2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

Course Descriptions
HUMAN 224
Australian Life & Culture • 5 CR
Course enhances student’s knowledge, understanding,
and appreciation of the culture and cultural
groups of Australia. Examines Australia as a total
cultural product, including history, geography, literature,
music, art, architecture, religion, and politics,
and incorporates information about uniquely
Australian sub-cultures and the development of a
unique Australian civilization within the context
of world events. Learning activities include lecturediscussion-participation,
analysis of readings and
films, exams, and a research project.
HUMAN 228
Modern Tibetan History & Culture • 5 CR
Students learn about Tibet and Tibetans, their way
of life and culture before the Chinese invasion and
occupation and subsequent journey into exile of
H.H. the Dalai Lama and over 100,000 Tibetans
into India, Nepal, and Bhutan and later to the
west. Students learn about the Tibetan community
in exile and the Tibetan’s efforts to maintain their
identity and culture in exile through an educational
system designed to bring up the Tibetan
children as Tibetans. Students study the teachings
of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to get an understanding
of Tibetan culture and world view.
HUMAN 230
Central American
Perspectives • V1-5 CR
Provides a broad background to promote understanding
of culture and civilization in Central
America. Examines traditions and institutions,
takes an historical, social, and cultural approach
to analyzing contemporary Central American issues,
and gives insights into contemporary life.
Student learning activities include lecture-discussion-participation,
analysis of readings and films,
field trips, site visits and walking tours, exams, and
individual and group research and reports.
HUMAN 260
Honors Colloquium • 5 CR
Focuses on different ways of thinking and learning
through examination of the BCC Honors annual
study topic. Various approaches from an economic,
sociological, literary, and technological perspective
are used to provide an interdisciplinary view. Includes
guest speakers from the campus and the
larger community. Students produce a research
project. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 and a 3.5 cumulative
GPA.
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Imaging
HEALTH SCIENCE & RELATED PROGRAMS
IMAGE 270
CT Clinical Practicum I • 12 CR
Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting.
Students perform designated tasks associated with
CT scanning and procedures under direct and indirect
supervision. Completion of this course prepares
the student for entry-level work in a CT department.
IMAGE 271
MRI Clinical Practicum II • 12 CR
Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting.
Students perform designated tasks associated with
MRI scanning and procedures under direct and indirect
supervision. Completion of this course prepares
the student for entry-level work in a MRI department.
Independent Studies
HEALTH SCIENCE & RELATED PROGRAMS
IS 295
Independent Studies • V1-5 CR
Allow students to initiate and carry out individualized
study projects. The student develops a plan
including faculty consultation, learning objectives,
progress, and evaluation (credits and grading).
The division chair must approve the plan. May be
repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
Individual Development
ARTS & HUMANITIES DIVISION
ID 080
Improving Reading Skills Lab—
Level 1 • V1-2 CR
Allow students to work in the Reading Lab to improve
reading skills. Students work on individually
prescribed programs of study based on assessed
skills, under the supervision of the Reading Lab
Director. Course is graded “credit/no credit.” One
hour of credit equals 22 hours of lab work.
ID 270
Tutorial Practicum • 3 CR
Prepares students to work as tutors in a lab setting
with a variety of students and topics. Students discuss
and practice tutorial methods. Tutors provide
assistance to students seeking help and, in doing
so, reinforce their own skills in the subject matter.
For more information contact the Writing Lab Director
or Math Lab Director. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
Information Technology
BUSINESS DIVISION
IT 101
Introduction to
Information Technology • 5 CR
Presents a general overview of information technology.
Topics include how computers work, different
types of computers, input and data storage devices,
operating systems, data communications,
systems analysis and design, and ethics. Not a
‘hands-on’ course. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment
into ENGL 089; and ENGL 092 or 093.
IT 103
Networking Basics • 5 CR
Provides an understanding of the basics of networking
to students not majoring in Network Support.
Topics include network topologies, LANs and
WANs, network media, protocols, and network
hardware and software. Course includes practical
experience and business case studies. Prerequisite:
Placement by assessment into ENGL 089 and ENGL
092 or 093 with a C- or better. BTS 161 or previous
computer experience.
IT 131
Programming Business Solutions • 5 CR
Develop integrated solutions to business problems
using desktop databases, spreadsheet and other
common office software products. Emphasis is on
using the software’s intrinsic programming language
with a focus on database manipulation. Prerequisite:
DBA 130 and PROG 110 at BCC with a Cor
better. Placement by assessment into ENGL 101;
or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
IT 185
Philosophical Issues in
Technology • 5 CR
Examines the nature and dimensions of technology.
Topics include pure vs. applied science; artificial
intelligence and biotechnology; technology’s
impact on concepts of work and progress; and the
influence of information technology on our lives.
Same as MEDIA 185 and PHIL 185. Only one of the
three (IT 185, MEDIA 185, PHIL 185) may be taken
for credit.