linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and piece-wise  functions; quadratic and exponential equations; and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 111  + MATH 011.
  

  • MATH 030: Support for College Math for Early Childhood Education

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH 130. Topics include operations on real numbers; arithmetic and geometric sequences; geometric applications; solving absolute value, quadratic, and square root equations; developing problem solving strategies; exploring functions, including graphing and interpreting linear functions; and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 080  or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better, or YVC placement into MATH 130  + MATH 030.
  

  • MATH 031: Intermediate Algebra Support for Math for Elementary Teachers I

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH& 131. Topics include operations on real numbers; arithmetic and geometric sequences; solving absolute value, square, and square root equations; developing problem solving strategies; exploring functions; and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: YVC placement into MATH& 131  + MATH 031 or completion of MATH 080  or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • MATH 032: Intermediate Algebra Support for Math for Elementary Teachers II

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH& 132. Topics include unit conversions; solving geometric problems; using radicals to solve equations; graphing linear equations; producing the equations of linear functions, including applications; analyzing quadratic, square root, absolute value, exponential, and base-10 logarithmic functions; solving equations graphically; and exploring calculator features.
    Prerequisite: Completetion of MATH& 131  with a C or better.
  

  • MATH 041: Intermediate Algebra Support for MATH& 141

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH& 141. Topics include linear equations in two variables; rational, radical, and exponential expressions; polynomials; factoring; functions; quadratic functions; graphing technology; and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 141  + MATH 041.
  

  • MATH 046: Intermediate Algebra Support for MATH& 146

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is taken concurrently with MATH& 146. It includes ratios, percentages, English and metric systems of measurement, formulas, linear equations in one and two variables, inequalities, functions, inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithms, and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 080  or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 146  + MATH 046.
  

  • MATH 050: Arithmetic

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    A basic course with applications in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
    Prerequisite: MATH 049C  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 050.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
  

  • MATH 050C: Accelerated Arithmetic

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    A course in arithmetic with application in the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.  Students progress through computer modules and meet in class with an instructor daily to learn the course material.  Students taking this course have the opportunity to accelerate through content taught in this course and complete MATH 075  (Prealgebra) as well.  Students taking this course must be able to access computer labs on campus, or personal computers connected to the Internet, outside of the scheduled class meetings.  
    Prerequisite: MATH 049C  with a grade of C or better, or placement into MATH 050C.
    Note: Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
  

  • MATH 055: Arithmetic Express

    2 Cr
    Quarters: O
    A basic course with applications in the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 080 .
  

  • MATH 075: Pre-Algebra

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This is a course in pre-algebra that includes foundational arithmetic concepts and an introduction to algebra. Topics include fractions, signed numbers, rounding, order of operations, ratios, proportions, percentages, metric and English system measurements, basic algebraic 
    manipulations, and an introduction to geometry.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 050  with a grade of C or better or MATH 050C  with a grade of C or better or of S, or placement into MATH 050 or MATH 075.
  

  • MATH 080: Algebra Essentials

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course teaches foundational math concepts necessary to be successful in college mathematics and intermediate algebra. Topics include fractions, integers, arithmetic expressions, unit conversions, solving and graphing linear equations, proportions and percentages, properties of exponents, scientific notation, exponential relationships, and student success skills.
    Prerequisite: YVC placement into MATH 080.
  

  • MATH 085: Beginning Algebra

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    In this course students will simplify polynomials; apply rules for exponents; and solve and construct linear quations, linear inequalities, and systems of linear equations.  Students will also be introduced to funcitons, scientific notation, and the use of a scientific calculator.  All content will be reinforced with relevant applications.
    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 075  or MATH 075  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 085.  
  

  • MATH 086: The Mathematics Workshop

    Variable
    Quarters: SR
    The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses.  Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn.  Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended. Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.                                                           
  

  • MATH 087: The Mathematics Workshop

    Variable
    Quarters: F
    The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses.  Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn.  Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended. Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.                                                            
  

  • MATH 088: The Mathematics Workshop

    Variable
    Quarters: W
    The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses.  Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn.  Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended. Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.                                                            
  

  • MATH 089: The Mathematics Workshop

    Variable
    Quarters: S
    The Mathematics Workshop is designed to provide support to students in the mathematics courses.  Students will record the hours they spend getting one-on-one or group assistance from tutors on their assignments, building note-taking and test-taking skills, developing strategies for being successful in mathematics, utilizing appropriate technology, and viewing both successful and unsuccessful solutions as opportunities to learn.  Students can record hours by logging in and out of the Math Center, logging in an out of WAMAP or Canvas modules, or recording hours on a sign-in sheet with a tutor or a workshop they attended.
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in a mathematics or mathematics-related course.                                                            
  

  • MATH 093: Intermediate Algebra Essentials

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This is the second algebra course for non-STEM majors. This course will fulfill the Intermediate Algebra requirement for the DTA. Topics include polynomials, functions, linear inequalities, variations, and solving non-linear equations (quadratic, radical, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic). Factorials and sequences are also introduced.
    Prerequisite: HSC 077 , MATH 084 , or MATH 085  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH 093.
  

  • MATH 095: Intermediate Algebra

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This is a course in Intermediate Algebra for students who are pursuing a Business DTA or STEM major. Topics include polynomials; rational and radical expressions; quadratic and exponential functions; and quadratic, higher-order polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 078  or MATH 085  both with a grade of C or better, a grade of S or co-enrollment in MATH 005, or YVC placement into MATH 095.
  

  • MATH 111: Algebra Applied to Business/Economics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    This course covers algebraic functions, graphs, and processes applied to business and economics. Topics covered include applications and problem-solving using systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, simplex method, and finance mathematics. Functions used are polynomials, exponentials, logarithmics, and rationals. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, concurrent enrollment or a grade of S in MATH 011, or YVC placement into MATH 111. 
    Note: A TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator is required for this class. Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH 130: College Math for Early Childhood Education

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course for early childhood educators provides the mathematical foundations for quantitative concepts appropriate for children from birth through Grade 3. Topics include patterns, sequencing, number systems and computation, models for operations, problem-solving strategies, functions, geometry, measurement, and basic concepts of statistics and probability.  Methods used are interactive, activity-based, and guided by national and state mathematics education standards. This course emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical thinking.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, a grade of S or co-enrollment in MATH 030, or YVC placement into MATH 130.  
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
  

  • MATH 190: Co-op Field Experience I

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

  • MATH 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

  • MATH 220: Linear Algebra

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is a first course in linear algebra covering systems of linear equations, matrices, vector spaces and subspaces, eigenvalue theory, linear transformations, orthogonality, quadratic forms, determinants, and applications.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH& 151  with a grade of B or better or MATH& 152  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
  

  • MATH 274: Differential Equations

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course applies analytic methods for solving first order (and higher order) linear and nonlinear, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous ordinary differential equations (together with initial value and boundary value problems) including series solutions, Laplace transforms, Euler’s method, and matrix methods to solve systems of linear differential equations. The course will include modeling applications in engineering, physics, chemistry, and population studies. Data visualization using appropriate technology will also be emphasized. Topics may also include advanced numerical methods, as time allows.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH& 152  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
    Recommended: MATH 220  is strongly recommended.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
  

  • MATH 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

  • MATH& 107: Math in Society

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    For students who need Quantitative skills or Natural Sciences distribution credit and are either not taking additional math courses or are interested in the topics of the course as a supplement to their math studies. The course provides an introduction to and some exploration of the following areas: finance, probability, statistics, and modeling (with graphing).
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, concurrent enrollment or a grade of S in MATH 007 , or YVC placement into MATH& 107.
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 131: Mathematics for Elementary Education 1

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W
    MATH& 131 is a course for prospective teachers on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math curricula.  Topics include deductive reasoning, set theory, whole numbers, fractions, decimals and their operations, and proportion and percentage.  This course emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, a grade of S or co-enrollment in MATH 031 ,  or YVC placement into MATH& 131.  
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 132: Mathematics for Elementary Education 2

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    A course for prospective teachers focusing on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math curricula. Topics include geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding, problem solving, and communication of mathematical ideas.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH& 131  with a grade of C or better.  Students previously completing MATH& 131 + MATH 031  must be concurrently enrolled in MATH 032 .  
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
  

  • MATH& 141: Precalculus I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This is the first of a two-quarter sequence that prepares students to study calculus. Topics studied include nonlinear equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; conics; graphing transformed toolkit functions and piece-wise functions; compositions of functions; and inverse functions.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, a grade of S or concurrent enrollment in MATH 041 , or YVC placement into MATH& 141.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-npsire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 142: Precalculus II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Precalculus II is the second quarter of the precalculus sequence. Topics studied in this course include definitions and properties of trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities, right triangle trigonometry, law of sines, law of cosines, polar coordinates, complex numbers, vectors, and parametric equations.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH& 141  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 142.
    Note: A graphic calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 146: Introduction to Stats

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is an introduction to the basic principles of probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics.  Topics include properties of probability, study design, graphical and tabular summaries of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for proportions and means, and linear regression. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 093  or MATH 095  with a grade of C or better, concurrent enrollment or a grade of S in MATH 046  or YVC placement into MATH& 146. 
    Note: Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 148: Business Calculus

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, exponentials, and logarithmic functions with applications to business, economics, and social sciences.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MATH& 141  or MATH 111  either with a grade of C or better.
    Note: A TI-84 or TI-84+ graphing calculator is required for this class. Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 151: Calculus I

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This is the first of a four-quarter calculus sequence. Topics studied include limits, differentiation techniques for algebraic functions, differentiation techniques for transcendental functions, and applications of derivatives.
    Prerequisite: MATH& 142  with a grade of C or better or YVC placement into MATH& 151.
    Note: A graphic calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 152: Calculus II

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    The second course in the four-quarter calculus sequence explores the following in detail: techniques of integration for algebraic and transcendental functions, improper integrals, volumes of solids of revolution, and applications to physics and engineering such as work, hydrostatic force, centroids, and differential equations.
    Prerequisite: MATH& 151  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 163: Calculus III

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    The third course in the four-quarter calculus sequence studies infinite sequences, infinite series, vectors in the plane and space, polar coordinates, cylindrical coordinates, spherical coordinates, parametric equations, vector functions, functions of several variables, limits and continuity for functions of more than one variable, partial differention, and optimizations.  
    Prerequisite: MATH& 152  with a grade of C or better.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The Calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
    Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences
  

  • MATH& 264: Calculus IV

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the fourth quarter of the calculus sequence.  Topics include partial differentiation and applications, the chain rule, directional derivatives, optimization, multiple integrals, line integrals, curl, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
    Prerequisite: MATH& 163  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Note: A graphing calculator is required for this class. The Calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
    Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences

Music
  

  • MUS 076: Community Service

    0 Cr
    Quarters: O
    This class is offered as a self-support, community service, noncredit course. Requires an audition. Extra time to be arranged.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

  • MUS 100: Music Fundamentals

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Basic musical terms, notation, scales, and rhythm. Primarily for non-majors. The music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
    Recommended: MUS 107  
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUS 107: Beginning Piano

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course provides foundational instruction in piano playing skills. It also serves as a refresher course for students who have played or studied piano in the past.
  

  • MUS 108: Intermediate Piano

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course provides intermediate-level instruction in piano. The course can serve as a continuation of the skills and practices emphasized in MUS 107 or as a refreshment course for students who have studied piano in the past.
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 107  with a grade of C or better or previous piano training.
  

  • MUS 109: Piano 3

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This class is designed for students wanting to complete a collegiate-level piano proficiency exam, to further their abilities on piano, learn standard piano literature, improve upon existing skills, and to further examine the piano’s usage in multiple styles of music.
    Prerequisite: MUS 108  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • MUS 113: Beginning Guitar

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Group meetings to study basic beginning techniques. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • MUS 116: History of Rock and Roll

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is a survey of the history of rock music, from the musical world before rock to the present day. The relationship between rock music and issues of race, age, gender, economics, and politics will be discussed.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUS 130: College Chorus

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course introduces students to the preparation and performance of choral literature. Public performance required.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
  

  • MUS 135: Chamber Singers

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is a further exploration of the preparation and performance of choral literature via smaller group singing.  Students interested in this course will be required to audition and to perform publicly.
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 130  or MUS 076  and by audition.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
  

  • MUS 142: Small Group Ensemble

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on the preparation and performance of chamber ensemble literature in various styles, including jazz, classical, popular, and international styles. Additional rehearsal and preparation time outside of regular meeting times may be required. Students will be required to audition and to perform publicly both locally and on tour. 
    Prerequisite: Permission only.  See instructor for course entry codes. 
    Note: May be repeated.
    Humanities - Performance
  

  • MUS 149: Jazz Ensemble

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course focuses on the preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature. Additional rehearsal and preparation time outside of regular meeting times may be required. Students will be required to audition and to perform publicly both locally and on tour. 
    Prerequisite: Permission only.  See instructor for course entry codes. 
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
  

  • MUS 150: Woodwind Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 160: Piano Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 162: Guitar Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 165: Percussion Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 170: Voice Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    This course is designed to give students one-on-one training in voice.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 180: Violin/Viola Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 185: Cello/Bass Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 195: Brass Private

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W, S
    Students studying in their principal area of concentration will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour lesson per week (1 credit).
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  

  • MUS 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

  • MUS 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in Music.
  

  • MUS 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

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

  • MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation

    5 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This course is an introduction to the world of music, both as an art and as a vital component of
    human expression. By practicing listening and vocabulary skills, students will develop an awareness
    and broader understanding of music.
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUSC& 121: Ear Training 1

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on basic rhythmic dictation, major intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, major scales, major scales, major triads, basic melodic dictation, basic chordal progressions and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the first in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA.    
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 100  or permission of instructor.   
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUSC& 122: Ear Training 2

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on basic rhythmic dictation, minor intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, all minor scales, minor triads, 2-voice melodic dictation, basic chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding musical theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the second in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 121  or permission of instructor. 
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUSC& 123: Ear Training 3

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on moderate rhythmic dictation, Major/minor intervals, basic conducting patterns, solfege/note names, scales, triads with inversions, 2-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture, moderate chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the third in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors persuing a Music AA-DTA.                                                       
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 122  or permission of instructor. 
  

  • MUSC& 131: Music Theory 1

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the first in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course focuses on the study of major and minor scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, seventh chords, introduction to harmonic function, and basic elements of rhythm. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 100  or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 121 .                                                             
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUSC& 132: Music Theory 2

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the second in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course introduces basic theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 131  with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 122 .  
    Distribution for DTA: Humanities
  

  • MUSC& 133: Music Theory 3

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the third in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course expands on the basic theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.  Nonchord tones and seventh chords, particularly dominant seventh chords, will be covered in depth. 
    Prerequisite: MUSC& 132  with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 123 .                                   
  

  • MUSC& 221: Ear Training 4

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on moderate rhythmic dictation, interval, compound conducting patterns, solfege/note names, scales, M m + * chords including V7 with inversions, 2-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, moderate chordal progressions, cadences, and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the fourth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA.                          
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 123  with a grade of C or better.
  

  • MUSC& 222: Ear Training 5

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on advanced rhythmic dictation, descending intervals, advanced conducting patterns, chromatic solfege/note names, scales, M m + * chords including 7th chords with inversions, 3-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, advanced chordal progressions, cadences, mode mixture, modulations and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the fifth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA.                                               
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 221  with agrade of C or better.
  

  • MUSC& 223: Ear Training 6

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is designed to prepare students in singing, sightsinging and dictation skills necessary for the performance and teaching of tonal music.  This course focuses on advanced rhythmic dictation, compound intervals, conducting patterns, chromatic solfege/note names, +6 chords including 7th chords with inversions, secondary-function chords 3-voice melodic dictation in a 4-part texture with chordal analysis, advanced chordal progressions, cadences, mode mixture, secondary dominants (with inversions), modulations and practical keyboard applications.  This course supplements corresponding music theory and will serve as a lab reinforcing the aural components.  This is the sixth in a sequence of six classes required for all music majors pursuing a Music AA-DTA. 
     
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 222  with a grade of C or better.  
  

  • MUSC& 231: Music Theory 4

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the fourth in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course continues to explore the theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.  Secondary functions, secondary dominant and leading tone chords, modulation techniques, and larger musical forms will be covered in depth.                                           
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 133  with a C or better or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 221 . 
  

  • MUSC& 232: Music Theory 5

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the fifth in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course continues to explore the theoretical concepts dealing with common-practice melody, harmony, and voice leading, and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.  Mode mixture, neapolitan chords, augmented sixth chords, extended tertian harmony, mediant chains, and other Late Romantic compositional techniques will be covered in depth.                                   
    Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC& 231  with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 222 .  
  

  • MUSC& 233: Music Theory 6

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    Prerequisite: This is the sixth in a series of six theory courses offered.  This course introduces and explores various post-tonal theoretical concepts and demonstrates their analytical and compositional uses.  Borrowed chords, synthetic scales, octatonic scales, hexatonic scales, pentatonic scales, church modes and tone-rows will be covered in depth. 
    Recommended: Completion of MUSC& 232  or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 223 .                                         
 

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