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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).
Dance
DANC 1500 - Intro to Jazz Dance I (FA)
Credits: 3 An introduction to jazz movement, technique, terminology and history. Classical and contemporary jazz rhythm and style are explored. Reading, writing, and concert attendance are part of this course.
Credits: 2 Intermediate study of jazz dance technique, theory, and terminology. Emphasis is on learning and applying kinesiological basics for lifelong participation in dance. Jazz I or instructor’s approval is required.
Prerequisite:DANC 1500 or instructor approval Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 The purpose of this class is to explore the history, theory, technique, rhythms and artistic context of the American vernacular art of tap dancing on a beginning level. Rhythm, coordination and precision of sound are emphasized. Reading, writing and concert attendance are part of this course.
Credits: 2 The second semester study of tap dance technique, theory, and terminology. Emphasis is on continued coordination, clarity and precision of sound, to produce sound patterns of increasing complexity and applying kinesiological basics for lifelong participation in dance.
Prerequisite:DANC 1580 or instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Guided exploration in the elements of dance for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction and choreographic skills.
Recommended Prerequisite:DANC 1200 or instructor approval Semester: All
Credits: 1 Offers experience and opportunity in performance, choreography, and production for the enjoyment and creative expression of the members, and for the enrichment and entertainment of the College and community.
Credits: 3 This course applies Anatomy, Kinesiology, Bartenieff Fundamentals and basic principles of Laban Movement Analysis to develop physical awareness, movement efficiency, and a sense of connection in the body. The class makes application to the areas of dance, sport, theater, somatics, performance, and psychology by developing integrated and harmonious movement patterns in the body.
Credits: 2 The third semester study of tap dance technique, theory, rhythms and terminology. Emphases is on increasingly complex rhythms, time steps and movement phrases.
Recommended Prerequisite:DANC 1590 or instructor approval Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course presents an applied model of teaching dance education, including information necessary to plan, organize, and deliver effective learning experiences, utilizing the national standards in dance that embrace dance as an art form. Students will be able to create lesson plans, unit plans, and an age-appropriate dance curriculum for pre-school, K- 12 and studio settings.
Credits: 1 This course gives students applied practice in planning and delivering effective dance learning experiences for pre-school, elementary, junior or high school ages in local schools with faculty supervision and feedback.
Credits: 1 This is the second semester exploration of the elements of dance for the creative development of personal and group movement repertoire and choreographic skills.
Credits: 1 Second year experience and opportunity in performance, choreography, and production for the enjoyment and creative expression of the members, and for the enrichment and entertainment of the college and community.
Recommended Prerequisite:DANC 1700 Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2 This is a collaboration of dance, music, and/or theatre. Students will create individual works to be performed in the Performing Arts Showcase.
Credits: 2 Study of physical behavior, biological effects, methods of control, safety and techniques for exposing, processing and mounting radiographs. Included is interpretation, recognition and identification of significant findings.
Prerequisite: Admission into program Semester: Fall
Credits: 1 Laboratory experience in dental radiography procedures and techniques. Treatment planning, exposure, interpretation and evaluation of dental radiographs with emphasis on client management techniques and their application.
Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Dental Hygiene program Corequisite:DH 1050 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Introductory course to practice of dental hygiene. Students learn principles and theory of infection control, medical, dental, extra/intra-oral assessments, management of medical emergencies, current instrumentation and operatory management.
Prerequisite: Admission into program Corequisite:DH 1110 Semester: Fall
Credits: 2 Students will demonstrate basic dental hygiene skills and procedures. Skill development is attained through practice sessions and performance evaluations.
Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program Corequisite:DH 1100 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Study of chemical and physical composition and uses of dental materials. Emphasis on effects of various materials in the oral environment and why specific materials are used.
Credits: 1 Students receive the opportunity to develop manipulative skills and practice procedures with various materials used in dentistry and dental hygiene.
Credits: 3 Continuance of DH Theory I. Comprehensive patient care will be required in various problem solving and decision making skills involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to the public.
Credits: 3 Delivery of preventative and therapeutic services. Practical application from didactic information. Professionalism, patient and operating safety, instrument competency. Designated Service Learning course.
Prerequisite:DH 1100 and DH 1110 Corequisite:DH 1400 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Course emphasizes pharmacodynamics of drug action, modes of administration, biotransformation, excretion, drug side effects and interactions. Focus on impact various medications have in dental and dental hygiene treatment.
Credits: 3 This course presents processes of inflammation, wound healing, repair regeneration and immunological responses. Topics include oral manifestations of systemic diseases, genetics, and developmental anomalies of the oral cavity. Commonly encountered diseases and disorders of the head and neck are covered. Recognition between pathological disease and normal tissue is emphasized.
Credits: 3 Course of study in theory and practice of dental hygiene. Focus will be on advanced instrumentation, implementation of advanced dental hygiene care, case studies and table clinics.
Credits: 4 Continued application of preventive and therapeutic service to the public. Advanced aspects of hygiene care are applied through learning sessions/performance evaluations for local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, ultrasonic/sonic and case management.
Prerequisite:DH 1410 Corequisite:DH 2200 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Principles and practice of public health methods and plans are taught examining biostatistics and epidemiology. Students design, implement, and evaluate programs with community focus.
Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Dental Hygiene program Semester: Spring
Credits: 2 Pain control in the dental office including administration of local anesthetic/nitrous oxide and anxiety management. Completion of this course qualifies students to take Western Regional Examination Board for local anesthesia.
Credits: 1 Demonstration and administration of all local and regional blocks are experienced in a supervised lab setting. Minimum competence is verified through successful completion of proficiency evaluations.
Prerequisite:DH 1540 Corequisite:DH 2340 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 2 Anatomy/physiology, histopathology, microbiology specific to dental disease, etiology and clinical features of gingival/ periodontal infections are taught. Emphasis is placed on recognition and treatment planning for periodontal clients.
Credits: 3 Course offers advanced techniques for treatment of periodontal disease including various modes of treatment and wound healing. Emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal co-therapist. . This course continues the study of dental hygiene treatment of patients with special needs using case-based learning tools.
Prerequisite:DH 2200 Corequisite:DH 2610 Semester: Spring
Credits: 5 Clinical expertise is refined. Time management and patient care are emphasized, preparing students for clinical licensing board examinations.
Prerequisite:DH 2210 Corequisite:DH 2600 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 2 This course provides a study of principles and procedures related to management of the dental practice; the philosophy of dental practice and the business of dentistry. Emphasis is placed on dental jurisprudence and ethical issues, and applied interpersonal communication both written and oral. Students develop skills in interviewing, writing letters of application and resumes.
Credits: 2 This online course prepares students to provide basic care to patients. Includes patient interactions, history taking, transfer techniques, vital signs and oxygen, infection control, aseptic/nonaseptic techniques, ethics, medial law, etc.
Credits: 4 Clinical aspects of abdominal sonography. Emphasizes pertinent laboratory tests, other imaging modalities and physical signs and symptoms of disease with focus on performing and interpreting abdominal exams.
Credits: 3 Fundamental knowledge of physical principles and instrumentation of diagnostic ultrasound. Explains how diagnostic ultrasound works and helps student properly handle artifacts, scan safely and evaluate instruments.
Credits: 2 Compliments didactic course instruction. Students will observe scanning equipment, techniques, and have a hands-on opportunity to perform basic skills necessary of a sonographer.
Credits: 4 Comprehensive discussion of obstetrical and gynecologic diagnostic ultrasound. Provides information of anatomy, pathophysiology, sonographic theory, and sonographic technique.
Credits: 3 This course examines the axial, sagittal and coronal planes of human anatomy. Anatomical regions studied are cranial and facial bones, brain, spine, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper extremity/lower extremity joints.
Credits: 2 This course examines the biological basis of disease processes. Alterations in normal physiologic function in each of the major organ systems in the human body will be addressed. Students will be able to incorporate the principles of pathophysiology into their sonographic practice.
Prerequisite: Completion of prior semester DMS courses per established curriculum plan
Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. Emphasis is on expanding the scanning proficiency and range of the student. Professional growth is continued. Activities are guided by a competency based system.
Credits: 3 Principles and practice of vascular ultrasound, including basic theory and instrumentation. Understanding the function of scanner controls to obtain optimal images.
Credits: 4 This online course will examine ethical dilemmas facing clinicians and non clinician health care workers. Students will cover a wide variety of issues including the ethics and morality behind patient care, and patient confidentiality.
Credits: 4 Improved detection, diagnosis and understanding of congenital anomalies. Significance/natural history of anomalies, including abnormalities of placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord.
Credits: 5 Students attend a clinical setting 32 hours each week. Emphasis is on expanding the scanning proficiency and range of the student. Professional growth is continued. Activities are guided by a competency based system.
Credits: 2 Areas of focus include; disorders of gastrointestinal function, diabetes mellitus, disorders of the male & female genitourinary system, structure & function of the skeletal system, and structure, function, & disorders of the skin. This course is a continuation of DMS 1220 - Pathophysiology I.
Prerequisite: Completion of prior semester DMS courses per established curriculum plan
Credits: 4 Students attend a clinical setting 24 hours each week. Emphasis is on expanding the scanning proficiency and range of the student. Professional growth is continued. Activities are guided by a competency based system.
Credits: 3 IClassroom instruction and practical lab experience in diesel engine operation, engine sub-systems theory, operation and repair. Engine tune-up, overhauls and adjustments. Engine fuel system theory and operation. Engine oil and other lubricants, lubrication system and oil fitters. Coolants and cooling systems, diesel fuel, fuel filters and additives.
Prerequisite: This, and all other DSTA classes, are open only to approved apprenticeship students. Students not in an apprenticeship are free to enroll in the DST AAS program. Semester: All
Credits: 3 Theory and practical experience in troubleshooting and repair of both 2- and 4-cycle diesel engines. Parts nomenclature, hydro-mechanical fuel-injection system design and operation and engine maintenance will also be covered. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Classroom and lab-based instruction in torque converters, powershift transmissions, automatic transmissions, electronic transmission controls, off highway suspension systems. Transmissions service and oils will also be covered, instruction in manual twin countershaft transmissions, automated twin countershaft transmissions, differentials, power dividers & master clutches.
Credits: 3 Classroom instruction and practical lab experience in preventative maintenance (PM) & service of heavy-duty trucks and equipment primarily dealing with the braking system. This includes general PM inspections A, B, C & D as well as truck systems servicing and shop safety procedures.
Credits: 3 Theory and practical experience in preventative maintenance, state safety inspection and servicing of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Includes batteries, driveline, chassis, 5th wheel, tires & suspension. Shop safety procedures & practices will be stressed.
Credits: 1-7 To help students obtain specialized training specific to industry. Students must register for 1-7 credits in the DSTA program. It is taught as requested by industry.
Credits: 4 Classroom and lab-based instruction in basic diesel engine fuel systems, theory, operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of fuel systems used on both 2-cycle and 4-cycle diesel engine. Electronic fuel injection and engine management systems theory and operation. Electronic theory and applications as well as computer-based diagnostics will be covered.
Credits: 4 Classroom and lab-based instruction in basic diesel engine fuel systems, theory, operation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of fuel systems used on both 2-cycle and 4-cycle diesel engine. Electronic fuel injection and engine management systems theory and operation. Electronic theory and applications as well as computer-based diagnostics will be covered.
Credits: 3 Theory and practical application of principles of fluid power transmission (i.e. force, energy, pumps, valves, cylinders & motors) applied to mobile hydraulic systems. Shop procedures and safety will be stressed.
Credits: 3 Theory and practical experience in principles of fluid power transmission of force and energy, hydrostatic transmissions, pressure compensated, load sense, torque limiting pumps and electronic controls. Shop procedures and safety will be stressed.
Credits: 3 Theory and repair of air conditioning and cab heating systems. Theory and practical experience in basic electrical circuits, principals of magnetism, charging and cranking systems, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting of all electrical applications. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 3 Theory and practical experience in basic electrical fundamentals, ignition circuits, lighting and accessories, maintenance, computer diagnostics, testing and troubleshooting of electrical applications. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 1 This course covers the introduction to in basic shop safety and basic shop skills. It should give you, the student, the background and working knowledge of safety that is required by industry.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of both 2 and 4 cycle diesel engines; subassemblies for different engine systems; running and tuning up engines from different manufacturers. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in troubleshooting and repair of both 2 and 4 cycle diesel engines. Parts nomenclature, hydro mechanical fuel-injection system design and operation, and engine maintenance will also be covered. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in preventive maintenance and servicing of heavy duty trucks and equipment. A. B. C. and D. inspections will be included. Safety procedures and shop practices will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in preventive maintenance, state safety inspection and servicing of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Includes batteries, driveline, chassis, 5th wheel, brakes, tires and suspension. Shop safety procedures & practices will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience in torque converter operation and troubleshooting, power shift, and automatic transmission design, operation and troubleshooting. Electronically controlled transmissions and diagnostics will be covered.
Credits: 4 Classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience in clutch operation and adjusting. Manual transmissions, Twin Countershaft transmission both manual and automated. Differential theory and operation, and final drives. We will also cover track type undercarriages.
Credits: 1-7 To help students obtain specialized training specific to industry. Students must register for 1-7 credits in the DST program. It is taught as requested by industry.
Credits: 4 Practical experience in diesel engine fuel systems operation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for both 2 and 4 cycle engines. Electronic fuel injection theory, operation and troubleshooting will be covered, as well as computer based diagnostics.
Credits: 4 Classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience in electronic fuel injection, engine performance, and exhaust emissions. Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of both 2 and 4 cycle engines will be demonstrated by instructors and experienced by students.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in principals of fluid power transmission, force, energy, pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors as applied to mobile hydraulic systems. Shop procedures and safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in principles of fluid power transmission of force and energy, interactive C D training, electronic controls, Air conditioning functions and principles. Shop procedures and safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in basic electrical circuits, principals of magnetism, charging and cranking systems, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting of all electrical applications. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 4 Theory and practical experience in basic electrical fundamentals, ignition circuits, lighting and accessories, maintenance, computer diagnostics, testing troubleshooting of all electrical applications. Safety will be stressed.
Credits: 1-3 Students participate in hybrid pre-departure courses, travel to a U.S. location, and then complete the experience with post-travel work. Faculty facilitate learning and discussion on a variety of topics including the study of social, cultural, economic, or historical dynamics and issues related to power, privilege, oppression, gender, economic, religion, and/or race relations that location. Students create reflection journals, small group presentations or group research projects, culminating in a signature assignment for an ePortfolio.
Credits: 3 Studies the role of economics in understanding social problems. It is designed as a general information course for all individuals despite major, and satisfies the social science component of general education.
Credits: 3 This course educates students in economic systems such as capitalism, socialism, and mixed economic systems. Basic economic concepts will be used to understand and analyze social, political, and cultural influences on such systems.
Credits: 3 This course explores the historical foundations of American economic growth and development from colonial times to the present. The study of economic history provides scholars the opportunity to understand and analyze, from a historical perspective, the impact of institutional and structural changes within the American economy.
Prerequisite:ENGL 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate placement score Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course studies consumer and producer behavior, and the role specific economic units play in market development. Elasticity, consumer choice, production costs, and profits are examined relative to different levels of competition.
Credits: 3 This course studies the economy as a whole. Concepts of scarcity, demand and supply, output and income, growth, inflation, unemployment, interest rates, money and banking are all examined. Current events are used as examples.
Credits: 3 Studies the economics of the American labor market, wage theory, labor mobility and migration, human resource development, history and role of unions, collective bargaining, and employment data studies.
Credits: 3 This course examines financial institutions and markets and their impact on the economy. This course explores such institutions from the perspective of monetary economic theory, practice, and policy.
Credits: 3 Students will evaluate costs of environmental degradation and determine their point of impact. They will recommend best economic measures for minimizing costs to society. Economic sustainability will be considered.
Credits: 3 This course is on economic topics pertaining to international trade and finance. This course develops theory, practice, and the policy in the global context.
Prerequisite:ECON 2010 or ECON 2020 (either can be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall & Spring