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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).
Electronics (SAT)
KET2 0108 - Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Contact Hours: 60 Through a hands-on approach, the full-usage of common instruments such as Power Supplies, DMM, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum/Logic Analyzers. The exploration of the Test and Measurement Industry, ATE, covering tools used to analyze, validate, and verify measurements of electronic and mechanical systems, operating principles, strengths and weaknesses.
Prerequisite:KET2 0106 or equivalent Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 60 The course will cover applied concepts of metric notation, square roots, algebra fundamentals, linear equations, graphing, logarithms, trigonometry, and statistics, as applied to the field of electronics technologies. Scientific calculator usage, as applied to practical applications. The course will introduce you to applications as you master the required math skills.
Contact Hours: 96 The course will cover DC basics, magnetism, electrical safety, components, Ohms Law and Power calculations, Electrical measurements, Series and Parallel Circuits, Power Supplies and Batteries. The course is a balance of theory, and hands-on, including measurements, troubleshooting, and circuit construction.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 96 The course will cover the Principles of Alternating Current, Inductance, and Capacitance. Transformer, AC Generator and Motor Theory, RC, RL, RCL Principles and Circuits. Passive Filters, AC calculations and measurements, troubleshooting, and usage of Oscilloscopes, function generators, and frequency counters.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 96 Coverage of Semi-Conductor Technology, Active Devices such as Diodes, Transistors, Thyristors, Optoelectronics, and Operational Amplifiers. IC Characteristics, Power Supply Circuits, Amplifiers, Active Filters, and Oscillators. Circuit construction, troubleshooting and Field-Programmable Analog Devices.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 96 Course covers Digital Concepts, Safety, and Circuits. Numbering Systems, Boolean Algebra, Conversion Circuits, Troubleshooting and usage of Digital Test Equipment. Theory and Application of Digital Logic Functions, Circuitry, Programmable Logic Devices and Computer Architectures.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of previous support courses or equivalent education and/or experience. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 48 Course covers mathematical fundamentals and proper usage and application of a scientific calculator. The course will use industrial type problems as applications, and problem solving, including both electrical and mechanical. The emphasis of the course is problem solving and harnessing the power of a scientific calculator. The objective is to equip the student with technical problem solving tools.
Contact Hours: 72 The Electronics Math 2 includes modules such as Trigonometry fundamentals, logarithm in electronics, math for digital electronics, and an introduction to statistics in electronic electronics.
Contact Hours: 96 Covers basic concepts of microcomputer and microprocessor architecture, assembly language and machine language programming, debugging and troubleshooting. Interfacing hardware/software, control and feedback is covered. The Freescale 68K, and HCS12 are covered devices.
Prerequisite:KET2 0169 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 96 This class covers the fundamentals of the microcontroller family’s architecture and instruction set. Topics include the architecture, instruction set, writing and editing assembly programs, and programming devices. The PIC controller is covered.
Contact Hours: 96 Covers the principles, techniques, and procedures for trouble-shooting electronics equipment. Covers power supplies, audio and RF systems, analog, and digital systems. Emphasis is on the use of test equipment and the troubleshooting process.
Prerequisite:KET2 0169 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 96 This course will cover concepts and applications of microcontroller devices, assembly language, circuits, software, and embedded applications. Coverage of processor core, memory, and programmable peripherals. The student will build embedded systems, and run, edit and write programs.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of previous support courses or equivalent education and/or experience. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Contact Hours: 100 Students participate in cooperative internship with a local company. Student and instructor will work with company to ensure students complete specific tasks and assignments in a workplace environment to enhance their competency.
Contact Hours: 96 Programmable Logic Controllers course will provide coverage of all aspects of programming, installation, maintaining procedures and hardware components. Development of wiring diagrams, Ladder Logic Programs, Programming of Timers, Counters, Data Manipulation, Sequencer and Shift Register Instructions. Troubleshooting of process control, Network Systems, SCADA and usage of the CLX Controllers.
Credits: 2 Provides an overview of the energy management field and defines the need for energy management as an integral part of society. Course presents various vocational opportunities through lectures, guest speakers, and site visits.
Credits: 3 Introduction to best practices for the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient homes. Students will learn to evaluate existing buildings and present suggested safety, indoor environmental quality and efficiency upgrades.
Credits: 2 Survey of clean energy sources and systems. Environmental, social and economic advantages are assessed. Students design and present a project utilizing multiple clean energy solutions.
EGMT 1110 - Introduction to HVAC Optimization for Energy Efficiency
Credits: 2 Course introduces HVAC fundamentals as applied to residential and light commercial HVAC systems. Topics include an overview of the refrigeration cycle, HVAC functions, air duct design, units and measurements, thermodynamics, and the physical properties of air. Students will perform load calculations for heat transfer through ventilation, infiltration, and building envelope.
EGMT 1210 - Advanced HVAC Optimization for Energy Efficiency I
Credits: 2 Introduction to large commercial HVAC systems/energy use with site visit and follow-up discussions to help students identify system types and conservation opportunities. Topics include waterside HVAC system types, review of the refrigeration cycle, fluid flow in piping and ducts, system tuning, operations and maintenance, problem solving using psychrometrics and energy conserving retrofit options.
Prerequisite:EGMT 1110 or instructor or program manager approval Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; PHYS 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring
EGMT 1220 - Advanced HVAC Optimization for Energy Efficiency II
Credits: 2 Course further explores large commercial HVAC systems and energy use with emphasis on energy management calculation methods using computerized spreadsheets, focusing on energy conversion factors, dimensional analysis, and documentation standards. Fundamental effective calculations practiced for combustion motors and refrigeration.
Prerequisite:EGMT 1210 or instructor or program manager approval Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; PHYS 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 Course assesses quantity and quality of light, light sources and controls, luminaires, manufacturer lamp and ballast specifications, lighting power density and HVAC interactions, retrofit opportunities, cost saving analysis, lighting codes & regulations. Students complete a lighting audit project to present in class.
Credits: 2 Students will review terminology & lighting fundamentals, IES illuminance selection procedures, evaluate lighting systems, luminaires & associated components, perform illuminance calculations including point by point, lumen & computerized procedures. Students will complete a lighting analysis of a predetermined building design.
Credits: 2 Course covers energy units, data gathering for energy accounting utility rates and schedules, energy data organization, adjusted baselines, cost avoidance, load factor, data analysis, and data presentation.
Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; CSIS 1019 or familiarity with spreadsheet software Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 Course focuses on how to determine whether or not an energy efficiency measure is an appropriate investment and how to communicate the financial analysis of an energy project to various decision makers. Students will complete a presentation regarding benefits of a proposed energy efficiency investment.
Prerequisite:EGMT 1420 Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; CSIS 1019 or familiarity with spreadsheet software Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Analysis of energy use and management in commercial buildings; preparing for and performing walk through audits in apartments, restaurants, retail, and office facilities. Emphasis on analyzing and presenting data obtained from field experience.
Prerequisite:EGMT 1220 or instructor or program manager approval Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; PHYS 1010, CSIS 1019 or familiarity with spreadsheet software Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 Introduction to various water and water-related topics such as water cycles, supplemental water sources and water conservation. Examination of personal, regional and global perceptions, behaviors and uses that impact water resources.
EGMT 1700 - Electrical Principles for Alternative Energy
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of electrical principle and concepts for the energy industry. Topics include: electrical quantities; static electricity; electron theory; magnetism; resistors; Ohms Law; series and parallel circuits; combination circuits; electrical safety; energy; and work.
Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 0980 or CEBA 0010 Math for Industry Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the basic principles of utility interactive photovoltaic system design. Through classroom and hands on instruction this course provides the knowledge to: conduct site evaluations; prepare a basic electrical and mechanical design; select appropriate components; perform a financial benefit analysis; prepare a proposal; and work safely with PV systems.
Credits: 3 Learn to safely work with PV systems, conduct site assessments, adapt mechanical/electrical designs, perform system checkouts/inspections, design, install, maintain & troubleshoot commercial/off-grid PV, battery based and hybrid systems. Curriculum is in accordance to the local municipality and current NEC code. Students will have hands on experience with a grid tied and off grid systems.
Credits: 2 Overview of Industrial Energy Efficiency market segments, energy supply/demand side resources, applications of technologies and equipment used in the industrial market segment, key operating characteristics and limitations of equipment/technologies, emphasis on energy efficiency improvements, field safety principles and measurement techniques. Collected data will be used to estimate power draw.
Credits: 3 Course reviews software applications available for analyzing commercial buildings. Topics include code and output format, bin methodology and hourly simulations. Students perform simulations under supervision.
Prerequisite:EGMT 1220 or instructor or program manager approval Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 1010 or MATH 1050; PHYS 1010; CSIS 1019 or familiarity with spreadsheet software Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Course covers devices used to regulate energy use in buildings, pneumatic/electric/electronic; from manual to auto, simple switches to microprocessors. An emphasis is placed on control/calibration problems and re-designing for energy efficiency.
Credits: 1 Seminar is a pathway for students to increase their understanding of industry expectations, as well as develop job search tools/skills. Course is designed to help students successfully transition from classroom to professional careers.
Credits: 1 Seminar is a pathway for students to increase their understanding of industry expectations, as well as develop job search tools/skills. Course is designed to help students successfully transition from classroom to professional careers.
Credits: 4 Students may elect to perform an Internship or a Capstone Project to fulfill this requirement. This program requirement is designed to both apply and evaluate learning throughout the Energy Management degree program, preparing the student for employment within the energy management industry.
Credits: 2 This course is designed for students to engage in special community-based and/or emerging technology-related projects under the supervision of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Instructor or program manager approval Semester: All
Credits: 3 Analysis of energy use and management in commercial buildings; preparing for and performing walk through audits in apartments, restaurants, retail, and office facilities. Emphasis on analyzing and presenting data obtained from field experience.
CESG 0125 - Orientation for Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship
Contact Hours: 45 This course is an introduction to Electric Power Technology that will explore the different careers in power technology and their responsibilities. Students will also learn basic computer skills and how to complete coursework through the School’s Online Learning Platform. Students will also complete OSHA Safety and First Aid, CPR, and AED Training.
Contact Hours: 30 Overview of Energy production and transmission along with the role it plays in industry, transportation, buildings and homes. For Non-Apprentice Electric Sector students.
Contact Hours: 45 Students learn the necessary math skills for application in the electrical industry. Content includes fundamental concepts of algebra, equations, and basic trigonometry that relates to industry scenarios.
CESG 0400 - Basic Electricity for the Power Industry
Contact Hours: 90 An introduction to basic electrical theory with practical applications used in the energy industry. Subjects include: Introduction to Electrical Circuits, DC electrical theory, AC electrical theory, Electrical Test Equipment, and an Introduction to the National Electric Code.
Contact Hours: 90 An introduction to the design and construction of overhead distribution systems for students in the Electric Power Technology program. Topics include high-voltage troubleshooting procedures; maintenance and construction of distribution systems.
Contact Hours: 90 The design and construction of electrical distribution systems are covered in this course. Topics include: substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, conductors and insulators, high and low-voltage troubleshooting procedures, and stringing and live-line procedures.
Contact Hours: 60 This course exposes students to transformer design and operation, with an emphasis on the installation and maintenance of transformer equipment. Subjects include: three-phase transformers; autotransformers and reactors; safety requirements and troubleshooting.
Contact Hours: 90 This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and ability to safely ascend and descend wooden poles. Students will also learn the basic rigging procedures and knot tying techniques used in electric linework.
Contact Hours: 45 An introductory course in electrical utility blueprint reading which defines the physical and electrical arrangements of equipment including power plants, substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and customer service facilities. This is a critical skill for individuals who operate, maintain, repair or modify utility equipment.
Contact Hours: 45 This course is designed to introduce students to digital electronics devices and systems. This course will emphasize the theory of operation as well as installation and troubleshooting of these devices and systems through lectures and hands-on training.
Contact Hours: 90 An introduction to the design and construction of underground electrical distribution systems and the challenges they represent to the lineworker. Students will be trained to safely perform common distribution tasks performed in the construction and maintenance of underground distribution systems.
Contact Hours: 90 This course is designed to introduce students to the design and construction of underground electrical distribution systems and the challenges that an underground structure presents. Students will be trained to safely perform a number of common distribution tasks typically performed in the construction and maintenance of an underground distribution system.
Credits: 3 This course is an application-oriented, hands-on introduction to engineering mathematics. The course teaches the tools needed to solve problems commonly encountered in the first two years of core engineering courses. All topics are presented within the context of an engineering problem, and are reinforced through extensive examples and computational tools taken from engineering courses.
Credits: 0 This course is the lab to accompany ENGR 1030. Practical applications of the MATLAB programming language. MATLAB will be used to program low-cost off the shelf robots, using readily available parts such as the Lego Mindstorms system.
Prerequisite:ENGR 1010 or MATH 1210 (may be taken concurrently) Corequisite:ENGR 1030 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 A first course in engineering problem solving, this course introduces MATLAB and C++. Problems are drawn from the various disciplines in engineering. No previous experience with computer programming is assumed.
Credits: 3 Nanoscience sits at the intersection of the basic scientific disciplines. This technology has far reaching implications in healthcare, environment, business, and society, and has wide ranging ethical impacts in the world today. This course introduces the basic concepts of nanoscience and explores how it is changing our world.
Credits: 3 Students will construct and take home an electric guitar. Engineering concepts related to manufacturing processes and scientific concepts related to the behavior of musical instruments will be explored. Students will be introduced to basic fingering and will learn simple chords on their new instrument. This course emphasizes the inter-relationships between science, engineering and art.
Credits: 3 Principles of forces & motion, moments & couples; resultant & static equilibrium of general force system; statically equivalent systems, moment of area, centroid, center of mass, gravity & pressure; friction; moment of inertia. Free body method of analysis and principles applied to engineering problems.
Credits: 3 Position, velocity and acceleration, vector calculus, particle kinematics, kinetics of particles, including Newton’s Laws, conservation of momentum and energy, and impact vibratory motion of particles are covered. Also included are kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies in 2-D and 3-D motion, moving frames, 3-D mass moment of inertia, and an introduction to vibration analysis of mechanical systems.
Credits: 3 This course teaches students concepts associated with nanomaterial properties including; electronic structure, colloidal chemistry, magnetism, and photonics.
Prerequisite:MATH 1050 with C grade or better, or appropriate placement score and ENGR 1050 with C grade or better. Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 Internal forces in members, concept of stress and strain, axial loading, Hooke’s Law, torsion, pure bending, traverse loading, transformations of stress and strain, plane stress and strain, pressure vessels, Mohr’s circle, strain energy, beam deflection and column bending are discussed.
Prerequisite:ENGR 1010 and ENGR 2010, and ENGR 2145 (may be taken concurrently). Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 2250 (may be taken concurrently). Semester: All
Credits: 1 This is an introductory laboratory in mechanical behavior of materials using basic testing methods and instrumentation, column bending, tension and compression of metals, concrete failure, Charpy’s Impact, and creep tests.
Prerequisite:ENGR 1010 and ENGR 2010, and ENGR 2140 (may be taken concurrently). Recommended Prerequisite:MATH 2250 (may be taken concurrently). Semester: All
Credits: 3 First and second law of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and open and closed systems are covered. Engineering cycles including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Refrigeration are introduced. Integrated lab/hands-on activities.
Credits: 3 Numerical techniques used in engineering computing, including: convergence, error accumulation, roots, solution of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical integration and differentiation, and solutions to differential equations.
ENGR 2550 - Applied Probability & Statistics for Engineers
Credits: 3 This course covers the role of statistics in engineering, probability theory and distributions, continuous random variables, random sampling, data description, and statistical analyses for a simple sample, and common hypothesis testing.
EDDT 1010 - Introduction to Engineering and Design
Credits: 3 The use of design tools to create and understand Orthographic Projection, Section views, Dimensioning, Sketching, Assembly drawings, Tolerancing and Fasteners. An introduction to Electronics, Manufacturing and Machining and how they all fit together will also be discussed.
Credits: 3 Basic skills using AutoCad for drawing applications are taught. The course includes: draw and modify commands, geometric construction, dimensions, templates, blocks and libraries, hatching, layers, scales, and plotting. Students will also be introduced to 3D CAD.
Credits: 2 Advanced skills using AutoCAD. Includes: introduction to detail and assembly drawings, advanced geometric construction, isometric drawing, auxiliary views, advanced dimensioning, dynamic blocks with attributes, and AutoCAD 3D Modeling.
Recommended Prerequisite:EDDT 1040 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4 Overview of technical drafting disciplines: mechanical details and assemblies, fits and tolerances, flat pattern layout, electronic diagrams, structural steel including welds, civil, and piping. Students will create industry design and working drawings.
Credits: 5 Focuses on the fundamentals of material statics and strength, theory of forces, moments, and deflection, stresses, centroids and moment of Inertia, principles of design, problem-solving and application.
Prerequisite:MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or appropriate placement score Semester: Fall
Credits: 3 Drafting and design techniques used in the electronics industry including: electronics symbols, schematic and logic diagrams, electro-mechanical design, printed circuit board design, artwork layout, and related industry standards. Students will be using PADS which is a circuit board layout software package and AutoCAD.
Credits: 2 The study of the various types of civil drafting: plats, contour maps, profiles, road design, and site layout. Includes mapping terminology, symbols and standard formats. Taught using MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Credits: 3 Use of the AISC manual to calculate stresses and design simple steel structures with welded and bolted connections. Layouts and drawings of details required for fabrication using appropriate industry standards and formats.
Credits: 3 Application of engineering technology fundamentals to machine design and maintenance. Techniques used to design and select individual machine parts will be introduced. This course prepares the student to analyze, design and maintain machines by incorporating components such as shafts, bearings, springs, gears, clutches, breaks, chains, belts, and bolted and welded joints. Students will also be able to solve open-ended machine design and maintenance problems using those components and technical communication.
Recommended Prerequisite:STEM 1010 or equivalent placement. Semester: Spring
Credits: 2 A broad analysis of industrial materials and processes used in manufacturing as related to design. Topics include: metal forming, casting, machining, non-metals, finishing and assembly, and the principles of material behavior.
Prerequisite:EDDT 1040 or concurrently Corequisite:EDDT 2350 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 Lab practice in the processes used to change material shape and condition for industrial use and the principles of material behavior. Topics include: metal forming, casting, injection molding, heat treatment, equipment selection, design criteria, shop and safety procedures.
Credits: 2 This is specialized training in the drafting principles for piping layouts and drawings. It includes: symbols, fittings, controls, parts specifications, diagrams, and detail drawings using appropriate industry standards and formats.
EDDT 2460 - Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD
Credits: 3 Product Design is the process of applying principles, experience, and judgment to the development of a technical product to meet a need. Turning ideas into a design, develop detailed part and assembly drawings, implementation, and evaluation will incorporate problem identification. Sketching, gears/cams/shafts, GD&T, Tolerances, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing concepts will be presented.
Prerequisite:EDDT 2540 Recommended Prerequisite:EDDT 2600 Semester: Fall & Spring
EDDT 2540 - Geometric Dimension & Tolerance Using 3D CAD
Credits: 3 The use of CAD to create industrial level production working drawings. Includes the latest ASME Y14.5 standards for Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Topics of discussion will include: general tolerancing, symbols and terms, datums, material conditions and boundaries, geometric characteristics, and positional tolerancing.
Prerequisite:EDDT 1040 or EDDT 2600 with C or above OR either class must be taken concurrently Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Comprehensive applications of CAD-based national (ANSI/ASME) & international (ISO) graphics standards, including coordinate & geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Introduction to Engineering & Technical design solutions related to STEM industries.
Credits: 2 This course covers advanced techniques in solid modeling using SolidWorks and PhotoView for solving complex design problems. SimulationXpress for design and stress analysis will also be taught.
Prerequisite:EDDT 2600 or equivalent experience Semester: All
Credits: 2 Solid modeling with AutoDesk Inventor will be taught. Topics include sketch planes, part construction, extraction of engineering data, assemblies and mating parts, parametric design and related drawings. The Design Center will also be used.
Credits: 4 The course facilitates students’ confidence and competence in reading and writing. It prepares students for reading and writing tasks in college level courses, in the workplace, and in the community. Students read, write and think about social, cultural, or political issues, participate in collaborative literacy learning activities, and develop metacognitive practices that enable life-long learning.
Prerequisite:ESL 1010 and ESL 1020 , both w/C grades of better; or appropriate placement test score Semester: All
Credits: 3 Through numerous activities students will develop increased fluency in reading and writing in academic contexts. The course will create opportunities for students to become active participants in their own learning through methods designed to enhance students’ abilities to both read and write more effectively and strategically.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0900 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course engages with rhetorical concepts, and gives practice with close, critical reading and writing. Students develop analytical and rhetorical habits of mind necessary for successful reading and writing in academic, civic, and personal contexts in and beyond college. Student learn to think about texts as purpose-driven, audience-centered, and socially, culturally, and historically situated.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0990 w/C grade or better, or appropriate SLCC placement Semester: All
Credits: 3 Course examines theoretical principles, practical applications and ethical approaches of public and professional writing and places these concepts in experience-specific settings and contexts with the focus on writing as human interaction.
ENGL 1050 - Introduction to Reading Diverse Culture (HU, DV)
Credits: 3 Study of written and visual genres about diverse U.S. culture in order to explore the structures that serve to the advantage of certain social groups and to the disadvantage of others.
Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of linguistics through the lens of “bad” language, exploring the constructions that influence how and why language is taboo in different cultures. Since taboos exist in all languages, using these polarizing language features as a focus gives students a better understanding of not just how language works, but how people and language influence each other.
ENGL 1100 - Diversity in Popular US Literature (HU, DV)
Credits: 3 Popular American Literature has been used to preserve cultural values, reinforce imbalances of power along the lines of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. It has also been used to subvert stereotypical and damaging tropes about race, class, gender, sexuality and disability. This course examines U.S. popular literature as sites of cultural struggle and erased or contested history.
Credits: 3 Designed to provide an understanding of Standard English grammar. We will cover basic terms, principles, and functions; however, the goal of the course is to prepare students, ultimately, to create and edit their own prose with greater confidence, variety, and clarity.
Credits: 3 The course introduces students to the nature of human language from the perspective of modern linguistics. Focuses on sounds, words, and structure through analysis of data from various languages. Additional topics may include social and geographic variation, language change through time, first- and second-language acquisition, and language and culture.
Credits: 3 Examines literature about subjects relevant to non-humanities students. Fosters appreciation for the intersections between literature, writing, and real-world issues. Through encounters with a variety of literary genres and methodologies, students discuss and write about issues relevant to their subjects of interest. Topic varies by section.