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Course Descriptions

 
  

  • AT 212 - Drivability II

    (8)
    Basic principles of electronic and engine computer control systems with emphasis on electronic ignition (DIS) and spark advance, fuel injection systems, diagnosis, repair, and tune-up. Use of scanners, scopes, and other test equipment included. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 100 or 107. AT 133, 205, and 210.
  

  • AT 215 - Alternative Fuels and Power Technologies

    (6)
    Operation, diagnosis and service of hybrid-electric vehicles, including technician and responder safety. Operation, diagnosis and service of light-duty diesel vehicles. Discussion of ethanol, propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), fuel cells and other alternative fuels. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 100 or 107. AT 131, 205, 210 and 212.
  

  • AT 220 - Professional Lab Techniques

    (6)
    Develop professionalism and productivity in a work place environment. Troubleshoot, analyze, and perform diagnosis and repair on a variety of automotive systems and vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on industry standards, communication, flat-rate production, and customer satisfaction. Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: AT 199, 210, 212, and 215.
  

  • AT 225 - Engine Machining I

    (6)
    Engine machining operations and building procedures of gasoline and diesel engines. Includes a variety of procedures focusing primarily on cylinder heads including teardown and diagnosis, machining of parts, assembly and testing, and custom machining for performance applications. Emphasis will be placed on safe practices while using specialty equipment, and attention to detail in measuring, machining and assembly practices. Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: AT 199, 215, and 205 with a B- grade or better.
  

  • AT 226 - Cylinder Head Rebuilding

    (6)
    Rebuilding & machining operations of gasoline and diesel cylinder heads. Learn and practice a variety of procedures including tear-down and diagnosis, machining of parts, assembly and testing. Emphasizes understanding the internal combustion engine and attention to detail in measuring, machining, assembly and safe practices. Designed for industry professionals and non-degree seeking students. Instructor permission required.
  

  • AT 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  

  • BA 999 - Another gened test course

    (5)
    Gened test course 8/21/08 abstract None
  

  • BASAM 301 - Foundations of Applied Management

    (5)
    Introduction and orientation to the student-led cohort learning model of the BASAM program. Topics include: Business and contemporary landscapes, professional agency, and equitable business practices. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 322 - Project Management

    (5)
    Provides a framework for understanding and applying the ideas, methods, principles, practices, and knowledge of structured project management. Learn to apply the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for project activities necessary to meet project requirements through software and approaches modeled on the principles of Project Management Institute Global Standards. Emphasis will be placed on project management application in small and medium size enterprises. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 324 - Marketing for Managers

    (5)
    Develop the marketing knowledge and skills necessary for the successful management of a profit or not-for-profit organization, including business start-ups. Topics include marketing concepts, the development and execution of a marketing strategy, sales and customer management strategy, digital and social media strategy, and measurement of marketing effectiveness. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 330 - Operations Management

    (5)
    Explore and apply the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasizes managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, continual improvement and operational effectiveness, sustainable sourcing, waste management, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 332 - Human Resources Management

    (5)
    Explore human resource management to achieve high levels of organizational performance. Evaluate the strategic importance, ethical issues, and organizational impact related to the following areas of human resources: talent acquisition and talent management; organizational development; the legal environment of business; global HR; training and development; diversity; and total rewards (compensation and benefits). Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 334 - Accounting for Managers

    (5)
    Master the basic principles of financial and managerial accounting to facilitate successful execution of management responsibilities. Define financial statement interrelationships, financial analysis, product costing, budgetary control systems, and information reporting for the planning, coordinating, and the use of accounting information to monitor the performance of a business and the achievement of organizational goals. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 422 - Principles of Finance

    (5)
    Introduction to the application of financial management principles. Includes the analysis of financial statements for planning and control, cash and capital budgeting, risk and return, capital structure, and financing the short- and long-term requirements of the firm. Apply basic tools and techniques used to value a firm and evaluate and fund prospective investment opportunities. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 495 - Capstone: Strategic Management

    (5)
    Focuses on the key aspects that must be addressed for sustained organizational and enterprise success, strategic planning, effective problem solving, and the capture of opportunities from the perspective of a business leader or the entrepreneur. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BASAM 499 - BASAM Internship

    (5)
    Provides students with supervised and evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary, and provides documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Learning outcomes will be designed and agreed to by the student, the organization providing the internship, the instructor, and the BASAM director. The internship placement is expected to be an outcome of the Career Management and Social Capital and Business and Professional Communications classes taken in the prior quarter. Students will demonstrate skills and knowledge in the focus area of their internship; effective management; time commitments and responsibilities of managers; the host organizations structure, policies, and practices; and interpersonal skills, including professional presence and leadership qualities. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BIOL 105 - Introduction to Plant Science

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Study of how plants are structured, important plant processes, how plants reproduce, and the effect of the environment on plant growth. Topics may include: scientific method, centers of plant origin, plant cells and tissues, soils and mineral nutrition, genetics, propagation, and plant pests. Lab included. Field trips may be required. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  

  • BIOL 111 - Matter and Energy in Life Science

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    An inquiry-based survey of chemistry and biology designed to promote a basic understanding of the influence of molecular structure and properties on living systems. Lab included. This course is part of a science sequence recommended for students pursuing a career in elementary education, but is open to all students. The suggested sequence is PHYS 111, BIOL 111, EASC 111. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.
  

  • BIOL 127 - Ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Acquire an understanding of the development and dynamics of different ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, through investigation of the abiotic and biotic factors that have led to emergence, persistence, and diversity of these ecosystems and the organisms that comprise them. An emphasis is placed on developing abilities to detect and recognize animals and plants that make up and use different ecosystems, and toward understanding the roles and positions fulfilled by these organisms. Possible field trips. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099. BIOL& 100 or ENVS& 101 recommended but not required. BIOL& 100 or ENVS& 101 recommended but not required.
  

  • BIOL 133 - Field Botany

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    The identification, life histories, ethnobotany, ecological relationships, distributions of evolutionary trends of endemic ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Field trips may be required. Labs included. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099 and MATH 98.
  

  • BIOL 150 - Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory Techniques for Brewing

    (1)
    Essential laboratory skills for the brewing industry. Covers skills required for growth, maintenance and storage of yeast cultures. Beer production techniques including, but not limited to, testing for alcohol concentration, bitterness and color using American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) official analytical techniques. Permission Required
  

  • BIOL 180 - Native Plants Pacific Northwest

    (3)
    The identification, life histories, ethnobotany, ecological relationships, and distributions of endemic ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. None
  

  • BIOL 190 - Life in the Sea

    (3)
    Natural Sciences
    Introduction to the organisms in the sea with special emphasis on intertidal life of our area. Non-major, general interest. Field trip required. None
  

  • BIOL 199 - Cooperative Education

    (1-15)
    Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Instructor permission required. None
  

  • BIOL 205 - Marine Biology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Introduction to marine organisms and the environment in which they live. Special emphasis is given to the species found in the Pacific Northwest. Field trips may be required. Lab included. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099 and MATH 98.
  

  • BIOL 220 - General Physiology

    (5)
    Normal functions of animal systems. Emphasis on vertebrate systems and lab investigation. Lab included. Prerequisite: BIOL& 100, or BIOL& 160 or 211; BIOL& 221, 222, 223 recommended. Lab included. Lab included.
  

  • BIOL 224 - Ecology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Fundamental ecological principles through basic theory and applications. Prerequisite: At least two biological/environmental classes. Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099 and MATH 98.
  

  • BIOL 295 - Biology Integrative Experience Seminar

    (2)
    Intended for science majors. An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in biology, including the societal context of biology and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of biology. BIOL& 221 OR CHEM& 162 OR PHYS& 241 OR CHEM& 241 OR BIOL& 241.
  

  • BIOL 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  

  • BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life. Lab included. Prerequisite: Recommended that students complete Math 98 and English 99 both with a C or better prior to taking this course.
  

  • BIOL& 160 - General Biology w/Lab

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099 and CHEM& 121.
  

  • BIOL& 170 - Human Biology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life. Prerequisite: Recommended that students complete Math 98 and English 99 both with a C or better prior to taking this course.
  

  • BIOL& 221 - Majors Ecology/Evolution

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Mendelian genetics, evolution, biodiversity of life forms, and ecology. First course of three-quarter series. For students intending to major in the sciences. Lab included. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and CHEM& 161 with a 2.0 or higher (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent, or instructor permission.
  

  • BIOL& 222 - Majors Cell/Molecular Biology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    For students intending to major in the sciences. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, current applications of biotechnology and molecular biology. Second course of three-quarter series. Lab included. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 and MATH 099 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. CHEM& 161 with a 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161, or instructor permission.
  

  • BIOL& 223 - Majors Organismal Physiology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    For students intending to major in the sciences. Animal development and physiology, plant development and physiology, including photosynthesis. Final course of three-quarter series. Lab included. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 and MATH 099 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. CHEM& 161 with a 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161, or instructor permission.
  

  • BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    For pre-nursing and allied health majors. First of a two-quarter series studying the structure and function of the human body. First quarter includes histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, special senses and nervous systems. Lab Included. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. BIOL& 211 or BIOL& 160, or BIOL& 222 passed with a 2.0 or higher.
  

  • BIOL& 242 - Human A & P II

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Continuation of BIOL& 241. In-depth study of the structure and function of the human body; endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, fluid, electrolyte, digestive, and reproductive systems. Lab included. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. BIOL& 241 passed with a 2.0 or higher.
  

  • BIOL& 260 - Microbiology

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Practical and elementary theoretical aspects of medical microbiology for students in allied health professions. Lab included. Prerequisite:Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. BIOL& 160 or 211, passed with a 2.0 or higher or BIOL& 221, 222, and 223 passed with a 2.0 or higher.
  

  • BLDG 101 - Introduction to Building Construction

    (11)
    Practical hands-on experience in core construction skills. Includes basic building vocabulary and nomenclature in the safe operation of hand and power tools. Covers construction math applications and exposure to construction trade clusters. Instruction will include OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification and fork lift operation certification. None
  

  • BMT 221 - Project Management

    (5)
    Introduction to project management including behaviors of project management teams, the structure of projects and work breakdown, planning and scheduling, PERT/CPM analysis, risk management, current topics in project management, and project management software. None
  

  • BRW 101 - Culture of Craft Brewing

    (3)
    Introduction to sensory perception (taste & smell) as it relates to beer identification and quality, and considerations for food and beverage pairings. Topics include the history of brewing, craft vs. factory industrial models, alcohol & health, overview of the brewing process, ingredients used and beer styles. Includes industry tours and presentations from industry professionals. None
  

  • BRW 103 - Beverage Biochemistry

    (4)
    Covers general microbiology and chemistry as it pertains to the production of alcoholic beverages and the brewing of beer. Raw materials/ingredients used in the brewing process will be discussed along with the properties of water, pH, enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, and other micro-organisms in the brewery regarding their role in brewing. Develop an understanding of the ingredient interactions of biological molecules, particularly as they pertain to fermentation (yeast biology, wild yeasts, yeast production), identification of wort/beer spoilage organisms using microscopy, staining and differential media. None
  

  • BRW 105 - Raw Materials

    (3)
    Covers the basic ingredients used in brewing: malted barley (and other adjunct grains), hops, yeast and water. Provides an overview of the role various raw materials play in the production of beer and other food products and the importance of these ingredients in the flavor profiles imparted. Topics include hop varieties, barley types, breeding & selection, growing, harvesting, drying and malting of grains, yeast types, and water properties. Learn about the grain to glass philosophy and how local brewers are incorporating locally sourced raw materials into their craft beverage products. None
  

  • BRW 107 - Wort Production

    (3)
    Provides training in the technology/science of wort creation and the brewing skills required to create the final product. Covers each critical factor in wort production from barley choices to mashing, sparging, wort boiling and cooling. Topics include barley, malt, hops, water analysis, brewing adjuncts, milling & mashing, sensory evaluation and how each aspect of the production process impacts the final product. Industry tours to observe the production process are included. None
  

  • BRW 110 - Brewery Operations

    (5)
    Employees working in small, craft breweries need to be prepared to handle small equipment problems as they arise (pumps, valves, lights, motors, etc.) Covers essential topics of brewery operations, including brewery equipment and maintenance, tasks required in the brewing process, design/layout of brewery production areas, supply & product control, safety (production lines under pressure), cleaning & sanitation issues, disposal of liquid & solid brewery waste by-products, and storage & distribution systems. Discusses the processing and packaging of finished beer, including the most recent developments in alternative materials (such as plastic bottles) and super-high-speed bottling systems. None
  

  • BRW 120 - Essentials of Quality Assurance/Quality Control

    (3)
    Learn the tools and procedures used by breweries worldwide to evaluate beer at every important phase of production. Covers a full range of topics related to Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)and tools required to create beers of the highest quality and consistency. Differentiate between the principles of QA & QC and the essential components of a quality production system within a brewery. Topics include sensory evaluation, analytical testing, microbiological testing, lab safety and standard practice, practical and usable analytical methods, sampling techniques, QC methods for fermentation and packaged products, and taste panel design and management. Learn how to use PH meters, CO2 volume meters, thermometers, and calibration techniques to maintain temperature consistency. None
  

  • BRW 125 - Flavor Production and Control

    (2)
    Introduction to samples of flavor and aromatic compounds associated with the raw materials and the brewing process. Analyze the origins of those compounds, and provides foundational knowledge required to effectively control them. Topics include fermentation characteristics, malting effects, carbonation, flavor production, and beer freshness qualities. Includes training the palate to make informed decisions during the production process for beer. Learn about beers quality attributes such as foam, stability, color, aroma, attenuation, and ability to interpret the reasons why a product deviates from expected performance. None
  

  • BRW 128 - Industry Experience

    (1)
    Complete two observation-based industry experiences. Areas of focus include: Brewery Operations, Packaging & Process Technology, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Flavor Production. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
  

  • BRW 130 - Business of Craft Brew

    (4)
    Overview of small business start-ups and basic business practices as applied in the brewing industry as well as an introduction to brewery compliance. Topics include the economics of running a brewery, overhead control & pricing, cash management, the selling and distribution process, inventory control, marketing the business, insurance considerations, and hiring/managing employees, licensing and permits, label approval process, taxes, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board (WSLCB), the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR). None
  

  • BRW 135 - Tradition and Innovation in Beer Styles

    (2)
    Overview of the techniques and technologies used to design and brew the full range of established and emerging beer styles. Topics include styles and sub-categories of beer with an emphasis on methodology used to brew beer that matches the style parameters, while retaining the brewers own artistic interpretation. Learn about the technical side of the development of recipe formulation and creating a style. None
  

  • BRW 160 - Brewery Lab I

    (1)
    Apply brewing theory in the brewery lab. Introduces brewing equipment, proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques, cellar work, and the brewing process. None
  

  • BRW 161 - Brewery Lab II

    (2)
    Apply brewing theory in the brewery lab. Reviews equipment and basic maintenance, proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques, cellar work, and ways to troubleshoot and adapt the brewing process. Prerequisite: BRW 160 with a 2.0 grade or better.
  

  • BRW 198 - Brewery Capstone Project

    (1)
    Includes a final brewing project in the lab. Students work in small groups to formulate and brew an original recipe, and then market and sell their product to another brewery/restaurant or at Cardinal Craft Brewing. Prerequisite: BRW 161 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
  

  • BRW 199 - Brewery Internship

    (5)
    Supervised work experience in the field. Apply skills and knowledge learned in a craft brewery business operation. Students Course includes a weekly classroom seminar. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
  

  • BUS 111 - Business Math

    (5)
    Applied mathematics in daily business experiences. Basic mathematics (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, equations and formulas) applied to business cases. Additional mathematical applications as they relate to banking, (including introductory international/cultural issues) payroll, purchasing, selling, interest, inflation, annuities, stocks, bonds, loans, taxes, insurance, depreciation, financial statements, ratios, metric system, business statistics, financial calculators. Practical mathematical problem solving techniques explored through presentations, discussion, and lab work. This course is non-transferable and for professional/technical students only. Prerequisite: Recommended - Basic Arithmetic skills including fractions and percentages, Math 095 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent. Math placement score or instructor permission.
  

  • BUS 112 - Personal Finance

    (5)
    Analysis of savings, investments and consumer spending patterns. Personal budgeting, net worth, goal setting, consumer credit, financial institutions, insurance, real estate, stocks, mutual funds, precious metals, taxes, social security, retirement plans and estate planning. None
  

  • BUS 120 - Business Computers and Applications

    (5)
    Strategic use of common software applications to support business activity. Use software to create professional documents in Microsoft Word, build effective business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduction to problem-solving spreadsheet models in Microsoft Excel and introduction to databases with Microsoft Access. Current industry computer topics will be covered; basic web page design, advance spreadsheet modeling, social media, Networking, Management Information Systems and other current topics. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and Computer Skills recommended.
  

  • BUS 122 - Social Media & Digital Marketing

    (5)
    The use of social networks, online communities, or other online collaborative media for advertising, marketing, sales, public relations or customer service. Popular online digital technologies will be used to design an effective social media marketing campaign. None
  

  • BUS 180 - Leadership Development & Management Skills: D

    (5)
    Identify individual strengths and weakness to build strong business leaders and managers . Leading and managing through times of change, innovation and other challenges. Focuses on communication, relationships, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, motivation, influence, problem solving, goal setting and decision making. None
  

  • BUS 199 - Internship / Cooperative Education

    (1-15)
    Supervised work experience in the field providing practical experience in the operations and methods of business. The internship will augment the classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned in a real business setting. Students will be supervised by business professionals who are experienced practitioners in the field, and will practice the work skills required to be successful in their chosen field. In partnership with the instructor and the supervisor, students will develop learning objectives to achieve during the internship/work experience. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
  

  • BUS 205 - Human Resources Management

    (5)
    A comprehensive introduction to the management of human resources in profit and non-profit organizations, including job analysis, workforce planning, employee recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, benefits, discipline/termination and performance appraisal, as well as human resources law, human resources information systems, employee health and safety, and labor relations. None
  

  • BUS 212 - Investment and Financial Planning II

    (3)
    Continuation of BUS 112 for those who have had some investment experience. Stocks, bonds, warrants, options, commodities, investment trusts, real estate, retirement plans, tax shelters and estate planning. Prerequisite: BUS 112 or instructor’s permission.
  

  • BUS 240 - Fundamentals of Marketing

    (5)
    Introduction to the marketing of goods and services in a free enterprise system and the role of marketing in society. Topics include the marketing environment, marketing functions in manufacturing, retailing and service industries, market analysis including buyer behavior and market segmentation, marketing mix policies, advertising, pricing and public and legal policies that impact marketing. This course provides a valuable background both for students intending to transfer to 4 year business programs and for business owners wishing to improve their knowledge of marketing practices None
  

  • BUS 241 - Introduction to International Business

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    An overview of how businesses operate in the global environment including topics on marketing, management, production, human resource management and finance. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  

  • BUS 242 - Professional Selling and Sales Management

    (5)
    Introduction to sales process, buying process, relationship selling, prospecting, sales call planning, communication, negotiating, and closing sales as well as how to motivate, compensate, and train sales people. Includes topics in Customer Relationship Management. None
  

  • BUS 280 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

    (5)
    Introduction to developing and starting a business. Develop a business plan which includes marketing, financial, and planning sections of the plan. Use a computer to accomplish the functions involved in a small business including the planning, organizing, and control of a small business. None
  

  • BUS 290 - Leadership Skagit

    (1-17)
    Study the issues challenging our region. Explore different locations, industries and resources in Skagit County. Focus on critical topics such as history and sense of place, law and justice, economy and economic development, community services and health, and arts and culture. Meet with local leaders, identify existing resources and learn how to apply leadership skills to current issues in each of these areas. Directly apply leadership skills to choose, plan, and complete a service project in partnership with a local nonprofit agency. Identify individual strengths and weaknesses as a community leader. Learn to lead through times of change, innovation and other challenges. Focus on ethics and stewardship, interpersonal communications, teamwork, group process, equity, diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, managing change, and public speaking. Instructor permission required.
  

  • BUS 292 - Leadership San Juan Islands

    (6)
    Learn from local leaders about the issues challenging San Juan County. Explore different locations, industries and resources in the county. Focus on critical topics impacting local government, natural resources and land use planning, economic development, health, education, social services, arts, culture and history. Learn how to apply leadership skills to current issues. Directly apply leadership skills to choose, plan, and complete a service project. Identify individual personality strengths and weaknesses, and learn strategies for working effectively with different people. Topics will include self awareness, ethics and stewardship, interpersonal communications, teamwork, group process, facilitation, equity, diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, managing change, and public speaking. Instructor permission requried.
  

  • BUS 295 - Business Integrated Experience Seminar

    (2)
    In this integrative experience, students will analyze assigned business cases and current business news stories from multiple perspectives in order to arrive at a fuller understanding of the situations described. ECON& 201 OR ECON& 202
  

  • BUS 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  

  • BUS 410 - Managerial Professionalism & Readiness

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Participation in the contemporary workplace focusing on the managerial and interaction skills necessary for success. Apply the materials learned in SOC 420 to professional and business contexts with the objective of securing an internship. Focuses on the interaction requirements driven by technological advancement and increasing workforce diversity. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BUS 430 - Data Driven Decision Making

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Presents critical problem-solving methodologies including multi-disciplinary observational and field research, and how data collection methods enhance organizational performance and the ability to use data to make informed decisions. Topics include qualitative and quantitative analysis, and statistical and quality tools. Focuses on the integration of business function knowledge acquired in prior BASAM courses and advances capabilities in PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization products such as Tableau. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BUS 450 - Legal Environments in Business

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Analyze the origins and development of law and its role in society. Survey legal rights and remedies, courts and court procedures, torts, contracts, and criminal law as it relates to the business and managerial world. Critical thinking skills are developed by the required analysis, writing summaries of court rulings and opinions and through an in-depth research paper on current legal issues in business. Admission to BASAM program and BASAM Director permission.
  

  • BUS& 101 - Intro to Business

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    An overview of the American business environment including forms of business ownership, management techniques, decision making, marketing and production, human resources, accounting and financial management and the effects of globalization on American business. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
  

  • BUS& 201 - Business Law

    (5)
    Social Sciences
    Introductory study of law, analyzing its origins, development and its role in society. The course surveys legal rights and remedies, courts and court procedures, torts, contracts and criminal law. Critical thinking skills are developed by analyzing and writing summaries of court rulings/opinions. Attending one court proceeding is required. Course required for business majors transferring to four-year schools. Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  

  • CCB 010 - CCB Orientation

    (1-3)
    A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the College and Career Bridge/High School Completion program and other resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals. None
  

  • CCB 011 - I-BEST Orientation

    (1-5)
    A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the I-BEST and Professional/Technical certificate and degree programs; resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals. Prerequisite; none
  

  • CCB 020 - CCB Special Topics

    (1-10)
    Special topics related to high school equivalency preparation and/or college and career transition. May include contextualized content along with improvement in or application of reading, writing, or math skills. Prerequisite:none
  

  • CCB 022 - CCB General Instruction

    (1-10)
    Improve basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math toward completion of high school equivalency and/or preparation for entry into college coursework. Course work may be contextualize in social science, science, or humanities topics. none
  

  • CCB 024 - CCB Computer Basics

    (1-10)
    Introduction to basic computer skills for CCB or High School Completion students who are novice computer users. Through a hands-on approach, understand common computer terms, develop navigation skills with the keyboard and mouse, manage electronic files, send and receive e-mail, locate information on the World Wide Web, and explore e-learning tools. Basic reading and writing will be taught in the context of using a personal computer. none
  

  • CCB 025 - CCB Digital Literacy

    (1-5)
    This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success. None
  

  • CCB 031 - CCB Literacy and Math I

    (1-16)
    First in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment. Prerequisite: None
  

  • CCB 032 - CCB Literacy and Math II

    (1-16)
    Second in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment. Prerequisite: None
  

  • CCB 033 - CCB Literacy and Math III

    (1-16)
    Third course in a series to improve academic confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills in order to prepare for completion of HS21+ or GED and/or transition to college coursework. May be contextualized within social science, humanities, or science content areas or topics. Prerequisite: none
  

  • CCB 041 - CCB Basic Math

    (1-10)
    A beginning mathematics course designed to establish a solid mathematical foundation. Topics include operations using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; determining place-value, and order of operations; calculations using ratios and proportions. Prerequisite: CASAS math score 210-225 or instructor permission
  

  • CCB 042 - CCB Pre-Algebra

    (1-10)
    A course designed to prepare students for entry into Math 97 or WMath 100. Emphasis on strengthening basic arithmetic skills, analyzing data, computing with integers, and using basic algebra equations to solve applied proportion, percent, and geometry problems. Prerequisite: CCB 041 or CASAS Math of 226-245
  

  • CCB 043 - CCB Beginning Algebra

    (1-10)
    A non-transfer credit beginning course in algebra, building on topics introduced in ABE 042. Topics include algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, mathematical modeling, and functions. Prerequisite: CCB 042 or CASAS math score 246 or above
  

  • CCB 050 - College Prep Seminar

    (1-3)
    Course will focus on providing students transitioning into Professional/Technical programs with an orientation to college resources and labor market information to assist them in making an informed decision in choosing a Professional/Technical career pathway. Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in On Ramp or CWPA.
  

  • CCB 051 - Academic Skills Lab

    (1-5)
    Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills including writing, math, and reading for coursework assigned in CCB, ELA, On Ramp, HS21+, or I-BEST classes. none
  

  • CCB 052 - CCB On Ramp

    (1-15)
    Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic confidence through building critical thinking, writing, and reading skills, as well as digital literacy. Prerequisite: CASAS Reading score of 211-225 or instructor permission
  

  • CCB 054 - College and Workforce Prep Academy

    (1-16)
    Identify and implement habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic skills and confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills. Prerequisite: CASAS Reading Score 226-246 or completion of ABE 052 (On Ramp) with B or better
  

  • CCB 056 - I-BEST Academic Skills

    (1-10)
    Develop fundamental reading, writing, and/or math skills needed for success in discipline-based I-BEST course through contextualized instruction. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in appropriate content course
  

  • CCB 060 - College and Career Bridge GED Prep

    (1-16)
    Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in one or more subject areas. None
  

  • CCB 070 - Adult Secondary Education/Spanish GED

    (1-10)
    Basic GED preparation in Spanish. Non-transfer credit course that prepares adult and family literacy students with a goal of earning the General Education Development (GED) equivalency certificate to pass any two of the four subject-area tests. None
  

  • CHEM 199 - Cooperative Education

    (1-15)
    Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Instructor permission required. None
  

  • CHEM 295 - Chemistry Integrative Experience Seminar

    (2)
    An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in chemistry, including the societal context of chemistry and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of chemistry. None
  

  • CHEM 299 - Learning into Action

    (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project that demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action. None
  

  • CHEM 301 - Chemistry for Environmental Conservation

    (5.5)
    For the Bachelor of Applied Science Environmental Conservation program. Reactions in aqueous solution, equilibrium, acids and bases, acid-base and solubility equilibria, and electrochemistry. Lab included. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 and admission to BASEC program or Department Chair permission.
  

  • CHEM& 100 - Preparatory Chemistry

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    Chemistry introduction for those who need background before CHEM& 121. Introduces chemical symbols and nomenclature, equations, states of mater, bonding, energy, and dimensional analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 97 with a C or better (may be taken concurrently). Recommended that students complete ENGL 99 with a C or better prior to taking this course.
  

  • CHEM& 105 - Chemical Concepts

    (5)
    Natural Sciences
    A survey course for non-science majors. Fundamental concepts of chemistry will include atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemical reactions, and topics of current interest. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099 and MATH 98.
 

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