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COM 148 - Diversity and the Media
3 credits
Communication professionals are often required to cross borders of cultural identity, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. Studying race, ethnic, multicultural groups, issues, and cultures from a mass communication perspective is important because your careers will probably require you to work with, portray, and/or represent people of diverse backgrounds. Radio, television, and film producers and writers, broadcast and print journalists, advertising and public relations specialists, teachers, professors, counselors, and general media consumers will all need to understand, communicate with, and relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds in our changing nation and world. In an effort to prepare students to embark on the journey of understanding and working in a diverse society, this course will investigate underrepresented audiences through reading academic research on the topic of media and diversity, consuming stories produced by underrepresented groups, and experiencing these theories by way of assignments designed for hands-on learning. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills within diversity, while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Fees
None
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COM 150 - Mass Communications and Society
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce you to the history, models, theories, concepts and terminology of mass communication, specifically focusing on journalism, advertising, and public relations. It will enable you to understand the complex interactions between media and society, and think critically about the ways in which mass media inform our everyday lives. It will introduce you to mass communication theories and concepts to help explain and/or predict causes and effects of mass communication. It will also introduce you to the various careers in mass media to help prepare you for the professions. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Fees
None
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COM 157 - Newspaper Production
1 credits
This course of study provides the student with the opportunity to experience hands-on learning through the creation and production of mass communications projects such as The Collegian, podcasts, web sites, and digital news programming. Its purpose is to synthesize previous educational experiences applicable to related occupations. It is to resemble, as closely as possible, a real-life work situation. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Fees
None
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COM 170 - Crisis Media Management
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of media crisis management. The course focuses on actions to take and actions to avoid when handling a crisis situation from a communications perspective. Topics will include issues management, risk management, relationship management, crisis planning and preparation, and review of case studies. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce. Finally, students will develop a workable and generic crisis management plan.
Fees
None
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COM 927 - Honors Study
1-3 credits
In this course, the student designs and completes a project of personal interest. The student will work closely with a faculty member who will act as a mentor and provide expertise throughout the semester. Upon project’s completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.
Prerequisites/Corequisites
SDV 230 - Introduction to Honors
Fees
None
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COM 947 - Special Projects
2 credits
Highly motivated students may wish to work intensively on a creative or research project not covered in the course offerings of the department. The student should possess the necessary background for such work, and initiate an application for such study. A maximum of four hours of credit may be earned in any one department. Permission of the staff member with whom the student wishes to work is required.
Fees
None
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COM 949 - Special Topics
1 credits
This course, usually offered on a limited basis only, provides an in-depth study on a topic of general interest pertaining to this department
Fees
None
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Construction |
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CON 100 - Basic Carpentry
1 credits
Students will learn the complexities of working with hand and power tools. They will learn basic carpentry skills, which include wall framing, window and door framing, floor framing, and basic exterior finish.
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CON 102 - Introduction to Residential Construction
2 credits
Students will be introduced to basic residential construction history, terminology, materials and basic construction techniques. This course will cover basic information and develop manual skills needed to begin construction of a new home.
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CON 129 - Concrete Theory & Lab
3 credits
Emphasis of this course will be concrete estimation, poured foundation formwork and placement, and placement of exterior and interior flatwork by various methods including pumper and conveyer belt trucks. A variety of applications and finishes will be covered, including decorative finishes such as stamping and stenciling. Safety will be strongly enforced.
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CON 130 - Concrete Theory
1 credits
Understanding concrete and its relationship to residential construction will be discussed along with concrete safety and testing techniques.
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CON 131 - Site Layout & Blueprint Reading
1 credits
This course will train students to interpret and use working drawings and blueprints. It includes an understanding of construction symbols and building specifications. Students will develop a site layout for various projects utilizing lasers, builders levels, construction calculator, blueprints, and site plans.
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CON 133 - Construction Technology Lab
4 credits
This course consists of construction of floors, stairs, walls, ceilings, and roof systems in a residential setting or shop location. This course will expand on Introduction to Residential Construction. Construction safety will be strongly enforced. Safety glasses are required when working on site as required by Iowa Law.
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CON 175 - Residential Construction Applications
6 credits
Students will apply advanced construction procedures on decks, walls, roofs, stairwells, and related structures. Durable design and application of proven methods will be emphasized. The course relates to sustainable building practices.
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CON 219 - Exterior Finish
4 credits
This course will present the various materials used for residential exterior coverings. Topics will include insulated sheathing, house wraps, drainage planes, and shingles, soffits, venting, windows and exterior doors. Emphasis will be on sustainable construction techniques.
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CON 301 - Framing for Sustainable Design
7 credits
The students will utilize resource efficient framing methods that stress energy efficiency and sustainable design. The House as A System method of residential construction will be teamed with Universal Design and Optimum Value Engineering techniques. This course will provide networking for the students with leaders in the energy efficiency and sustainable design arenas through guest speakers and the opportunity to present at conferences.
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CON 302 - Building Science I
1 credits
Students will apply building science methods to determine how insulation, moisture, building pressures, heat flow and durable design apply to todays residential building methods.
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CON 303 - Building Science II
1 credits
Students will be expanding on Building Science I, utilizing hands on activities to explore the effects of mold, volatile organic compounds, radon, healthy home design, renewable energy, and building failures.
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CON 307 - Basic Woodworking
3 credits
The students will spend time constructing cabinets using various joint techniques. Safe tool operation and proper tool use will be emphasized. This course will give the students a basic knowledge of calculating, selecting, and using different types of cabinet materials.
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CON 308 - Interior Finish I
2 credits
Students will discuss the theory and history of the residential interior system. Universal Design and a focus on indoor air quality will be stressed. Custom interior finish packages may be included.
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CON 309 - Interior Finish II
3 credits
The lab portion of this course will be to apply gypsum board, tape, texture, and paint. The trim work will follow by installing pre-hung door units, casing, base mold, custom trim, closet finishes, hardware, and cabinetry. Universal Design and a focus on indoor air quality will be stressed. Custom interior finish packages may be included.
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CON 321 - Residential Estimating
2 credits
Students will learn to estimate the residential construction costs of concrete, rough framing and finishes. Estimating skills will first be developed using a pencil paper analysis and then transferred to computer applications.
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CON 327 - Interior Finish I
4 credits
Students will discuss and construct the application of the residential interior system. Universal Design and a focus on indoor air quality will be stressed. Custom interior finish packages may be included.
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CON 386 - Sustainable Design
1 credits
Students will look at an overview of sustainable design and how to incorporate it into residential construction. There will be a continued emphasis on how to properly and efficiently install new and existing building products.
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CON 500 - Construction Tech Lab 1A
2 credits
This course consists of construction of floors, stairs, walls, ceilings, and roof systems in a residential setting or shop location. This course will expand on Introduction to Residential Construction. Construction safety will be strongly enforced. Safety glasses are required when working on site as required by Iowa Law. This is the first of two classes to full fill CON 133 - Construction Technology Lab .
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CON 501 - Construction Tech Lab 1B
2 credits
This course consists of construction of floors, stairs, walls, ceilings, and roof systems in a residential setting or shop location. This course will expand on Introduction to Residential Construction. Construction safety will be strongly enforced. Safety glasses are required when working on site as required by Iowa Law. This is the second of two classes to full fill CON 133 - Construction Technology Lab .
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CON 949 - Spec Topics: Woodworking Fundamentals
2 credits
This course will give the students a basic knowledge of calculating, selecting, and using different types of cabinet materials. Safe tool operation and proper tool use will be emphasized. Students will spend time constructing cabinets using various joint techniques.
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice, exploring the field of criminal justice, or transferring to a regent university. Emphasis is on the relationships among law enforcement, adult and juvenile corrections, the court system, and private security. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 110 - Patrol Procedures
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. Topics include the organizational structuring and management within law enforcement agencies, community policing, procedures including traffic investigations, developing and handling informants, and interview/interrogation techniques. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. Topics include the organizational structuring and management within law enforcement agencies, community policing, procedures including traffic investigations, developing and handling informants, and interview/interrogation techniques. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
Fees
Course Materials: $25.00
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CRJ 120 - Intro to Corrections
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring or exploring the field of criminal justice. This course provides an in-depth look at the past, present, and future of corrections. It examines the purposes of correctional punishment throughout history and highlights the many subcomponents of modern-day corrections. We will focus on issues facing the correctional enterprise today and gain an appreciation for contemporary real-world correctional practice. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers. Students will also be able to review the career opportunities available in the progressive field of corrections.
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CRJ 130 - Criminal Law
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. This course is the study of the philosophy and the basis for law, the historical development of criminal law and the procedures, the structure, the definition, and the criminal law of Iowa. Exploring the causation, preparation and perpetration of crimes, criminal conduct, and parties to crimes. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 132 - Constitutional Law
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. The course covers arrest, search and seizure, review of court systems, procedures from incident to final disposition, principles of constitutional, federal, state, and civil laws as they apply to and affect members of the criminal justice system. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 133 - Constitutional Criminal Procedure
3 credits
This course is the study of the philosophy and the basis for law, the historical development of criminal law and the procedures, the structure, the definition and the criminal law of Iowa. Exploring the causation, preparation and perpetration of crimes, criminal conduct and parties to crimes.
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CRJ 141 - Criminal Investigation
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. This course examines the fundamentals of criminal investigation: rules of identification, recording reports and statements, case preparation, testifying in court, basic report writing, and investigative techniques relating to specific crimes such as robbery, burglary, homicide, and narcotics violations are explored. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
Fees
Course Materials: $25.00
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CRJ 152 - Defensive Tactics
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. The topics covered in the course are Civil Liability of law enforcement officers in regard to Use of Force. Methods of defending against and controlling assailants by use of Defensive Tactics, Pressure Point Control, Edge Weapons, Firearms Awareness, and Handcuffing Techniques. A Firearms Simulation is utilized in the course to expose the student to real-life applications. This course will help students develop their critical thinking skills related to self-defense and establish personal responsibility as to the limitations of such actions in a real-life situation.
Fees
Course Materials: $25.00
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CRJ 160 - Intro to Forensic Investigation
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice or exploring the field of criminal justice. This course aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of students who are planning on being aligned with the criminal justice profession. This course introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science. Through applications to criminal investigations, clear explanations of the techniques, and the abilities and limitations of modern crime labs, this course covers the comprehensive realm of forensics. The course strives to make the technology of the modern crime scene investigator understandable to future practitioners. This course will help students develop critical thinking skills as they evaluate concepts and topics in forensics and learn personal responsibility towards crime scene integrity and evidence gathering.
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CRJ 170 - Overview of Cybercrime
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. The course provides an introduction and overview of computer crime. In particular, a categorization of types of computer crimes including: the computer as a target, the computer as an instrument of a crime, the computer as incidental to crime, and crimes associated with the prevalence of computers. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 200 - Criminology
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice or transferring to a regent university. This course explores the response of the criminal justice system in its attempt to prevent, predict, and control criminal activity. Emphasis is also on the various theories that attempt to explain criminal behavior, and the nature and causes of criminal activity. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 201 - Juvenile Delinquency
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice or transferring to a regent university. This course explores the area of juvenile delinquency, its history, theories, laws, and the criminal justice system’s response in caring for, treating, and controlling delinquent behavior. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 206 - Terrorism Response
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. This course provides an in-depth look at terrorism in the world today and its many factions. Definitions and a historical context of terrorism are explored. Topics regarding countering terrorism and how the world is fighting against extremist terrorism are discussed. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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CRJ 260 - Medicolegal Death Investigation
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. This course aims at making the subject of death investigation comprehensible to a wide variety of students who are planning on being aligned with the criminal justice profession. This course introduces the non-scientific student to the field of death investigations. This course provides information to conduct a scientific, systematic, and thorough death scene investigations. Content includes information regarding the investigation of natural, accidental, suicidal, and homicidal death. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers. It also emphasizes personal responsibility in doing thorough, systematic, unbiased death investigations for the good of society.
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CRJ 300 - Perspectives of Homeland Security
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in criminal justice. Terrorism has captured global attention to a degree without historical parallel. This course explores the events of 9/11 and beyond. In an uncertain world that has emerged since 9/11, intergovernmental organizations, national governments, policy analysts, law enforcement groups, scholars, and society at large, are all faced with the arrival of difficult times that challenge older notions about international terrorism. At the same time, recent developments on the American scene remind us, despite unprecedented scope of the 9/11 catastrophes, that homegrown terrorism and the extremist beliefs that accompany it remain a threat to public order in the United States. This course will explore these domestic groups and their ideologies. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in criminal justice careers.
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Collision Repair and Refinish |
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CRR 104 - Introduction to Automotive Restoration
3 credits
Introduction to the way vehicles were built in the past. Accessing vehicle repair parts, ordering parts, and putting ideas together for the design of custom vehicle.
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CRR 105 - Introduction to Specialty Tools
3 credits
Students will learn to use an array of specialty tools related to custom fabrication of sheet metal.
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CRR 110 - Auto Body Welding
3 credits
This course will introduce students to the basics of auto body welding safety, use of oxy-acetylene cutting and welding torches, spot, mig, and tig welding with auto body applications. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
Fees
Course Materials: $50.00
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CRR 111 - St Rod Welding
3 credits
Students will learn the basics of welding thicker gauge steel such as vehicle frames and different techniques for welding in body panels.
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CRR 204 - Repair of Plastics and Adhesives
3 credits
The repair of plastics and adhesives course will give students the knowledge and experience to identify and repair rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible plastic panels. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 303 - Introduction to Auto Body Repair
3 credits
The Introduction to Auto Body Repair course will provide students with the basics of body shop safety, use of common hand tools, power tools, body hand tool operation, and body fasteners. The study of mild and high strength steel, sheet metal design, and collision damage analysis. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
Fees
Course Materials: $65.00
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CRR 309 - Auto Body Prep & Masking
3 credits
This course focuses on the refinishing process of preparing the surface for refinishing, cleaning preparations for masking, and the different types of masking materials and their advantages and disadvantages. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 337 - Beginning Metal and Filler Work
3 credits
The Beginning Metal and Filler Work course will provide students with the necessary skills to work out various types of dents and properly apply various fillers. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 341 - Metal Fabrication
3 credits
Students will explore the process involved in custom fabrication of sheet metal such as chopping tops and fabricating their own rust repair panels.
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CRR 345 - Advanced Metal Sectioning and Repair
3 credits
This class allows the student the opportunity to utilize current technology to section and apply the latest technology in the welding and bonding of late model vehicles. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 346 - Metal Stripping
3 credits
Students will use various methods to stripe paint finishes, such as sand blasting, media blasting, chemical stripping and soda blasting. Student will also learn how to treat bare metal surfaces with the correct coatings.
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CRR 401 - Panel & Door Skin Replacement
3 credits
The Panel and Door Skin Replacement course will allow Students to gain experience replacing door skins, fenders and rear quarter panels.
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CRR 415 - Restraint Systems
3 credits
The student will learn to diagnose and repair various restraint systems used by OEM manufacturers today. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 501 - Frame Machine Use
3 credits
The Frame Machine Use course will allow students to diagnose and measure structural damage using tram, centerline gauges, and computerized laser measuring systems.
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CRR 612 - Steering/Suspension
3 credits
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of operation and service of automotive chassis and suspension systems. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of restoring a collision damaged suspension back to its pre-accident condition, using manufactures specifications and tolerances. The principles of steering & suspension components, steering geometry, inspection and replacement of damaged components with manual and electronic measuring will also be covered.
Fees
Course Materials: $65.00
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CRR 613 - Altered Steering and Suspension
3 credits
Students will learn about different aftermarket steering and suspension upgrades. Students will inspect vehicles for worn out suspension and steering parts and learn how to replace them.
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CRR 620 - Electrical Mechanical Systems
3 credits
The Electrical Mechanical Systems course will allow students to learn the proper procedures for electrical repair work. The use of wire and solder. The repair of special electrical connectors. Students will learn the use of specialty electrical trouble shooting equipment. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 750 - Damage Estimating & Shop Operation
3 credits
Introduction to procedure and sequence of writing collision damage estimates, familiarization with body shop management. Students will be introduced to material (physical) damage, insurance policies, and adjusting.
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CRR 807 - Auto Body Refinishing
3 credits
The Auto Body Refinishing course will provide students with the necessary surface preparation prior to primer and paint applications. Students will learn the art of touch and feel to compliment visual inspection prior to final finish.
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CRR 813 - Advanced Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
3 credits
This course includes job planning, sheet metal repair, metal finishing, along with glass replacement and frame work.
Fees
Course Materials: $65.00
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CRR 817 - Buff and Detail
3 credits
Students will learn to color, sand, buff and detail freshly applied finishes as well as aged finished as well as detailing interiors.
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CRR 850 - Computerized Paint Mixing
3 credits
Students will demonstrate the appropriate method for retrieving vehicle formulas as well as proper shading and tinting of these formulas and reduction of these formulas.
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CRR 852 - Custom Painting & Airbrush
3 credits
The auto body painting course will cover basic custom painting and air brush work. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
Fees
Course Materials: $65.00
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CRR 853 - Custom St Rod Painting
3 credits
Students will learn techniques involved in custom painting an entire vehicle.
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CRR 887 - Complete Refinish and Detail
3 credits
Students will learn the correct techniques involved in refinishing a vehicle, from surface preparation to final painting. Students will also learn the techniques involved in color sanding and buffing and final detailing.
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CRR 910 - Auto Body Rebuild Project I
3 credits
The Auto Body Rebuild course will allow students to take on a major rebuild or restoration project from start to finish. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. The students will increase their mechanical aptitude that can be used in many aspects of their life.
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CRR 911 - Auto Body Rebuild Project II
3 credits
This Auto Body Rebuild Project II course will allow students to take on a major rebuild or restoration project from start to finish. Students are expected to work with less supervision then they received in the rebuild project I class.
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CRR 913 - Restoration Project I
3 credits
Students will disassemble and restore a vehicle.
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CRR 914 - Restoration Project II
3 credits
Students will design and assemble a fiberglass street rod from start to finish.
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CRR 949 - Spec Top: Spray Finishes
1 credits
This auto body painting course will cover basic custom painting and air brush work.
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CSC 040 - Computer Fundamentals
3 credits
This fundamentals course will present the basic uses, understanding and knowledge of computer hardware and software. It will teach the fundamentals of the Windows Operating System environment and the use of popular business software using word processing and spreadsheet applications. E-mail communication skills and the use of the Internet as a communication and research tool will be developed.
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CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers
3 credits
This is an introductory course in computer literacy and software applications. The literacy components of the course include history of computing, computer systems, communications, networks, and computers in society. The applications training will include word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. No prior computer experience necessary.
Fees
ebook/Access Code: $119.99 (charged once per term for all courses that use Cengage Unlimited)
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CSC 116 - Information Computing
3 credits
This course presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).
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CSC 125 - Microsoft Fundamentals
2 credits
This will give introductory knowledge with Microsoft excel and word, focusing on tasks that pertain to the plants applications. Including creating, formatting and editing documents and getting knowledge around chart production with excel and word both.
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DHY 114 - Dental Hygiene Anatomical Sciences
4 credits
This course encompasses the fundamental study of head and neck anatomy, postnatal development, structure of the teeth, facial, oral and tooth anatomy, the morphology of the teeth, identification of the teeth, their functions and occlusion. Instruction emphasizes peer interaction with dental nomenclature and the inspection of teeth and surrounding structures.
Corequisites
DHY 121 , DHY 163 , DHY 174
Prerequisites
BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186 , CHM 110 and CHM 111 , or CHM 112
Fees
None
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DHY 121 - Oral Histology and Embryology
2 credits
This course covers the normal growth and development of the face and oral structures. This course includes the descriptions of the processes which occur at the cellular level in the growth and development along with the normal microscopic anatomy of oral structures. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of dental anatomy and growth and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 114 , DHY 174 , DHY 163
Prerequisites
BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186 , CHM 110 , CHM 111
Fees
None
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DHY 132 - Dental Pharmacology
3 credits
This course covers general pharmacology and reviews drugs that may influence the management of dental hygiene patients. This course will enable the student to develop sufficient knowledge of pharmacology to permit safe and effective medical evaluation of patients for dental hygiene treatment. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of medications and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186 , CHM 110 , CHM 111
Fees
None
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DHY 140 - General and Oral Pathology
2 credits
This course encompasses the fundamental study of abnormal findings in and around the oral cavity, including identification of lesions, developmental disorders, neoplasia, genetics, inflammation, degenerative changes, oral manifestations of diseases and/or conditions. Instruction emphasizes case studies, vocabulary and terminology; along with the comprehensive integration throughout all
Prerequisites
DHY 114
Fees
None
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DHY 163 - Radiology
3 credits
This course encompasses the physics of radiation and radiation biology as they are related to the principles, techniques, and interpretation of intra and extraoral radiographs. Quality in exposing, mounting, and processing dental x-rays is stressed along with an emphasis on the safety of the patient and operator included in this course. Laboratory exercises will develop the student’s competency in exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of dental radiology and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate radiographs taken on dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 114
Fees
None
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DHY 174 - Principles of Dental Hygiene
5 credits
This course introduces the students to the basic principles and theory of clinical dental hygiene. The course will cover the etiology of deposits and their effect on oral tissue. The student’s skill and performance in removal of deposits through instrumentation is emphasized utilizing hands on instruction and demonstration. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical dental hygiene and instrumentation skills. Students will use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 114 , DHY 163 , DHY 121
Prerequisites
BIO 168 , BIO 173 , CHM 110 and CHM 111 , or CHM 112 , CHM 130 and CHM 131 , or CHM 132
Fees
Course Materials: $850.00
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DHY 183 - Dental Hygiene I Theory
2 credits
This course builds upon the fundamental level dental hygiene knowledge and skills acquired in DHY 174 - Principles of Dental Hygiene . Emphasis centers on the dental hygiene process of care and utilizes the care model as the basis for the provision of care to individuals in specific populations, patients with special needs, and medically compromised patients. Emergency procedures and protocol will be presented and practiced with emphasis placed on the recognition and prevention of emergency conditions, medico-legal considerations, and management of emergencies in a dental environment. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the first of four DHY theory courses. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical dental hygiene and patient management skills. Students will use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 184
Fees
None
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DHY 184 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I
3 credits
This course is an application of the instrumental skills utilized in preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene clinical experiences in oral prophylaxis, application of preventative therapeutics, and radiography techniques to beginner level. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the first of four DHY courses in clinical dental hygiene. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical dental hygiene and instrumentation skills. Students will use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 183 , DHY 209
Prerequisites
DHY 174
Fees
Course Materials: $850.00
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DHY 209 - Periodontology
3 credits
This course covers the initiation, development, pathogenesis, mechanism, etiology and process of periodontal disease is fundamental to the clinical hygienist. Periodontology provides an in-depth study of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. It presents the microscopic oral anatomy of the periodontium, plaque-induced and non-plaque induced diseases and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) classification of periodontal diseases, clinical characteristics, histopathology, and etiology of periodontal diseases. Special emphasis centers on the role of the immune system and host response to bacteria in the initiation and progression of periodontal disease, including the risk factors associated with periodontal disease.
Corequisites
DHY 184
Prerequisites
BIO 186
Fees
None
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DHY 224 - Dental Materials
1 credits
This course will cover the various materials used in restorative dentistry and other specialty areas in dentistry. Some of which are used to fabricate dental appliances and others for tooth restoration. Lecture and laboratory components will help students develop an understanding of the composition, properties, structure, and manipulative variables of dental materials historically used in dentistry as well as new materials and techniques that are rapidly evolving. Emphasis centers on practical application as well as clinical applications of materials and the need for educating patients regarding these materials along with the techniques for placement of materials in the oral cavity. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of dental materials and use these skills to critically think as they fabricate and apply this knowledge to dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 278 , DHY 280
Prerequisites
DHY 233 , DHY 209 , DHY 140 , DHY 184 , DHY 183
Fees
None
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DHY 233 - Preventative Dentistry/Nutrition
2 credits
This course focuses on preventing disease and nutrition’s effect on oral health throughout the life cycle. It establishes the principles of counseling and emphasizes patient education and instruction in preventive dentistry necessary to maintain optimum oral health. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of preventing disease and nutrition and to use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
BIO 168 , BIO 173 , BIO 186 , CHM 110 , CHM 111
Fees
None
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DHY 253 - Community Oral Health Rotations
1 credits
This course allows the student to apply public health/health education principles through implementation and evaluation of the student’s community dental health project and through participation in extramural rotations outside of the school setting. Emphasis is placed on students interacting with a variety of clients including children, the physically and mentally handicapped, indigent populations, and geriatric groups. Experiences in inter professional/disciplinary collaborations. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of public health education principles and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients and complete a community project that was developed in DHY 256 Community Dentistry . This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 256
Fees
None
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DHY 256 - Community Dentistry
2 credits
The course relates the concepts of dental public health and preventative dentistry, including principles of biostatistics, epidemiology, educational instruction, dental manpower, and delivery systems. Students plan, implement and evaluate a community dental health project. Community Dentistry may include community service to be performed by the students. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of public health education principles and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients and complete a community project. The knowledge learned in this course and the community project developed in this course will be completed in DHY 253 Community Oral Health Rotations . This knowledge and the skills learned will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 280
Fees
None
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DHY 265 - Current Dental Hygiene Practice
2 credits
This course explores the integration of therapy and clinical experiences to the application of practice management of dental hygiene. It is designed to orient the student to the various office settings and each team member’s role. This course will also help introduce the dental hygiene student the moral, legal, and administrative challenges that can occur in the dental practice, including adult and child abuse, and the legal aspects including the statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to the practice of dental hygiene in the state of Iowa. Dental Hygiene is a licensed profession and these professionals are held accountable for their actions. This course will provide an introduction to various ethical theories, moral philosophy, and reasoning. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Code of Ethics will provide a guide for the student in their daily practice. The governmental policy and employment regulations that impact the delivery of dental hygiene care will also be covered. Included in this course is baseline knowledge of ethics as it relates to dental care issues. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of dental practice and to use this knowledge to critically think as they provide ethical care to dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 209
Fees
None
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DHY 278 - Dental Hygiene II Theory
2 credits
This course provides the continuing instruction and application of client education and clinical techniques. Dental Hygiene II is a continuation of clinical practices providing further instruction and application of patient education and oral prophylaxis techniques. Emphasis is placed on continued client assessment proficiency, instrumentation and radiographic skills with total over-all care of clients with simple to moderate patient classifications. Topics include mechanical scalers, air-polishing techniques, chemotherapeutics, endodontic pulp testing, sutures, intra-oral photography utilization. Pain control techniques are also covered including local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation analgesia.
Prerequisites
DHY 183
Fees
None
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DHY 280 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II
3 credits
This course is an application of the instrumental skills utilized in preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene clinical experiences in oral prophylaxis, application of preventative therapeutics and radiography techniques to beginner level.
Corequisites
DHY 278
Prerequisites
DHY 184
Fees
Course Materials: $850.00
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DHY 292 - Clincal Dental Hygiene III
5 credits
This course expands clinical practices of client education, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and maintenance and preventative therapies on more complex periodontal cases. Introduction to advanced instrumentation and radiographic skills, increase efficiency and effectiveness in assessment, and communication providing comprehensive dental hygiene care to advanced cases. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the third of four DHY courses in clinical dental hygiene. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical dental hygiene and instrumentation skills. Students will use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Corequisites
DHY 293 , DHY 256 , DHY 132
Prerequisites
DHY 278 , DHY 280 , DHY 224
Fees
Course Materials: $850.00
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DHY 293 - Dental Hygiene III Theory
2 credits
This course expands the processes of providing further instruction and application of client education, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and maintenance and preventative therapies on more complex periodontal cases. Emphasis is placed on increased efficiency and effectiveness in assessment and communication providing comprehensive dental hygiene care to advanced cases. Research principles are applied to facilitate the students’ comprehension and ability to critique professional and scientific literature to continue to learn and grow as a professional and enhance clinical practice. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the third of four DHY theory courses. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical skills and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients and apply research principles. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 278
Fees
None
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DHY 302 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
5 credits
This course provides continued development of comprehensive care with emphasis placed on the ability to synthesize the instruction and techniques gained from the previous courses while providing comprehensive program exit-level competency for clients. Research principles are applied to facilitate growth as a professional and enhance clinical skills. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the fourth of four DHY courses in clinical dental hygiene. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical dental hygiene and instrumentation skills. Students will use these skills to critically think as they evaluate and treat dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 292
Fees
Course Materials: $850.00
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DHY 303 - Dental Hygiene IV Theory
2 credits
This course provides continued development of comprehensive care with emphasis placed on the ability to synthesize the instruction and techniques gained from the previous courses while providing comprehensive program exit-level competency for clients. Research principles are applied to facilitate the students’ comprehension and ability to critique professional and scientific literature to continue to learn and grow as a professional and enhance clinical practice. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course is the fourth of four DHY theory courses. This course will help students develop knowledge of clinical skills and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate dental hygiene patients and apply research principles. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.
Prerequisites
DHY 293
Fees
None
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DRA 101 - Introduction to Theatre
3 credits
Introduction to Theatre is a survey course which offers an inside look at how theatre works - both from the audience and the performers’ perspectives. The overview includes the roles of the audience, the writers, the actors, the directors, and the technicians - and how those roles have evolved over time. It is designed to develop in the student an understanding and appreciation of theatrical productions. Students will get a first-hand look at a production in progress and also have an opportunity to experience a taste of performance at the end of the semester in a team presentation. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Fees
None
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DRA 125 - Introduction to Play Analysis
3 credits
Introduction to Play Analysis offers tools and approaches for reading and interpreting plays as blueprints for theatrical performance. It is designed to equip students to closely analyze scripts in an effort to find and share the playwright’s meaning. Students will learn how to examine the play’s dramatic structure and find clues to conflict, character, theme, and given circumstances to create believable characters which connect their creative choices with the playwright’s through lines. The course will include plays which encompass a range of genres and time periods. Introduction to Play Analysis offers students the opportunity to build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, express themselves effectively and consider the viewpoints of others, skills which will benefit them personally, academically and professionally.
Fees
None
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DRA 130 - Acting I
3 credits
Acting I offers energetic, in-class activities which are designed to develop concentration, encourage creativity, and forge connections to classmates through character-driven interactions. It introduces students to the fundamental training components of acting through participation in a variety of creative exercises perfect for both budding performers and for students who have never been onstage - or who might not even plan to be onstage someday. This course helps students build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce. Acting I offers minimal lecture and few written assignments, focusing instead on active, hands-on daily exercises on techniques ranging from improvisation and movement to creative exercises and physical centering techniques. The course culminates in scene work which teaches students to believe in the actions of a character. It is the recommended prerequisite for Acting II.
Fees
None
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DRA 132 - Acting II
3 credits
Acting II works beyond the fundamentals of acting covered in Acting I. The focus shifts from the building blocks of acting technique to practical application in scene work. While there will be some advanced improvisational technique, the bulk of the course centers on vocal and physical interpretation of characters and to the staging choices students make in preparing and performing their scenes. Acting II helps students continue to build on their confidence in their communication and performance skills while also enabling them to think critically, consider the viewpoints of others, and effectively express themselves, all of which will benefit them in the classroom, in life, and in the workforce.
Prerequisites
DRA 130 - Acting I
Fees
None
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