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174 sPa*h201 intermediate spanish i 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPA*H102 or permission of the Division Director. This course
is an intermediate Spanish course on the college level. Non-native and
native speakers may enroll for credit in this course. The natural approach
will be used in developing the four communication skills (listening, speaking,
reading and writing). Students will study structure and grammar, read,
converse, discuss and write in Spanish. A broad survey of Hispanic culture
and custom will be presented.
sPa*h202 intermediate spanish ii 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPA*H201. This course is a continuation of the skills taught in
SPA*H201. The natural approach will be used. Grammar and structural studies
will continue, but emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, speaking
and listening with content based on civilization and cultural topics. Practice
on oral tapes is required.
legal assistant/Paralegal
Business division
lGl*h101 introduction to Paralegalism 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to various aspects of the law, including but
not limited to torts, contracts, criminal law and procedure and constitutional
law. The course also surveys the structure and procedure of a number of
court systems in the United States, and includes discussions of some topics
of concern to the paralegal, including legal ethics, the rights of the elderly,
the poor, the young and other disadvantaged minorities.
lGl*h102 legal research and Writing 3 cr.
Selected topics to develop skills in the use of legal encyclopedias, digests,
reports, statutes, restatements, law reviews, and other research materials
used by the legal profession are presented as an introduction to the uses of
the law library. It is necessary that students do much of their legal research
assignments in one of the many state or university law libraries located at
various places throughout Connecticut. Students who are unable to devote
several hours of research per week in one of the law libraries are advised
not to enroll in LGL*H102.
lGl*h104 real estate Practice 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to the law of real property, and includes the
preparation and recording of deeds, easements, leases and other public documents,
in addition to a large variety of other documents, forms and procedures
that a paralegal will encounter in real estate practice.
lGl*h202 advanced legal research and Writing 3 cr.
Prerequisites: LGL*H102. This course further solidifies the student’s ability to
master the functions of the law library and provides a theoretical and practical
forum in the use of traditional legal research and writing.
lGl*h204 Criminal Procedure 3 cr.
This course enables the student to utilize the classroom as a learning law
laboratory since it will explore the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment
in detail as well as the entire United States Constitution. Constitutional
law cases will be studied in the context of criminal procedure issues evolving
from the precedents set by the United States Supreme Court.
lGl*h206 Bankruptcy law 3 cr.
This course will provide students with a thorough review of the United States
Bankruptcy Code. The course is tailored to explore the general functions of
the Bankruptcy Court. The applicable rules and proceedings for various types
of bankruptcy cases will be thoroughly discussed.
lGl*h208 litigation 3 cr.
As an introduction to civil and criminal procedures, this course includes a
survey of the functions of the federal and state court systems. The preparation
of documents relative to the trial and appellate process is examined.
lGl*h209 Probate Practice and estate administration 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to the law of wills, trusts and estates, and
includes the law of intestate succession as well as a survey of the probate
system. This course will help to prepare the paralegal to become familiar with
the various forms and documents associated with probate and estate practice.
lGl*h210 family law 3 cr.
This course will provide a strong background in the area of family law, with
special emphasis on family law practice, including litigation. Other family
law topics such as adoption, custody, community property, and child support
are thoroughly investigated.
lGl*h230 advanced legal issues seminar 3 cr.
This course will be taught as a seminar and through a series of lectures. A
guest speaker is also likely to participate. The problem-solving method will
be used to examine critical issues in the wake of current legal events and new
trends in the law.
lGl*h270 legal assistant Cooperative Work experience 3 cr.
Through this elective co-op paralegal concepts are applied through work
experience with law firms, banks, government, private agencies, and other
institutions. Course consists of:
1. A two-hour Professional Development Workshop
2. Minimum 145-hour (volunteer)
or
225-hour (paid) Cooperative Work Experience
3. A weekly one-hour Co-op Seminar
management
Refer to the Business section.
manufaCturing engineering teChnology
engineering technologies division
MfG*h104 Manufacturing Processes 4 cr.
Corequisite: MAT*H137. Students study the theoretical concepts involved in
the process of manufacturing parts as well as the development of the knowledge
and skills required in the manufacturing process. Laboratory study emphasizes
metal cutting, joining, molding and casting utilizing ferrous, non-ferrous and
non-metallic materials. Laboratories will involve setup and procedures for
various manufacturing processes. Three class and two laboratory hours weekly.
MfG*h106 Computer-aided Manufacturing i 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MFG*H104, TCN*H101. Basic and advanced manual CNC
programming, introduction to automation programming, ladder logic and digital
programmable logic control programming, and tooling for CNC applications
will be discussed. Laboratory will include practice in programming CNC lathes
and milling machines, robots, and digital programmable logic controllers. Two
class hours and two laboratory hours weekly.
MfG*h113 Production Planning and Control 3 cr.
Introduction to the fundamentals of production planning, forecasting, analysis,
and control. Included are such topics as forecasting and master production
schedules, procurement, routing, scheduling and dispatching, recording and
reporting. Three class hours weekly.
MfG*h114 Plant layout & Materials handling 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MFG*H104. Study of factory planning and materials handling
with emphasis on efficient arrangements of work areas to achieve lower manufacturing
costs. Includes the study of sample layouts, layout fundamentals,
the fundamentals of materials handling, storage, and inventory, and materials
handling equipment. Three class hours weekly.
MfG*h120 Metrology 3 cr.
A study of the application and use of measuring instruments and interpretation
of gathered data. Through classroom instruction and exercises, students
will study the use of micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, force gauges, air
gauges, attribute measurement gauging, visual inspection, Environmental testing,
tool and gauge control, and the use of electronic measuring equipment.
Three class hours weekly.
MfG*h122 quality assurance organization
and Management 3 cr.
Develops the concepts of a Total Quality System (TQS), including policies,
objectives and organization. Examine such topics as: cost of quality, planning,
improvement techniques, reliability, supplier relations and evaluations, inspection,
measurement and process control techniques, and customer relations.
Three class hours weekly.