BIO299 Drugs & Society3 Credits
This course will cover the physiological and psychological effects of a wide variety of legal and illegal drugs as well as patterns of drug use. Specific classifications of drugs and the current U.S. drug schedule will be discussed. Additionally, emphasis will be placed upon learning how each drug/classification of drugs work at the synaptic level with regards to the actions of specific neurotransmitters. Students will also learn about reward pathways in the brain and various brain regions that are involved with addiction and dependence. Information presented will also include behavioral/sociological, pharmacological and neurological points of view.
HSJ399 An Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to IECMH principles. The scope of IECMH related work focuses on children under the age of five and their families. Therefore, main tenets of this course will revolve around attachment, trauma, and other risk/protective factors that influence development. Throughout this course students will examine the role and function of IECMH professionals in the field and begin to understand the unique perspective of very young children and their caregivers. Emergent skills related to observational methods and reflective practices will also be addressed in this introductory course. This course is designed to meet competencies associated with the National Alliance for Infant Mental Health. This course will support students and professionals who hope to pursue national endorsement in IECMH.
INV399 Advanced Innovation I3 Credits
Focus on systematic approach to creativity and developing an understanding of how to generate, through critical thinking, and communicate innovative ideas in any field. Attention will be paid to the clarity of professional writing and expressiveness of creative writing and developing authentic writing of plans that encourage innovators to explore and translate benefits of technical and specialized ideas to aspects of business and society. Coursework involves evaluating the meaningful uniqueness of ideas through creating stimulus, diversity, data mining for technology and economic, social and cultural trends. Thus, transitioning ideas for drawing board to a competent good, service, or concept that appeals to social and cultural contexts as seen by the innovative individuals in any field.
HRT299 Advanced Plan Propagation3 Credits (2 lecture, 3 lab)
An advanced look in to growing plans in greenhouses, nurseries, hydroponically and the field. Topics covered include hydroponic growing and lighting techniques, irrigating production areas and discussing the structures used to produce plants. Commercial and hobby production of fruits, vegetables and the methods to maintain them. Look at production of tropical plants and the maintenance involved in having them. Discuss cut flower production indoors and outdoors. Look at producing plants in a field setting in containers and in soil. Discuss and review plant breading, cloning and genetics. Discuss production of industrial hemp for fiber and other products.
CST299 Concrete Production Problems and Conflict Resolution3 Credits
Study of the defects in concrete with an emphasis on troubleshooting the causes of concrete failure. Testing, analysis of mix design and job placement procedures will be performed and discussed. Diagnosis of common recurring field problems such as set times, air content variation, low strength, cracking, scaling and other sire issues will be explored. Pre-construction meetings and job conferences along with problem resolution and arbitration will be included. Job shadowing will be a required component of this course.
WEL4991 Welding Internship Fabrication Emphasis1Credit (5 internship)
Specialized off-campus, industry-based work experience applies knowledge and skills developed during Welding Technology and Welding Fabrication Engineering Technology instruction. The experience also provides a functional understanding of work environment, hones interpersonal and technical communication skills, and enhances social and civic competencies. Conducted in accordance with explicitly defined guidelines and procedures. This internship experience requires a minimum of 300 work experience hours, but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience. In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment.
WEL4991 Welding Internship High Energy Emphasis1Credit (5 internship)
Specialized off-campus, industry-based work experience applies knowledge and skills developed during Welding Technology and Welding Fabrication Engineering Technology instruction. The experience also provides a functional understanding of work environment, hones interpersonal and technical communication skills, and enhances social and civic competencies. Conducted in accordance with explicitly defined guidelines and procedures. This internship experience requires a minimum of 300 work experience hours, but may include more hours depending on the individual needs of the internship experience. In addition to work experience hours, students are also required to satisfactorily complete the internship experience through a final employer evaluation or assessment.